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- 2122 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles 90041
- 323-550-1988
Four Cafe
Small, friendly, and inexpensive for L.A. Focus on seasonality and homemade: even the sodas are concocted in-house. Rose petal lemonade and gingerade are standouts. Sandwiches, salads, soups and de... read more
- 3329 Division St., Los Angeles 90065
- 323-221-1060
L.A. Bento
In the mornings it's the spot for fancy coffee and pastries—housemade isn't the thing here, just high-quality vendors. The woodsy little store shuts down early, to get those lunch deliveries ... read more
- 1576 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles 90041
- 323-896-1972
Cacao Mexicatessen
Feel like your Mexican culinary education is lacking? Cacao aims to provide the lesser known and the rarely available. Nopalitos (grilled cactus sandwiches) and squash blossom rellenos with cod sou... read more
- 3300 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles 90039
- 323-664-9400
Hugo's Tacos
Not as good as a taco truck, but at least it's open for breakfast. Breakfast burrito central. This is pan-Mexican. Code for: they'll serve taquitos and nachos to your gringo self. Even a salsa burg... read more
- 2315 S. Garfield Ave., Los Angeles
- 323-722-7600
Bollini's
Old Monterey Park: Famous for Chinese food. New Monterey Park: Let’s get some Italian. Thinnest crusts you’ve ever seen by a guy who studied the art in Italia and brought it back to his homeboys. T... read more
- 2005 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles
- 323-255-OINK
The Oinkster
Bright red vinyl booths and white Formica tables make it seem low-key, but the food is serious business. Special attention given to special pastrami, Belgian fries, and ube (purple, sweet taro) mil... read more
- 3219 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles
- (323) 666-7133
Canele
Whole branzino, chalkboard menu, and free namesake dessert to-go redefines Silver Lake's upwardly-mobile Bohemians with a poet's life, darkened mood and sophisticated food from a former chef of Luc... read more
- 5385 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles
- 323-887-1980
Tacos Baja Ensenada
Incredible shrimp and fish tacos in a former burger shack. You're not there for the décor, but the batter-fried halibut, transporting you back to a sleepy fishing village on the Sea of Cortez. The ... read more
- 4030 E. Gage Ave., Los Angeles
- 323-773-1898
La Casita Mexicana
Excellent Mexican strikes the Bell with sizzling plates of grilled chilis in nogadas, famous chilaquiles and mucho meats. Jalisco spirit brought fresh to the graceful tables. Elegant, gorgeous Mexi... read more
- 1842 E. 1st St., Los Angeles 90033
- 323-265-2887
La Serenata Di Garibaldi
The Bel-Air of Boyle Heights Mexican restaurants. Heavy on seafood plates. Refined poblano and mushroom-stuffed quesadillas, fish tacos and gorditas bring the faithful (and adulterous). Folk art to... read more
- 2126 Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles
- 323-262-3434
La Parrilla
Handmade tortillas hold center stage on a gigantic grill perfect for human sacrifices—used instead for savory meats and traditional comida. Piñata decor and roaming mariachis get neighborhood famil... read more
- 705 N. Evergreen St., Los Angeles 90033
- 323-267-8637
Ciro's
H'orale cabrones! Cooks wear t-shirts: Why Go South of the Border When You Can Go to East L.A.? Tiene mucho orgullo, no? Exceptional happenings on Fridays when they brew specialty albondigas soup, ... read more
- 1818 E. 1st St., Los Angeles
- 323-268-9353
Homegirl Cafe
Healthy, fresh Mexican in Boyle Heights is part of Homeboy Industries, seeking to give jobs and opportunities to wayward homies and heinas who are at risk for re-incarceration. Don't bother your se... read more
- 3706 E. Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles 90023
- 323-261-0027
Boca Del Rio
La Isla Margarita! Self-titled Veracruz hood known for outstanding mariscos y pescado. Sunny mom n' pop near Ruben Salazar Park draws families and men who work harder in one day than you will in yo... read more
- 1845 E 1st St., Los Angeles
- 323-262-4552
Birrieria Jalisco
Roll solo for the Jaliscan goat god ambiance. Stay for the supreme art of roasted goat meat and remain solo, though the blaring Univision will keep you company. Over 30 years of service to Boyle He... read more
- 4533 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles
- 323-980-8669
Gallo's Grill
Stylish, family oriented Oaxacan steakhouse features glassed-in kitchen with wood-fired grill. Not currently roasting any brown bunnies. Cooks produce succulent steak in a San Miguel de Allende-esq... read more
- 1118 Cypress Ave. , Los Angeles 90065
- 323-223-2595
King Taco
Late weekend hours (2 a.m. on Friday and 2:30 a.m. on Saturday) make these Mex specialties accessible drunk munchies. Lethal hot sauce pairs well with the flavorful sopes, double tortilla tacos, ge... read more
- 3700 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
- 323-221-0474
La Abeja
Carne adobado marinated for a week and terrific tortas among other heavy Highland Park Mexican meats in traditional dishes. We're suckers for their breakfasts, which keep us full until sundown. It'... read more
- 812 N. Evergreen Ave., Los Angeles 90033
- 323-268-1961
El Tepeyac
Legend boasts that patrons were once offered $100 if they could scarf one of these enormous burritos. Torta de Guacamole is a tostada of avocado bliss for old-time locals and curious, hungry Westsi... read more
- 4538 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles
- 323-262-5977
La Azteca Tortilleria
Old-fashioned, homemade, grilled favorites directly across from depressingly dubbed Plaza la Soledad and Our Lady of Solitude church. You'll have company with baggy pants, children in tow, and labo... read more
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