Where locals eat in Los Angeles

The neighborhood places residents go back to, with what to order at each.

12 places in Los Angeles · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: https://langersdeli.com/

1. 1

   Kismet

   Mediterranean · Los Feliz

   Get: the jeweled crispy rice and the flaky bread

   A Los Feliz neighborhood room.

   4648 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Osteria La Buca

   Italian trattoria · Hancock Park

   Get: the bucatini carbonara

   A neighborhood Italian place on Melrose.

   5210 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Langer's Delicatessen

   Jewish deli · Westlake

   Get: the #19, pastrami with coleslaw and Swiss on rye

   Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in Los Angeles, Long lines in Los Angeles.

   704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Pine & Crane

   Taiwanese · Silver Lake

   Get: the dan dan noodles and the three cup chicken

   Tables fill fast.

   1521 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Night + Market Song

   Thai · Silver Lake

   Get: the larb and the khao soi

   Loud, spicy Thai on Sunset.

   3322 W Sunset Blvd, Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Sapp Coffee Shop

   Thai, Isaan · Thai Town

   Get: the boat noodles and the jade noodles

   Thai Town diner-style spot loved for boat noodles and Isaan dishes in a no-frills setting.

   5183 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Jitlada

   Southern Thai · Thai Town

   Get: the crispy morning glory salad and a southern Thai curry

   A strip mall room in Thai Town.

   5233 1/2 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Guisados

   Mexican tacos · Echo Park

   Get: the taco sampler and the chicharron taco

   Braised-meat tacos on handmade tortillas.

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9. 9

   Yuca's

   Mexican · Los Feliz

   Get: the cochinita pibil tacos

   A tiny Los Feliz stand.

   2056 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Joe's Falafel

    Falafel, Middle Eastern · Studio City

    Get: the falafel plate

    A tiny strip mall spot in the Cahuenga Pass.

    3535 Cahuenga Blvd W, Los Angeles, CA 90068 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
11. 11

    Bludso's Bar & Que

    Texas barbecue · Mid-City

    Get: the brisket and the pork ribs

    Texas barbecue on La Brea.

    609 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
12. 12

    Courage Bagels

    Bagels · Virgil Village

    Get: a bagel with smoked fish and cream cheese

    Go early; the line forms fast.

    Also on the list: Long lines in Los Angeles.

    777 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing