Pez Cantina

Pez Cantina Pez Cantina, located on Bunker Hill in Downtown Los Angeles, is a sustainable Coastal Mexican-style restaurant and bar owned by former Patina Executive Chef and co-founder of Milk Ice Cream Parlor, Bret Thompson. The menu focuses on dishes from the many distinct regions of Mexico: from Baja, to Oaxaca, to the Yucatan Peninsula. With an array of salsa selections, fresh ceviches and cocteles, sizzling meat platters and the crunchiest fish tacos, Pez Cantina offers the freshest sea-to-land dishes in an oasis-type atmosphere. Enjoy their fine-tuned selection of bright and eclectic cocktails, California-focused wine list and craft beers from California and Mexico.
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Dine LA is wrapping up this week! Join us at Pez Cantina for a specially curated three-course menu, with the option to a...
08/25/2026

Dine LA is wrapping up this week! Join us at Pez Cantina for a specially curated three-course menu, with the option to add a Mexican wine pairing. 🐟🍷

$35 per person | $75 with wine pairing
Available today through Friday, 4–8PM

Dine LA is wrapping up this week! Join us at Pez Cantina for a specially curated three-course menu, with the option to a...
08/25/2026

Dine LA is wrapping up this week! Join us at Pez Cantina for a specially curated three-course menu, with the option to add a Mexican wine pairing. 🐟🍷

$35 per person | $75 with wine pairing
Available today through Friday, 4–8P

New art on the walls, familiar art on the plates. Fresh mariscos, handcrafted cocktails, and now some new work to admire...
08/20/2026

New art on the walls, familiar art on the plates.

Fresh mariscos, handcrafted cocktails, and now some new work to admire while you eat.

Link in bio to reserve a table, walk-ins welcome.

What’s happening in DTLA this weekend →💃Bollywood night takes over The Music Center DTLA Dance tonight! We’ll be serving...
08/14/2026

What’s happening in DTLA this weekend →

💃Bollywood night takes over The Music Center DTLA Dance tonight! We’ll be serving$10 themed cocktails & mocktails + food specials all night

🍽️Dine LA is here August 14–28. Enjoy curated three course dinner with special Mexican wine pairings

Dine in, take it to go, then dance the night away with us at DTLA Dance.

Link in bio to reserve a table, walk-ins welcome.

08/12/2026

Wine Wednesday is here and the pours are endless. 🍷
We’re serving dinner and pours all night long.

Back to school week at Pez! 📚🍎From 8/10–8/14, we’re serving specials on draft beer, house wine, and classic margaritas f...
08/10/2026

Back to school week at Pez! 📚🍎From 8/10–8/14, we’re serving specials on draft beer, house wine, and classic margaritas for the parents and teachers who earned it. Join us for Happy hour 3–6PM.

Afrobeats night at The Music Center DTLA Dance is tomorrow! 🎶 Start at Pez Cantina then dance your way over to The Music...
08/06/2026

Afrobeats night at The Music Center DTLA Dance is tomorrow! 🎶 Start at Pez Cantina then dance your way over to The Music Center 🕺

We’re pouring the Lagos Sunset and the Afrobeats Breeze cocktails or mocktails — bright, tropical, and only $10 for The Music Center guests. Just mention it to your server or give us your best dance moves.

Pair it with food specials like the Baja fish tacos, ceviche tostadas and more! Dine in or take it to go.

$12 all-day parking at Pez Cantina.
Link in bio to reserve, walk-ins welcome.

TheMusicCenter

Pez Cantina x The Music Center are teaming up to bring DTLA Dance Nights the food and drinks they deserve. 💃Every week, ...
07/31/2026

Pez Cantina x The Music Center are teaming up to bring DTLA Dance Nights the food and drinks they deserve. 💃

Every week, we’re curating cocktails and mocktails to match the night’s theme — Cumbia, Afro Beats, Bollywood, and more all summer long. $10 for The Music Center guests — just mention it to your server or give us your best dance moves.

