#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); since 1931; Art Deco decor & trademark autumn leaves ceiling; open 24 hours & only closed on Jewish holidays; Marilyn Monroe, Jack Benny, Elizabeth Taylor, Sydney Poitier, Mel Brooks, Wilt Chamberlain, Brooke Shields, Bill Cosby have eaten here; adjacent Kibitz Room features a full bar and small stage where Guns 'n' Roses played when starting out
Spaghetti Meatballwich sliced meatballs topped w/ marinara sauce, mozzarella in between 2 slices of spaghetti "bread"; served w/ side of marinara sauce; looks good
Patty Melt house-ground premium beef patty w/ cheddar or Swiss & grilled onions; served on toasted rye w/ side of mustardy mayo & pickles; extra crispy cheese "wings" (key "ingredient"); looks good
El Jefe Taco short ribs, salsa verde, chipotle pepper slices, avocado, Cotija cheese on corn masa; on special menu
Spicy Pork Chimichanga "like a sushi roll mixed w/ a burrito"; spicy pork, marinated rice, beans, cheese, spicy mayo, Sriracha rolled in a tortilla, battered, deep-fried & sliced like sushi rolls; looks good
Lomo Burrito off-menu item; burrito w/ Korean marinated short ribs, stir-fried rice, veggie medley (red onion, red bell pepper, tomato, garlic, cilantro, french fries) & "Lomo" sauce
opened in 2001; family owned & operated restaurant specializing in Yucatecan food, maintaining the authentic flavor of this original Southeast Mexican Cuisine
[CLOSED]; serves seasonal American cuisine including house made cured meats, pastas, pickled vegetables, breads & desserts as well as an extensive list of handmade signature cocktails, twenty regional craft beers on tap & a California-centric wine menu; w/ sidewalk patio
fast-casual joint serving Szechuan hot chicken; owned & operated by "Tournament of Champions", season 4 champ Mei Lin; special appearances: celebrity chefs Nate Appleman, Stephanie Izard, Aaron May
opened in 1959; "wholesome, homemade meals, value-laden prices, exceptionally warm and hospitable service and a down-to-earth atmosphere" (from its website)
Chimale Chinese-Mexican tamales filled w/ Kung Pao chicken or Chinese BBQ pork; includes a side of Chimale salsa made with crushed tomatoes; Guy got the Kung Pao chicken
Chinese BBQ Pork Taco most popular; come with onions, cilantro, salsa
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; taco truck serving "Chino-meets-Latino" fusion cuisine blends Chinese and Mexican flavors; location varies daily...go to their Twitter or Facebook page to find current location; Other Recipes: Kung Pao Chicken Tacos
D.A. Special Sandwich specialty sandwich; sausage, meatball, roast beef & pastrami served on sub roll w/ Provolone & bell peppers; looks good (& messy)!
est. 1929; one of the last "true" Italian delis in downtown L.A.; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance where they had meatball-making competition (Team Fieri-Rock-Spade won); Other Recipes: Eggplant Parmesan
Miso Peanut Ramen Bol edamame, red pepper, pickled carrots, shiitake, scallion, roasted peanuts, honey miso dressing; served over greens; looks good
Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Hash Bol only available for weekend brunch; crispy poached egg, tomatillo crema, housemade pickles, candied almonds, home-baked cheddar buttermilk biscuit
Manuel Special 5-lb Burrito; 5-lb burrito, finish in under an hour for a free t-shirt; refried beans, Spanish rice, marinated pork shoulder, guacamole, cheddar, flour tortilla; looks good!; 5-lb burrito
