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    Burger District LA

    4.5 (255 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials

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    AJ B.

    Stopped by Burger District LA, about 10 minutes from Union Station right next to Santee Alley, and this turkey burger did not disappoint. Got it with bacon and grilled onions--simple but done right. The burger was juicy, the bacon had a nice crisp, and the grilled onions brought everything together perfectly. The bun was soft with a light toast, which made every bite hit. Fries were fresh and hot, not sitting around--always a plus. Quick, satisfying, and definitely worth the stop if you're in the area. I'll be back.

    Happy Hour meal with an added patty and bacon, no district sauce - $10.96
    David C.

    Located in Downtown LA on a corner is this very small but very awesome burger joint. Man, between this place and Amboy, the residents and workers of DTLA are spoiled for choice when looking for a top notch burger. I am sure that parking can be difficult here many times during the day and weekend, but I found a metered spot right across the street, so it was my lucky day. They have a happy hour special where you get a single patty cheeseburger, fries, and a drink for under $10. You can add to them, so we each added a patty and bacon. We skipped the pickles and District Sauce, which is just their version of the standard Los Angeles thousand island-type sauce that is on In-and-Out and every other burger in town. I always get this on the side, as I prefer ketchup, and was glad I did because I really didn't like their sauce when I tried it with a french fry. The burger itself - which is indicated as halal in case you are interested, is amazing. The meat is such high quality. I was in love from the first bite. For what looks like a dive inside with just like four small tables, seems to be one of Los Angeles' top burger joints. I've wanted to try this for ever and kept putting it off because of my fear of finding parking. Now I'm sorry I didn't go a couple years ago, as parking was easy enough on a weekday lunch time, and I missed out on a good couple of years of delicious burgers. Don't hesitate at all. Just go and try one of their excellent burgers now!

    "Customer" Threefle: added onion ring and bacon with two patties
    Rafael R.

    1. The vibes havent missed since they opened up. 2. The service maintains a high quality every single visit. 3. Last but never least the food. They've been my favorite burger in LA since 2021 and finally got a pic. You can create any burger you want but the menu items like the spicy Cali and the threeefle are my personal go to's and I won't deviate. Everything is good, but it's all about the burgers. The patties, the toppings, and the bun mesh well together each bite and I don't feel like crap after smashing. I'm in here monthly. Judge me then try it for yourself. Don't walk by this spot and not stop in! The turkey burger is a sleeper and they can substitute it on any of the menu items with ZERO drop off.

    Classic hamburger
    Terry P.

    I highly recommend coming here. It was my first time trying this place. I came right when they opened. The guy welcomed me when he saw me. He was still setting up, but told me to let him know when I was ready. I ordered just a regular hamburger, cause that's how I try new (to me) burger places. They are located at the old Broken Mouth location of DTLA right off, I believe, 8th street. Anyway, the burger was awesome! Everything about it was good! The bun was good. The ingredients are good. The seasoning was good. The texture and flavors or the meat was perfect! Everything came together so well, it made the burger one of the best of SoCal! This is a must try place! Give it a try, you won't regret it!

    Beef Burger
    Emily G.

    Burger District in the Fashion District LA is a hidden gem for anyone who loves a truly fresh burger. Everything here is made to order from the juicy beef patty to the perfectly toasted bun. You can taste the quality in every bite, especially the patty, which is rich, flavorful, and cooked just right. The only downside? It's a bit messy to eat. But honestly, that's part of the charm when a burger is this good.Burger District is absolutely worth it.

    Spicy Cali with fries.
    Renee P.

    Very good burger; I would order again, but I have had better. I ordered the Spicy Cali, which wasn't very spicy. DoorDash had a promo for Classic Small Fries: buy one, get one free. The fries were also good, nice, crispy, and lightly salted.

    Turkey Burger and Classic Fries Small
    Vette H.

