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Spirito's Italian DinerSee Spirito's Italian Diner Video ($$)
(763 ratings)

2508 El Camino Real Map It!
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 720-7111
spiritositaliandiner.com
  • Ravioli
    popular; stuffed w/ cheese & topped w/ Spirito's original gravy (meat sauce); looks good
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs
    homemade meatballs w/ Spirito's original gravy (meat sauce)
4.5 out of 5
763 ratings
East coast Italian traditional food; Other Recipes: Pork & Beef Ragu
Tacos y Birria La UnicaSee Tacos y Birria La Unica Video ($)
(609 ratings)

2840 E Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 715-4025
tacosybirrialaunicalosang...
  • Quesatacos
    top seller; crunchy tacos w/ shredded birria (goat), Monterey cheese, cilantro, onions w/ side of dipping consommé; "w/o question one of the best birria tacos I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Vampiros
    crunchy tostada w/ melted Monterey cheese & shredded beef & served w/ side of rice & beans, onions & cilantro & tomatillo sauce; "I'm having a tostada revelation!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
609 ratings
food truck w/ long lines
TahiniSee Tahini Video ($)
(1212 ratings)

9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 779-3272
www.tahinistreetfood.com
  • Chicken Shwarma Pita
    all natural, antibiotic-free chicken marinated w/ 10+ ingredients; Halal; served in a house baked pita stuffed w/ lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickled cucumbers, & garlic sauce; looks good
  • Falafel Salad
    freshly ground fava beans, veggies, herbs, & spices; fried upon order; served in a bowl of organic spring mix topped w/ tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, & Feta cheese w/ Tahini sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1212 ratings
opened in 2017; co-owned by high school friends Osama Shabaik (former lawyer) & Mahmoud Barkawi (former aspiring cop); "born on the side of a gas station in Pacific Beach, San Diego" (from its website); serving authentic middle eastern street food; Other Recipes: Sriracha Tahini Sauce
Tamales AnciraSee Tamales Ancira Video ($)
(314 ratings)

2260 Main St Map It!
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 424-3416
www.tamalesancira.com
  • Chicharron Tamales & Beef Tamales
    fried pork skin & salsa verde filling, house red salsa & shredded beef filling, each hand rolled in masa & corn husk then steamed; looks good
4.5 out of 5
314 ratings
est. 1989; known for scratch made salsas & steamed tamales, plus enchiladas, gorditas & more
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar CafeSee Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe Video ($$$)
(118 ratings)

1 Ferry Building Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 288-8630
www.tsarnicoulai.com
  • Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Sampler
    expensive; closed in Jan 2011 for move
4.5 out of 5
118 ratings
Tub's Fine Chili [CLOSED] ($)
(456 ratings)

4263 Overland Ave Map It!
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 559-8827
  • Double Barrel Dingo Dog
    foot-long deep-fried & grilled spiral-cut beef hot dog topped w/ choice of chili & other toppings served on house made cornmeal bun; Guy got chuck wagon grind chili, cheese, Mojave mashed mustard, tomatoes, chopped onions, sour cream, cilantro, Jalepenos, corn nuts
  • Turkey Drive Chili
    roasted ground turkey corralled w/ red kidney beans & 22 other "healthy" ingredients ("at Tub's, beer is healthy")
4.5 out of 5
456 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2009; offer seven distinct chili varieties daily including vegan; casual western theme; Marc Summers & Dann Florek (Law and Order actor) made guest appearances; Other Recipes: Coal Miner's Slaw
Valerie ConfectionsSee Valerie Confections Video ($$$)
(200 ratings)

1936 W Glenoaks Blvd Map It!
Glendale, CA 91201
(213) 739-8149
www.valerieconfections.co...
  • Rose Petal Petits Fours
    tiny layered cake dipped in white chocolate and topped w/ candied rose petal; each cake layer separated by rose petal ganache; can be shipped; looks good
4.5 out of 5
200 ratings
est. 2004; artisan confectioner; moved from airing location in L.A.
W.E.P.A.! at BRIX 581 ($$)
(127 ratings)

