Eric’s LA Favorites
Food scene
THE place to get al pastor tacos at this taco truck located at a gas station. It's especially active late at night.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leo's Tacos Truck
415 Glendale BlvdTHE place to get al pastor tacos at this taco truck located at a gas station. It's especially active late at night.
This ceviche specialist is worth a visit to try several different styles of the dish.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cevicheria
3809 W Pico BlvdThis ceviche specialist is worth a visit to try several different styles of the dish.
This is one of the places where LA's Jamaicans get together to eat homemade food in a modest little shop.
Natraliart
3426 W Washington BlvdThis is one of the places where LA's Jamaicans get together to eat homemade food in a modest little shop.
A huge raucous restaurant where you can find all the greatest hits of Oaxacan cuisine. Make sure to start with the quesillo fundido.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guelaguetza Restaurante
3014 W Olympic BlvdA huge raucous restaurant where you can find all the greatest hits of Oaxacan cuisine. Make sure to start with the quesillo fundido.
The chicken plate is one of the quintessential dishes of LA, a dish created by a Greek immigrant, made to appeal to Mexican tastes. I can't leave LA without having this.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dino's Chicken & Burgers
2575 W Pico BlvdThe chicken plate is one of the quintessential dishes of LA, a dish created by a Greek immigrant, made to appeal to Mexican tastes. I can't leave LA without having this.
This Cajun/Creole restaurant serves up some of the best gumbo and jambalaya in town.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harold & Belle's
2920 W Jefferson BlvdThis Cajun/Creole restaurant serves up some of the best gumbo and jambalaya in town.
Sometimes you want a quality hot dog. This is where you should go for that. Don't bother waiting in line in Hollywood. Really.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Earle's
3864 Crenshaw BlvdSometimes you want a quality hot dog. This is where you should go for that. Don't bother waiting in line in Hollywood. Really.
This gastropub serves up one of the most iconic burgers in LA. You can linger tasting many of the craft beers on tap.
344 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveThis gastropub serves up one of the most iconic burgers in LA. You can linger tasting many of the craft beers on tap.
The roast chicken and roast pork are the specialties in their signature garlicky sauce. Make sure to have a breath mint for afterwards.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Versailles Cuban Restaurant
10319 Venice Blvd.The roast chicken and roast pork are the specialties in their signature garlicky sauce. Make sure to have a breath mint for afterwards.
Probably my favorite Italian restaurant in town. I'm haunted by the lasagna verde.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly BlvdProbably my favorite Italian restaurant in town. I'm haunted by the lasagna verde.
The roast duck and roast pork noodles are king at this humble Thai eatery. Also cash is king since they don't take credit.
Rodded
5623 Hollywood BlvdThe roast duck and roast pork noodles are king at this humble Thai eatery. Also cash is king since they don't take credit.
Make sure to go with a group so you can try all kinds of Armenian specialties. If you can't decide on individual dishes, try one of their set dinner menus.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carousel Restaurant - Hollywood
5112 Hollywood BlvdMake sure to go with a group so you can try all kinds of Armenian specialties. If you can't decide on individual dishes, try one of their set dinner menus.
You can fill up easily at this no-nonsense Thai eatery, serving large portions for a bargain. It's also a great late-night hang.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sanamluang Cafe, Hollywood/Thaitown
5176 Hollywood BlvdYou can fill up easily at this no-nonsense Thai eatery, serving large portions for a bargain. It's also a great late-night hang.
This southern Thai specialty restaurant has become one of the most famous Thai spots in LA, receiving accolades from many sources. They really mean it when they say "spicy."
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jitlada Restaurant
5233 Sunset BlvdThis southern Thai specialty restaurant has become one of the most famous Thai spots in LA, receiving accolades from many sources. They really mean it when they say "spicy."
Just as the name says. And they back it up.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best Fish Taco In Ensenada
1650 Hillhurst AveJust as the name says. And they back it up.
Currently my favorite dim sum place in LA.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lunasia Chinese Cuisine
500 W Main StCurrently my favorite dim sum place in LA.
Gastropub serving up really good burgers, among other things.
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdGastropub serving up really good burgers, among other things.
Make sure to go with a group to enjoy all the Persian kababs and fixings. Be sure to get one of the polo rice specialty dishes.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shamshiri Grill
1712 Westwood BlvdMake sure to go with a group to enjoy all the Persian kababs and fixings. Be sure to get one of the polo rice specialty dishes.
This quaint shop serves up all kinds of Persian sandwiches.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Attari Sandwich Shop
1388 Westwood BoulevardThis quaint shop serves up all kinds of Persian sandwiches.
Very unique ice cream shop serving typical Persian flavors. My two favorites are the orange blossom and the saffron pistachio.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saffron & Rose Ice Cream
1387 Westwood BlvdVery unique ice cream shop serving typical Persian flavors. My two favorites are the orange blossom and the saffron pistachio.
Besides the regular donut varieties, the greatest innovation happened here decades ago when they put peanut butter, chocolate, and banana into a donut.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stan's Donuts
10948 Weyburn AveBesides the regular donut varieties, the greatest innovation happened here decades ago when they put peanut butter, chocolate, and banana into a donut.
You wanna Italian sandwich? This is the place in LA. Fuhgedaboudit.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdYou wanna Italian sandwich? This is the place in LA. Fuhgedaboudit.
This chain serves arguably the best pancakes that a chain can serve.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Original Pancake House
1418 E Lincoln AveThis chain serves arguably the best pancakes that a chain can serve.
Great little shop serving Yucatecan specialties inside the Mercado La Paloma.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chichen Itza
3655 S Grand AveGreat little shop serving Yucatecan specialties inside the Mercado La Paloma.
Renu Nakorn
13019 Rosecrans AveOne of the Thai institutions in LA. Love their Panang curry.