Created in 1930, this is a marketplace bustling with energy. Teeming with authentic Mexican foods, handcrafted items ranging from folk art, belts and pottery, and not forgetting, a true Mexican experience!

Olvera Street is where the vibrant culture of the Mexicans surrounds you. With traditional mariachi music following you everywhere you go, as you wander around, feasting on tacos and taquitos. The energetic marketplace is often flooded with festivities and jovial locals, some even descendants of the first Mexicans who arrived here! As you stroll along the streets, be sure to check out the Avila Adobe. The oldest standing residence in LA, it is a California Historical Landmark. Restored as a historic museum, it now showcases how people used to live. Complete with a family room, living room as well as a courtyard. These areas are all beautifully furnished with the owner’s (Avila) own possessions, lovingly obtained from other countries. An experience like no other, Olvera Street is the best place to have a taste of authentic Mexican life.