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Restaurants to Try
Bacana Grill Brazillian BBQ is one of Restaurants to Try.

1. Bacana Grill Brazillian BBQ

6.2
11700 South St Ste 105, Cerritos, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Juicy Burger is one of Restaurants to Try.

2. Juicy Burger

1820 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Los Feliz · 20 tips and reviews
Truxton's American Bistro is one of Restaurants to Try.

3. Truxton's American Bistro

1329 Santa Monica Blvd (14th Street), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Bugatta Bar & Restaurant is one of Restaurants to Try.

4. Bugatta Bar & Restaurant

7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mid-City West · 22 tips and reviews
Marugame Monzo is one of Restaurants to Try.

5. Marugame Monzo

8.8
329 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro & Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Udon Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 112 tips and reviews
Norman Rose Tavern is one of Restaurants to Try.

6. Norman Rose Tavern

7.7
1401 1st St (at Franklin St), Napa, CA
American Restaurant · Central Napa · 74 tips and reviews
The Flame Broiler is one of Restaurants to Try.

7. The Flame Broiler

8.1
2355 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Asian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Toro is one of Restaurants to Try.

8. Toro

85 10th Ave (Entrance on 15th St & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Chelsea · 150 tips and reviews
Game Changers is one of Restaurants to Try.

9. Game Changers

1220 Hermosa Ave (Pier Ave.), Hermosa Beach, CA
Bar · 19 tips and reviews

Ariston B.Ariston Bowers: Great place to watch games and great deals!

Spirit House is one of Restaurants to Try.

10. Spirit House

6.6
123 N Lincoln Ave (at Valley Blvd), Monterey Park, CA
Lounge · 9 tips and reviews
Gish Bac is one of Restaurants to Try.

11. Gish Bac

7.1
4163 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Arlington Heights · 8 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Go with a friend, & get both the goat and the lamb, which is cooked in avocado leaf and chiles and comes with a bowl of juices for dipping the meat! Featured at the First Annual LA Weekly Tacolandia! Read more.

Cacao Mexicatessen is one of Restaurants to Try.

12. Cacao Mexicatessen

8.5
1576 Colorado Blvd (at Townsend Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Eagle Rock · 87 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: In Eagle Rock, this charming neighborhood restaurant is many things: a deli, a market, a breakfast spot, and a Mecca for one of the best dishes in town, the duck carnets taco. Featured at Tacolandia! Read more.

Tacos Punta Cabras is one of Restaurants to Try.

13. Tacos Punta Cabras

2311 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: If you're on the Westside and are tired of the long haul across town every time you want a good fish taco, you're in luck! Also featured at the first annual LA Weekly Tacolandia! Read more.

Leo's Taco Truck is one of Restaurants to Try.

14. Leo's Taco Truck

9.1
1515 S La Brea Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 81 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Widely known at the absolute, number one, best Pastor in the city! Also featured at the first ever LA Weekly Tacolandia! Read more.

Bistro LQ is one of Restaurants to Try.

15. Bistro LQ

8009 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Mid-City West · 7 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Popping up at the first LA Weekly Tacolandia!

Allumette is one of Restaurants to Try.

16. Allumette

1320 Echo Park Ave (Sunset), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · East LA · 14 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Miles Thompson may only be 24, but his elevated vision is evident in his gorgeous menu divided into 6 sections. Open only since January, Allumette will be featured at LA Weekly's #PLATE this year Read more.

El Tarasco is one of Restaurants to Try.

17. El Tarasco

8.4
1402 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Redondo Beach · 7 tips and reviews

18. Naka Sushi

1414 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Redondo Beach · 4 tips and reviews

Doug T.Doug Toperzer: Best sushi in the South Bay! Be prepared for dodgy service if there a lot of regulars, definitely worth it. Come in on a Tuesday for the freshest night of the week.

Maya Cafe & Cantina is one of Restaurants to Try.

19. Maya Cafe & Cantina

8.5
448 Route 9, Fishkill, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews
Café Bolívar is one of Restaurants to Try.

20. Café Bolívar

8.2
1741 Ocean Park Blvd (at 18th St), Santa Monica, CA
South American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Sevan Garden Kebab House is one of Restaurants to Try.

