The best take-away restaurants Route 66

Probably 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.

A 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.

This 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.

After 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!

Opened 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.

Completely oversized pizza slices for a very sweet price. Perfect for small purses.

After 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.

Usually, 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".

When 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!

Established 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.

The ideal break for a fresh and organic sandwich, with the best local ingredients. The pretzel bread is prepared on the spot and garnished with all kinds of sauces and cheeses (including goat's cheese with truffle). Turkey, cranberry jam and brie are among the house specialities. There are a total of eight addresses in Chicago, all of which are taken over by business people at lunchtime during the week. And to accompany your coffee or tea, you'll have a choice of excellent cookies, brownies or apple bread.

Located in a historic building designed by architect Daniel Burnham in 1907 and recently restored, Revival Food Hall is ideal for a lunch break between two visits to the Loop. This space of more than 200 ^m2 includes about fifteen stands of varied food (Mexican, Hawaiian, Italian, Asian) from the city's most popular restaurants. Smoked meat sandwich with barbecue sauce at BBQ Smoque, tasty tacos at Antique Taco, cookies at Mindy's Hot Chocolate Bakery... Fast and cheap, food is worth a visit.

If you feel a little hungry at night, stop by Wiener Circle! Ask for the Charred Chicago Hot Dog that is not on the map. The sausage in its roll is covered with green peppers, peppered tomatoes, mustard, pickle and onion. It is a specialty that can only be found in Chicago. This small fast food is a real institution in Chicago, known for its kitschy atmosphere. If you go late at night, ask the waitress for the chocolate milkshake and a surprise will be waiting for you. We don't tell you any more....

Perfect 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.

This 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.

As its name suggests, Eggslut has made eggs the core of its concept. After proving itself in New York and Los Angeles, this good address has set up shop in Las Vegas, on the Strip. We particularly recommend it for lunch, as its sandwiches are perfect for a quick meal before heading back to the casinos. The short menu is nonetheless tempting, with classics such as the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. The specialty: the Slut, an egg mixed with homemade mashed potatoes in a small glass jar.

The coffee-shop of the bike rental store offers sandwiches, pastries and hot or cold drinks to consume on the spot or to take away. Everything is made with quality products, in a beautiful setting. It is also possible to reserve lunchboxes for the day. Bike rental is varied with classic or electric models and trailers. Strollers and wheelchairs can be rented.

Here, we come mainly for the pies that are to be damned: try the coconut pie or, for a typical American tasting, let yourself be tempted by the pecan and chocolate pie or the apple and cranberry pie. There are also versions never available, if you ever come at lunchtime. The biscuits, a kind of scones typical of southern cuisine, are not bad either. They are covered with cheddar, bacon or goat cheese. In short, it's not the lightest lunch, but we enjoy it and go back!

Chicken, chicken and more chicken, served fried of course! Harold's restaurants first met with great success in Chicago's South End, then others began to open throughout the city, and even beyond the borders of Illinois. In other words, it's a must in Chicago if you want to taste the real American fried chicken. Chicken can be replaced by shrimp or even catfish. It's so greasy, but it's so good! To be consumed in moderation....

As its name suggests, L & E Oyster Bar has built its reputation on its oysters, sourcing them from the best oyster farmers in the USA. And they keep their promise: fresh, fine and delicious. Crab linguini, moules-frites, fish and chips, lobster roll, scallops with mushroom risotto and fried garlic, grilled sea bass with lemon rice... Fish and seafood also feature prominently in the main courses. The menu is small, clear and well thought-out.