    I ordered delivery on this one. I really wanted a burger, but not the after burger feeling. So, I went with a turkey burger with mushrooms and avocado and a small fries which was on sale, 2 for 1, lucky day. I can't speak on the service and ambience since I had it delivered, but the food was so good! The fries were the best I have ever tasted. I actually ate both orders in one sitting. I think it's the oil they use for sure. The turkey burger was perfectly seasoned, not dry at all, and with the added mushrooms and avocado, the burger just fell into perfection. I would drive her to order food. It satisfied my burger craving without the heaviness I usually feel with beef. The next day, I was still full until 2:30pm (ate around 2pm the previous day). It really satisfied my appetite in the best way!

    Beef Burger
    Janay J.

    Went here today for lunch! Never disappoints! I had the single with bacon and jalapeño spread added...FIRE!!

    Beef Burger
    Estela V.

    I've heard great things about this burger and since I was in the area, I decided to pickup some burgers for my son and I. Parking was easy since there were several available meters. The restaurant is located on the corner of Santee/9th st in downtown. The ambiance is pretty cool with great art and color. The cashier was extremely patient and helped me decide on what to order. I ordered the District Burger combo. The burger is exactly what I expected. The crunchy bits on the ends and juicy patty. It's a smash burger but, still meaty if it makes sense! I had zero complaints. The burger was perfectly layered with lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. The fries reminded me of McDonald's fries which is a great thing! I highly recommend grabbing a bite to eat here if you're in the mood for a fire burger.

    Turkey Burger
    Yana's P.

    So, let me mention the not so great-Located in a more quiet corner of Downtown LA, with limited street parking and no restrooms. But aside from that a legit- burger spot. I order a turkey burger combo- sort of turned my turkey burger into something more. I added truffle mushrooms/ Candi carmelized onions, egg sunny side up, mustard. My mom ordered a turkey burger with truffle mushrooms. I will definitely be back!! It was so delicious!

    Surf and turf burger
    Ray H.

    This place is super tiny. Only like two tables inside and a couple outside. I got the surf and turf burger with onion rings. Nothing to write home about. Burger was pretty bland. They did put a nice amount of shrimp on the burger. The onion rings tasted ok. I only ate half and made myself finish the burger. Customer service was ok at best. I asked for one of the tables outside to be cleaned and it didn't happen. The location is it's a bustling area on santee/9th street, so you'll see many weird characters walking around and store vendors everywhere. Parking will be a big issue so you'll be extremely lucky to find a spot. Soo the surf and turf burger, onion rings and a can soda came to $24 dollars before tip. There are waaaay better burger places around down I would rather spend this $ on but try it, you may like it better than me. Food rating: Surf and Turf Burger 7.0\10 Onion Rings 6.5\10 Ranch dressing 6.9\10

    You can order yours Lettuce wrapped!!!
    Jose M.

    BEST BURGERS IN LA!!!! Big, juicy, savory and highly recommend the truffle mushrooms for rich umami flavor. This monstrous burgers are not for the faint hearted.

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    Priya R.

    So glad we stumbled upon this place because it was also near a bunch of other cool spots to try! It is a kind of small shop with maybe 4-5 tables to sit on, so I would recommend getting take out. We were travelling and were only able to eat the burgers a few hours later and it still tasted phenomenal! I was a bit worried that it may not taste as good if it isn't fresh and warm, but I was pleasantly surprised, when everything was still fresh and delicious almost 5 hours later! The servers were very nice and welcoming. They were flexible with the dishes and were open to most substitutions. When we were struggling to decide which burger to order, they kindly gave us the menu with photos of each burger to help us decide! I ordered the chicken aioli burger and it was definitely a hit! It was the right amount of flavorful and was perfectly juicy. The Threefle burger was also great! We got one of the patties on the side to eat later in case the two patties are too filling! They also gave us chipotle aioli sauce on the side for free! Since a lot of restaurants charge for sauce on the side, I was super happy to find out they offer sauce for free! The sauces were also fresh and tasted home made! They also mention that all their food is made to order and they are not a fast food restaurant so it does typically take 10-15 minutes for the orders to be ready. That's still awesome because they are making each burger fresh! Overall, loved this place and can't wait to be back to try their other burgers!

