Intimate Inglewood spot serving a fusion of West African, Californian, and Latin flavors. Dishes like crispy catfish over jollof rice and root beer braised short ribs pack the small, lively dining room nightly – reservations are essential.
Rustic oyster bar steps from the beach, serving Pacific seafood often caught by the restaurant's own team. The candlelit room gets lively at night – expect fresh-shucked oysters and a deep list of natural wines.
Buzzy izakaya on Abbot Kinney where the open kitchen revolves around a binchotan charcoal grill. An in-house DJ spins vinyl for the lively downstairs bar; grab a seat on the quieter rooftop deck.
Long-standing Highland Park fixture dishing up huge, Mexico City-style antojitos from a simple, open kitchen. The specialty is the namesake huarache – a fried, bean-stuffed masa base piled high with toppings like asada, pastor, or chorizo.
Airy Frogtown warehouse serving elevated Baja seafood, from raw bar ceviches to fatty tuna tostadas. The signature zarandeado-style whole fish arrives with tortillas and salsas for the table to share.
Sinaloan-style taqueria focused on wood-grilled carne asada served in tacos and mulitas on handmade tortillas. The simple space has a self-serve bar for loading up on fresh beans, radishes, cilantro, and salsas.
