Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Take-out shack specializing in grilled or fried fish & shellfish plus Southern-style sides.
15 locals recommend
Mel's Fish Shack
4524 W Jefferson BlvdTake-out shack specializing in grilled or fried fish & shellfish plus Southern-style sides.
Counter-serve Mexican spot offering a menu of traditional eats from morning to night in casual digs.
60 locals recommend
Taqueria Los Anaya
4651 W Adams BlvdCounter-serve Mexican spot offering a menu of traditional eats from morning to night in casual digs.
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough
26 locals recommend
Little Caesars Pizza
4042 S Centinela AveCarry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough
Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
75 locals recommend
El Pollo Loco
1260 Vine StFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
60 locals recommend
Subway
3323 W Pico BlvdCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Old-school hot dog stand doling out pastrami sandwiches, hot dogs & chile tamales 24 hours a day.
Johnny's Pastrami
4327 West Adams BoulevardOld-school hot dog stand doling out pastrami sandwiches, hot dogs & chile tamales 24 hours a day.
Popular take-out option (there's no seating) serves BBQ ribs, brisket & other Southern fare. -
28 locals recommend
Phillips Bar-B-Que
2619 Crenshaw BlvdPopular take-out option (there's no seating) serves BBQ ribs, brisket & other Southern fare. -
Tim's Kitchen
3125 W Jefferson BlvdChinese Restaurant
Jan's house restaurant
3026 W Jefferson BlvdRestaurant
Classic French fare plus house-baked breads & pastries are found at this casual cafe with a patio.
19 locals recommend
Normandie Bakery
3022 S Cochran AveClassic French fare plus house-baked breads & pastries are found at this casual cafe with a patio.
Las Ranas Cafe
5237 W Adams BlvdMexican Restaurant
Cozy haunt offering organic coffee, cold-pressed juices & light cafe fare, from eggs to wraps.
49 locals recommend
Vees Cafe
5418 W Adams BlvdCozy haunt offering organic coffee, cold-pressed juices & light cafe fare, from eggs to wraps.
Nothing-fancy traditional Korean eatery specializing in hot pots & seafood dishes.
9 locals recommend
Ondal
4566 W Washington BlvdNothing-fancy traditional Korean eatery specializing in hot pots & seafood dishes.
Honey Bee's House of Breakfast
4715 W Adams BlvdBreakfast Restaurant
Tak's Coffee Shop
3870 Crenshaw BlvdRestaurant
Espressos, teas & specialty pour-over coffees are the draw at this modern cafe with lots of light.
42 locals recommend
Cognoscenti Coffee
6114 Washington BlvdEspressos, teas & specialty pour-over coffees are the draw at this modern cafe with lots of light.
Albita's Grill
Restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cork Bar and Grill
4777 W Adams BlvdBar & Grill
Shopping
Sprawling 3-story shopping mall offers retail shops, a range of Asian restaurants & a center atrium.
41 locals recommend
Koreatown Plaza
928 S Western AveSprawling 3-story shopping mall offers retail shops, a range of Asian restaurants & a center atrium.
The Denim Doctors on Broadway Place
1493 Beverly BoulevardStore
Boutique/gallery featuring women's fashions by popular contemporary designers, plus local artwork.
CASHMERE N TEE
409 E Woodbury RdBoutique/gallery featuring women's fashions by popular contemporary designers, plus local artwork.
Echo Art Studio
3375 Motor AveArt work
Collins Fish Market
4873 W Adams BlvdSeafood Market
Arts & Culture
Gallery showcasing rotating exhibits of contemporary art by young & emerging artists. -
16 locals recommend
Thinkspace Gallery
4217 W Jefferson BlvdGallery showcasing rotating exhibits of contemporary art by young & emerging artists. -
Sightseeing
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdSightseeing
Culver City Park
9910 Jefferson BlvdPark