Food
The Best New Breakfast Sandwich in L.A. Is Hiding In La Mirada
At the center of it all? An all-beef longanisa patty, made entirely from scratch by Filipino-American chef Anthony Evan.
These 4 Black L.A. Businesses Are Stepping Up Against Food Deserts in Their ‘Hoods
From a curated farmers market on wheels to visiting local community gardens, these organizations are combatting inequity with fresh produce and education.
L.A.’s 17 Best Fries from Santa Clarita to South L.A., Ranked
The best fries have personality. Some are hand-cut and fluffy. Some are duck-fat-fried and decadent. Some are covered in enough seasoning to scald your tongue. These are the best we found around L.A. to get you started on your own path to find the best French fry in L.A.
Burrito King In Echo Park, 1968-2026
The scratches in the counter, the wobble in the stools, the patina of seasoning accumulated on the flat-top. You can't make all that up out of nothing.
I Found the New Best Carne Asada Taco in L.A, And It’s in a Parking Lot In Silver Lake
The taquero's goals are high here: to make the best asada taco in L.A. County. Just a couple of weeks in, I would say he is well on his way. Even the beef tallow-enriched, organic wheat flour tortilla alone is worth a visit.
Her Parents Are Still Missing After Venezuela’s Earthquakes. Now Her DTLA Restaurant Is a Donation Center for Victims
“I’ve completely lost contact with my parents; in fact, they’re searching for them right now,” Full Arepas owner Kelly Montano says. “I have relatives searching for them in one of the buildings that collapsed. And I hope to hear from them today.”
A New Spot Doing All-Day Sonoran Hot Dogs With a Mob of Tacos
In addition to two trompos, there are lorenzas, caramelos, campechanos, seafood tacos, taquitos, and “gringo” tacos, plus $4 street tacos, rib eye tacos, surf n’ turf tacos, and several varieties of vegetarian tacos. In summation: a whole lotta tacos.
This New Lynwood Studio Is a Sober Living Sanctuary with Coffee, Tattoos, and Streetwear
“People don’t see the sober; they see the matcha,” owner Ruben Barcenas says. “They see some dope clothing. Undercover wellness. It’s how I approach everything.”
This South Central Native Reveals Black L.A.’s Best Hidden Gems through Food Tours
The formula sounds simple: Gather guests, board a bus, and visit several Black-owned restaurants. But the experience unfolds as something much deeper.
L.A.’s 30 Best Black-Owned Restaurants: Vegan, Brunch, Coffee and More for Juneteenth and Beyond
Use this guide to eat your way through all of Los Angeles in real solidarity and keep coming back to support these businesses and chefs.
