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The Best Sandwich Shops In LA
From iconic banh mi spots to family-run Jewish delis, these are the top 20 places that specialize in subs, hoagies, heroes, and more.
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Where To Eat At Grand Central Market
Figuring out what to eat at Grand Central Market can be overwhelming, but this guide will help you narrow things down.
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The Downtown LA Lunch Guide
Whether you're looking for a fast-casual spot or a restaurant where you can bring clients, these are your best options for a midday meal in the neighborhood.
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Where To Eat Lunch In Santa Monica
Avoid the tourist traps and have lunch at one of these great Santa Monica spots.
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Los Cocos Panaderia y Pupuseria
Los Cocos in Del Rey is a Salvadoran bakery that serves great pupusas.
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Los Cheros
Los Cheros is a strip mall pupusería in Gardena that makes extra plump, cheesy pupusas.
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Delmy's Pupusas
Delmy's pops up at various farmers markets, so you'll have to plan. But it's worth it because these pupusas have a flawless masa-to-filling ratio and ooze mozzarella.
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La Pupusa Urban Eatery
DTLA's La Pupusa Urban Eatery makes oversized pupusas, including a ten-pound pizza version. But gimmicks aside, the Salvadoran food is very good.
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El Guanaco
El Guanaco is a strip mall spot in East Hollywood that makes golden pupusas stuffed with high-quality ingredients.
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Mama’s International Tamales
Mama’s International Tamales in Westlake makes the best vegan pupusas in LA, including a jackfruit revuelta with crunchy curtido.
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Cojutepeque Restaurant
Cojutepeque is a roadside diner in Westlake that's great for eating a hearty Salvadoran breakfast while you watch telenovelas.
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Mis Raíces
This casual Salvadoran spot in Reseda has 26 different kinds of pupusas, each one crispy, golden, and absolutely delicious.
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Furn Saj Bakery
Furn Saj is an incredible Lebanese bakery in Granada Hills where you should prioritize bread of all kinds.
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Baja Subs Market & Deli
Baja Subs in Northridge looks like any other corner convenience store, but inside, you’ll find some of the best Sri Lankan food in Southern California.
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Sogno Toscano
Sogno Toscano is a daytime Italian spot in Santa Monica that's perfect for a casual lunch or a coffee meetup.
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Mariscos Jalisco
This Eastside seafood truck is home to one of the best tacos you’ll find in the city.
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Peru Chicha
Peru Chicha is a casual Peruvian spot in Gardena with tremendous ceviche and Cantonese-Peruvian dishes.
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Cantinho Brasileiro
Cantinho Brasileiro is a casual Brazilian spot inside Culver City's El Camaguey Meat Market.
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Lorenzo California
Lorenzo is a tiny Beverly Hills spot serving luxurious Florentine-style sandwiches.
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Tre Mani
Tre Mani is a lunchtime collab between Santa Monica's Ghisallo and Jyan Isaac. Come for their incredible Roman-style flatbread sandwiches.
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Gingergrass Mini Mart
In addition to selling Southeast Asian snacks and drinks, Gingergrass Mini Mart in East Hollywood serves great Vietnamese dishes.
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El Muelle 8
El Muelle 8 is a Sinaloa-style mariscos spot in Downey that goes bananas with condiments. The results are glorious.
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Pearl River Deli
Pearl River Deli is a new-wave Chinese spot in Chinatown with fantastic Hainan chicken.
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Mauro's Cafe
Mauro's is a total Weho daytime scene, but unfortunately the food is only mediocre.
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Dtown Pizzeria
Dtown Pizzeria is a food stall inside Topanga Social that serves spongy Detroit-style pies with crispy cheese edges.