Whether you’re a lifelong Angeleno or a first-time visitor to L.A., it can be easy to focus on dining at the city’s signature restaurants, the famous spots where celebrities and studio executives rub elbows with L.A.’s hippest gourmands. However, this huge city hides any number of tucked-away restaurants found in strip malls or quiet allies, neighborhood hot spots that deliver huge flavor and plenty of fun without the pomp and circumstance of the big players. Seeking out these hidden gems may mean skipping the glamour, but it’s worth it when you taste the incredible food.
Los Angeles may be at its best in restaurants that take advantage of the city’s burgeoning Latino population, and little retreats like Los Balcones, a Peruvian restaurant hidden in the Hollywood hills, or Leo’s Taco Truck, a late-night favorite in Eagle Rock, are well worth finding.
Italian food has always been a big hit in the city, but an authentic and often overlooked gem is Alejo’s in Westchester, which serves up Italian food like they made in the old country. If you’re in Venice, you’ll do well to stop at the French Market Café, while Hollywood visitors hungry for fried chicken absolutely must visit Bird’s Café and Bar.
Los Angeles may be at its best in restaurants that take advantage of the city’s burgeoning Latino population, and little retreats like Los Balcones, a Peruvian restaurant hidden in the Hollywood hills, or Leo’s Taco Truck, a late-night favorite in Eagle Rock, are well worth finding.
Italian food has always been a big hit in the city, but an authentic and often overlooked gem is Alejo’s in Westchester, which serves up Italian food like they made in the old country. If you’re in Venice, you’ll do well to stop at the French Market Café, while Hollywood visitors hungry for fried chicken absolutely must visit Bird’s Café and Bar.