La Luz Del Dia is Olvera Street's most familiar table

La Luz Del Dia sits right on Olvera Street in Chinatown, one of the most visited stretches of old Los Angeles, and it has been there long enough that regulars barely remember a time without it. The food is Michoacan Mexican, the prices are low, and the setting is colorful and casual with patio seating that puts you right in the middle of the street's foot traffic.

Over 640 Google reviews at 4.3 stars tells you something real: this place has stayed consistent through a lot of years and a lot of visitors. It is the kind of spot that earns that record by not overcomplicating things. Cheap, straightforward, and good.

You can eat on the patio, grab takeout, or get delivery if you want the food somewhere else. Beer is available, and the setup works fine for groups. If you are spending any time on Olvera Street, this is the easy, honest choice for a meal.