Est. 1987 · Los Angeles

Every plate tells a story
written by hand.

For nearly four decades, Maria's Cafe has been a Produce Row institution — where recipes are passed down, ingredients are chosen with intention, and every guest is treated like family.

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37+ Years Serving LA
100% Made from Scratch
4 Generations of Recipes
A beautifully plated comfort food dish at Maria's Cafe
Warm dining room interior at Maria's Cafe Family Restaurant
Family Owned
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Chef preparing food in the open kitchen at Maria's Cafe
The founding family of Maria's Cafe
Our Story

Three decades of
uncompromising
hospitality.

Maria's Cafe didn't begin as a concept — it began as a conviction. In 1987, Maria opened her kitchen to the Produce Row neighborhood with a simple belief: that real food, prepared with care and served without pretense, has the power to bring people together.

What started as a modest counter-service spot has grown into a Los Angeles staple, yet the philosophy remains unchanged. Every dish is made from scratch using recipes that have been refined across four generations. The sourdough bread is baked each morning. The stocks are simmered for hours. The ingredients are sourced with the same attention Maria herself would demand.

Today, Maria's Cafe remains family-owned and independently operated — a rarity in a city of chains and trends. We don't chase what's popular. We serve what is honest, nourishing, and deeply rooted in the tradition of making every guest feel like they belong at our table.

Maria & Family Founders, Est. 1987
The Experience

More than a meal —
a moment to remember.

From Scratch, Daily

Every dough is mixed, every stock is simmered, every sauce is reduced by hand — each morning, before we open our doors.

Family Owned & Operated

Four generations of the same family run every aspect of this restaurant — from sourcing ingredients to setting the table.

A Table for Everyone

Birthdays, anniversaries, quiet dinners, and everything in between — we celebrate life's moments with genuine warmth.

Neighborhood Roots

Produced Row has been our home since day one. We know our regulars by name and take pride in being part of this community.

Maria's Cafe has been our family's tradition for over twenty years. There's something about the way the food tastes — like it was made with love — that you simply can't find anywhere else in this city.

— A Produce Row Family
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for you.

Address

1232 Produce Row
Los Angeles, CA 90021-1836

Reservations

(323) 602-3314

Hours

Mon – Thu 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Fri – Sat 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Whether it's a quiet weeknight dinner or a weekend celebration, Maria's Cafe is where every guest becomes family. Reserve your seat today.

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