The best restaurants in Cerritos

This unfussy counter serve offers standard pizzas & other casual eats such as pasta & wings.

5616 E Beverly Blvd (Los Angeles)

Japanese chain with a clubby vibe offering sushi, entrees, lunch specials & happy hours.

6081 Center Dr #203 (Los Angeles)

Strip-mall eatery with burritos & other Mexican dishes made with handcrafted corn tortillas.

5870 Melrose Ave #101 (Los Angeles)

Wet burritos, enchiladas, tacos and other Mexican staples, served in a casual setting.

11321 183rd St

Coffee standards plus breakfast bites and lunch fare prepared in a spacious, art-adorned setting.

7080 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Breakfast-to-dinner Mexican offerings served in a laid-back atmosphere, with karaoke nights.

5949 Whittier Blvd (Los Angeles)

Upscale Mexican eatery features high-ceilinged hacienda digs decked out with Latin American art.

5300 E Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a laid-back, spacious cafe.

639 N Larchmont Blvd (Los Angeles)

Counter-serve eatery with a simple Mexican menu that includes tacos, carne asada fries & churros.

6650 Crenshaw Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual eatery and chain outlet serving a variety of pizza pies, plus pasta, chicken wings and desserts.

6000 S Crenshaw Blvd (Los Angeles)

Laid-back seafood and Mexican spot featuring handmade tortillas and steaks as well as catering.

630 S Atlantic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Unpretentious, diner-like mainstay featuring a range of classic Mexican & American dishes.

4445 W Slauson Ave (Los Angeles)

Tacos, burritos & combination platters are prepared at this laid-back Mexican grill.

10255 Mission Blvd (Riverside)

Casual, family-owned eatery for burgers and pancakes combo, serving homemade soups, fries and salads plus breakfast items.

8320 Limonite Ave (Riverside)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner joint serving familiar Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos and nachos.

9051 Mission Blvd (Riverside)

Counter-serve chain serving tacos, burritos & other classic Mexican specialties.

8990 Mission Blvd (Riverside)

Laid-back locale specializing in burgers and wings as well as pizza, tacos and fries.

10723 South St

Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.

11269 183rd St

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

1601 E 103rd St (Los Angeles)

Fast-food chain featuring a variety of hot dogs, plus chili burgers & sandwiches.

11610 Alondra Blvd (Norwalk)

Italian fast-food chain offering thin-crust pizza by the slice, plus pastas & salads.

127 Los Cerritos Center LOS

Chain offering made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills, plus sushi.

Space# FC, 125, 11 Los Cerritos Center

Folksy, family-owned nook in a strip mall since 1990 preparing homemade Mexican dishes & margaritas.

4197 Ball Rd (Cypress)

Cozy restaurant offering classic sushi dishes and tempura, plus happy hour specials.

16436 Norwalk Blvd

Fast-food joint serving a wide range of Mexican dishes such as tacos and burritos, in an informal setting.

11900 E Carson St (Hawaiian Gardens)

Stylish Japanese restaurant & sushi bar with all-you-can-eat & happy hour options.

11454 South St

Casual, family-friendly pizzeria offering familiar options like burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings and lasagna in a relaxed setting.

3960 N Studebaker Rd (Long Beach)

Family-owned sushi restaurant offering a buy-2-get-1-free promotion.

21008 Pioneer Blvd (Lakewood)

Burritos, tacos & other Mexican fare offered in a simple, contemporary eatery with booth seating.

11832 E Carson St (Hawaiian Gardens)

Family-run option serving basic Italian fare in a homey setting with sidewalk seating.

10808 Alondra Blvd

An array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.

11306 South St

American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake

201 Los Cerritos Center

Local branch of a casual, family-owned Mexican chain serving fish tacos & other Baja-style dishes.

11833 Alondra Blvd (Norwalk)

Family-run locale dishing up traditional Mexican fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

5900 E Washington Blvd (Los Angeles)

Chain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.

10729 South St

Relaxed Italian eatery featuring pizza, pasta dishes, and wine.

310 Los Cerritos Center

Casual restaurant specializing in Mexican fare like enchiladas, tacos, burritos and menudo stew.

3060 W Lincoln Ave (Anaheim)

Veteran counter-serve pizza joint with a straightforward menu, murals & a tiny seating area.

12553 Alondra Blvd (Norwalk)

Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.

360 Los Cerritos Center C15

Casual taqueria for Mexican comfort fare such as burritos, with friendly staff and speedy service.

21527 Norwalk Blvd (Hawaiian Gardens)

Sushi place offering rolls and sashimi, along with miso soup, in a laid-back atmosphere.

4891 La Palma Ave (La Palma)

Pizza chain offering pies, fried chicken & lunch buffets in relaxed digs with a kids' game area.

7030 Valley View St (Buena Park)

Relaxed Mexican outlet specializing in tamales and also offering quesabirria tacos, chicharron, and burritos.