581 5th St Map It!
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 724-7274
www.brix581.com
  • Beef Canola
    Puerto Rican version of a hot dog; sweet plantain filled w/ spiced ground beef, shredded cheese & topped w/ Puerto Rican Remoulade
  • Chicharron Mofongo
4.5 out of 5
127 ratings
bar / nightclub offering a wide variety of music, food & art based events; serving Puerto Rican food; W.E.P.A. stands for "Where Everybody Parties At"; Other Recipes: Puerto Rican Remoulade | Sofrito
Worth Our Weight [CLOSED]See Worth Our Weight Video ($$)
(247 ratings)

1021 Hahman Dr Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 544-1200
  • Huevos Rancheros
    Mexican breakfast dish w/ tortillas, beans, eggs and pulled pork on side; looks good
  • Nectarine Scones
4.5 out of 5
247 ratings
[CLOSED]; honorable culinary apprenticeship program for 16-24 year olds who have faced major challenges in their lives; everyone is a volunteer; Guy's foundation donated a WOW food cart to the program...very classy!
Zelda's Corner Deli [CLOSED] ($)
(522 ratings)

9 Westminster Ave Map It!
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 314-6458
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Mini Donuts
    made fresh sprinkled w/ cinnamon sugar; looks good
4.5 out of 5
522 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1999; started as a handcart business, now a storefront by the beach
Zobo & Meester's [CLOSED] ($$)
(337 ratings)

68703 Perez Rd Map It!
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 832-6104
  • Flame Thrower Panini
    roast beef, pulled pork, pepper jack, jalapeno, marinated jalapeno, habanero salsa, Zam sauce
  • Three Meat Sandwich
    BBQ only on Sat; smoked chicken, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, chipotle sauce; looks good (& juicy!)
4.5 out of 5
337 ratings
[CLOSED]; named after the owner's twin daughters; "fast & fresh" (no freezers on site & everything is made to order); Other Recipes: Coleslaw
Zoftig Eatery ($$)
(244 ratings)

57 Montgomery Dr Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 521-9554
www.zoftigeatery.com
  • Korean Burrito
    marinated Marin Sun Farms ground beef, kimchi, carrot, daikon, green onions, jalapeno, avocado, brown rice; looks good
  • Maccabi Bowl
    falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, beet & walnut dip, olives, farro tabouleh, mixed greens, whole wheat crisps
4.5 out of 5
244 ratings
serving breakfast & lunch made w/ whole foods, all prepared fresh every day w/ ingredients responsibly sourced, primarily local, & always fresh
900 GraysonSee 900 Grayson Video ($$)
(2270 ratings)

900 Grayson St Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 704-9900
www.900grayson.com
     
4.0 out of 5
2270 ratings
Adam's Grub Truck ($$)
(388 ratings)

1465 Carroll Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 648-8881
adamsgrubtruck.com
  • Adam Bomb
    6-lb sandwich w/ fried chicken, pulled pork, jalapenos, eggs, SPAM & bacon served between two grilled cheese sandwich buns; served /w chicken nugget as a garnish; if you can finish in 30 minutes, it's free
  • Double Dragon Burger
    named for classic video game; fried chicken topped w/ "drunken" pulled pork, hoisin BBQ sauce, muenster cheese, fried egg, Asian slaw, bacon & Tapatio sauce on a toasted brioche bun
  • Kraken Burger
    2 lemon pepper & garlic fried soft shell crabs w/ pickled ginger, sriracha sauce, avocado, roasted seaweed & bacon; topped w/ Asian slaw on a toasted brioche bun
  • Wolverine Burger
    Angus beef patty w/ sharp American cheese, bacon & fried onion crisps; topped w/ Asian slaw & sriracha mayo; on a toasted brioche bun
4.0 out of 5
388 ratings
#66 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 2011; food truck serving "Asian-fusion gourmet hangover food" -Adam Lee (owner); known for it messy foods; check website to find location
Addiction Bistro [CLOSED] ($$)
(725 ratings)

