I enjoyed this place for the history more than anything. I didn't get a chance to eat anything here, but the food smelled good. Also, if you are looking for some Mexican style hats, totes, jewelry, shawls, festive frocks, postcards, etc. This is the place for you! The First Adobe House (Avila Adobe) is accessible from the street, free of... More

Placita Olvera, as it is called in Spanish, is a beautiful place to spend some quality time with family or friends. They have traditional dancing some days, and or music with traditional instruments. I am not too crazy about the food, but I have been told by my Mexican Friend, that their food is very traditional in flavor. They have... More

It's been many years since I have been here, but not much has changed. You have carts in middle selling their wares as well as shops along the street. Prices are pretty reasonable, A couple of restuarants plus some food stands, prices also reasonable. Plenty of parking in paid parking lots around Olvera Street. If you go on line you... More

the placita was a fun learning expirence to go to . When i was young my dad use to take us there to eat the best taquitos an guacamole sause ever. the sights were preety and the stories about our culture made me wish i could go to mexico.

Downtown LA in general is a more authentic experience; I hope people do not neglect it in their travels, it has changed considerably over the last ten years. Olivera Street is one of the first destinations I would suggest to anyone visiting the area for the first time. It has one of the most beautiful and unique shopping and eating... More

Just saw they're going to do free Shakespeare at the Pico House (next to main plaza) again this summer. Saw Twelfth Night there with friends last summer, and it was great. This year they're doing The Tempest and Hamlet, also Three Sisters (Chekov). their website is downtownrep.com for tickets. Good to book early, sometimes it fills up

I love going to Olvera street and have been going since I was a little girl. The food is always great and I love the energy and the wonderful cultural history of our city, still alive on this little street.

Neat experience, authenic restaurants, hokey shops and stands selling junk. Just go for the food. Oh yeah, just a block or so from Union Station, fantastic turn-of-the-century art deco railway station, nicely preserved. Do both.

when you ojust want something different and have a yen for mexican flare then this is awesome enjoy and go for fun