Los Angeles boasts an incredible variety of culinary delights; you could talk about them for days on end. New and unique restaurants open almost daily, and no matter your preference, you can find authentic flavors in LA. Los Angeles also has its own Yelp, a popular review website. If you're visiting LA, be sure to book this app! It tells you what restaurants are highly recommended near your location, their distance, price range, and classic dishes – it's incredibly convenient.

Local specialties

Los Angeles is most famous for its burgers and delicious seafood!

In-N-Out Burger

This California-exclusive chain of burger joints is known for its healthy and affordable burger options. It's most famous for its fries, which are crispy and not greasy at all. While the menu only offers three types of burgers, fries, and drinks, it actually boasts a thick, secret menu. If you ask a server for
the secret menu, they'll readily tell you they can make any burger you can imagine, even a healthy one with lettuce and a patty. Its ownership by the Mormon Church adds to its mystique.
Addresses: 9149 South Sepulveda Boulevard;
7009 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood;
922 Gayley Avenue Los Angeles;
9245 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles.
Average price: $10.
Opening hours: Varies by location, generally 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM the next day.
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Irv’s Burgers

The most highly rated family-run burger joint in West Hollywood. Excellent service, juicy meat, and a dazzling array of sauces.
Address: 8289 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Average price per person: $15
Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Hole in the Wall Burger Joint

The most popular organic burger joint near Santa Monica. They're best known for their sweet potato fries and their homemade ketchup, which are absolutely delicious.
Address: 11058 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hours: 11:00-22:00
Average price per person: $20

Food Truck Culture

One of the most unique things about Los Angeles is the more than 20 food trucks, each with its own delicious specialties, that park on Wilshire Blvd near the LACMA Museum every day at lunchtime. Among the most famous are the Mexican taco truck, the Korean cuckoo and sandwich truck, and the hot dog and burger truck. If you're visiting the LACMA area, be sure to give them a try.
Address: 5780 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM the next day
Average Price: $15 per person

Farmer's Market

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, this farmers market not only offers the freshest fruits and vegetables daily, but also features a diverse dining area with American specialties, including burgers, seafood, barbecue, pizza, and chicken wings. You can choose your favorite stall, buy your food, and then relax on the central benches to enjoy your meal. There's also a beer hall featuring world-renowned beers, allowing you to enjoy a refreshing beer outdoors in the sunshine.
Address: 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles.
Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:00-21:00, Sat 9:00-20:00, Sun 9:00-19:00.
Average cost per person: $20
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Santa Monica Seafood Market

Santa Monica's waterfront boasts numerous extremely upscale and expensive seafood restaurants. This introduction highlights one of the most affordable options. Despite its name, this seafood market is more like a clean and convenient seafood supermarket. On one side, you can buy the freshest seafood of the day to cook at home, while on the other side, there's a small restaurant where you can sit down and enjoy the freshest oysters or crabs. Prices are more than half the cost of other seafood restaurants.
Address: 1000 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:00-21:00, Sundays 9:00-20:00 .
Average Price: $40 USD
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World characteristics

California is a huge immigrant city where you can find food streets from all over the world, from Little Tokyo to Little Hong Kong, from Little Ethiopia to Little Bangkok. If you can imagine it, you can eat it.

Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo is a Japanese food street located in Downtown Los Angeles. Here you can find authentic and affordable sushi, skewers, ramen, curry, and more. Since there are so many restaurants, and all are of excellent quality, we won't specifically recommend any one here. You can explore the area and choose for yourself, if you're feeling adventurous.
Address: Onizuka St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM the next day
Average Price: $20-$40 per person

Authentic Mexican food

California has a large Mexican immigrant population due to its proximity to Mexico. Mexicans, like the Chinese, possess the admirable qualities of hard work and perseverance. In Los Angeles, they not only take on all the arduous and physically demanding jobs that Americans are unwilling to do, but also provide the most authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine. Here are some of the most famous Mexican food trucks and restaurants.

Angelicas Cemitas Originales (Food Cart)

Address: 10113 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Average cost per person: $10

El Chato Taco Truck (Food Truck)

Address: 5300 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Average Price: $10 USD

Mariscos Guillen La Playita (Restaurant)

Address: 3306 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Average Price: $10 USD

A lively and cozy Thai Patio

There's a Little Thai Town on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, filled with delicious and authentic Thai restaurants and various Thai snack shops: durian chips, coconut pudding, and more. Thai Patio is a favorite among many for its great value for money—delicious and affordable is
key! There are also live Thai singers performing every night after 8 pm. Their Thai seafood is a must-try!
Address: 5273 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Average Price: $20 USD

Chinese food

Los Angeles boasts countless Chinese restaurants, with numerous authentic establishments just along Valley Street. Not to mention the diverse Chinese food scene in Monterey Park, Rowland Heights, and Chino Hills. Every cuisine imaginable is available; close your eyes and just imagine what you want to eat, and you're sure to find a meal that will satisfy your cravings.

Yunnan Crossing Bridge Park

Authentic Sichuan cuisine, especially the cold dishes. Other main dishes are also good, but there aren't many snacks. The Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles are incredibly delicious and a must-order. The downside is that the portions are huge; two people can't order too many dishes.
Address: 301 N. Garfield Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00
Average Price: $10 USD

Northeast Restaurant

Authentic Northeastern Chinese cuisine, but unfortunately the location is a bit out of the way. The pork ribs are exactly the same as those in Shenyang! They also have corn porridge, a rare find in the US, a childhood favorite!
Address: 4909 Santa Anita Ave. El Monte, CA 91731
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00
Average Price: $15 USD

Sanhe Roasted Meat

The roast duck is the best in the province, and it's delicious and affordable. Located in the bustling Quan Tong Plaza, it's always packed with people on weekends.
Address: 140 W Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Opening hours: 11:00-23:00.
Average price per person: $15.

Harbour Grand Restaurant (Dim Sum)

Managed by the last disciple of Ah Er Abalone, the food is comparable to Lei Yue Mun, and its dim sum is even more refined and the tea-drinking environment is superior, yet the prices are about one-third cheaper. It's a must-visit for Hong Kong and Taiwanese celebrities when they come to Los Angeles. Their xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are the best in Los Angeles, and their custard buns are particularly special—crispy and fragrant bread that bursts with a delicate salted egg custard filling with every bite—absolutely amazing!
Address: 3939 N. Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770
Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00
Average Price: $15 USD