Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings

Imperial Night Market

Tacos, cemitas, birria and sweets down a railroad alley in Downtown LA. Also listed as “Ave 26 on Imperial.”

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Fri6:30 – 10:30 pm
Sat–Sun5 – 10:30 pm
Where
2300 E. 15th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Sunset over the market alley with old rail tracks running down the middle and food stalls on both sides A string-lit tent beside a brick building at sunset A food truck parked beside old rail tracks at sunset

Before you come

Bring cash

Many stalls are cash only; some take cards or Zelle. Cash is the safest bet.

Arrive an hour in

Vendors are still setting up at opening. The full lineup is out about an hour later.

Entry

Entry is free.

Wear flat shoes

Old rails and uneven asphalt run through the middle. The alley is not step-free.

Vendors we've met

More join the market all the time. The lineup changes every weekend, so confirm at the gate.

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Sweets and drinks

Michelaguas y Nieve de Garrafas

Aguas frescas by the tub and nieve de garrafa.

Seen at the market, September 2026
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Sweets and drinks

Postreria Elizabeth

Panacota, tiramisu, crème brûlée and cannoli.

Seen at the market, September 2026
Sushi and fusion

Sushi El Mexicano

Mexican sushi rolls, fusion rolls and teriyaki bowls.

Seen at the market, September 2026
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Tacos and antojitos

Tacos Chiquita Jimenez, Estilo Hidalgo

Tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tortas, with asada, al pastor, suadero, cabeza and more.

Seen at the market, September 2026
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Eat this first

A cemita de milanesa de pollo on a paper plate beside a tall cup of agua de jamaica with a red straw

Cemita de Milanesa de Pollo

with Agua de Jamaica

A Pueblan chicken-cutlet sandwich, best with something cold to drink.

A table of large tubs of aguas frescas in many colors on a patterned tablecloth

Aguas frescas by the tub

Fresh fruit waters, poured from big tubs along the alley.

Seen on the boards

Dishes we read on stall signs and menu boards on a September evening. The lineup rotates, so ask at the stall.

Tacos and carnitas

  • Tacos de Carnitas
  • Tacos al Pastor
  • Tacos de Suadero
  • Tacos de Cabeza
  • Tacos de Birria
  • Quesadillas
  • Tortas

Pueblan and antojitos

  • Cemita de Milanesa de Pollo
  • Gorditas
  • Molotes
  • Enchiladas de Mole
  • Tamales
  • Tacos Dorados
  • Empanadas
  • Plátanos Fritos

Sea and fusion

  • Mexican Sushi Rolls
  • Fusion Rolls
  • Teriyaki Bowls
  • Beef and Chicken Teriyaki

Pasta

  • Fettuccini Alfredo
  • Spaghetti Marinera
  • Penne in Pink Sauce
  • with chicken, shrimp or Italian sausage

Sweets

  • Churros
  • Panacota
  • Tiramisu
  • Crème Brûlée
  • Cannoli
  • Fresh Fruit and Yogurt with Granola

Drinks and ice cream

  • Agua de Jamaica
  • Horchata
  • Aguas Frescas by the Tub
  • Nieve de Garrafa

Read from stall signs, September 2026. Not a vendor list.