Heavy Handed burger is a West LA smashburger pop-up you need to know about.

Sabores Oaxaqueños is a great Mexican spot in Korea with Oaxacan specialties like tlayudas.

Medan Kitchen is a great, affordable Indonesian spot in Rosemead. Get something that comes wrapped in a banana leaf.

Falafel Chee is a tiny Iraqi-style falafel stand that operates out of West LA International Market in Culver City.

La Isla Bonita is a standout Mexican seafood truck in Venice.

Good Time Donut is a great donut spot in Historic Filipinotown.

L Fish has an excellent outdoor set-up in East LA, where they serve Ensenada-style fish tacos.

Pearl River Deli is known for their Hainan chicken, but don’t be fooled - there’s so much more going on at this to-go window in Chinatown.

Tacos Villa Corona is an old-school taco and burrito spot in Atwater Village, serving one of LA’s best (and most affordable) breakfast burritos.

La Azteca Tortilleria is an East LA spot making some of the best flour tortillas in the city.

Tacos Neza is a much-needed spot on Sunset by the border of Weho and Hollywood, an area where it’s nearly impossible to find an affordable lunch.

Big Fish is a great Inglewood seafood market with a solid selection of fresh fish by the pound, in addition to a bunch of pre-made dinners.

You can’t miss Exposition Park’s tiny, electric blue Alex Fish Market, which sells excellent, affordable fresh seafood platters.

Potato Chips Deli is one of the most underrated sandwich shops in LA.

A burger joint in Hollywood on La Brea, Burgers 99 serves great fast food-style burgers that pay homage to everything from In-N-Out to McDonald’s.

Sahara Falafel in Anaheim serves excellent on-the-go shawarma and falafel wraps.