12547 Alondra Blvd (Norwalk)

Mexican street food such as machetes and huaraches, served in a casual setting.

10424 Knott Ave (Anaheim)

Japanese chain with a clubby vibe offering sushi, entrees, lunch specials & happy hours.

11431 South St

Sushi rolls and other comfort eats served in a casual setting in the Alondra Shopping Center.

12531 Alondra Blvd (Norwalk)

Cozy Mexican eatery serving up enchiladas, tacos, and burritos, plus handmade tortillas.

15718 Pioneer Blvd (Norwalk)

Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

12560 Artesia Blvd

An array of traditional Puerto Rican plates doled out in pared-down surrounds with simple decor.

5490 Lincoln Ave (Cypress)

Simple but cozy Italian joint in a shopping center offers a variety of handmade pasta dishes & wine.

11688 South St #106 (Artesia)

Indian-style pies with a variety of meat and veggie toppings served in a laid-back setting.

11767 South St (Artesia)

Casual pizzeria offering small plates and pub fare, plus arcade games and many TVs tuned to sports.

4756 Lincoln Ave (Cypress)

Relaxed spot with a sushi buffet, Japanese soups & bento boxes, plus draft beers.

12155 South St (Artesia)

Standby pizza parlor serving pies & pastas topped with homemade sauces, plus sandwiches, since 1971.

12612 South St

Cozy eatery dishing up fried chicken and wings, plus pizza and comfort sides, in casual surroundings.

12238 Artesia Blvd (Artesia)

Casual Japanese restaurant offering sushi and poke, plus a selection of teas.

5721 Lincoln Ave (Cypress)

Spare, casual Japanese joint with sushi, bento & lunch specials like beef & chicken bowls.

8586, 12731 Towne Center Dr # F

Cozy and casual option for Mexican eats such as tacos, enchiladas, and carnitas.

9213 Valley View St (Cypress)

Relaxed Italian eatery for housemade pasta dishes, meatballs and other dishes.

4017 City Terrace Dr (Los Angeles)

Modest, popular place serving signature thin-crust pizzas, plus pastas & other Italian standards.

1650 Colorado Blvd (Los Angeles)

Omakase menu highlighting fresh, flown-in seafood from Japan & beyond served in a sleek restaurant.

334 Main St #1106 (Los Angeles)

Local pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, in a low-key setting.

2060 S Euclid St (Anaheim)

Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.

1800 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Family-owned Mexican eatery offering Oaxacan dishes, including namesake tlayudas, in cozy surrounds.

5450 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual, family-style, clean eatery serving burritos, tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican staples.

351 Pacific Ave (Long Beach)

Casual restaurant offering Mexican eats such as menudo and chilaquiles, plus dessert and coffee.

6562 E Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Modest Mexican-American eatery with classic plates, breakfast, burgers & ribs in diner surrounds.

1201 W Lincoln Ave (Anaheim)

Casual eatery for sushi and hand rolls served one at a time, along with beer and wine.

14370 Culver Dr Ste 2G (Irvine)

Local pizzeria chain serving pies, plus wings & cheese bread, in a casual setting.

10255 Mission Blvd (Riverside)

Casual setting for live rock music, with a lunch & dinner menu that includes pizzas & burgers.

5205 Pacific Coast Hwy (Long Beach)

Family-owned option for tacos and other classic Mexican eats, plus margaritas, beer, and wine.

3311 Michelson Dr (Irvine)

Stylish local Mexican chain serving mesquite-grilled steak & seafood dishes, plus margaritas.

1910 Main St (Irvine)

Trendy, warm bar/eatery offering seasonal Mexican fusion plates, top-shelf tequila & weekend brunch.

3937 E Broadway (Long Beach)

Laid-back outfit with a trendy vibe serving creative pizzas, pasta & panini, plus beer & wine.

12924 W Washington Blvd (Los Angeles)

Customizable Italian cuisine where diners choose a pasta & a sauce amid a cozy ambiance.

1802 Hillhurst Ave (Los Angeles)

Relaxed, quick-serve stop serving Baja-style Mexican grub such as fish tacos, ceviche & burritos.

497 E Alessandro Blvd b (Riverside)

Warm, bright eatery for classic Mexican cuisine such as homestyle fajitas, tacos & tequila drinks.

1842 1st St (Los Angeles)

Unpretentious taco spot known for its braised meat & veggie stews atop handmade tortillas.

BROADWAY ARCADE BUILDING, 541 S Spring St Unit 101 (Los Angeles)

Cheerful eatery specializing in custom poke bowls (Japanese-Hawaiian cuisine rolled in bamboo rice), plus sushi burritos.

11860 Magnolia Ave (Riverside)

Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.

1037 Flower St (Los Angeles)

Trendy Italian eatery known for serving handcrafted wood-fired pizzas in rustic-chic quarters.

