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El IndioSee El Indio Video ($)
(1791 ratings)

3695 India St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 299-0333
www.el-indio.com
  • Beef Taquitos
    rolled-up tacos
  • Chile Relleno
  • Tamales
    choice of beef, chicken, pork, veggie or plain; handmade everyday w/ in-house stone-ground Masa wrapped in corn husks; steamed, unwrapped & then topped w/ choice of 3 sauces & cheese; looks good
  • Pork Salsa Verde
    pork & green tomato salsa; served w/ tortillas, rice & beans
  • Potato Taquito
    mashed potato mix rolled in tortilla & deep fried; served w/ salsa, guacamole, lettuce & cheese; looks good
  • Taquitos
    top seller; shredded beef, shredded chicken or potato rolled in a tortilla & deep-fried; topped w/ salsa, cheese, shredded lettuce & guacamole
  • Tortilla
    corn-based; made everyday; leftovers are deep-fried & made to tortilla chips
3.5 out of 5
1791 ratings
opened in 1940; family-owned 3 generations; local favorite; started as a tortilla factory then bloomed to a full-blown restaurant serving around the world (including care packages to our soldiers) as well as to Congress & the White House
El Mirasol RestaurantSee El Mirasol Restaurant Video ($$)
(550 ratings)

140 E Palm Canyon Dr Map It!
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 323-0721
www.elmirasolrest.com/loc...
  • Chicharron En Salsa
    select pork belly fried & roasted until crisp; served w/ a combination of two sauces, green tomatillo, red tomato, scallions & fresh-pressed garlic
  • Pollo En Pipian
    shredded chicken w/ Pipian sauce (ground-roasted pumpkin seed/purple corn meal/dry chiles); served w/ tortilla, Spanish rice & beans
3.5 out of 5
550 ratings
since 1985; serving artfully prepared Mexican regional (Zacatecas-Jalisco/north-central) cuisine & tangy flavorful margaritas
El Nuevo Frutilandia ($$)
(468 ratings)

3077 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-2958
www.frutilandiasf.com
  • Mofongo
    hand mashed garlic plantains stuffed with your choice of filling, topped w/ a vegetable sofrito (Guy got roasted pork)
  • Ropa Vieja
    braised shredded flank steak w/ savory bits of tomatoes, onions, peppers & garlic; looks good
4.0 out of 5
468 ratings
est. 1974; husband & wife team serving home-style Cuban & Puerto Rican comfort food
El Tepeyac CafeSee El Tepeyac Cafe Video ($$)
(2561 ratings)

812 N Evergreen Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 268-1960
manuelseltepeyac.com
  • 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
4.0 out of 5
2561 ratings
#23 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1942 (originally called El Tupinamba Cafe)
Emma Jean's Holland Burger CafeSee Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe Video ($)
(503 ratings)

17143 N D St Map It!
Victorville, CA 92394
(760) 243-9938
www.hollandburger.com
4.5 out of 5
503 ratings
"trucker's paradise"
EsconditeSee Escondite Video ($$)
(697 ratings)

410 Boyd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 626-1800
www.theescondite.com
  • John Belu-Cheese Burger
    burger patty w/ crumbled bleu cheese, battered, fried, then tossed in house buffalo sauce & topped w/ bleu cheese dressing & pringles for crunch; available on Tuesdays only (check menu for updates); looks good!
  • Godzilla Destroys Sandwich
    off-menu item; 6oz NY strip steak, toasted hash browns, apple-wood bacon, 2 fried eggs, provolone cheese, grilled onions & mushrooms; served on a french roll & topped w/ breakfast gravy & Mexican hot sauce; looks sloppy & good
4.0 out of 5
697 ratings
sports bar; "Escondite" translate to "hidden"...hence there is no signage at the front and entrance is discreetly on the side
Euro Pane Bakery [CLOSED]See Euro Pane Bakery Video ($$)
(1117 ratings)

950 E Colorado Blvd Map It!
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 577-1828
  • Egg Salad Sandwich
4.0 out of 5
1117 ratings
[CLOSED]
Evvia EstiatorioSee Evvia Estiatorio Video ($$$)
(2915 ratings)