21. Sevan Garden Kebab House

7.7
621 S Broadway (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Jewelry District · 6 tips and reviews
Jidaiya Ramen Dining is one of Restaurants to Try.

22. Jidaiya Ramen Dining

8.8
18537 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Northeast Torrance · 11 tips and reviews
Zinque is one of Restaurants to Try.

23. Zinque

600 Venice Blvd (Abbot Kinney Boulevard), Venice, CA
French Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews
Spoonful Restaurant is one of Restaurants to Try.

24. Spoonful Restaurant

3413 Cahuenga Blvd W (Ventura & Universal Studios Drive), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · 16 tips and reviews
FOOD is one of Restaurants to Try.

25. FOOD

8.2
10571 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Westside · 69 tips and reviews
Nonna's Empanadas is one of Restaurants to Try.

26. Nonna's Empanadas

7.9
8570 W 3rd St (S Sherbourne Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Empanada Restaurant · Mid-City West · 31 tips and reviews
Nita's Restaurant is one of Restaurants to Try.

27. Nita's Restaurant

6.0
22028 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA
Filipino Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
TA-EEM Grill - Fresh Mediterranean Food is one of Restaurants to Try.

28. TA-EEM Grill - Fresh Mediterranean Food

8.2
7422 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Mid-City West · 31 tips and reviews
Te’kila Hollywood is one of Restaurants to Try.

29. Te’kila Hollywood

7.8
6541 Hollywood Blvd #108 (at Hudson), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews
Inti Peruvian Cuisine is one of Restaurants to Try.

30. Inti Peruvian Cuisine

7.1
5870 Melrose Ave (Cahuenga), Los Angeles, CA
South American Restaurant · Hancock Park · 12 tips and reviews
Badmaash is one of Restaurants to Try.

31. Badmaash

8.4
108 W 2nd St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Indian Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews
Del Frisco's Grille is one of Restaurants to Try.

32. Del Frisco's Grille

1551 Ocean Ave Ste 105, Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 65 tips and reviews
Old San Juan is one of Restaurants to Try.

33. Old San Juan

2830 Fletcher Dr (at La Clede Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Atwater Village · 5 tips and reviews
The Morrison is one of Restaurants to Try.

34. The Morrison

8.4
3179 Los Feliz Blvd (at Glenfeliz Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · North Atwater · 38 tips and reviews
Almaza Restaurant is one of Restaurants to Try.

35. Almaza Restaurant

7.0
8905 Venice Blvd (at Ellis), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · South Robertson · 23 tips and reviews
Little Shop Of Mary is one of Restaurants to Try.

36. Little Shop Of Mary

2205 Torrance Blvd Ste A (Portola Ave.), Torrance, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 9 tips and reviews
kitchen24 is one of Restaurants to Try.

37. kitchen24

7.8
8575 Santa Monica Blvd (at W Knoll Dr.), West Hollywood, CA
Diner · 105 tips and reviews
Island Eats Hale 'Aina is one of Restaurants to Try.

38. Island Eats Hale 'Aina

19106 Normandie Ave Ste 2, Torrance, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
The Village Idiot is one of Restaurants to Try.

39. The Village Idiot

8.0
7383 Melrose Ave (at Martel Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Mid-City West · 131 tips and reviews
41 Ocean Club is one of Restaurants to Try.

40. 41 Ocean Club

7.5
1541 Ocean Ave # 150-160 (Colorado Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Lounge · Downtown Santa Monica · 8 tips and reviews
West 4th/Jane is one of Restaurants to Try.

41. West 4th/Jane

1432A 4th St (btw Santa Monica & Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 64 tips and reviews
Kalye Hits is one of Restaurants to Try.

42. Kalye Hits

5.9
3175 Cahuenga Blvd W, Los Angeles, CA
Filipino Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Donut Friend is one of Restaurants to Try.

43. Donut Friend

8.5
5107 York Blvd (at N Ave 51), Los Angeles, CA
Donut Shop · Highland Park · 79 tips and reviews
Back on the Beach Cafe is one of Restaurants to Try.

44. Back on the Beach Cafe

8.0
445 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · North of Montana · 42 tips and reviews
City Club LA is one of Restaurants to Try.

