r/FoodLosAngeles • • 4d ago

r/FoodLosAngeles Weekend Thread 10/23/26

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 19h ago

San Gabriel Valley Gaucho Grill HH $16 Steak frites

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381 Upvotes

Happy hour 3-6p Mon-Fri, approx 10oz flank steak with a pile of ā€œsteakhouseā€ seasoned fries + free baguette with chimichurris. Liquid menu : $5 pints (Modelos and Lagunita etc.)


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 9h ago

Westside Repost - Ararat truck raided by ICE

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Repost from the Culver City sub. So upset to see this. It was a great addition to the food truck scene in Mar Vista.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 16h ago

BEST OF LA Best buffets in Los Angeles?

64 Upvotes

Shoutout Hometown Buffet i miss you šŸ’”


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 7h ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Is there anything good to eat on late nights?😭

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 12h ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Where do you go in SGV for a great bowl of noodles under $15?

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I'm looking for good noodle spots around the San Gabriel Valley that won't cost $20+ for one meal.

Hand-pulled noodles, beef noodle soup, wonton noodles, Taiwanese noodles, spicy noodles — I'm open to pretty much anything as long as the portions are decent and the food is actually good.

Ideally somewhere casual where you can walk in, eat, and leave without making a whole event out of it.

If you have a favorite spot in Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, or Rosemead, what's the place and what do you order there? I'm especially interested in places you'd go back to regularly, not just somewhere you tried once.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

NEWS LA County Health Violations & Closures

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Oh noes - not Great White!!!

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Closing Trejo's Donut Announces Closure in Hollywood

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470 Upvotes

A popular Hollywood donut shop is preparing to close its doors after years of serving the Los Angeles community, but its owners say this isn’t the end.

Trejo’s Donuts, the Hollywood bakery associated with actor Danny Trejo, announced on Instagram that its last day of business at its current location will be Thursday, Oct. 29.

ā€œHollywood, it’s been so sweet!ā€ the business wrote in a joint Instagram post with Trejo. ā€œCome share one last coffee and donut with us before we close our doors.ā€

The announcement marks the end of the shop’s run at its only Hollywood location, though the business indicated that another location is already in the works.

ā€œAs our lease comes to an end, it is time to close this chapter at our one and only Hollywood location,ā€ the announcement read. ā€œWe want to thank each and every one of you for being such an incredible and special part of our journey here!ā€

The shop invited customers to stop by for one last donut before Thursday’s closure.

ā€œThis is definitely not a final goodbye,ā€ the announcement continued. ā€œWe’re so excited to welcome you all to our next spot!ā€

The business has not disclosed where its next location will be or when it is expected to open.

Trejo’s Donuts has become known for its colorful, creatively flavored donuts, including vegan options, and its connection to the Los Angeles-born actor, who also operates the Trejo’s Tacos brand.

The closure announcement drew an outpouring of reactions from customers, many sharing memories of visiting the Hollywood shop.

ā€œI have some very fond memories of getting fantastic donuts on Saturdays when I lived in Chinatown,ā€ one commenter wrote, adding that the shop’s vegan offerings made its donuts accessible to more customers.

For now, customers have until Thursday to visit the Hollywood location before it closes.

The business encouraged followers to stay tuned for updates on where it will open next.

Credit: KTLA


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 16h ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Crab Szn - where to buy?

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It’s crab season boys and girls and I got a hankering for some crabs. Aside from the track, where do yall get cheap crabs? Preferably blue crab and alive and pinchin’. Also open to dungeness as long as the price is right.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 11h ago

WHO MAKES THE BEST Restaurants that serve the best albondigas?

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It's Fall season and soup weather is upon us. Which restaurants in the area serve the best albondigas? I'm craving those meatballs of deliciousness bathing with chunky vegetables. Please share the spots where y'all have had a good bowl and support the community!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 12h ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Baleadas in LA?

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Good, cheap (for LA) baleadas in LA? Preferably the closer to Culver the better, but could be willing to drive…

Also while I’m at it, any favorite Central American spots? My fav is Sabor Nicaragüense. Haven’t found a Honduran restaurant in LA that I like but I’d love to!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

WHO MAKES THE BEST Where do you go in LA for a really good chocolate chip cookie?

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I’m looking for a cookie that’s actually worth going out of my way for. Crispy edges, soft middle, lots of chocolate. Not one of those giant cookies that’s basically raw dough in the middle lol.

Bakery, little neighborhood spot, farmers market, I’m open to anything. Doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, just really good.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Koreatown Chimmelier

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62 Upvotes

Honey Butter four piece


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 17h ago

Echo Park Dongame Bar & Izakaya

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Has anyone been to the new iteration of this restaurant and can speak to their experience?