408 N La Cienega Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 203-1793
As Seen On:
Chili Paradise
  • Jamaican Jerk Chili
    tomato-based made of chicken & jerk spices
  • Spontaneous Combustion Chili
    tomato-based made of beef asada, chipotle, sorrano, Thai chilis & ghost peppers (it's hot!)
4.0 out of 5
725 ratings
[CLOSED]; fomerly called "The Chili Addiction" as seen at airing; varying chilis every week
Angel City Brewery ($)
(1971 ratings)

216 Alameda St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 622-1261
angelcitybrewery.com
  • Beer
4.0 out of 5
1971 ratings
Angelini OsteriaSee Angelini Osteria Video ($$$)
(2163 ratings)

7313 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 297-0070
www.angeliniosteria.com
  • Lasagna Verde
    grandmother's recipe, looks good!
  • Whole Branzino Roasted in Sea Salt
    fish
  • Tiramisu
    lady fingers soaked in Italian espresso infused w/ brandy, layered in scratch-made mascarpone, dusted w/ cocoa powder, topped w/ raspberries & mint leaves
4.0 out of 5
2163 ratings
opened in 2001; family owned & operated, celebrated authentic Italian restaurant
Animal [CLOSED] ($$$)
(3426 ratings)

435 N Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 782-9225
  • Pig Tails
    brined, cut up, deep-fried and tossed in hot sauce; "it's the chicken wing of the pig"-Michael Symon
  • Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar
4.0 out of 5
3426 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2008; accolades include Food & Wine Best New Chefs of 2009, two James Beard nominations, Rising Star Chefs by Star Chefs and Wine List of the Year by GQ Magazine
AOCSee AOC Video ($$$)
(2543 ratings)

8700 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-9859
www.aocwinebar.com
  • Grilled Lamb Skewers
    skewered marinated cubed lamb, seared & topped w/ lamb sauce & salsa verde; check for availability; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2543 ratings
wine bar & restaurant founded by 3-time James Beard Award winning chef Suzanne Goin & James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year 2018 Caroline Styne
Aqui es TexcocoSee Aqui es Texcoco Video ($$)
(633 ratings)

520 Broadway Map It!
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-4045
www.aquiestexcoco.com
  • Lamb Barbecue Plate
    w/ choice of meat, rib, head, or tripe cooked 6-8 hours; includes lamb broth, tortillas, salsa, lime, cilantro & onion
4.0 out of 5
633 ratings
opened in 1990; classic techniques & dishes from Texcoco, Mexico
ARC Restaurant Food & LibationsSee ARC Restaurant Food & Libations Video ($$)
(1716 ratings)

3321 Hyland Ave Map It!
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 500-5561
www.arcrestaurant.com
  • "Arc" Burger
    bacon infused burger w/ cheddar, tomato, red onion, pickled Fresno chile, lettuce, garlic aioli on a toasted bun; "so rich it could buy a house in Beverly Hills!" -Simon Majumdar
4.0 out of 5
1716 ratings
opened in 2013; locally sourced, scratch made American dining
ArcLight Cinemas [CLOSED]See ArcLight Cinemas Video
(2242 ratings)

6360 W Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 615-2550
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
  • Caramel Corn
4.0 out of 5
2242 ratings
[CLOSED]; movie theater; rating is for theater; part of ArcLight Cinemas chain located across the country
Asian ExperienceSee Asian Experience Video ($$)
(167 ratings)

215 Center St Map It!
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1815
www.asianexp.com
  • Pad Thai
    Guy got pork; looks good
  • Tom Yum Kung (Soup)
    sweet, spicy, sour soup w/ shrimp; looks good
4.0 out of 5
167 ratings
opened in 2006; "probably one of the best Asian experiences I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Shrimp Pad Thai
At Last Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(1382 ratings)

204 Orange Ave Map It!
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-4837
4.0 out of 5
1382 ratings
[CLOSED]; high-end food at modest prices
Athena's Greek Cafe & Bakery [CLOSED]See Athena's Greek Cafe & Bakery Video ($$)
(363 ratings)

9612 Flushing Quail Rd Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-2324
  • Braised Beef Over Pasta
  • Cabbage Dolmades
    topped w/ lemon sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
363 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; named after owners'/chefs' daughter; Other Recipes: Keftedes (Meatballs)
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