45. City Club LA

8.7
555 S Flower St Fl 51, Los Angeles, CA
Club House · Financial District · 10 tips and reviews
Ganache Patisserie & Cafe by Nicol is one of Restaurants to Try.

46. Ganache Patisserie & Cafe by Nicol

7.4
141 N Atlantic Blvd #102 (Garvey), Monterey Park, CA
Café · 9 tips and reviews
Torihei Yakitori Robata Dining is one of Restaurants to Try.

47. Torihei Yakitori Robata Dining

8.2
1757 W Carson St Ste A, Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 26 tips and reviews

48. Wraps & Rolls

151 W 11th St (Hill and 11th), Los Angeles, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · South Park · 2 tips and reviews
PUBlic House is one of Restaurants to Try.

49. PUBlic House

8.3
41971 Main St, Temecula, CA
Gastropub · Old Town Temecula · 69 tips and reviews
Lee's Sandwiches is one of Restaurants to Try.

50. Lee's Sandwiches

7.2
2370 Crenshaw Blvd Ste D (Sepulveda Blvd), Torrance, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 20 tips and reviews
Beso Restaurant is one of Restaurants to Try.

51. Beso Restaurant

6350 Hollywood Blvd (at Ivar Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 46 tips and reviews
El Taco Charro is one of Restaurants to Try.

52. El Taco Charro

7.6
940 E Dominguez St Ste P, Carson, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Jennifer N.Jennifer N: Taco Tuesday $1 tacos

The Ivy is one of Restaurants to Try.

53. The Ivy

8.9
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 314 tips and reviews
République is one of Restaurants to Try.

54. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Hancock Park · 267 tips and reviews
Los Cinco Puntos is one of Restaurants to Try.

55. Los Cinco Puntos

8.9
3300 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Boyle Heights · 20 tips and reviews
Tacos Por Favor is one of Restaurants to Try.

56. Tacos Por Favor

8.7
1408 Olympic Blvd (at 14th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Taco Restaurant · 128 tips and reviews
The Rockefeller is one of Restaurants to Try.

57. The Rockefeller

8.1
1209 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 17 tips and reviews
The Grids is one of Restaurants to Try.

58. The Grids

1468 E. Valley Bl. (New Ave), Alhambra, CA
Sandwich Spot · 9 tips and reviews
Tom's Watch Bar is one of Restaurants to Try.

59. Tom's Watch Bar

6.9
1011 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Sports Bar · South Park · 62 tips and reviews
North End Caffe is one of Restaurants to Try.

60. North End Caffe

8.2
3421 Highland Ave (35th Street), Manhattan Beach, CA
Sandwich Spot · North End · 63 tips and reviews
Cole's is one of Restaurants to Try.

61. Cole's

8.8
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews
Barney's Beanery is one of Restaurants to Try.

62. Barney's Beanery

100 Fishermans Wharf (Catalina Ave), Redondo Beach, CA
American Restaurant · South Redondo Beach · 9 tips and reviews
Rae's Diner is one of Restaurants to Try.

63. Rae's Diner

8.1
2901 Pico Blvd (29th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Diner · 42 tips and reviews
Good Girl Dinette is one of Restaurants to Try.

64. Good Girl Dinette

110 N Avenue 56 (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Highland Park · 58 tips and reviews
21 Mini Tapas is one of Restaurants to Try.

65. 21 Mini Tapas

24503 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA
Japanese Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Colombo's Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club is one of Restaurants to Try.

66. Colombo's Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club

8.2
1833 Colorado Blvd (at Hermosa Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Eagle Rock · 29 tips and reviews
TOPZ Healthier Burger Grill is one of Restaurants to Try.

67. TOPZ Healthier Burger Grill

6.8
6500 Canoga Ave Ste A (at Victory Blvd), Canoga Park, CA
Burger Joint · 18 tips and reviews
New York's Finest Bakery & Cafe is one of Restaurants to Try.

68. New York's Finest Bakery & Cafe

7.0
648 S Sunset Ave, West Covina, CA
Deli · West Covina Central Business District · 12 tips and reviews
The Original Hoy Ka Hollywood is one of Restaurants to Try.

69. The Original Hoy Ka Hollywood

8.4
5908 W Sunset Blvd (Bronson), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Cast & Plow is one of Restaurants to Try.

