Tamales Liliana’s is a classic tamale shop in Boyle Heights - order the chili verde.

La Mascota is a Boyle Heights institution and one of our favorite Mexican bakeries in LA.

La Indiana Tamales is a super-popular shop in Boyle Heights. Make sure you order ahead.

If you’re looking for great tamales in LA, it doesn’t get more classic than Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales in Pacioma.

Sabor Colombiano in Pico-Union serves excellent Colombian fare, including tamales.

Ever dream of a 72-year-old Italian man hand-delivering tiramisu to your doorstep? Giovanni’s makes it a reality.

Neighborhood BBQ is the incredible Griffith Park BBQ pop-up born straight from a pandemic closure.

Tian’s is a solid option if you’re in Chinatown and craving dim sum.

Golden Lake Eatery is a family-run Cambodian restaurant in Chinatown with excellent lok lak.

Yang Chow is a Chinatown classic known for their famous slippery shrimp.

This independent pop-up is home to some of our favorite Filipino food in LA.

A mostly Italian spot in the West Hollywood-iest part of West Hollywood, Olivetta serves enough good pastas that you’ll be happy about your meal here.

Chef Tony is a dim sum restaurant in Pasadena with decent food and high prices.

Il Pastaio is a Beverly Hills classic and the closest the city has to a true neighborhood pasta spot.

Forn Al Hara is a Lebanese bakery in Anaheim serving the kind of breakfast you’d drive very long distances to experience.

The Ranch in Anaheim is one part steakhouse, one part line-dancing saloon, and all parts a good time.