Highland Park feeds you well. From the lines at Villa's Tacos to serious seafood at Queen's Raw Bar and Sichuan heat at Mala Class, the neighborhood covers a lot of culinary ground — and keeps getting better.
Highland Park · 5455 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
An extremely casual strip-mall taco counter built around blue corn tortillas pressed to order from nixtamalized masa, giving every taco a deeper nuttiness and heft than the average LA version. The Ranchera Asada Queso T…
Highland Park · 4701 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Bring a date or a friend and camp out at the marble counter. Order multiple rounds of raw bar dishes and ease into that quintessential neighborhood friendliness that makes another glass of wine always feel like a good i…
Highland Park · 5816 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
This Highland Park spot isn’t playing around with the spice, but it’s also not just heat for heat’s sake. Mala Class dishes out impeccably balanced Sichuan fare (yes, the chili crisp is homemade and no, you can’t buy it…
Highland Park · 4705 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Highland Park’s sourdough shrine, where the crust crackles loud enough to turn heads and the toppings know how to behave. The space is airy and unfussy, with that Eastside energy that says yes, we care deeply about ferm…
Glassell Park · 3501 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
A temple of fire and flavor, where the wood-burning hearth fuels a menu of smoked hams, coal-roasted seafood, and pork butt rillettes. The wine list leans rustic, the vibe is effortlessly cool, and you’ll be mentally re…
Glassell Park · 3416 Verdugo Rd, Glassell Park, CA 90065
This intimate wine bar pairs a rare, boutique wine selection with a delicious, seasonally inspired menu crafted with creative flair. The cozy space, with soft lighting, plush seating, and a grapevine-draped back patio, …
Northeast L.A. · 5800 Monterey Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
A former church banquet hall turned polished New American hangout in Northeast LA where perfectly seared steaks and grilled classics share billing with an “Ode to Chez” burger that’s already got locals talking. Warm woo…
Highland Park · 5530 Monte Vista St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
When was the last time cornichon butter was served with your charcuterie, or your empty wine glass was topped up for free because your friend “still has a bit to go”? Or, for that matter, paid $32 for a steak? Sam's of …