I love the food here, the music, the colorful dresses and bangles.... What's not to love for those who want to experience the cultural beauty of S. California's past and present cultural influence.

If you are looking for a palce to visit with the kids or a fun night out on the town, this is a great place to visit.

As for folks who are ...

NOw with the new rail way system you can get to olvera street from any where in the L.A. area for almost nothing A great place to shop and eat
the people there are wonderful
be sure to take your pictures on the mule and wear the mexican hats!

I've been here several times.. we ALWAYS go when theres a Holiday - like Cinco de Mayo and Sept. 16 .. It's the best place for Mexicans to come to feel like they are back home.. (Or for anyone else who wants to see Mexican culture and the REAL Los Angeles) Olvera street is where Los Angeles began and there is history there. Everyone living ...

Living in Los Angeles you grow up with the sense that you are always part Latin. Between the venders burittos and the bits of Spanish you actually understand, you feel as if this street is a little part of Mexico. The historic values and culutral customs make Olvera Street a must see for the city of Los angeles.

Easy to get to via Metro and Amtrak. Walk to Chinatown.
Olvera St has many shops and cheep eats.
Hop on the Metrolink subway at Union Station and go anywhere in town.

When I was young, in the 1940s) a trip to Olvera Steet was an adventure because we lived in Pasadena. When my children were young it was the same experience and now that I have grandchildren it is the same for them.

Our family loves the small shops and the restaurants.
There are always the native singers wondering through the streets adding to ...

It was so cool!!! I want everyone to go there. There was so much scary oddities. I just so loved it.Everyone would love it there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

An excellent place to go to learn about mexican culture. The art exhibits are very authentic displaying art by Frida Kahlo and many other mexican artists. The restaurants are very authentic but don't order a margarita unless you are not the driver, they can be pretty strong. A great place to go for Cinco De Mayo.

A great place to see early Los Angeles and how it all began. Lots to see, lots to eat, lots to buy and a fun time for all.