Pair it with specials on Baja fish tacos, ceviche tostadas, or our Surf n Turf Molcajete — dine in before the show or take it to go.

$12 all-day parking at Pez Cantina. Dance your way over after dinner.

Enjoy dinner, drinks at Pez Cantina dancing across the street!

Enjoy dinner at Pez Cantina, take it to go, or dance the night away at DTLA Dance.

July 31— Cumbia
🍹Cumbia Kiss Margarita — blanco tequila, hibiscus syrup, fresh lime, orange liqueur, BOOM! Spice rim

🍍Pineapple Paloma — tequila, grapefruit, pineapple, ginger beer

🇨🇴 July 31 — Cumbia
Cumbia Kiss Margarita — blanco tequila, hibiscus syrup, fresh lime, orange liqueur, BOOM Chile & Lime rim

Pineapple Paloma — tequila, grapefruit, pineapple, ginger beer

🌍 August 7 — Afro Beats
Lagos Sunset — tequila, coconut rum, passion fruit, pineapple, lime

Afrobeats Breeze — tequila, watermelon, lime, agave, BOOM Chile & Lime rim

🇮🇳 August 14 — Bollywood
Maharaja Margarita — tequila, mango, orange, saffron essence, cardamom

Emerald of Bombay — gin, cucumber, lemon, mint, star fruit

$10 for The Music Center guests each week, mocktail versions available. Just mention it to your server or give us your best dance moves.

Dinner first, then dance the night away at The Music Center DTLA Dance.

🌍 August 7 — Afro Beats
🌅Lagos Sunset — tequila, coconut rum, passion fruit, pineapple, lime

🍹Afrobeats Breeze — tequila, watermelon, lime, agave, BOOM Chile & Lime rim

Enjoy Baja tacos, tostadas, and more — dine in or take to go.

Dinner first, then dance the night away at The Music Center DTLA Dance.

🇮🇳 August 14 — Bollywood
🍹Maharaja Margarita — tequila, mango, orange, saffron essence, cardamom

🧉Emerald of Bombay — gin, cucumber, lemon, mint, star fruit

$10 for TMC guests each week, mocktail versions available. Just mention it to your server or give us your bes

Address

401 S Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90071

To get to the Mexican restaurant located on S Grand Avenue in Los Angeles, take the Metro Red or Purple Line to 7th Street/Metro Center Station. From there, transfer to the Metro Bus on route 55 towards Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station and get off at Hill St/11th St stop. The restaurant is a short walk from there.

If driving and looking for parking options, there are several public parking lots available along S Grand Ave and surrounding streets. Alternatively, street parking may be available but be sure to check for any posted parking restrictions or time limits.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+1 213-258-2280

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What people say

Mexican restaurants are known for their bold flavors, vibrant colors, and fresh ingredients. Pez Cantina on S Grand Avenue in Los Angeles is no exception. This sustainable Coastal Mexican-style restaurant and bar offers a unique dining experience that captures the complexity and spirit of Mexican cuisine.

Former Patina Executive Chef and co-founder of Milk Ice Cream Parlor, Bret Thompson, has created a menu that focuses on dishes from the many distinct regions of Mexico. From Baja to Oaxaca to the Yucatan Peninsula, Pez Cantina offers an array of mouth-watering options such as Chilaquiles with Chicharron, fresh Ceviches and Cocteles, sizzling meat platters, and the crunchiest fish tacos.

What sets Pez Cantina apart is its commitment to sustainability. The restaurant sources its seafood from responsible fisheries and uses organic produce whenever possible. The result is not only delicious food but also a clear conscience knowing that you are supporting ethical practices.

To complement the food, Pez Cantina offers a fine-tuned selection of bright and eclectic cocktails, California-focused wine list, and craft beers from California and Mexico. The atmosphere is an oasis-type escape from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Los Angeles.

Overall, Pez Cantina is a must-visit for anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine with a sustainable twist. With its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and commitment to ethical practices, this restaurant truly stands out in the crowded LA food scene.