Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Whenever I want to eat a Mexican breakfast underneath an umbrella festooned with colored lights. Be aware that the menu is entirely in Spanish.
La Parrilla Restaurant
2126 East Cesar E Chavez AvenueWhenever I want to eat a Mexican breakfast underneath an umbrella festooned with colored lights. Be aware that the menu is entirely in Spanish.
Hip little cafe on Alhambra, home-y vibe. Try the Cafe de Olla. The customer service here is great, try their recommendations.
24 locals recommend
Holy Grounds Coffee and Tea
5371 Alhambra AveHip little cafe on Alhambra, home-y vibe. Try the Cafe de Olla. The customer service here is great, try their recommendations.
Delicious Chicago style deep dish in driving distance in Los Angeles?!! What, where am I? Where have I been? Well it's probably better for my waist line anyways.
9 locals recommend
Dough Box Los Angeles
5567 N Eastern AveDelicious Chicago style deep dish in driving distance in Los Angeles?!! What, where am I? Where have I been? Well it's probably better for my waist line anyways.
Antigua Bread
5703 N Figueroa StComida de gringos.
We're a biracial couple so this makes sense for us. No arguments about what to eat. Also, it's kind of perfect the way Korean spices and Mexican style meats work together. Super close to our place.
11 locals recommend
Cha Cha Chili
4625 Valley BlvdWe're a biracial couple so this makes sense for us. No arguments about what to eat. Also, it's kind of perfect the way Korean spices and Mexican style meats work together. Super close to our place.
Historic indoor market, this is a must see. Food of every kind.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayHistoric indoor market, this is a must see. Food of every kind.
The very best Ramen in LA. Be prepared to wait in line for almost an hour.
122 locals recommend
Daikokuya
327 1st StThe very best Ramen in LA. Be prepared to wait in line for almost an hour.
In the courtyard of Hauser & Wirth galleries. Great food and craft cocktails. Lovely setting.
52 locals recommend
Manuela
907 E 3rd StIn the courtyard of Hauser & Wirth galleries. Great food and craft cocktails. Lovely setting.
While a chain and not the original, also not the closest, this one serves tamales every day! BYOB.
395 locals recommend
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdWhile a chain and not the original, also not the closest, this one serves tamales every day! BYOB.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome roof bar. Amazing cocktails. Gets a little lubricated at night, I prefer to go earlier while it's light and not crowded.
239 locals recommend
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayAwesome roof bar. Amazing cocktails. Gets a little lubricated at night, I prefer to go earlier while it's light and not crowded.
It's super dive-y. Super dive-y. You'll get terrible service and love every minute of it. Not for the faint of heart. Adjacent to Skid Row.
17 locals recommend
The King Eddy
131 E 5th StIt's super dive-y. Super dive-y. You'll get terrible service and love every minute of it. Not for the faint of heart. Adjacent to Skid Row.
Secret speakeasy in the back of Cole's. Craft cocktails. Super cool vibe, great for intimate gatherings.
109 locals recommend
The Varnish
118 E 6th StSecret speakeasy in the back of Cole's. Craft cocktails. Super cool vibe, great for intimate gatherings.
Outdoor bar with drinks and small eats served out of Airstreams. You can probably Instagram a lot of stuff here. Ambiance is great.
36 locals recommend
Resident
428 S Hewitt StOutdoor bar with drinks and small eats served out of Airstreams. You can probably Instagram a lot of stuff here. Ambiance is great.
Villains Tavern
1356 Palmetto StreetCool vibe, sometimes live music. Can get crowded.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveThe Broad
221 S Grand AveThe Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveWalt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveShopping
Poketo
374 E 2nd StDesigner knick-knacks.
Parks & Nature
Mount Washington
Echo Park
1632 Echo Park AveEssentials
Ralphs
645 W 9th StAll around grocery store, you can get everything here.