L.A. TACO is embarking on its biggest mission yet: to create a reliable taco and food guide for every neighborhood in Los Angeles! Along the way, we will also be releasing brief histories of each neighborhood to understand L.A. a little more and why each and every neighborhood makes our fine city unique. Check out the rest of our history and food guides on our neighborhood page.
Glendale’s location makes it such a special Los Angeles neighborhood. It’s a skip away from downtown Los Angeles and toes the line between bustling city and lively smaller town. What once was a sleepy neighborhood on the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountain, Glendale is now buzzy with activity: office buildings have popped up and drawn in workers, shopping centers are bustling year-round, and there are endless restaurants to try.
Glendale is also home to the largest population of Armenian immigrants outside of Armenia, and this demographic reflects in the food. You’ll find Persian, Lebanese, and Georgian influences among golden saffron rice, seared kabobs, and endless hummus. Of course, Glendale has other treats, too: a well-loved mom and pop teppanyaki spot, a market slinging the freshest seafood for over 70 years, pastries galore, and, of course, tacos.