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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 2 A Visit to the Original In-N-Out Replica in Baldwin Park](https://www.welikela.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/in-n-out-original-location-replica.jpg)
- 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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 4 His Magesty, the Kingburger Supreme at Fatburger. : burgers](https://i.redd.it/qm31ckpwzwd11.jpg)
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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 5 Downey, California - Oldest McDonald's Restaurant HD (2016) - YouTube](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8X_94oQ7tPU/maxresdefault.jpg)
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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 6 Cotixan Mexican Food - Takeout & Delivery - 414 Photos & 795 Reviews - Mexican - 4370 Genesee Ave, Clairemont, San Diego, CA - Restaurant Reviews - Phone Number - Yelp](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/2qLaPQWdYOINTV3LZITbQw/l.jpg)
- 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
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- 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
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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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 9 Photo of Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen-Gardena - Gardena, CA, United States. Set G (chicken bowl not shown)](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/611d4cfvzCd7dVLfLP4K8Q/o.jpg)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/shin-sen-gumi-hakata-ramen-gardena-gardena-6
Kansha Creamery
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 10 KANSHA CREAMERY, Gardena - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/16/59/52/40/kansha.jpg)
A creamy ice cream made by Japanese Americans. You will notice a difference. https://www.yelp.com/biz/kansha-creamery-torrance
Poke
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 11 Ahi Poke: The Simple Hawaiian Dish That's Best Made at Home | Serious Eats](https://www.seriouseats.com/images/2016/06/20160608-poke-tuna-hamachi-octopus-salmon-hawaii-recipe-09.jpg)
You can get a poke bowl anywhere in Southern California. Get ahi first if you never had it before.
Rubios Original Fish Tacos
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 12 Coastal Inspired Fresh Mexican Food | Rubio's](https://www.rubios.com/sites/default/files/styles/menu_item_teaser/public/menu/taco-original-fish.jpg?itok=dYDCxU9L)
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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 13 BCD Tofu House Founder Hee Sook Lee, Who Helped Put Korean Food on the Map, Has Died - Eater LA](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ZE2LPY0qpFrq6ciFCHzIIwLA5WQ=/0x0:5197x2993/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:5197x2993):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19922830/BCD_Tofu.jpg)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bcd-tofu-house-los-angeles
Road to Seoul
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 14 Road To Seoul Reviews: Food & Drinks in California Los Angeles– Trip.com](https://youimg1.tripcdn.com/target/10040d0000006y63sA96C.jpg)
Order briskett first, then get all the other meats next. https://www.yelp.com/biz/road-to-seoul-los-angeles
Sun Nong Dan
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 15 galbi jjim](https://lajournal.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/galbi-jjim.jpg)
Order the Galbi Jjim. https://www.yelp.com/biz/sun-nong-dan-los-angeles-4
San Gabriel Valley – the 626
Mama Lu’s
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 16 Forget the other location, just come here - Review of Mama Lu Dumpling House Mp, Monterey Park, CA - Tripadvisor](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/05/73/4d/51/mama-lu-dumpling-house.jpg)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mama-s-lu-dumpling-house-monterey-park
Din Tai Fung Dumpings
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 17 Din Tai Fung, Asia's best-loved dumpling, heading to Europe | CNN Travel](https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/181213162542-xiao-long-bao---courtesy-ding-tai-fung.jpg)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/din-tai-fung-arcadia-3
Filipino Food
Salo Salo
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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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 19 Photo of Kiko's - Artesia, CA, United States. Rotisserie chicken](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/XHN0rlUMMSGKjoopoDk7TQ/o.jpg)
Order the rotiserrie chicken, crispy pata, and some empanadas. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kikos-artesia
Spoon and Pork – Historic Filipjno Town
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Order the adoble belly musubi. Also order the pork shank.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/spoon-and-pork-los-angeles
Jollibee
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 21 No Need To Get "Butthurt" Over No Joy For Jollibee | The Bureau](https://i0.wp.com/thebureauasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jollibee_5.jpg?fit=960%2C960&ssl=1)
This is a chain, try at any location. Order the sweet spaghetti, chicken joy, and hamburger steak.
Acai Bowl
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 22 BEST Acai Bowl Recipe (with Tips!) | Downshiftology](https://i2.wp.com/www.downshiftology.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Acai-Bowl-6-500x500.jpg)
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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 24 Home – Hot Dog on a Stick](https://hotdogonastick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HDOS-employee-slider-1.jpg)
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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 25 Photo of Messob - Los Angeles, CA, United States](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/Z7PR3AXkmabt1SL7J1JcVQ/o.jpg)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/messob-los-angeles?osq=Ethiopian+Food
Vietnamese
Boiling Crab in Garden Grove
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 26 The Whole Shabang Shrimp (Boiling Crab Style) Recipe by Minda - Cookpad](https://img-global.cpcdn.com/recipes/8b1afb121ac24d8a/751x532cq70/the-whole-shabang-shrimp-boiling-crab-style-recipe-main-photo.jpg)
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
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https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-deli-san-gabriel-san-gabriel-2
DTLA
Philippe the Original – French Dip sandwich
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https://www.yelp.com/biz/philippe-the-original-los-angeles
East Side Deli – Italian Sandwiches
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https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/eastside-italian-deli-los-angeles-2
Roscoes Chicken and Waffles
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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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 33 Photo of Bronx Pizza - San Diego, CA, United States. Front door and counter.](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/pLPU7I31reUNi2G9Y-U05w/o.jpg)
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
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 34 Extraordinary - Picture of Extraordinary Desserts, San Diego - Tripadvisor](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/d1/ef/ce/extraordinary-desserts.jpg)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/extraordinary-desserts-san-diego-2
Gucci Restaurant on Rodeo in Beverly Hills
![The Southern California Food List from a Local 35 Photo of Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura - Beverly Hills, CA, United States. Outside entrance. Small Door in the center](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/gGyG5f1PJWqs8p9UAGf7ng/o.jpg)
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 Southern California Food List from a Local 36 Photo of Providence - Los Angeles, CA, United States. Side of building next to the valet](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/4Fr4-S2pdA8ng81NHghHnQ/o.jpg)
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