Budget
Falafel Arax
Hole in the wall with what many consider the best falafel and best shawerma sandwiches in Los Angeles. An institution among Armenians.
El Chavo Restaurant
Historic El Chavo Restaurant serves Traditional Mexican Fare ranging from Sweet Green Corn Tamales to our infamous "El Chavo" Butterfly New York Steak. We offer a full bar specializing in Hand-Crafted Margaritas. Our dining room is a great place to entertain an intimate dinner to a large group of friends and family. We also have a gorgeous outdoor patio to enjoy El Chavo under the stars.
Auntie Em's Kitchen
Very popular breakfast spot in Eagle Rock, great food in a homey environment.
Nicky D's Wood-fired Pizza
A cozy pizza and pasta joint with a nice deck out back for warm LA nights.
Alegria on Sunset
A fresh and delicious take on Mexican cuisine. Good veggie options and fantastic moles.
El Siete Mares Restaurante
As the names suggests, a Mexican restaurant specializing in seafood. Great ceviche tostadas. Eat in the restaurant, or outside on a patio next to their take-out stand.
Sassoun Bakery
Incredibly good Lahmejun a super thin crust Armenian meat pizza - under a dollar, plus great boreg and zahtar bread. Have a tahini bread for dessert.
Fred 62
House of Pies
A diner in the extremely hip Los Feliz/Silverlake district where you're likely to see and be snubbed by the stars of your favorite up-and-coming indie bands. Has a huge selection of delicious pies along with a typical diner menu. Sandwiches and breakfast items are great, too. Anything else can be hit or miss. Opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 1:00 AM Sunday through Thursday; open until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Mama's Hot Tamales
A good selection of tamales and other Mexican food. Visit their carts along the sidewalks around MacArthur Park on the weekends.
Original Tommy's
A Los Angeles landmark since 1946, Tommy's is a can't-miss for any hamburger lover. Although they have 30 locations across Souther California, you cannot miss the atmosphere of the 1st Tommy's especially late at night on weekends. Serving hamburgers, french fries, hot dogs, and tamales with their "secret blend" of chili you will always find a line for food at all hours, especially late night/early mornings.
Langer's Deli
Known citywide for its pastrami sandwiches and other deli delights.
El Arco Iris
Good Mexican food and margaritas in one of LAâs oldest neighborhoods.
Taco Zone Truck
One of the best taco trucks on the east side and the best in the neighborhood! Cheap delicious tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Be prepared to wait if there is a crowd, and there usually is, but the homemade salsas alone are well worth it. Opens around 8-8:30 pm
Jade Café
A small, casual yet elegant space decorated in simple modern decor. Raw Fusion vegetarian cuisine is carefully prepared and beautifully presented. Unique flavors. Menu is small but interesting.
Burrito King
A low-rent burrito stand, well known for delicious and cheap burritos well into the night. Come here for a cheap lunch or to satisfy late-night cravings after last call.
Carousel Restaurant
Truly fantastic Arabic and Armenian food for cheap. The mezzes appetizers alone can make an amazing meal.
Pho Café
Great for cheap cold or hot Vietnamese noodles in a hip atmosphere. Also try the Vietnamese iced coffees. There's no sign, it's in the middle of a strip mall, a few doors to the left of Rambutan Thai retaurant.
El Taurino
Utterly delicious and authentic Mexican fast food for those on a budget, and a favorite hangout of the locals. In a lower-income neighborhood on the corner of Olympic & Hoover; a good place to eat if passing near USC. Looks questionable from the outside, but don't let that deceive you; El Taurino is the real deal.
Midrange
Chichen Itza
A new Mexican restaurant across from MacArthur Park specializing in Yucatan cuisine. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-10PM, beer and wine available.
Cobras & Matadors
While the sangria is to be avoided, this place features delicious Spanish tapas with some great Spanish wines. As tapas are usually served in small portions, this place can get very expensive very quickly for those who are hungry.
Elf Cafe
Excellent vegetarian food in a teeny and suitably hip setting.
Figaro
Simple French food in a pretty cafe setting with outdoor dining as well. Great place to have a drink and watch people walk by.
Gingergrass
Excellent Vietnamese food with good vegetarian options.
Malo
A very cool bar and restaurant with good Mexican food, best known for its giant selection of tequilas and mojitos. Valet parking.
Rambutan Thai
Delicious Thai food, moody atmosphere, really popular and open late on weekends.
Tantra
Delicious and well-prepared Indian food in a trendy setting.
Palermo
Popular "old school" Italian restaurant in Los Feliz Village, next to Fred 62. Best known for its pizza.