Best Restaurant Near La Brea Tar Pits: Descanso Los Angeles

Just steps from the iconic La Brea Tar Pits and Hancock Park, Descanso Los Angeles brings a fresh, plancha-style approach to authentic Mexican cuisine. Whether you're visiting the George C. Page Museum or hanging out in the Miracle Mile, our restaurant offers a modern yet welcoming dining experience worth pausing for. Choose from family-style chips & salsa, guacamole clásico, and nachos loaded with poblano suiza and tres quesos. Then dive into signature tacos—like al pastor, ranchero steak, short rib estofado, or surf & turf—served with molten cheese and handmade tortillas. For a final touch, savor our caramel-baked flan or Mexican rice pudding. With indoor and patio seating, plus plancha tables for a communal, chef-driven experience, Descanso is a top destination for both locals and museum visitors exploring the Tar Pits.