Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great place to see live Mariachi performances and buy souvenirs.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Mercadito Mariachi Restaurant
3425 E 1st StGreat place to see live Mariachi performances and buy souvenirs.
La Parrilla Restaurant
2126 East Cesar E Chavez AvenueMy favorite Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdVery good innovative tacos.
The tacos all other tacos are judged against. An LA classic.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
King Taco # 9
2400 East Cesar E Chavez AvenueThe tacos all other tacos are judged against. An LA classic.
Some of the best tempura in LA. One of the few remaining Japanese businesses in what was a heavily Japanese area before WWII.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Otomisan Restaurant
2506 1/2 E 1st StSome of the best tempura in LA. One of the few remaining Japanese businesses in what was a heavily Japanese area before WWII.
Purgatory Pizza
1326 E 1st StGreat pizza with many vegan options.
Un Solo Sol
1818 E 1st StVery diverse healthy cuisine.
CARNITAS MICHOACAN
741 S Soto St24 hour Mexican food. Really good carnitas.
La Serenata de Garibaldi
1842 E 1st StPricey but good upscale Mexican food.
Really good BBQ and craft beer.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
California Pizza Kitchen at 7th Street
7th StreetReally good BBQ and craft beer.
Want to eat a sausage made from rattlesnake? This is the spot.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd StreetWant to eat a sausage made from rattlesnake? This is the spot.
Sightseeing
Usually an interesting event of some sort every weekend here. Lots of live music and farmers markets.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mariachi Plaza
1831 E 1st StUsually an interesting event of some sort every weekend here. Lots of live music and farmers markets.
If you transfer from the gold line or Flyaway here take a few minutes to walk around, it's a beautiful station.
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Station
800 N Alameda StIf you transfer from the gold line or Flyaway here take a few minutes to walk around, it's a beautiful station.
Parque Hollenbeck
415 S St Louis StVery nice park.
Get your picture taken with a statue of Bruce Lee. Lots of restaurants in shops in area.
Public Art "Bruce Lee"
Sun Mun WayGet your picture taken with a statue of Bruce Lee. Lots of restaurants in shops in area.
4th St bridge has a really iconic view of Los Angeles. You've definitely seen it in movies and car commercials before.
1400 E 4th St
1400 East 4th Street4th St bridge has a really iconic view of Los Angeles. You've definitely seen it in movies and car commercials before.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bodega San Antonio
737 Lamar StA winery? Here? You bet.
Best dive bar in Los Angeles. Can get a little crazy on Friday and Saturday nights.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar 107
107 4th StreetBest dive bar in Los Angeles. Can get a little crazy on Friday and Saturday nights.
Very cool brewery that does tastings and informative tours. Lots of events on weekends here.
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda StVery cool brewery that does tastings and informative tours. Lots of events on weekends here.
Expensive roof bar with a pool. In the running for "Most LA Thing Ever".
330 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StExpensive roof bar with a pool. In the running for "Most LA Thing Ever".
Trendy wine bar with strict dress code. Regularly has burlesque shows.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eastside Luv Wine Bar
1835 E 1st StTrendy wine bar with strict dress code. Regularly has burlesque shows.
Shopping
Espacio 1839
1839 E 1st StEclectic selection of art, books, and clothes, and music. Definitely a community hub.
Best selection of beer, tequila, and mescal in LA. Great selection of everything else too.
Ramirez Beverage Center
2765 E Olympic BlvdBest selection of beer, tequila, and mescal in LA. Great selection of everything else too.
Lots of restaurants and shops. A very cool place to check out.
968 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gran Mercado Central
317 S BroadwayLots of restaurants and shops. A very cool place to check out.
Everything Else
Lots of historical sightseeing in this area. The old colonial core of LA.
412 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetLots of historical sightseeing in this area. The old colonial core of LA.
Essentials
Northgate Market
425 S Soto StNearby grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Brand new bowling alley with arcade, pool tables, and karaoke rooms.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
XLanes
333 Alameda StBrand new bowling alley with arcade, pool tables, and karaoke rooms.