A night market in Downtown Los Angeles
A free, open-air weekend evening food market. Walk up, eat, share.
What a night market is
A night market is an outdoor food market that runs in the evening. You walk up to the stalls, order what looks good, and eat and share as you go. Imperial Night Market is a weekend food market: an outdoor evening food market in Downtown LA.
Imperial Night Market
Imperial Night Market is at 2300 E 15th St in Downtown Los Angeles. It is open Friday 6:00 to 10:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 5:00 to 10:30 pm. Entry is free. Hours can shift slightly.
The food stalls line an open-air alley beside a historic rail spur, serving Mexican street food and shared plates. The lineup changes by night, and each dish is available when a vendor is serving it.
What time does it open on Saturday?
On Saturday the market opens at 5:00 pm and runs until 10:30 pm. Sunday is the same, 5:00 to 10:30 pm. On Friday it opens at 6:00 pm and runs until 10:30 pm. Hours can shift slightly.
What to expect
Expect an outdoor, standing-and-walking evening: no tickets, no reservations, and no seating plan. Bring cash, wear flat, closed-toe shoes, and share plates to try more. Portable restrooms and handwashing stations are on site. The market is open air, and heavy rain or wind may pause it.
When it is busiest
The market fills up in the evening. The full lineup is out about an hour after opening, so arriving then means shorter waits.
Getting there
Free street parking is nearby, and rideshare riders have a set drop-off pin. See the parking and rideshare guide and the visit page for directions.
Plan your visit
See what to eat, whether it is free, bringing kids and dogs, and the visitor and parking guide.