LOS ANGELES
AUTHOR
DISCOVER LOS ANGELES
100 Almost-Free Things to Do in LA: Dining
April 26, 2013
Updated on May 7, 2013
Border Grill fish tacos
When it comes to Los Angeles dining, think beyond the white tablecloth. A great meal is all about the taste, not about the bill. Find a place to suit your tastebuds with our guide to some of LA's best meals under $20.
For more budget-friendly ways to experience LA, visit our guide to the 100 Almost-Free Things to Do in Los Angeles.
EL CID RESTAURANT
Get your tequila fix at El Cid in Silver Lake during Margarita Mondays, featuring margarita specials and $1 tacos.
THE PARK RESTAURANT
Visit The Park Restaurant in Echo Park on Tuesday nights for their $15 three-course prix fixe menu.
BLUDSO'S BBQ
Load up on protein with some of LA's best BBQ at Bludso's. Try the Texas Sampler to get the most bang for your buck.
CANTER'S DELI
No matter the hour, you can drop into Canter's Deli to quell your hunger pangs. They're known for their matzo ball soup and pastrami sandwiches, but be sure to leave room for dessert. Their black-and-white cookies can stand up to their east coast counterparts.
TAZA. A SOCIAL COFFEE HOUSE
Leave your comfort zone with a trip to Taza in Arcadia. On the weekend, they serve a spam musubi croissant -- the perfect mix of flaky and salty.
LITTLE DOM'S
Dine like a celebrity. Visit Little Dom's, a Los Feliz celeb favorite, on Monday nights for their $15 three-course menu.
BOSSA NOVA- SUNSET
Sample Brazilian cuisine at Bossa Nova, with an expansive menu bound to appeal to most palates. Not feeling adventurous? You're bound to find something you like on their menu of pizzas and pastas.
55 DEGREE WINE
Visit 55 Degree Wine in Atwater Village to sample wine flights with an emphasis on Italian wines. Not a wine aficionado? Opt for their beer tastings.
Get your money's worth during lunch at Mo-chica, helmed by Food & Wine's 2011 Best New Chef Ricardo Zarate. For $15, their lunch special includes entrees like lomo saltado or arroz con mariscos with two sides, rice and dessert.
BAY CITIES ITALIAN DELI & BAKERY
Try the Godmother sandwich at Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery. The mixture of four Italian meats can't be beat, but the real star of the sandwich is the crusty bread baked fresh every 20 minutes.
Make brunch memorable at the Spice Table in Little Tokyo, offering a mix of traditional brunch items and Asian specialties. Finish off your meal with a kaya doughnut dripping with coconut jam glaze.
COLE'S
Grab a hearty French dip sandwich at Cole's in Downtown LA. Cap off the night by heading through the back of the restaurant to the Varnish for some of the best craft cocktails in LA.
GUISADOS TACOS
Chow down on some of LA's best tacos at Guisado's Tacos. Start with the sampler platter if you're a first-timer.
LAMILL COFFEE
Get caffeinated at LAMILL Coffee in Silverlake. Their Black Velvet coffee is a crowd-pleaser, while the orange-infused cappuccino is perfect for those looking for a unique drink.
DAIKOKUYA
Cure whatever ails you with the ramen at Daikokuya in Little Tokyo. Their soup exclusively uses kurobuta or black pork, known for its tenderness and unique flavor.
BORDER GRILL - DOWNTOWN LA
Unwind after a long day during happy hour in the cantina at Border Grill, featuring $5 margaritas and $3 tacos.
THE SYCAMORE KITCHEN
Try brunch at the Sycamore Kitchen, a neighborhood café on La Brea run by Karen and Quinn Hatfield of the acclaimed Hatfield's restaurant. Menu highlights include the salted caramel pecan babka and the Jerusalem Bowl, comprised of warm wheat berries, lentils, barley, zahtar chicken, roasted green chilies and fried eggs.
21 CHOICES
Get creative with your dessert at 21 Choices in Pasadena, where you can get your choice of fruit, candy, cakes and confections mixed into your yogurt. You'll feel like a kid again with their classic Circus Animal Cookie flavor, although purists can opt for plain yogurt mixed with fruit.
THE GOLDEN STATE
Try one of LA's best burgers at the Golden State on Fairfax. The creamy dipping sauce paired with their sweet potato wedges will leave even french fry purists satisfied.
FARMERS MARKET
No matter what you're craving, you'll find it at the Farmers Market. Have a hankering for Mexican food? Try the tacos at Loteria Grill. In the mood for Brazilian BBQ? You're in luck. And if you have a sweet tooth, take your pick from doughnuts, ice cream or the delicate pastries at Short Cake.
View in Experience Builder
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.