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    Girl & The Goat - Beet Salad

    Girl & The Goat

    4.4(2.5k reviews)
    1.2 miArts District, Downtown

    We came for Dine LA, and this was way above my expectations. I knew it would be a chef-y place,…read morebut I didn't expect to love my meal so much. Dinner was $70 per person and consisted entirely of shared plates. It turned out to be plenty of food. We started with the roasted shishito peppers and the crispy pork belly. That pork belly was the best dish of the night - absolutely delicious. Next came the chickpea fritters, which were also really good. The roasted beet salad was up next. I hate beets. But I still liked this. I wouldn't order it again because, yeah, I really don't like beets. But if you like them even a little, you should get this. I actually ate several bites of this, and it was nice. The Sichuan Chili Bass presented a similar situation as I don't really like fish - but again, I ate this and it was quite tasty. Dessert was a "s'mores" situation - a messy, glorious bowl of chocolate, meringue, graham cracker crunch and strawberries. Service was awesome - perfectly pacing the meal. My friend had a couple of cocktails which were gorgeous. And the room is lovely and light. I don't love the neighborhood and parking can be tough. I definitely would come early unless you're taking a taxi. Genuinely surprised how much I liked this meal. Everything was very well done and clearly made with care without seeming fussy or too precious. Highly recommend and would definitely come back. This is a place to take your out-of-town friends to.

    Girl & the Goat has been on my list mostly because I pass by it all the time and it always seems…read morepacked, so I finally decided to see what the hype was about. We made a reservation through OpenTable and arrived about 5 minutes early. They were able to seat us pretty quickly, so the whole check-in process was easy. The restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious, with tall ceilings and plenty of plants. At night, the lighting is moodier and gives the whole space a warm, buzzy atmosphere. Unfortunately, the restaurant itself was also literally warm lol. It wasn't unbearably hot, but definitely warmer than comfortable, especially while eating something like curry. Granted, it was 95°F+ outside that day, so maybe the AC was just fighting for its life. We ordered: * Goat liver mousse * Wood-fired broccoli * Pickled pepper blueberry cornbread * Lamb curry Surprisingly, I think the wood-fired broccoli was my favorite dish of the night. It had a really nice char with a slight tanginess that kept me going back for more. The cornbread and goat liver mousse were both just okay for me. I wanted the cornbread to be richer and more buttery, and the blueberry didn't come through nearly as much as I expected. The goat liver mousse was fine, but weirdly I almost wanted it to taste more like goat? For something centered around goat liver, the flavor felt pretty tame. The lamb curry had a nice curry flavor, but it was missing the depth and complexity I've had in really good curries. There also wasn't much actual lamb in the dish, which made it even harder for it to stand out. Overall, nothing we had was particularly bad, but aside from the broccoli, nothing made me think, "I need to eat this again." The space and interior honestly left a stronger impression on me than the food. Maybe we just didn't order the right dishes, because this place is clearly popular; but with so many other restaurants in the Arts District, I don't see myself choosing Girl & the Goat over them for a return visit.

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    Girl & The Goat - Whole Branzino

    Whole Branzino

    Girl & The Goat - Skirt Steak

    Skirt Steak

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    The Rising Sun - Crispy Chicken Sliders

    The Rising Sun

    4.2(184 reviews)
    1.3 miArts District, Downtown
    $$

    Very nice hidden gem here, it's located off the beaten path, romantic and whimsical with a…read moregoth-like feel. I tried the beignets and they were really tasty, server was attentive and a good looking crowd showed up for "The Obscure" reserved seating for tasting and I was told mocktails if you're not into the spirits of that sort.

