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Bavel ($$$)
(2443 ratings)

500 Mateo St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 232-4966
baveldtla.com
  • Grilled Lamb Saddle Chop
    marinade of yogurt, licorice powder (key ingredient), lime & garlic; grilled & topped w/ licorice oil, almonds & herb salad; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2443 ratings
opened in 2018; Middle Eastern restaurant known for its hummus & downtown vibe
Cake Monkey BakerySee Cake Monkey Bakery Video ($$)
(397 ratings)

7807 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 932-1142
www.cakemonkey.com
  • Peanut Butter El Rollo
    chocolate cake rolled up w/ housemade peanut buttercream & coated w/ bittersweet Belgian chocolate; looks good
4.5 out of 5
397 ratings
est. 2008; pastry shop specializing in retro treats & miniature cakes, plus pies, cookies & scones
Chichen Itza RestaurantSee Chichen Itza Restaurant Video ($$)
(1415 ratings)

3655 S Grand Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-1075
www.chichenitzarestaurant...
  • Longaniza Asada
    house made chorizo smoked over mesquite embers; served w/ sliced avocado, roasted tomato sauce, roasted onions & tortillas
  • Panuchos
    crispy fried corn tortilla split & filled w/ black bean puree topped w/ lettuce, shredded turkey, pickled red onions & a slice of avocado; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1415 ratings
opened in 2001; family owned & operated restaurant specializing in Yucatecan food, maintaining the authentic flavor of this original Southeast Mexican Cuisine
DaybirdSee Daybird Video
(353 ratings)

240 N Virgil Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90004
www.daybirdla.com
  • Szechuan Hot Chicken Sando
    Jidori chicken thigh fried in Rice brand oil; slaw w/ pickled chillis; looks good
4.5 out of 5
353 ratings
fast-casual joint serving Szechuan hot chicken; owned & operated by "Tournament of Champions", season 4 champ Mei Lin; special appearances: celebrity chefs Nate Appleman, Stephanie Izard, Aaron May
Donut FriendSee Donut Friend Video ($)
(2796 ratings)

5107 York Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(213) 995-6191
donutfriend.com
  • Bacon Maple Donut
    topped w/ real maple glaze & coconut bacon
  • Polar Berry Club Donut
    lemon glaze, fresh mixed berries & mint on top of a traditional donut
  • Strawberrylab Donut
    traditional donut filled w/ whipped cream, fresh strawberries, & topped w/ chocolate glaze; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2796 ratings
Eastside Market Italian Deli ($)
(1231 ratings)

1013 Alpine St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 250-2464
www.esmdeli.com
  • D.A. Special Sandwich
    specialty sandwich; sausage, meatball, roast beef & pastrami served on sub roll w/ Provolone & bell peppers; looks good (& messy)!
4.5 out of 5
1231 ratings
est. 1929; one of the last "true" Italian delis in downtown L.A.; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance where they had meatball-making competition (Team Fieri-Rock-Spade won); Other Recipes: Eggplant Parmesan
Flavor TableSee Flavor Table Video ($$)
(836 ratings)

2812 W Florence Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 751-6000
www.redsflavortable.com
  • Peach Cobbler French Toast
4.5 out of 5
836 ratings
Guisados ($)
(2669 ratings)

2100 East Cesar E Chavez Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-7201
www.guisados.co
  • Chiles Toreados Tacos
    habanero, serrano, jalapeno & Thai chiles blistered together, served on tortilla w/ black beans; "it's a taste sensation!" -Donal Skehan
4.5 out of 5
2669 ratings
est. 2010; Mexican taqueria known for "traditional homestyle braises on fresh homemade tortillas" (from its website)
Howlin' Ray's ($$)
(7699 ratings)

727 N Broadway Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 935-8399
howlinrays.com
  • Hot Chicken
    whole Nashville hot chicken wings; served w/ pickles & bread; looks good
4.5 out of 5
7699 ratings
est 2016; started as a food truck by Johnny Ray Zone; long lines
Joy ($$)
(1668 ratings)

5100 York Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 999-7642
www.joyonyork.com
  • Thousand Layer Pancake
    rolled & flattened dough, grilled & filled w/ scallions, Thai basil, egg & cheese; topped w/ spices & garlic chili paste
4.5 out of 5
1668 ratings
opened in 2018; modern neighborhood eatery serving Taiwanese classics w/ a twist
La Pupusa Urban EaterySee La Pupusa Urban Eatery Video ($$)
(420 ratings)

1051 W Washington Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 749-4573
www.lapupusaurbana.com
  • Carne Guisada Burger
    slow-roasted beef "burger", slaw/mayo, greens, chipotle sauce; served w/ fries
  • Chicharron Pupusa
    pupusa stuffed w/ cheese & pork; comes w/ side of Curtido (Salvadorian cabbage slaw) that should be added on pupusa; "I've had a lot of pupusas...that has got to be one of the best I've had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
420 ratings
serving "traditional Salvadorian cuisine with our added Los Angeles modern twist" (from its website)
Langer's DeliSee Langer's Deli Video ($$)
(4491 ratings)

704 S Alvarado St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-8050
www.langersdeli.com
  • #19 - Pastrami Sandwich
    thick-cut pastrami complemented by a slice of Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade cole slaw; looks good
4.5 out of 5
4491 ratings
opened in 1947; started as a 12-stool lunch counter, now can seat 135 patrons; local and international icon; located diagonally across MacArthur Park
Marino Restaurant ($$$)
(480 ratings)

6001 Melrose Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 466-8812
As Seen On:
Pasta Paradise
  • Fettucini Alfredo
    looks good
  • Spaghetti in Clams
4.5 out of 5
480 ratings
Marouch RestaurantSee Marouch Restaurant Video ($$)
(605 ratings)

