Go for the bacon-wrapped rice w/ jalapeno ponzu robata skewers. Stay for the Asian bread pudding for dessert. Read more.
One of L.A.'s greatest culinary legacies is the California lunchroom burger, the multi-layered composition of iceberg lettuce, pickles and slightly underripe tomatoes. Read more.
Gjelina is cheerful, boozy & known for both its good-looking customers & Travis Lett's decent organic-fetish Italian food. The scene may be as crunchy as the pizza crust, but relax: It's Abbot Kinney. Read more.
Their menu is a living, habanero-intensive thesaurus of the panuchos and codzitos, sopa de lima and papadzules, banana-leaf tamales and shark casseroles that make up one of Mexico's spiciest cuisines. Read more.
Raul Ortega might personally hand you a taco, ask if you want to try a plate of ceviche or aguachile. His signature tacos dorados de camaron, fried tacos with shrimp, are just too formidable. Read more.
This retro resto was the first LA experience for French actress Elodie Bouchez. She recommends pancakes in the morning sun or the Juicy Lucy burger. Check out her other LA faves at the LV Amble site. Read more.
You can't go wrong with $5.95 lunch specials! Also, make sure to try the Mango & Sticky Rick - it is to-die-for