I’m considering doing a small birthday for 5 here, and I want to know if this is a good spot or if I should start looking elsewhere!!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

South LA Alta Adams - A New Chapter

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We made #10 on LA Times 101 best restuarants. We've entered a new chapter!! We value and love those who adore our original soul food concept (don't worry bunch is coming soon). But now for dinner we offer seasonal California cuisine with a thoughtful wine list, classic cocktails, and a rstrong focus on hospitality. In many ways, this is an entirely new restaurant under the same name you know and trust - ALTA.

I'd love to hear from those who've visited recently, and I'm equally interested in hearing from those who haven't been back in a while.

We're still learning, growing, and refining. Honest feedback is always welcome.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 20h ago

THE BEST PLACE IN Best food in West Hollywood

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Staying at The London Hotel in West Hollywood for a few days & seeing a show at the YouTube Theatre on a Friday night if anyone has goooood recommendations for spots to eat and drink!
If there’s anything else I should check out, let me know!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Ray Garcia’s Broken Spanish

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Heading to Broken Spanish Comedor with a few friends later this week. Anyone been? What dishes did you love, and what would you order again? Any must-try cocktails? TIA.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

DTLA Tenori @ Expo/USC

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Have been eyeing this place for a while as this neighborhood doesn’t have that many onigiri spots. Finally tried it and it was delicious! I ordered the spam and spicy salmon. Tasted freshly made, still warm in hand yet the nori offered a crunch to it, and the lemonade also was refreshing and tart like how I like it. Thought I’d share in case anyone is in the area!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 2d ago

DISCUSSION Night market conspiracy: im convinced most of the vendors at 626 night market (and other big ones) are now "ghost" vendors created by a few large corps/businesses

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After going to 626 night market this year, i cant help thinking so many smaller and local businesses were pushed out, and most of the businesses there seemed to be vague generic food stalls with the same or similar AI banners. Some legitimately had near identical banners.

This has me thinking, much like how ghost kitchens became a big business for investors, i think a lot of these food vendors are created and ran by some private equity group or conglomerate that just creates one-off vendors with the intention of selling at night markets.

I dont have any proof, but makes perfect sense to me; im surprised it hasnt been done sooner tbh, with how competitive and packed these markets become.

But i feel this is what is killing the vibe and spirit of night markets now, whereas before it was local businesses coming in to sell their food, it's just asian-eque slop for the sake of getting investors richer. A lot of my favorite smaller vendors this year were not seen at 626, and i feel that they are pushed out by stall rent they cannot afford, most likely for this reason.

Again, i have no proof for these allegations, but if anyone in the know has any info confirm or contradict me, or just any thoughts in general, id be happy to hear.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Tamales and Bolillos

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Does anyone know of any place, local spots, street vendors, anyone who sells tamales inside of bolillos, preferably near/in Koreatown? or just in general LA? or is that not a thing here?


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Northwest County (Santa Clarita) Chile Colorado

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Neighbarista

23120 Lyons Ave Suite 24

Newhall, CA 91321

A burrito with tender-ass pork, almost tasting like birria, but not, tater tots, eggs, onions and cilantro. It really tastes good with extra of the braising liquid of the pork, a broth that they use to make chilaquiles with. I really gotta try that next time


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

THE BEST PLACE IN What are underrated gems in DTLA?

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I’ll start. Just had a delicious fig jam and labne toast at Cow Cafe. Great cortado too!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

WHO MAKES THE BEST Best Healthy(ish) Restaurant Food

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Work has gotten so crazy it's almost all sit-down, takeout etc these days :(

Even most nice restaurants are pretty butter/oil heavy and not the healthiest

I'm NOT looking for vegan or super healthy human kibble
Just clean, lower oil/butter but good food.
Think Fountain Grains and Greens, Cafe Gratitude, etc.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Westside Family style birthday dinner, group of 12-14 women for a milestone birthday.

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I’m looking to host a birthday dinner with a group of 12-14 women for a milestone birthday. Ideally West LA. I’ve requested pricing from a bunch of places recommended here (Fia, Ospi, Lumiere, etc) but they are out of my budget, coming in at over $100+ pp just for food, or $4K for private space reservations. I can do $1,200-1,500 max with drinks and gratuity included. What are some restaurants where we can reserve a large table for family style dining that would work within this budget, but also not be so loud that we can’t hear each other? TIA


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION If sweet tomatoes /soup plantation were to come back, where would be the best spot?

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Hello everyone!

I am wondering if anyone knows of any Souplantation/ Sweet Tomatoes locations that are still empty and haven't been repurposed or anything, or, if they have been, whether they're empty now. I am also wondering if anyone knows of places that would be good for a Sweet Tomatoes to be.

I am trying to do my part to help us get our sweet, sweet healthy buffet chain back!