Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Simple spot serves Mexican, Indian & American fare, plus fusion options such as chicken tikka tacos.
7 locals recommend
23rd Street Cafe Indian Restaurant
936 W 23rd St
7 locals recommend
Simple spot serves Mexican, Indian & American fare, plus fusion options such as chicken tikka tacos.
The menu's scrawled on the chalkboard walls of this cozy, stylish wine bar serving Italian tapas.
39 locals recommend
Bacari W. Adams
2308 S Union Ave
39 locals recommend
The menu's scrawled on the chalkboard walls of this cozy, stylish wine bar serving Italian tapas.
Asian tapas, sushi rolls & draft beers served in cool surrounds with wall murals & hanging lanterns.
25 locals recommend
Ebaes
2314 S Union Ave
25 locals recommend
Asian tapas, sushi rolls & draft beers served in cool surrounds with wall murals & hanging lanterns.
Counter-serve coffeehouse with juices, light fare & pastries in a high-ceilinged, industrial space.
44 locals recommend
Nature's Brew
2316 S Union Ave
44 locals recommend
Counter-serve coffeehouse with juices, light fare & pastries in a high-ceilinged, industrial space.
Restaurant
Pete's Burgers
2400 S Hoover St
Restaurant
Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.
38 locals recommend
Papa John's Pizza
701 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue
38 locals recommend
Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.
Casual local chain serving a variety of salads, plus panini, quesadillas & baked potatoes
Salad Farm
Casual local chain serving a variety of salads, plus panini, quesadillas & baked potatoes
Colorful, casual eatery offering Mexican baked goods plus traditional dishes from tortas to drinks. -
Lucys Restaurant & Bakery
1330 W Washington Blvd
Colorful, casual eatery offering Mexican baked goods plus traditional dishes from tortas to drinks. -
Popular eatery serves breakfast all day, including plenty of pancakes, in a bright, airy setting.
33 locals recommend
Jacks N Joe
2498 S Figueroa St
33 locals recommend
Popular eatery serves breakfast all day, including plenty of pancakes, in a bright, airy setting.
Known for toasted, build-your-own subs, this counter-serve chain also sells soups, salads & more.
Quiznos
6257 Bristol Pkwy
Known for toasted, build-your-own subs, this counter-serve chain also sells soups, salads & more.
Simple fast-food chain preparing Korean-style meat & rice bowls with no dairy, trans-fat or frying.
6 locals recommend
The Flame Broiler
2526 S Figueroa St
6 locals recommend
Simple fast-food chain preparing Korean-style meat & rice bowls with no dairy, trans-fat or frying.
Sushi Restaurant
California Sushi & Teriyaki
2518 S Figueroa St
Sushi Restaurant
Casual spot with a mixed menu, from spit-roasted chicken to numerous burgers to Latin comfort foods.
9 locals recommend
Caveman Kitchen
2215 Vermont Ave
9 locals recommend
Casual spot with a mixed menu, from spit-roasted chicken to numerous burgers to Latin comfort foods.
USC students pack this bright eatery for hearty plates of Mexican standards & generous margaritas.
17 locals recommend
La Barca
2414 S Vermont Ave
17 locals recommend
USC students pack this bright eatery for hearty plates of Mexican standards & generous margaritas.
Casual counter-serve stop serving basic American fare such as burgers & sandwiches, plus breakfast.
Olympian Burgers
2701 S Vermont Ave
Casual counter-serve stop serving basic American fare such as burgers & sandwiches, plus breakfast.
Grilled fish & carne asada are staples at this colorful joint with Nicaraguan fare & a comfy patio.
El Asador
1225 Venice Blvd.
Grilled fish & carne asada are staples at this colorful joint with Nicaraguan fare & a comfy patio.
Mexican Restaurant
El Tapatio
1201 Venice Blvd.
Mexican Restaurant
Long-running, family-owned, colorful Mexican eatery is known for its goat stew & homemade tortillas.
El Parian Restaurant
1528 W Pico Blvd
Long-running, family-owned, colorful Mexican eatery is known for its goat stew & homemade tortillas.
Long-running, utilitarian joint known for its American, Mexican & Salvadoran buffet & menus. -
Aladdin Coffee Shop
1150 S Hope St
Long-running, utilitarian joint known for its American, Mexican & Salvadoran buffet & menus. -

Drinks & Nightlife

Festive spot for classic Mexican plates, flaming margaritas & live mariachi music.
268 locals recommend
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd
268 locals recommend
Festive spot for classic Mexican plates, flaming margaritas & live mariachi music.
Cozy Argentine-style bar & eatery offering small plates & cocktails in warm, contemporary environs.
7 locals recommend
barcito
403 W 12th St
7 locals recommend
Cozy Argentine-style bar & eatery offering small plates & cocktails in warm, contemporary environs.