Guides
Four New L.A. Hand Roll Bars That Stand Out From The Pack
Whole bluefin, Wagyu beef, Korean bossam, walnut shrimp, and Mexican tostadas are all in play at this fresh crop of new temaki bars.
12 Tacos New Visitors Must Try, From Whittier to Long Beach
You can only find quality tacos inspired by Mexico’s many regions in one single place: Los Angeles. Here are our 12 best taquerías to blow your mind, according to L.A. TACO and Financial Times.
The 10 Best Meat Markets and Carnicerías in Los Angeles
This is where to go to shop local for your next carne asada, from East L.A. to Santa Monica.
Weekend Eats: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs and Wild Pita Sandwiches For CHIRLA
Plus liquid waffles from an acclaimed chef, Himalayan dumplings covered in Cheetos dust, and a Japanese cafe by day that becomes a Japanese speakeasy at night.
The 11 Best Tejuinos in L.A., From South Gate to West Covina
A fermented, fizzy, corn masa beverage traditionally from Western Mexico and recognized for Indigenous origins, tejuino packs a punch with every sip. Here are L.A.'s best.
The 11 Best Tacos In And Around West Hollywood
From late-night legit taco stands to a luxe Mexican restaurant serving the original sweet potato tacos that started it all, here are the best tacos in and around West Hollywood.
The 13 Best Performances from Punk Rock Bowling 2025
Photos or words don't do justice to the emotionally charged performances and good times had at the 25th anniversary of Punk Rock Bowling, but here's our shot.
The 34 Best ‘Hood Burgers In Los Angeles
It’s important to remember that these places have fed many inner-city families. When many classified parts of Los Angeles as “food deserts,” those $19.99 family value packs of burgers and fries were feeding many mouths, way before Smash Burgers.
The 11 Best Tacos In Whittier
Whittier is one of L.A.'s best cities for tacos. From a tender steamed tongue, to a taquero specializing in tacos de costilla, served with a grilled rib bone. Here is our vetted neighborhood taco guide to get you started on your own crawl.
L.A. TACO’s Guide To The Best Mariscos, Tacos, and Drinking Spots In Ensenada
Drive into Baja California from downtown San Diego to hit one of Mexico's seafood powerhouses: Ensenada, home to the most crucial port city that supplies the majority of pristine seafood to the rest of the country (and even bluefin tuna to Japan). It’s also a laid-back destination where many flock for the perfect battered fish taco in the state where that beloved taco style was created.
