LAX
A.O.C. is one of LAX.

1. A.O.C.

8.8
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Ángeles, CA
Bar de vinos · Mid-City West · 123 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: If you don’t have a reservation, try the bar.

Guelaguetza Restaurant is one of LAX.

2. Guelaguetza Restaurant

8.7
3014 W Olympic Blvd (at Normandie Ave), Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante mexicano · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 94 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Can’t decide among the multitude of moles? Get the sampler.

Cole's is one of LAX.

3. Cole's

8.5
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante americano · Fashion District · 194 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out Varnish, a speakeasy accessible through the back of the restaurant, for old-fashioned libations.

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of LAX.

4. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Ángeles, CA
Tienda de delicatesen · Westlake South · 176 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Call ahead for curbside pickup if you’re in a rush.

Lou is one of LAX.

5. Lou

724 Vine St (at Melrose Ave), Los Ángeles, CA
Bar de vinos · Central Hollywood · 14 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Swinophiles shouldn’t miss the pig candy ($5).

Lucques is one of LAX.

6. Lucques

8474 Melrose Ave (at Clinton St), Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante mediterráneo · 66 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: The much-lauded Sunday Suppers ($45 per head) are still the best bargain here.

Chaya is one of LAX.

7. Chaya

525 S Flower St (btwn 5th & 6th), Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante asiático · Financial District · 54 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out the happy-hour deals on fresh-fruit cocktails and fancy bar bites.

Philippe The Original is one of LAX.

8. Philippe The Original

8.9
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Ángeles, CA
Lugar de sándwiches · Chinatown · 414 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Order the lamb sandwich and get it “double-dipped” for extra au jus goodness.

Figaro Bistrot is one of LAX.

9. Figaro Bistrot

8.0
1802 N Vermont Ave (at Melbourne), Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante francés · Los Feliz · 92 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Look for low-key celebs supping and smoking in the sidewalk seating area.

Katsuya is one of LAX.

10. Katsuya

6.5
702 Americana Way (Brand Blvd), Glendale, CA
Restaurante de sushi · City Center · 49 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: The birthplace of the now-ubiquitous spicy tuna on crispy rice – don’t miss it.

Katsu-Ya is one of LAX.

11. Katsu-Ya

9.0
11680 Ventura Blvd (at Colfax Ave), Studio City, CA
Restaurante de sushi · 74 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: The birthplace of the now-ubiquitous spicy tuna on crispy rice – don’t miss it.

Pizzeria Mozza is one of LAX.

12. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Ángeles, CA
Pizzería · Hancock Park · 292 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Sit at the bar Monday–Wednesday, 9:30–midnight and order an antipasti, pizza and a choice of dessert or glass of wine for $30.

Bouchon is one of LAX.

13. Bouchon

235 N Canon Dr (at Dayton and Clifton), Beverly Hills, CA
Restaurante francés · 124 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: If you can’t acquire a coveted table, sit at the bar, which serves the entire menu.

Father's Office is one of LAX.

14. Father's Office

8.4
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Ángeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 361 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: The famous "no-substitutions" burger can be ordered an hour later at the Helms Avenue location, which also has micro distilled spirits not offered at the 1953 original.

Father's Office is one of LAX.

15. Father's Office

8.2
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Mónica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 200 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: The famous "no-substitutions" burger can be ordered an hour later at the Helms Avenue location, which also has micro distilled spirits not offered at the 1953 original.

The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of LAX.

16. The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante de tapas · Mid-City West · 255 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Afternoon tea is served daily in the patisserie from 3–5 PM, with assorted mini-scones, foie gras brioche and sweets on offer.

The 101 Coffee Shop is one of LAX.

17. The 101 Coffee Shop

6145 Franklin Ave (at Vista del Mar St), Los Ángeles, CA
Cafetería · 220 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: After a night of drinking try the grilled cheese or, if you are feeling health-conscious, take a look at the many vegan and vegetarian options available.

Wurstküche is one of LAX.

18. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante alemán · Arts District · 371 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: This Downtown “Purveyor of Exotic Grilled Sausages” will sell you its product raw for 30% off the list price.

Rush Street is one of LAX.

19. Rush Street

6.8
9546 Washington Blvd (at Culver Blvd.), Culver City, CA
Restaurante americano · Downtown Culver City · 172 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Don’t miss themed nights such as half-priced wine Tuesdays, Ladies’ Wednesdays (complete with free pole-dancing lessons from 9–11 PM) and happy-hour menus from 3–7 PM Mondays–Fridays.

In-N-Out Burger is one of LAX.

20. In-N-Out Burger

8.9
7009 W Sunset Blvd, Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante de comida rápida · Central Hollywood · 405 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Recognized as our #1 Bang for the Buck, try customizing this iconic burger by ordering off the “secret” menu, available at www.innout.com. Leer más.

In-N-Out Burger is one of LAX.

21. In-N-Out Burger

8.2
5864 Lankershim, Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante de comida rápida · Mid-Town North Hollywood · 43 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Recognized as our #1 Bang for the Buck, try customizing this iconic burger by ordering off the “secret” menu, available at www.innout.com. Leer más.

In-N-Out Burger is one of LAX.

22. In-N-Out Burger

8.6
9245 Venice Blvd (at Canfield Ave), Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante de comida rápida · Palms · 137 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Recognized as our #1 Bang for the Buck, try customizing this iconic burger by ordering off the “secret” menu, available at www.innout.com.

In-N-Out Burger is one of LAX.

23. In-N-Out Burger

8.5
119 S. Brand Blvd. (btwn Broadway & Harvard St), Glendale, CA
Restaurante de comida rápida · City Center · 100 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Recognized as our #1 Bang for the Buck, try customizing this iconic burger by ordering off the “secret” menu, available at www.innout.com.

In-N-Out Burger is one of LAX.

24. In-N-Out Burger

8.8
6000 Pacific Blvd (at Belgrave Ave), Huntington Park, CA
Restaurante de comida rápida · 38 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Recognized as our #1 Bang for the Buck, try customizing this iconic burger by ordering off the “secret” menu, available at www.innout.com.

Bottega Louie is one of LAX.

25. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Ángeles, CA
Restaurante italiano · Financial District · 781 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: You can easily fill up on the extensive menu that lists more than 30 side-dish/small-plates options.

Fred 62 is one of LAX.

26. Fred 62

7.8
1850 N Vermont Ave (at Russell Ave), Los Ángeles, CA
Cafetería · Los Feliz · 204 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: This truly 24-hour diner features hits like the Thai Cobb salad and “mac daddy ‘n’ cheese balls.”

The Library Alehouse is one of LAX.

27. The Library Alehouse

8.4
2911 Main St (btwn Kinney St & Ashland Ave), Santa Mónica, CA
Gastropub · Ocean Park · 137 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: Vegetarians can find a fair amount of selections on the menu, and the back patio is great during warm weather (it’s also often quieter than the main room).

Ye Olde King's Head is one of LAX.

28. Ye Olde King's Head

8.0
116 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave. & 2nd St.), Santa Mónica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips y reseñas

ZAGATZAGAT: If you tire of ordering the fish ’n’ chips, for another taste of Britain give the traditional curry a try.