Larchmont Village Wine, Spirits & Cheese
Read moreHeart for the home made sandwiches of this shop in wines and cheese. A small price and extra fresh ingredients: olive oil and organic balsamic vinegar, dried tomatoes, Parmesan, quenelle, avocados. The hotel is located in Larchmont Village, south of Hollywood.
Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant
Read moreProbably the best pastrami on rye in Southern California can be found here. Langer's is so popular with Angelenos that the intersection of 7th Street and Alvarado Street is nicknamed Langer's Square; a godsend that a subway stop is right in front of the restaurant, making it accessible by public transport. A fabulous mix of customers - young and old, rich and poor - adds to the friendly atmosphere.
UMAMI BURGER
Read moreA good place to eat burgers. It is said that the owner of this chain, Adam Fleischman, tasted all thehamburgers in L.A. to design the best ones for his restaurant. The burger breads come from a Portuguese bakery and the fillings are varied, with parmesan cheese, roasted onion or shiitake mushrooms. The Umami burger is probably the most successful on the menu.
ABBOT'S PIZZA COMPANY
Read moreCompletely oversized pizza slices for a very sweet price. Perfect for small purses.
Pink's Hot Dogs
Read moreAfter opening its doors in 1939, Pink's quickly became a staple among Hollywood stars. Today, it's made it its signature: in addition to displaying numerous photos of celebrities posing with hot dogs in hand, the establishment has named some of its recipes after them. One example is Betty White's Naked Dog: "just the beef in the bun, absolutely no toppings". The line is often long, the place touristy; but the hot dogs are memorable.
HOMESTATE
Read moreThis small chain, with seven other locations, mainly serves tacos, which can be enjoyed at any time of day, from breakfast through lunch to early evening. On the menu: some fifteen recipes, including the Guadalupe, filled with eggs, chorizo and cheddar, or the Picadillo, made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, coleslaw and pickled jalapeño pepper. Try the side dishes, too, such as the classic black beans.
THE TRAILS CAFÉ
Read morePerfect for hikers walking through Griffith Park, The Trails Café is designed to enhance picnic baskets with fresh, gourmet food. On the tables in the shade of the pines or to take away, you can enjoy an avocado or chickpea salad sandwich, a hot dog, a fritatta - an Italian dish similar to an omelette - a quiche, or an "egg in a basket", all homemade. Also on the menu: a few desserts, such as cookies, granola, vegan apple pie and lavender shortbread.
ZANKOU CHICKEN
Read moreThe pins never stop turning to Zankou. Roasted chickens are cooked daily, for tasting on site or to take away. Tarna, shish kebab and falafel: whether hot or cold, Zankou chicken, seasoned with spices, is full of intense aromas. A good address for the gourmands in the small budget.
CACTUS TAQUERIAS #1
Read moreThe place doesn't look like much, but the tacos are excellent, and that's all that matters. The choice is wide: with birria (goat cheese), camaron (fried shrimp), not to mention chorizo. Tacos of all kinds are served with a delicious sauce. Police officers, eccentrics of the Walk of Fame and employees of the surrounding businesses come to be satisfied there at any time of the day. Cactus is open until 3:30 am on weekends, for the long Hollywood nights.
SUNNY BLUE
Read moreThis tiny local on Main Street is the first and only southern California to specialize in the omusubi, a small ball of rice filling meat or vegetables very popular in Japan. This is a little the equivalent of the sandwich for our Japanese counterparts. Everything is fresh and cooked on demand using mainly local products. Count between two and four omusubi depending on your appetite.
MONSIEUR MARCEL GOURMET MARKET
Read moreEstablished since 1993 at Farmer's Market and Santa Monica since 2008, Marcel has become the fine reference grocery store in Los Angeles for all products from France and the Mediterranean. In addition to its numerous cheeses from all regions, its spices and condiments, oils of various origins, the grocery store offers a wine cellar where you will find your happiness. You will find your fresh bread and the best growing of L.A. You can also replace fresh croissants with homemade fresh pastries. A restaurant offers dishes and fresh dishes with a glass of wine or a rich breakfast to eat on site.
BOB'S COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS
Read moreAs its name indicates, it is the temple of the coffee and especially the doughnut that we find here in all its flavours!
BEST FISH TACO IN ENSENADA
Read moreUsually, when an establishment claims to be the best, it's hard not to doubt it. Nevertheless, with Best Fish Taco In Ensenada, the promise is kept. While the menu may seem simple, the preparations require a special know-how, as well as excellent products. There are three types of taco to choose from: fish, shrimp and potato. Eight optional sauces are available, including a spicy avocado sauce and homemade "Sessy's".
NATE'N AL DELICATESSEN & RESTAURANT
Read moreThis deli, one of the few cheap addresses in Beverly Hills, has the charm of an authentic place. Nate'n Al has been in existence since 1945 and for the most part hosts a clientele of visitors. The interior is vintage with old leather benches. The whole garden is orange or brown… until the boxes of matches. On the menu, there are countless sandwiches for a very rich meal. We recommend la salad with chocolate foam pudding.
Mozza2Go
Read moreAlthough this small establishment has tables, it's most popular for its delivery and take-out service. Whichever option you choose, expect a good meal: Mozza2Go is known throughout Los Angeles for its delicious pizzas. Whether it's burrata - served on the side - Parma ham, spinach or even Brussels sprouts, the flavors are endless. Other sure values: lasagna with bolognese, mozzarella and parmesan. The menu also includes several gourmet desserts.
WISE BARBECUE
Read moreAmerican barbecue lovers, be served! These sandwiches bursting with exquisite grilled meat make you salivate. The street food gourmet barbecue version.
GJUSTA
Read moreEstablished in 2014 with the sole aim of supplying bread and acting as a cellar for restaurants Gjelina and GTA, Gjusta has quickly converted into an excellent deli . It offers good farmhouse bread, divine sandwiches - with pastrami at the top - fine charcuterie, smoked fish, homemade Parmesan fries, grilled vegetable platters, roast chicken, freshly squeezed fruit juices... In short, the whole menu is as good as it is appetizing. All of this can be enjoyed to take away or at the small wooden tables set up outside.
Guisados
Read moreAfter opening its first establishment in Boyle Hights - east of Downtown - in 2010, Guisados has gradually expanded in and around Los Angeles, and now boasts eight locations. Behind this success is a family-style cuisine, carefully concocted to take customers on a journey to Mexico. The specialty: delicious tacos made with chicken, steak, pork, fish and seafood, or vegetarian. Ideal for a tasty, quick and, above all, economical lunch - a rarity in Beverly Hills!
Dirt Dog
Read moreWhen Timothy Cam opened Dirt Dog, he had in mind one of his childhood memories: the day he and his brother tasted hot dogs prepared on the street, on a supermarket cart. The scene takes place in the 1990s. The two men are children at the time: their mother reprimands them, telling them to stop eating dirt - dirt - since cars drive right by the sausages. Nevertheless, Timothy Cam had the best culinary experience of his life: it led him to set up his own hot dog restaurant in 2014. Worth a try!
Tacos Delta
Read moreOpened in 1981, this little establishment is unmistakable, with its blue facade covered in colorful drawings, which looks more like a large mural. Above all, it's impossible to miss the sign that reads: "Best chilaquiles in town". In addition to this typical Mexican dish prepared with tortillas and green or red sauce, the tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, omelettes and other specialties of the house can be enjoyed on the covered terrace, sheltered from the sun, just a stone's throw from the parking lot. An authentic address.