Necco is the tiny Japanese restaurant in West LA serving one of our favorite casual meals in the neighborhood.

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele is a Hollywood restaurant cranking out good pizza - and not much else.

Woon is a casual Chinese spot in Historic Filipinotown that’s great for a quick lunch, a group dinner, and everything in between.

Margot is a rooftop Mediterranean restaurant in Culver City with beautiful views, great cocktails, and OK food.

One of the oldest Indonesian restaurants in LA, Ramayani is a Westwood staple with a huge menu that’s both overwhelming and delicious.

Papi Tacos & Churros in Jefferson Park is excellent at both of the things in its name.

The tacos at Birrieria San Marcos are great, but the consomé at this North Hills truck is also worth the trip.

Los Guichos is an all-day, cash-only taco truck in South Central, serving some of the best al pastor we’ve ever had.

If you want goat birria, Birrieria Gonzalez should absolutely be your number one choice.

Los Originales Tacos Arabes de Puebla is a taco truck in East LA serving food unlike anything else in the city.

You cannot - and should not - miss out on the carnitas and chicharron tacos from Los Cinco Puntos in Boyle Heights.

BBQ + Rice is Korean rice bowl spot in East Hollywood (and West Hollywood) that’s perfect for a filling, no-frills lunch or dinner.

Alameda Supper Club is an Italian restaurant in DTLA that seems simple, but is in no way boring.

You’ll have a good meal at Tartine Bianco, it’s just probably not one you’ll remember.

Maestro is a modern Mexican joint in Pasadena and definitely worth your time.

Lucky Boy in Pasadena is the diner for you, especially if you’re hungover and in need of a positively massive breakfast burrito.