420 Emerson St Map It!
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-0983
www.evvia.net
  • Soutzoukakia (Grilled Lamb Meatballs)
4.5 out of 5
2915 ratings
refined, cosmopolitan sensibility w/ a Mediterranean culinary tradition and an appreciation for vibrant Greek flavors
Exchange Restaurant ($$)
(428 ratings)

416 West 8th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 395-9531
www.theexchangela.com
  • Olive Oil Mint Cake
    cake w/ herb oil of parsley, mint, spearmint & fennel; served w/ house yogurt sorbet, pistachio baklava crumble, olive oil gel & fresh mint
4.0 out of 5
428 ratings
Israeli restaurant serving multi-cultural flavors, from within a hotel
Extraordinary DessertsSee Extraordinary Desserts Video ($$$)
(3740 ratings)

2870 4th Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 294-2132
www.extraordinarydesserts...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk"
  • Dulce de Leche Cake
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
3740 ratings
opened in 1988; chef/owner studied pastry-making at the Cordon Bleu (in France)
F McLintocks Saloon & Dining HouseSee F McLintocks Saloon & Dining House Video ($$$)
(826 ratings)

750 Mattie Rd Map It!
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-1892
www.mclintocks.com
  • Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon
    topped w/ melted blue cheese & blue cheese sauce; looks good
3.5 out of 5
826 ratings
Fab Hot DogsSee Fab Hot Dogs Video ($)
(1243 ratings)

19417 1/2 Victory Blvd Map It!
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 344-4336
www.fabhotdogs.com
  • Bald Eagle Ripper
    deep fryer hot dog imported from New Jersey topped w/ "bald eagle" sauce (housemade spicy mustard relish); looks good
  • L.A. Street Dog
    bacon-wrapped hot dog deep-fried & topped w/ grilled peppers & onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup, tomatoes & jalapenos; looks good
  • Texas Burrito Dog
    2 all-beef hot dogs, bacon, chili, cheddar, onions, mustard & Frito chips in a grilled flour tortilla
4.0 out of 5
1243 ratings
finest east-coast dogs and artisan made sausages along with homemade toppings and sauces; Other Recipes: Sweet & Spicy Onion Relish
Factory Gastrobar [CLOSED]See Factory Gastrobar Video ($$)
(419 ratings)

4020 Atlantic Ave Map It!
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-4020
  • Asparagus Sandwich
  • Pig & Grits
    pulled pork, candied carrots, blackened tomatoes, chimichurri sauce, capers, figs on grits
3.5 out of 5
419 ratings
[CLOSED]
Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda FountainSee Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain Video ($$)
(876 ratings)

1526 Mission St Map It!
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-1414
www.fairoakspharmacy.net
  • "The Kitchen Sink"
    GIANT ice cream sundae (recommended for 4 persons); your choice of 8 ice cream flavors, 8 toppings, diced banana & brownie chunks; CHALLENGE: 2 persons in 30 minutes
  • Ice Cream
    Old Fashion Sundaes, Banana Splits
  • Ice Cream Soda
    top seller
3.5 out of 5
876 ratings
since 1915; old-fashion soda fountain in old-fashion hometown nostalgic 1950s-style drugstore; menu consists of items from the past such as Lime Rickies, Egg Creams, Milk Shakes
Falafel's Drive-In ($)
(5239 ratings)

2301 Stevens Creek Blvd Map It!
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 294-7886
www.falafelsdrivein.com
  • Banana Shake
  • Falafel Sandwich
    pita sandwich of falafel balls (chickpeas, parsley & white onion, ground, rolled & deep-fried); w/ lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini & hot sauces; looks good
  • Kifta Kabab in a Pita
    grilled ground beef patty mixed with parsley, onions, and spices put in a pita with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce
4.0 out of 5
5239 ratings
est. 1966; authentic middle-Eastern cuisine, also serving burgers & milkshakes; long lines; Other Recipes: Tabouli
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant [CLOSED]See Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant Video ($$)
(433 ratings)

799A The Shops at Mission Viejo Map It!
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-5411
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Gibson Girl
    a combination of rich creamy vanilla ice cream, rainbow sherbets, butterscotch topping, cherry nectar, topped with whipped cream and toasted nuts
3.5 out of 5
433 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1963; vintage old candy store atmosphere; other locations (check website)
Fat Sal'sSee Fat Sal's Video ($$)
(2697 ratings)

1300 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(855) 682-4373
www.fatsalsdeli.com
  • "Fat Anthony" Sandwich
    ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, lettuce, tomato, fries, vinaigrette, marinara, on a hero; looks good!
  • Fat Jerry Fat Sandwich
    cheesesteak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, crisp bacon, fried eggs, fries, mayo, ketchup on hero bun (called "fat bread"); named after Jerry Ferrara--co-owner & former star of HBO's show "Entourage"; looks good
  • Meat Luv'rz Pizza Rolls
    ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, provolone, mozzarella stuffed in a crispy spring roll wrapper & deep-fried & served w/ side of marinara
4.0 out of 5
2697 ratings
opened in 2010; bringing NY-style signature "fat" sandwiches to LA; couple of blocks from UCLA; another location in Hollywood
Father's OfficeSee Father's Office Video ($$)
(6363 ratings)

3229 Helms Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 736-2224
www.fathersoffice.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Bacon"
  • Office Burger
    bacon burger; "best burger I've ever had"-Adam Gertler
3.5 out of 5
6363 ratings
Felix Trattoria ($$$)
(1292 ratings)

1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90291
(424) 387-8622
felixla.com
  • Fiori Di Zucca
    squash blossoms & bellwether farms ricotta; stuffed & fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1292 ratings
means "happy" or "lucky" in Latin; farm-sourced traditional Italian fare; known for authentic, hand-made pasta
Fentons CreamerySee Fentons Creamery Video ($$)
(5204 ratings)

4226 Piedmont Ave Map It!
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 658-7000
www.fentonscreamery.com
  • Banana Special
    banana split (large one); banana split; unanimous #1 pick for Top 5 Restaurants-Best Dessert; huge scoops, of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream cradled by a whole ripe banana, bathed in pineapple, strawberry & chocolate fudge; topped off w/ almonds, whipped cream & cherry
  • Cookie Connection
    warm chocolate chip cookie under scoops of Cookies n' Cream & cookie dough ice cream topped w/ hot fudge, marshmallow topping, whipped cream, crushed Oreos & a cherry
4.0 out of 5
5204 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); #4 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1894 starting as delivering milk by horse-drawn wagon; ice cream made by hand
Ferndale MeatSee Ferndale Meat Video ($)
(26 ratings)

376 Main Map It!
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-4501
  • Italian Sausage
    50-50 beef/pork; recommend dipping in applesauce
4.5 out of 5
26 ratings
Guy Fieri used to work here after school in 5th grade; butcher shop/carry-out
FIG Restaurant ($$$)
(1268 ratings)

101 Wilshire Boulevard Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 319-3111
www.figsantamonica.com
  • Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli
    pasta w/ English peas, shiitake mushrooms, creme fraiche & chives; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1268 ratings
opened in 2009; farm-to-table dining inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Finn McCool's [CLOSED] ($$)
(486 ratings)

2702 Main St Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-1734
  • Guinness
    best selling beer of all time (10 million pints in 150 countries per day); to properly pour from tap, fill beer in 19-oz imperial glass to top, wait 3 minutes for pint to settle and then top off
  • Potato Skins
    signature dish; potato skins, Irish bacon, blarney cheese, mushrooms & horseradish-sour cream mix
3.5 out of 5
486 ratings
[CLOSED]; famous for painstakingly bringing every piece of the original bar from Dublin to its current location (near the beach); most of the staff is from Ireland to bring Irish authenticity and charm; offer Irish music and dance performances
Fior d'Italia ($$)
(772 ratings)

2237 Mason St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 986-1886
www.fior.com
As Seen On:
Pasta Paradise
  • Pumpkin Ravioli
4.0 out of 5
772 ratings
homemade pasta
FishSee Fish Video ($$)
(3001 ratings)

350 Harbor Dr Map It!
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-3474
www.331fish.com
  • Crab Roll
    sweet Dungeness crab served atop a homemade toasted torpedo roll with organic butter and chives; served with shoestring fries or salad greens on the side
4.0 out of 5
3001 ratings
California Legislature Assembly awarded the restaurant owners a Sustainable North Bay Award to honor their commitment to protecting wild fish populations and helping the local economy by supporting local fishermen; outdoor seating by the water available
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