Filming Locations: Where is Mayans MC filmed?

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Mayans MC is the long-awaited Sons of Anarchy spin-off, expanding its violent universe with the stories of the Mayans Motorcycle Club gang. The action takes place two and a half years after the events occurred at the end of the 7th season of the original series.

The ten-episode drama has an almost completely new cast, lead by J. D. Pardo (The Twilight Saga, Snitch) as Ezekiel. Sarah Bolger (The Tudors, Into the Badlands) is also starring in the project, along with Michael Irby (True Detective, The Unit) and Clayton Cardenas (Snowfall, American Crime).

The first season of Mayans MC was filmed in California and Mexico. We tried to keep spoilers to a minimum and as usual, we will be updating this report with new information about the filming locations of the series weekly:

Mayans is set in the fictional town of Santo Padre which was filmed in Calexico (Imperial County). Pictured, the iconic Water Tower right at the border with Mexico.
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Many scenes were filmed in Calexico downtown, especially through 1st and 2nd Streets.
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In episode one, rival gangs face each other in the Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery (Pico-Union district, Los Angeles). This majestic burial ground, filled with palm trees and monumental art, dates from 1884.
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The flashback scene of the high school was filmed at San Fernando Senior High School.
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We found out that EZ's father butcher shop, Carnicería Reyes, is located at 11742 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood. Actually, it is an Argentinian butcher's shop. Image courtesy of FX Networks and Google Maps

The San Búho Tribal Casino from episode 3 and 9 is the Hustler Casino in Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena.
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The Mexican main square of the town, used as the backdrop for several scenes, is the Plaza México shopping area in Lynwood. Image courtesy of FX Networks and Google Maps

In episode 3, Emily and her mother-in-law go for a short trip across the border. They get out the car in a street located in Mexico City's Historic Center, next to Santo Domingo de Guzmán church (Leandro Valle street). The scene continues more than 1,800 miles away, in Plaza México. Image courtesy of FX Networks and Atlas of Wonders - Map

Local newspaper Imperial Valley Press informed that the FX series were shooting at Yuha desert near Ocotillo, that may be the actual location for Los Olvidados rebel camp. Some more filming took place in Santa Clarita and Acton. Image courtesy of FX Networks - Google Maps

The Olympic Coffee Shop dinner from episode 4 is located at 12192 San Fernando Rd, Sylmar.
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Finally, here are a few links to some cool merchandasing from the series, including this original promo poster, a hoodie or some tracks from the music score. Time for a catch-up? Get your hands on the Sons of Anarchy The Complete Series DVD or Blue-ray.