Best Auto Locksmiths near East Los Angeles, CA
These locksmiths serve East Los Angeles from nearby bases in Los Angeles.
15 locksmiths listed · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+ · 6 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Viva Zapata Lock & Key
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Louie Locksmith
Everyday Locksmith
Listed for drivers in and around East Los Angeles, CA, these 15 shops are auto locksmiths. What each one says about lockouts, key cutting, programming and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: East Los Angeles, CA
The 15 locksmiths on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 793 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these locksmiths on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (87%), professionalism (83%) and value (83%). 12 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The services the locksmiths on this page list most often on their websites are car key replacement (2), commercial locksmith (2) and residential locksmith (2). 6 show a license on their websites. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 4 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 5 give free estimates and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 14 of the locksmiths on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the locksmiths on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the locksmith before you book.
Which locksmiths listed for East Los Angeles take emergency calls?
4 of the 15 shops say they answer emergency calls. Ask two things before you agree: what the realistic arrival window is, and whether the price quoted covers the whole job. The call-out and the work are often separate charges, and that is where surprise invoices come from.