OUR STORY

Evil Cooks is a non-traditional Mexican restaurant based in Los Angeles, built on rebellion, creativity, and a deep respect for flavor. Instead of following strict culinary rules, Evil Cooks embraces what its founders call Los Angeles cuisine—a style shaped by the city’s diverse cultures, neighborhoods, and ingredients.

Created by Alex Garcia, “The Cook,” and Elvia Garcia, “La Bruja,” Evil Cooks is the result of years working in the hospitality industry and learning the craft from the ground up. Their cooking blends Mexican traditions with influences from the surrounding communities of Los Angeles, creating dishes that feel both familiar and unexpected.

At Evil Cooks, technique meets instinct. Classic ingredients collide with bold ideas, and the kitchen moves with the energy of the city that inspires it. The result is a menu that constantly evolves while staying rooted in flavor, creativity, and attitude.

Their unique culinary proposition has gained growing recognition in the Los Angeles food scene, earning Evil Cooks a place among the “101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles” and recognition from the James Beard Awards, highlighting the restaurant as one of the most exciting independent voices in modern Los Angeles dining.

More than just a restaurant, Evil Cooks represents a philosophy: cook with freedom, break the rules, and let flavor lead the way.