70. Cast & Plow

7.5
4375 Admiralty Way (Via Regatta), Marina del Rey, CA
Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
La Provence Patisserie & Cafe is one of Restaurants to Try.

71. La Provence Patisserie & Cafe

8.9
8950 W Olympic Blvd #110 (at S La Peer Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
French Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Orsa & Winston is one of Restaurants to Try.

72. Orsa & Winston

8.3
122 W 4th St (btwn S Main & S Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Gallery Row · 17 tips and reviews
Nature's Brew is one of Restaurants to Try.

73. Nature's Brew

8.3
2316 S Union Ave (24th), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · South LA · 27 tips and reviews

74. Ilobasqueño

5027 Melrose Ave (Western Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Latin American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Delphine is one of Restaurants to Try.

75. Delphine

7.0
6250 Hollywood Blvd (at Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 65 tips and reviews
Katsuya is one of Restaurants to Try.

76. Katsuya

8.6
6300 Hollywood Blvd (at Vine St), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 147 tips and reviews

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Check out the Lucky 7 Happy Hour. 7 Dishes, 7 Drinks. 7 Dollars, 7 Days a Week. 5:00-7:30 the Lobster Dynamite Roll rocks!

Golden Mean Vegan Cafe is one of Restaurants to Try.

77. Golden Mean Vegan Cafe

1028 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
Gracias Madre is one of Restaurants to Try.

78. Gracias Madre

9.0
8905 Melrose Ave (at N La Peer Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 168 tips and reviews
The Abbey is one of Restaurants to Try.

79. The Abbey

8.0
306 Main St (at Electric Ave), Seal Beach, CA
Bar · 19 tips and reviews
Haven Gastropub is one of Restaurants to Try.

80. Haven Gastropub

7.9
190 S Glassell St (at Chapman Ave), Orange, CA
Gastropub · 140 tips and reviews
Hill Street Cafe is one of Restaurants to Try.

81. Hill Street Cafe

7.3
3301 N Glenoaks Blvd (Naomi), Burbank, CA
Café · 30 tips and reviews
Fickle is one of Restaurants to Try.

82. Fickle

362 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 19 tips and reviews
A.O.C. is one of Restaurants to Try.

83. A.O.C.

8.9
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews
Finn McCools is one of Restaurants to Try.

84. Finn McCools

2702 Main St (at Hill St), Santa Monica, CA
Irish Pub · Ocean Park · 56 tips and reviews
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill is one of Restaurants to Try.

85. Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

7.8
189 The Grove Dr (Farmers Market Pl & South Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · Mid-City West · 70 tips and reviews
Bistro Beaux is one of Restaurants to Try.

86. Bistro Beaux

7.8
21605 S Western Ave #A, Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 10 tips and reviews
London Gastropub is one of Restaurants to Try.

87. London Gastropub

7.0
419 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA
Gastropub · 28 tips and reviews
SunCafe Organic is one of Restaurants to Try.

88. SunCafe Organic

8.7
10820 Ventura Blvd (at Fruitland Dr), Studio City, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Seasons 52 is one of Restaurants to Try.

89. Seasons 52

10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Century City, CA
New American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Zabie's Neighborhood Cafe is one of Restaurants to Try.

90. Zabie's Neighborhood Cafe

7.2
3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Café · 20 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Restaurants to Try.

91. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: XOCO churros are always fried to order, so they're still really warm by the time they reach your hands. The intense rich flavor of cinnamon and fried dough make them one of the city's best snacks. Read more.

Seasalt Fish Grill is one of Restaurants to Try.

92. Seasalt Fish Grill

812 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 12 tips and reviews
The Waffle is one of Restaurants to Try.

93. The Waffle

8.4
6255 W Sunset Blvd (btw Vine St & Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · Central Hollywood · 127 tips and reviews
Tropicana Bakery & Cuban Cafe is one of Restaurants to Try.

94. Tropicana Bakery & Cuban Cafe

8.4
10218 Paramount Blvd (at Florence Ave), Downey, CA
Bakery · 60 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of Restaurants to Try.

95. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
Forage is one of Restaurants to Try.

96. Forage

3823 W Sunset Blvd (at Hyperion Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Silver Lake · 66 tips and reviews