Located in the vibrant Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, Yeya's Restaurant has quickly become a beloved destination for authentic homestyle Mexican food. Commonly referred to as a "hole in the wall," this cozy eatery serves up delicious meals featuring handmade tortillas that elevate each dish. Customers rave about the chilaquiles, tacos, and sopes, with many praising the generous portion sizes and the fiery yet flavorful salsa roja.
Reviewers like Dee Kittykat and Marco Antonio Navarro emphasize the warm and friendly customer service, reminiscent of a family gathering, which adds to the overall dining experience. The atmosphere captures the essence of traditional Mexican kitchens, making diners feel at home. Although the drink selection may not be extensive, it doesn't detract from the star of the show: the food.
Yeya's Restaurant embraces a bustling environment, positioned conveniently across from the iconic Mariachi Plaza. While parking can be tricky, the recommendation to use rideshare services or public transport makes it accessible for everyone. The spot is wheelchair friendly, albeit with some navigation challenges. Whether you’re indulging in a hearty quesadilla or soaking in the warm ambiance, Yeya's is sure to leave you craving more.
Amenities and More
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
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Reviews For Yeya's Restaurant
Dee Kittykat
Jun 21,2025
Love this place! Great, homestyle Mexican food. Great customer service and amazing Mexican food. They have handmade tortillas and serve meals with queso fresco. I keep coming back!
Marco Antonio Navarro
May 19,2025
One of my favorite spots in Boyle Heights for comida casera. Food is delicious and staff is very friendly. I have tried their chilaquiles, sopes, tacos and quesadillas. Everything has been delicious! Their tacos and quesadillas use tortillas a mano. The quesadilla is huge, not you're average size quesadilla. Their salsa roja is spicy and very tasty. The salsa roja for their chilaquiles is very tasty as well. I tried the salsa verde as well, but I prefer red. Their drink selection isn't the best, but it'll do. In addition to bottled sodas, they also have coffee that is made in a regular coffee maker. Nothing outstanding in the beverage department, but that's not the reason I'm there anyhow lol. They do have public restrooms that although may look a little intimidating, are kept clean. The restaurant is located in a block that hosts a range of other businesses and is across from the iconic Mariachi Plaza, which leads me to my next point. Parking is very limited, there is metered street parking available, but just like any other place in LA, it can be a hassle finding parking. I highly recommend either taking a rideshare service, public transportation such as the train that drops you off right across from the restaurant or walking. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible but the entrance is a bit cluttered with stuff so it may be a little difficult to get through the door if you are entering in a wheelchair. The restroom is also at the end of a small hallway that may be very difficult for someone in a wheelchair to get to. There is seating inside as well as some seating outside. The establishment accepts all forms of payment. They offer takeout as well. The restaurant is owned by a Latino family, happy to support them.
Claudia Vargas
May 7,2025
Soooo good! Chilaquiles tortillas are fried there. No already made chips. It's a yummy hole in the wall. Glad I found it!
Daniel Rodriguez
May 1,2025
Bomb! The hole in the wall joints are always the best. The street event really shortened their menu, but the enchiladas were really good. I'll definitely go back on a normal day. I heard the local city councilman frequents the place, I will too because the food was that good!
Ivette Duran
Apr 22,2025
Delicious! I felt I was in my Tia’s kitchen having her amazing food that warms the heart and fills the tummy. I wish I had more estomagos to have tried more dishes. Definitely returning!
Fidel Acosta
Apr 16,2025
Small family owned restaurant one of my favorite places to eat I normally order the Menudo or the Cocido (Caldo de Res) The Pollo en Mole is also very good.
Angel Aguilar
Mar 18,2025
Wonderful place, I always stop here when I'm around, the guisos are always a hit
Sonny Soto
Mar 9,2025
This little hole in the wall serves up some delicious real authentic Mexican food. I just had my favorite dish there "Chuletas de Puerco" Pork Chops. It's rice, beans and two Pork Chops in this red salsa. The salsa is not hot but has a ton of flavor wich makes it so delicious. They also serve hand made tortillas that just adds to that true authentic Mexican meal. This was the dish that won me over and I was so lucky to have ordered it there on my first visit there. Every time I head over there I tell myself I'm going to try something else but that dish is just so delicious I find myself ordering it all the time. This place is small. They have about 4 booths a small bar for seating.
Reviews For Yeya's Restaurant