Plan Your Visit
LA Plaza Cocina is located in LA Plaza Village in the El Pueblo Monument area of Downtown Los Angeles.
555 N Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
COVID-19 Protocol
Your Safety is Our Priority
Exemptions to Mask Requirements
Your Safety is Our Priority
LA Plaza Cocina aims to provide a safe and healthy environment for both its visitors and students. For the safety of LA Cocina’s staff and visitors, the following guidelines are in place to maintain an enjoyable and safe experience:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hours is required for the entrance of LA Plaza Cocina and LA Tiendita.
- Well-fitting surgical or KN95/N95 mask wearing is required at all times within the Museum, Culinary Programs, and LA Tiendita for everyone (LA Plaza Cocina Staff, guests, chefs, vendors) unless they meet one of the Exemptions to Mask Requirements.
- Gallery and Culinary Program Capacity at normal levels.
- Regular cleaning and sanitizing of the galleries, Culinary Program Equipment, and LA Tiendita will be completed by porters before opening and after closing.
Exemptions to Mask Requirements
The following individuals are exempt from wearing masks at all times:
- Persons younger than two years old. Very young children must not wear a mask because of the risk of suffocation.
- Persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a mask. This includes persons with a medical condition for whom wearing a mask could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a mask without assistance.
- Persons who are hearing impaired or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
- Persons for whom wearing a mask would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by a local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.
LA Plaza Cocina New Hours of Operation
LA Plaza Cocina has new Hours of Operations. Our new Hours of Operation are Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm. We are closed to the public Monday-Friday. Please contact us if you have any questions. We thank you for your patience as we adjust into our new Operating Hours.
COVID-19 Guidelines
Museum Visitation Guidelines
Culinary Programs Guidelines
Museum Visitation Guidelines
To mitigate risks associated with COVID-19, LA Plaza Cocina reserves the right to implement health restrictions in line with government guidelines, warnings, or guidance at any time and to communicate these to our visitors on our website, social media, or in person at our site.
Starting June 5, 2022, LA Plaza Cocina is requiring that all guests wear a mask when visiting our 555 N. Spring St. location.
For COVID-19 guidelines regarding our Culinary Programs, please see ‘Culinary Program Guidelines’ for more information.
Our gallery is back to normal capacity. LA Plaza Cocina will continue to clean and sanitize our gallery and museum gift store regularly.
Visitors experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 or who have recently been in contact with a person experiencing symptoms, are asked not to attend our museums, offices, or events.
Culinary Programs Guidelines
Attendees of LA Plaza Cocina’s Culinary Programs must provide proof of vaccination, identification, and wear a mask during the duration of the program except for eating and/or drinking.
This policy applies to both adults and children between the ages 12-17.
If you are not vaccinated against COVID-19, we require a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours prior to the program.
Getting Here
LA Plaza Cocina has various locations available for public parking. See below for locations and map information.
- LA Plaza Village Parking Lot
- 555 N. Broadway Los Angeles, California, 90012
- MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/WMM2ubsUAsjikdSG9
- LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Parking Lot
- 171 Arcadia St. Los Angeles, California 90012
- MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/SKmEVbSSz3D25oXV7
- El Pueblo Parking Lot #2
- 615 Main St. Los Angeles, California 90012
- MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/SKmEVbSSz3D25oXV7
- Metro Parking Plaza
- 711 N. Main St. Los Angeles, California 90012
- MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/P6LSuQt9LJ7KcyD28
- El Pueblo Parking Lot #4
- 426 Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, California 90012
- MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/pVDBLkvtTRkGzFHF9
LA Plaza Cocina sits within convenient walking distance to Union Station and their variety of public transportation options.
Los Angeles Metro (Bus & Subway):
https://www.metro.net/riding/trip-planner/
Metrolink (Commuter Train Service):
School Group and Self-Guided Tour Reservations
LA Plaza Cocina is happy to accommodate group visits. Currently, these tours are self-guided unless otherwise noted.
Group Reservations
LA Plaza Cocina is currently not making reservations for Self-Guided Groups. These reservations will resume in the Spring of 2023.
If you would like to be updated for these dates, please fill out the form via the link here: 2023 Group Inquiry Form.
Service Animals
LA Plaza Cocina abides by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by allowing “service animals” only into all public areas of the museum. Definition of “service animal” as defined by the ADA is “any dog that is individually trained to work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.”
This can also extend to miniature horses (additional requirements for miniature horses are explained in Behavior of Service Animals below). Dogs and miniature horses are the only animals recognized by Federal and State Law.