1320 E 7th St Ste 100 (Los Angeles)

Create-your-own pizzas come in several sizes at this basic take-out spot also dishing pasta & salad.

201 Sandpointe Ave Suite 150 (Santa Ana)

No-frills family-friendly eatery serving pizza, spaghetti & red-sauce Italian entrees since 1963.

5400 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Tacos, burritos, and other traditional Mexican eats served in a casual, family-friendly restaurant.

2031 E 1st St # A5 (Santa Ana)

Casual, family-friendly Mexican eatery serving up specialties from the Oaxaca region.

10429 Venice Blvd. (Los Angeles)

Long-standing outfit in a strip mall preparing pizza & other classic Italian dishes in relaxed digs.

6788 Brockton Ave (Riverside)

Cash-only Mexican eatery offers counter-serve Mexican fare & fountain sodas in a basic setting.

17951 Sky Park Cir Unit F (Irvine)

At this strip-mall spot, diners eat Japanese fare at wooden tables & chairs or at the sushi bar.

1900 Highland Ave #5 (Los Angeles)

Refined dining rooms serving Mexican fare & cocktails with harbor views & a waterfront deck.

407 Shoreline Village Dr (Long Beach)

Casual counter-serve known for New York and New Jersey-style pies and vodka slices.

3501 Monterey Rd (Los Angeles)

An array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.

333 E 2nd St (Los Angeles)

Cute cafe, bakery and shop featuring made-to-order pasta, sandwiches and baked goods.

2813, 2815 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Relaxed Italian chain eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, plus wine & cocktails.

774 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Celebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.

600 W 7th St #150 (Los Angeles)

Pizzas with standard toppings, subs, salads & more are served in a casual space with booth seating.

1657 N La Brea Ave (Los Angeles)

Pizzas by the slice or pie are served in a basic space along with sandwiches, salads, wings & more.

1177 S State College Blvd (Anaheim)

Relaxed eatery featuring salads and wraps, plus gluten-free donuts.

5570 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Compact eatery with a bar offering sushi, ramen, poke and sake.

1511 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Local fixture since 1962 serves classic Mexican fare in colorful space with indoor or patio seating.

1920 Hyperion Ave (Los Angeles)

No-frills counter serve dispensing pizza & basic Italian eats, plus burgers, tacos & burritos.

1809 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual chicken specialists offering grilled poultry and sides for eating in or taking away.

6374 Sunset Blvd Ste D (Los Angeles)

Small, family-run spot featuring fresh, traditional sushi rolls and noodle bowls.

645 W 9th St Apt 107 (Los Angeles)

Local Italian chain serving a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches in a low-key setting.

783 W Blaine St (Riverside)

Creative and traditional Mexican dishes, including vegan options, served in a casual spot with margaritas.

5923 Franklin Ave (Los Angeles)

New York-style thin-crust pizza made with artisanal toppings in an edgy, rehabbed old building.

2019 E 7th St (Los Angeles)

Casual Italian eatery specializing in fresh pasta and sauces.

6460 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 130 (Long Beach)

Relaxed, clean eatery, specializing in pizza by the slice and featuring beer and wine.

444 N Lakeview Ave (Anaheim)

Chain dishing up modern Mexican bowls, burritos, salads and tacos served in a bright setting.

6550 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

An array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.

2700 Alton Pkwy #133 (Irvine)

Family-run eatery specializing in pizzas and wings infused with Indian flavors like paneer and curry.

3678 Central Ave Ste 103 (Riverside)

Upscale Northern Italian spot offering a classy patio-enhanced atmosphere & late-night weekend jazz.

3646 Mission Inn Avenue (Riverside)

Cozy, low-key Italian restaurant offering pizza, pasta, sandwiches & salads for dine-in or takeout.

6160 Arlington Ave C4 (Riverside)

Kid-friendly Mexican restaurant featuring Oaxacan fare and colorful decor.

3014 W Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

A big menu of all the classics pairs with a limited bar in a simple space lined with paintings.

6210 Pacific Coast Hwy (Long Beach)

Unassuming, family-run eatery offering homestyle Mexican food, including handmade tortillas.

4155 Park Ave (Riverside)

Cozy Japanese restaurant featuring a varied sushi menu alongside sashimi and salmon dishes.

3976 S Figueroa St (Los Angeles)

Casual, counter-service sushi restaurant in an airport business center supplying specialty rolls, sashimi, and entrees.

17951 Sky Park Cir Unit F (Irvine)

Easygoing outfit with traditional decor serving tacos, burritos & ceviche, plus other standards.

421 Venice Blvd. (Los Angeles)

Casual, no-frills Japanese bistro serving authentic fare such as sushi and sake.

6775 Santa Monica Blvd #3 (Los Angeles)

Small, relaxed sushi bar with a menu of classic rolls and other options like poke bowls and fried gyoza.

19510 Van Buren Boulevard F6 (Riverside)