Border Grill Downtown LA

Modern Mexican food in a vibrant setting, from Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, of Bravo's "Top Chef Masters" and Food Network's "Too Hot Tamales."

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  • Phone

    (213) 486-5171

  • Website

    bordergrill.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

445 S Figueroa St (at W 5th St) Los Angeles , CA 90071 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 61


LAist

Another welcome variation on the flour-based empanada shell is the plantain version available at Border. The plantains are roasted, mashed into a dough, and then wrapped around delicious black beans. Read more

Los Angeles

Skillet Nachos include tortilla chips with a mélange of cream cheese, salsa roja, chipotle salsa, adobo, black beans, pickled jalapenos, salsa fresca, crema, and a blend of four cheeses.

LAist

Border Grill hosts an endless brunch extravaganza every weekend, featuring amazing Peruvian dishes such as their Peruvian shrimp n' grits and ceviches. $30. Read more

Sarah Rosa

Great service. Awesome 'LOCALS' deals. Management is wonderful. Inside seating is equally awesome to outside seating. AMAZING food. Order the Yucatan Pork and the Sangria!

Jeremy

Very friendly staff. Chicken Enchilada was very good and a lot of food. Bartender that night made us mystery drinks, all very good.

Daniel H.

Sundays, all - you - can - eat small plates for just $25/person! A great way to sample dozens of their best dishes. Demand the Jalapeño Calamari! You're welcome!

Brett R.

Excellent food. Good cocktails. Very good staff. They got part of our order wrong but made it up to us in extraordinary ways. Recommended.

Ashley Terrell

If you're looking for an excuse to pay Border Grill a visit & also want to meet new people, they've partnered with Grubwithus.com to host social dinners on the first Tuesday of every month.

Ian Petty

Delicious queso fundido and the arbol salsa is excellent. Terrific happy hour specials!

Gilt City

You may recognize Border Grill owners and co-chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger from Bravo’s 'Top Chef Masters' and as the co-hosts of The Food Network's 'Too Hot Tamales.'

Navarro Parker

Cucumber jalapeño margarita is fantastic. Ceviche tostadas are so fresh and tasty esp if you love lots of fresh lime. A little messy to eat though.

Billy Amp

What a fantastic Sunday Brunch! Tons to chose from and unique selections! They killed it

KCRW

For authentico street food flair with celebrity chefs at the helm, Border Grill is the spot! Don't forget your Fringe Benefits card for your delicioso evening!

Althea Stearns

Yucatan pork was tender and juicy. The sides, brussel sprouts and yams were delicious.

Los Angeles magazine

Their carne asada was more rib eye than strip steak, and the tangle of roasted garlic and ribbons of serrano pepper... was respectful. And good. Read more

James Lee

love the plantain empanadas, the Baka ceviche is fresh, and the quesadillas are excellent. Margaritas are alway a great choice here too.

Karl Hobart

For lunch, the torta de costillas is rich and moist. I don't recommend the grilled chicken and avocado.

Daniel L.

Potato tacos with sweet bell and smoky Poblano peppers, caramelized onions, chunky guacamole, corn, and chipotle crema.

alexi papa

The cracked pepper turkey is out-of-this-world AMAZING! Best kept secret

Rockin' Talent Manager

TGIF! Meet the beautiful Rancho Escondido girls today from 4:30-6:30pm during Happy Hour and don't forget to get your light up shot glass beads!

Robert Bowns

The Tacos are a WOW! Love this place!

maria

Happy Hour: M-F 4-7pm ; F + S 9pm - Closing ; Sun 4pm - closing

Danny Deraney

Chicken salad with Cumin vinaigrette is fantastic.

Jesse Bluma

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Hemang

Sign up for the VIP club & get 15% off every visit afterwards!

V H

The avocado taco is coated in quinoa, sesame seeds and yummy goodness!

Pocket Sun

Awesome happy hour tacos and drinks!

Rebs Y

Order Tequila with Sangrita: "he spicy, citrus-based house sangrita is just right"

Henry Thach

The green corn tamales are phenomenal! I'm already craving more.

Tasting Table

Order from the quesadilla menu—they’re all delicious! Read more

Brandon M.

Surprisingly delicious corn tamales!

Rockin' Talent Manager

Unwind during Happy Hour today & meet the beautiful Rancho Escondido girls from 4:30-6:30pm!!

Ismael Cruz

Queso fundido and empanadas!

👑Mz. Sondra👑

Salmon tacos are awesome

Gary Morrill

Best happy hour in downtown la!

Chef Bev Lazo

Try the @Bordergrill Enjoying Sopes Y Caldo De Kabocha Sooo Good

Dee Dee

Small plate Sundays: unlimited for $25

Aditya Raghuwanshi

Amazing brisket taquitos

EDollaSign

15% off every visit. #swag #surf #iswagwhenisurf #vip

Aniruddha

One of the best Mexican food ever!!

Keila Ellis

Poblano Pork is incredible! And so is the ceviche and guacamole!

Sally St Clair

Top shelf margarita and chips/salsa

LA Weekly

Featured in LA Weekly's "L.A.'s Best Cocktails: Our 55 favorites and where to find them." (Click 'More Info') Read more

Francisco Garciaros

Always use your good neighbor card for 15% off bill!!

Gwendolyn Schug

the churro donuts are a must!

@JaumePrimero

get ready for some inventive mexican food with a twist!

Francisco Garciaros

Have the Tres Leche for dessert!

Carrie Dufresne

Ginger hibiscus margarita is amazing!

LA Weekly

Featured on LA Weekly's 99 Essential Restaurants!

Jason Redmond

Try the churro tots!

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