Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Simple spot serves Mexican, Indian & American fare, plus fusion options such as chicken tikka tacos.
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23rd Street Cafe Indian Restaurant
936 W 23rd StSimple 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.
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Bacari W. Adams
2308 S Union AveThe 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.
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Ebaes
2314 S Union AveAsian 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.
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Nature's Brew
2316 S Union AveCounter-serve coffeehouse with juices, light fare & pastries in a high-ceilinged, industrial space.
Pete's Burgers
2400 S Hoover StRestaurant
Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.
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Papa John's Pizza
701 East Cesar E Chavez AvenueTake-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.
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 BlvdColorful, 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.
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Jacks N Joe
2498 S Figueroa StPopular 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 PkwyKnown 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.
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The Flame Broiler
2526 S Figueroa StSimple fast-food chain preparing Korean-style meat & rice bowls with no dairy, trans-fat or frying.
California Sushi & Teriyaki
2518 S Figueroa StSushi Restaurant
Casual spot with a mixed menu, from spit-roasted chicken to numerous burgers to Latin comfort foods.
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Caveman Kitchen
2215 Vermont AveCasual 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.
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La Barca
2414 S Vermont AveUSC 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 AveCasual 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.
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 BlvdLong-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 StLong-running, utilitarian joint known for its American, Mexican & Salvadoran buffet & menus. -
Drinks & Nightlife
Festive spot for classic Mexican plates, flaming margaritas & live mariachi music.
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El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdFestive spot for classic Mexican plates, flaming margaritas & live mariachi music.
Cozy Argentine-style bar & eatery offering small plates & cocktails in warm, contemporary environs.
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barcito
403 W 12th StCozy Argentine-style bar & eatery offering small plates & cocktails in warm, contemporary environs.