Southern California is foodie haven. You can find the best burgers, best tacos, and every kind of ethnic food.

Visit the Original In-N-Out

• Get it in Baldwin Park at the original location. Get a cheese burger no onions, animal fries, and Lemon-Up Drinks.
• Go to the replica location on the other side of the freeway to take some great pictures and see what it was like to order a burger in the 1950s. Historic McDonalds in Downey.
• Take a tour of In-N-Out University next to the restaurant.
• https://www.yelp.com/biz/in-n-out-burger-baldwin-park

2 in the morning got to Fatburger

Order the king burger with everyone on it. The original burger doesn’t have as much meat hanging outside of the bun. Visit the Fatburger in Baldwin Hills if you want to experience it like Ice Cube did. https://yelp.com/biz/fatburger-los-angeles-21

Historic McDonalds in Downey

This is what it was like to go to McDonalds in the 1950s when you order at the window stand.  

https://www.yelp.com/biz/mcdonalds-downey-3

Carne Asada Fries from Cotixan in San Diego

• San Diego  – El Cotixan 
• Carne Asada Burritos
• Keep the hot sauce on the side
• https://www.yelp.com/biz/cotixan-mexican-food-san-diego-4

Carne Asada Tacos from Taco Del Rio in La Puente

• Taco Del Rio La Puente
• Ask for carne asada tacos especial
• https://www.yelp.com/biz/taco-del-rio-la-puente

Japanese Food in Torrance and Gardena

Ordering izakaya means you order many small dishes. I recommend at least try 4 dishes per person. https://www.yelp.com/biz/izakaya-hachi-torrance

Shin Sen Gumi Hakata Ramen in Gardena

https://www.yelp.com/biz/shin-sen-gumi-hakata-ramen-gardena-gardena-6

Kansha Creamery

A creamy ice cream made by Japanese Americans. You will notice a difference. https://www.yelp.com/biz/kansha-creamery-torrance

Poke

You can get a poke bowl anywhere in Southern California. Get ahi first if you never had it before.

Rubios Original Fish Tacos

There are several Rubios locations throughout Southern California. It is a chain. Find the one closest to you and try the original fish taco.

Korea Town (K-Town)

BCD Tofu House

https://www.yelp.com/biz/bcd-tofu-house-los-angeles

Road to Seoul

Order briskett first, then get all the other meats next. https://www.yelp.com/biz/road-to-seoul-los-angeles

Sun Nong Dan

Order the Galbi Jjim. https://www.yelp.com/biz/sun-nong-dan-los-angeles-4

San Gabriel Valley – the 626

Mama Lu’s

https://www.yelp.com/biz/mama-s-lu-dumpling-house-monterey-park

Din Tai Fung Dumpings

https://www.yelp.com/biz/din-tai-fung-arcadia-3

Filipino Food

Salo Salo

Order the Crispy Papa and get some garlic fried rice on the side. https://www.yelp.com/biz/salo-salo-kitchen-west-covina

Gerry’s Grill

Get the grilled squid, sizzling sisig, and the krispy pata.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/gerrys-grill-artesia-2

Kikos

Order the rotiserrie chicken, crispy pata, and some empanadas. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kikos-artesia

Spoon and Pork – Historic Filipjno Town

Order the adoble belly musubi. Also order the pork shank.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/spoon-and-pork-los-angeles

Jollibee

This is a chain, try at any location. Order the sweet spaghetti, chicken joy, and hamburger steak.

Acai Bowl

Every location does an Acai Bowl correct.

Portos

This is the best Cuban food outside of Miami. Get a Cubano Sandwich.  Go to the original Glendale location.   https://www.yelp.com/biz/portos-bakery-and-cafe-glendale

Hot Dog on a Stick

Get a cheese stick, pepper jack with a cherry lemonade.  This is chain. Order at any food court in the mall. I like the Redono Beach location on the pier the best.

Eythiopian Food.  Little Ethiopia on Fairfax

https://www.yelp.com/biz/messob-los-angeles?osq=Ethiopian+Food

Vietnamese

Boiling Crab in Garden Grove

Boiling Crab – get 1 dungenous crab and shrimp with the whole shabang saunce.  https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-boiling-crab-garden-grove-2

Golden Deli in San Gabriel

https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-deli-san-gabriel-san-gabriel-2

DTLA

Philippe the Original – French Dip sandwich 

https://www.yelp.com/biz/philippe-the-original-los-angeles

East Side Deli – Italian Sandwiches

 https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/eastside-italian-deli-los-angeles-2

Roscoes Chicken and Waffles

Get the Chicken and Waffles. https://www.yelp.com/biz/roscoes-house-of-chicken-and-waffles-los-angeles-3

M&Ms Soul Food in Inglewood

Get the Oxtail. https://www.yelp.com/biz/ms-bs-m-and-ms-soul-food-inglewood

Howlin Rays – The best Hot Chicken

https://www.yelp.com/biz/howlin-rays-los-angeles-3

Bronx Pizza 

Order slices only, don’t get a whole pie unless you want to bring it home. https://www.yelp.com/biz/bronx-pizza-san-diego

Extraordinary Desserts

https://www.yelp.com/biz/extraordinary-desserts-san-diego-2

Gucci Restaurant on Rodeo in Beverly Hills

Go the Rodeo Dr and make a reservation at the Gucci Restaurant. This restaurant is at the Gucci store on Rodeo drive.

www.yelp.com/biz/gucci-osteria-da-massimo-bottura-beverly-hills-2

Providence in Hollywod

The fanciest dinner you can have is the 14 or more course meal at Providence in Hollywood. When I went there, you can expect to sit down and be server food for 3 hours or more. You won’t be disappointed. https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-los-angeles-2