Guidebook for Los Angeles:: Mostly Silver Lake/Echo Park
Food Scene
(literally my favorite taco spot in the world)
A favorite is the sampler of six miniature tacos or the shrimp taco! Vegetarians can go with the frijoles con queso or mushrooms! You'll want to try and grab a spot on the patio out back, shaded by umbrellas.
395 locals recommend
Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvd(literally my favorite taco spot in the world)
A favorite is the sampler of six miniature tacos or the shrimp taco! Vegetarians can go with the frijoles con queso or mushrooms! You'll want to try and grab a spot on the patio out back, shaded by umbrellas.
Half market, half healthy eats. All delicious. Owned and operated by 2 food writers.
69 locals recommend
Botanica Restaurant and Market
1620 Silver Lake BlvdHalf market, half healthy eats. All delicious. Owned and operated by 2 food writers.
Gorgeous interior with Middle Eastern eats in this popular spot. Charming cottage space.
47 locals recommend
Bowery Bungalow
4156 Santa Monica BlvdGorgeous interior with Middle Eastern eats in this popular spot. Charming cottage space.
Ceviche Project
2524 1/2 Hyperion AveGorgeous and delicious ceviche prepared right in front of you.
Minimalist Taiwanese food. Yummy and good cheap eats that’s healthy too! Locals love this spot!
255 locals recommend
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdMinimalist Taiwanese food. Yummy and good cheap eats that’s healthy too! Locals love this spot!
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake BlvdDelicious Italian and not too expensive! It is quite charming.
Best chicken (fried and chicken sandwiches) you will ever have! Los Angeles must have! It is super popular and there’s a reason why!
69 locals recommend
Howlin' Ray's
727 N BroadwayBest chicken (fried and chicken sandwiches) you will ever have! Los Angeles must have! It is super popular and there’s a reason why!
Thai street food. I’m half Thai and find this spot to be pretty authentic and fun and hip. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. There’s a few items I’m not crazy about but overall, the street food is legit. Locals love it.
238 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdThai street food. I’m half Thai and find this spot to be pretty authentic and fun and hip. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. There’s a few items I’m not crazy about but overall, the street food is legit. Locals love it.
Get your Thai on here too. It is closer to the guest house and it is delicious.
22 locals recommend
Same Same Thai
2835 Sunset BlvdGet your Thai on here too. It is closer to the guest house and it is delicious.
Super delicious, there's always a line! Worth the wait if you can handle it. There’s also a great takeout option. Try to get there early or be ok with waiting. Honestly, it is the best ramen I've ever had.
278 locals recommend
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdSuper delicious, there's always a line! Worth the wait if you can handle it. There’s also a great takeout option. Try to get there early or be ok with waiting. Honestly, it is the best ramen I've ever had.
Yummy vegan place in the hood! I don't eat vegan fare but I do love this place.
311 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdYummy vegan place in the hood! I don't eat vegan fare but I do love this place.
Plant based food with some meat options as well! Simple yet super healthy and DELCIOUS menu for fast and sustainable food!
49 locals recommend
Honey Hi
1620 Sunset BlvdPlant based food with some meat options as well! Simple yet super healthy and DELCIOUS menu for fast and sustainable food!
Simple yet mouthwatering burgers and fries. Try it! You will thank me!
15 locals recommend
Burgers Never Say Die
2388 Glendale BlvdSimple yet mouthwatering burgers and fries. Try it! You will thank me!
Just like Havana style food here! Cubano sandwiches and they have this pork dish with rice that is...wow!
16 locals recommend
El Cochinito
3508 Sunset BlvdJust like Havana style food here! Cubano sandwiches and they have this pork dish with rice that is...wow!
Comfort food at its finest! Elevated brunch food. Chill sidewalk dining. Hip to the Max.
10 locals recommend
All Day Baby
3200 Sunset BlvdComfort food at its finest! Elevated brunch food. Chill sidewalk dining. Hip to the Max.
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake Blvd Seafood
Delicious seafood (lobster rolls and chowder) with a great east coast vibe.
7 locals recommend
Found Oyster
4880 Fountain AvenueDelicious seafood (lobster rolls and chowder) with a great east coast vibe.
Los Angeles institution. Old school spot with yummy traditional French food. It’s more about the history and scene than anything else.
125 locals recommend
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdLos Angeles institution. Old school spot with yummy traditional French food. It’s more about the history and scene than anything else.
A San Francisco transplant here in Los Angeles. Gorgeous and delightful baked goods with a small patio.
11 locals recommend
Tartine Silver Lake
3921 Sunset BlvdA San Francisco transplant here in Los Angeles. Gorgeous and delightful baked goods with a small patio.
Super popular pizza spot that is unreal and a hit with many locals and travelers! Super dope inside and yummy yums as well.
30 locals recommend
Cosa Buona
2100 Sunset BlvdSuper popular pizza spot that is unreal and a hit with many locals and travelers! Super dope inside and yummy yums as well.
Classic breakfast fare. Rad sidewalk hang. Probably most popular brunch spot in Silver Lake.
144 locals recommend
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset BlvdClassic breakfast fare. Rad sidewalk hang. Probably most popular brunch spot in Silver Lake.
Hip, refreshing Greek delight! Pro:: in the area, super close-by! Great reviews! Con:: Only open Thursday through Sunday. Nighttime.
14 locals recommend
Freedman's
2619 Sunset BlvdHip, refreshing Greek delight! Pro:: in the area, super close-by! Great reviews! Con:: Only open Thursday through Sunday. Nighttime.
Owned by the same folks who brought us my favorite Guisados. This time it is fried and it is shrimp or fish. And freshhhhh and simple and wow.
6 locals recommend
Playita Mariscos
3143 Sunset BoulevardOwned by the same folks who brought us my favorite Guisados. This time it is fried and it is shrimp or fish. And freshhhhh and simple and wow.
Upmarket open-air lounge surrounded by trees, offering small plates, pizza & a large drinks list.
22 locals recommend
Bacari Silver Lake
3626 Sunset BoulevardUpmarket open-air lounge surrounded by trees, offering small plates, pizza & a large drinks list.
LA has an amazing Korean BBQ scene. This spot is one of my favorites because of the quality of meat! You still smell like BBQ afterwards…up to you whether or not that’s amazing or not.
23 locals recommend
Soowon Galbi
856 Vermont AveLA has an amazing Korean BBQ scene. This spot is one of my favorites because of the quality of meat! You still smell like BBQ afterwards…up to you whether or not that’s amazing or not.
Coffee
Just a short stroll from Echo Park Lake, the owners designed the space. The place has a happy clamor and a warm, lived-in feel.
84 locals recommend
Woodcat Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset BlvdJust a short stroll from Echo Park Lake, the owners designed the space. The place has a happy clamor and a warm, lived-in feel.
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd Coffee & Tea and reminds me of Paris.
Coffee with a hint of cuteness. People come here just for the cool wallpaper.
47 locals recommend
Alfred Coffee Silverlake
3337 1/2 Sunset BlvdCoffee with a hint of cuteness. People come here just for the cool wallpaper.
Desserts
Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt. Wanna some yummy ice cream? Go here!
86 locals recommend
Milk
7290 Beverly Blvd Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt. Wanna some yummy ice cream? Go here!
Gorgeous outdoor spot. Garden setting. Great for after dinner drinks and dessert but they also have a nice brunch.
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveGorgeous outdoor spot. Garden setting. Great for after dinner drinks and dessert but they also have a nice brunch.