4905 Santa Monica Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 662-9325
www.hollywoodmarouch.com
  • Beef Shawarma Plate
    100% pure beef spiced, marinated & barbecued; topped w/ sesame sauce; includes rice, pickles & pita bread; looks good
  • Mantee
    dumplings stuffed w/ seasoned ground beef; served w/ rice pilaf on garlic yogurt tomato sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
605 ratings
since 1982; serving Lebanese Armenian & Middle Eastern Cuisine; special guest: celebrity chef Nyesha Arrington
Meals by GenetSee Meals by Genet Video ($$)
(794 ratings)

1053 S Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 938-9304
www.mealsbygenet.com
  • Dorowot
    spicy chicken stewed in red pepper sauce with Ethiopian butter; takes days to make; served on top of injera (a spongy crepe-like flatbread)
4.5 out of 5
794 ratings
Ethiopian cuisine in a casual bistro setting
Nic's on Beverly ($$$)
(790 ratings)

8265 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 746-5130
www.nicsonbeverly.com
  • Lion’s Mane Asada Pizza
    Detroit-style pizza w/ lion's mane (mushroom), plant-based cheese, jalapeño slices, morita salsa, cilantro, sliced red onions, lime juice
  • Vegan Lamb Bolognese
    black sheep lamb bolognese / house-made rigatoni / fennel pollen (gfo); looks good!
4.5 out of 5
790 ratings
"plant-based restaurant focused on California cuisine serving a little bit of everything you’d hope to find on a Los Angeles menu; a melting pot of cuisines unified in their ability to showcase local Californian produce in a casual-yet-fun setting" (from its website); special appearance: celebrity chef Eric Greenspan
Papa Cristo'sSee Papa Cristo's Video ($$)
(2235 ratings)

2771 W Pico Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-2970
www.papacristos.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Kreatopita
    homemade phyllo pastry w/ a filling of chopped spiced ground beef & caramelized onions
  • Spanakopita
    homemade phyllo pastry w/ a filling of chopped spinach, feta cheese, onions, egg & seasoning; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2235 ratings
since 1948; Greek grocery store & restaurant
Ricky's Fish TacosSee Ricky's Fish Tacos Video ($)
(1262 ratings)

3201 Riverside Dr Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 395-6233
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Fish Tacos
    Ensenada-style: battered fish, cabbage, pico de gallo, salsa in a warm white corn tortilla; recommend adding tangy crema sauce offered on side of truck; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1262 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos)
Tacos y Birria La UnicaSee Tacos y Birria La Unica Video ($)
(609 ratings)

2840 E Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 715-4025
tacosybirrialaunicalosang...
  • Quesatacos
    top seller; crunchy tacos w/ shredded birria (goat), Monterey cheese, cilantro, onions w/ side of dipping consommé; "w/o question one of the best birria tacos I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Vampiros
    crunchy tostada w/ melted Monterey cheese & shredded beef & served w/ side of rice & beans, onions & cilantro & tomatillo sauce; "I'm having a tostada revelation!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
609 ratings
food truck w/ long lines
Angel City Brewery ($)
(1971 ratings)

216 Alameda St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 622-1261
angelcitybrewery.com
  • Beer
4.0 out of 5
1971 ratings
Angelini OsteriaSee Angelini Osteria Video ($$$)
(2163 ratings)

7313 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 297-0070
www.angeliniosteria.com
  • Lasagna Verde
    grandmother's recipe, looks good!
  • Whole Branzino Roasted in Sea Salt
    fish
  • Tiramisu
    lady fingers soaked in Italian espresso infused w/ brandy, layered in scratch-made mascarpone, dusted w/ cocoa powder, topped w/ raspberries & mint leaves
4.0 out of 5
2163 ratings
opened in 2001; family owned & operated, celebrated authentic Italian restaurant
AOCSee AOC Video ($$$)
(2543 ratings)

8700 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-9859
www.aocwinebar.com
  • Grilled Lamb Skewers
    skewered marinated cubed lamb, seared & topped w/ lamb sauce & salsa verde; check for availability; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2543 ratings
wine bar & restaurant founded by 3-time James Beard Award winning chef Suzanne Goin & James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year 2018 Caroline Styne
Baby's Badass BurgersSee Baby's Badass Burgers Video ($$)
(793 ratings)

Los Angeles, CA 90069
(877) 962-2297
www.babysbadassburgers.co...
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Los Angeles: LA Truck"
  • All American Girl Burger
    top seller; 1/2-lb burger w/ smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles & baby's special sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
793 ratings
Food War: Baby's Badass vs. Grill 'Em All...Baby's Baddass won (3-votes-to-2); pink truck run by gorgeous women ("burger babes") serving gourmet burgers
Badmaash ($$)
(2021 ratings)

108 W 2nd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 221-7466
www.badmaashla.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "O.M.G. Food!"
  • Chicken Tikka Poutine Fries
    masala fries topped w/ cheese curds, doused in hot beef gravy & topped w/ Tandoori chicken tikka + cilantro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2021 ratings
Indian gastropub
Barton GSee Barton G Video ($$$)
(3150 ratings)

861 N La Cienega Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 388-1888
www.bartongtherestaurantl...
  • Marie Antoinette "Let Them Eat Cake" Cotton Candy Head
    mannequin head w/ 2-feet tall of over-the-top cotton candy (as her hair) surrounded by petit cakes: raspberry & strawberry cream cheese; fresh berries & schlag; too funny!
4.0 out of 5
3150 ratings
est. 2002
Los Angeles, CA   (104 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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