    If you've ever wondered what would happen if a chill LA patio and a New Orleans street parade had a…read morebaby, The Rising Sun is exactly that child, and it's thriving. The outdoor patio feels like you accidentally wandered into a breezy corner of the French Quarter. Warm lights, casual seating, and that "kick back and stay awhile" energy. Ordering through the app and picking up at the window makes you feel like you're part of a secret club, the kind where the password is "extra napkins, please." * Chicken Po' Boy, WOW...This thing is stacked. Crispy chicken, tangy sauce, and bread that holds everything together like it's doing core workouts. It's messy in the best way, the kind of sandwich that demands respect and maybe a bib. * Fully Loaded Cajun Tots, These tots don't play around. They show up dressed to impress, cheese, toppings, flavor, the whole squad. It's basically a tiny potato block party, and you're invited. * Beignets, very delicious, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted with enough powdered sugar to make you question your laundry choices. One bite and suddenly you're hearing jazz horns in the distance. Their coffee game....Dangerously good. My boogie coffee drink - latter came out smooth, sweet, and caffeinated enough to make me consider running around the block a few times. It's the kind of drink that makes you shimmy in your seat and say, "Yeah... life is good." This place nails the New Orleans vibe without trying too hard. Great food, fun energy, and a patio that makes you forget you're in LA traffic territory. Come hungry, come curious, and definitely come ready for powdered sugar on your shirt. Miguel C.

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    The Rising Sun - Beef burger sliders

    Beef burger sliders

    The Rising Sun - Patio area

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    Verve Coffee Roasters - Coffee gases..

    Verve Coffee Roasters

    4.0(568 reviews)
    1.2 miArts District, Downtown
    $$

    OAT MILK LATTE ICED:…read more -- nice balance of creaminess and boldness, maybe just a tad bolder than I like but very good -- quality java, nearly bought a sack -- very smooth -- not sour, nor bitter RATING = A Great interior design inside. So very modern LA. Street parking is vague and leaves you wondering if you will earn a ticket. There is a reference to "permit", but nothing was crystal clear as I recall.

    Hello! Just…read moreupdating my previous review. My wife and I live and work in the neighborhood and we've been coming here for almost 2 years. The coffee is incredible. I get the Purple Fruit and Wilder Blend pour over and my wife gets the Purple Fruit as well. She also drinks the mocha, peppermint tea or Moroccan ice tea... About a month ago, one of the managers here Jason introduced me to these drinks so I bought the Purple Fruit beans and a pour over kit and started drinking it at home in the mornings since we both get up early. My wife tried it and she loved it. She asked me to get a few bags incase they run out so I did! I buy Verve coffee for my team and people in our building all the time. I enjoy buying good coffee for others as much as I enjoy drinking it myself. Their lattes and mochas are really good too. I also bought some beans for my mother in law so she can share it with her friends back home in Seoul and she said they loved it! My coffee game has been elevated and I loveeee it! Bonnie, thank you soo much for the thoughtful birthday message on the cup. She gave me the Wilder leftover on a shot cup and it was the first time I took a "shot" in 4 years. I had a nice chat with Ed about gratitude and counting our blessings. Jason and Brian have a lot of deep knowledge and experience with coffee. The team here really work hard and really know and enjoy their coffee. We are not perfect but they still strive to serve us everyday. We are truly lucky to be served by you and you make our day better whether we realize it or not. It's an experience and an adventure. It is personable and natural. Really excellent and exceptional service all around. Thank you to everyone. Jason, Brian, Ed, Matt, Anthony, Daniel, Agia, Pars, Ale, Bonnie, Kayla, Alex, Ozy and the rest of the crew. Cheers!

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    Verve Coffee Roasters - Interior. 3/28/2025

    Interior. 3/28/2025

    Verve Coffee Roasters - Breakfast burrito and matcha latte

    Breakfast burrito and matcha latte

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    Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles - Main bar in the restaurant area

    Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles

    4.4(681 reviews)
    1.1 miArts District, Downtown
    $$
    Vegan friendly
    Kid friendly

    Food, service, and ambience are all 5/5 stars! The only thing that sucked was the parking. This…read morepart of LA just sucks to park at in general. We had to park around the corner in a really disgusting area that was full of trash, dog poop and smelled really terribly of urine and sewage. That being saidddd! The Shepard's Pie was sooo good, it is my new favorite. Served in a skillet, it was a big, piping hot portion that's enough for 2 whole meals! It paired absolutely beautifully with a pint of their Bike Shed Brew. I felt like I was in London, spot on! The only thing I would add is some HP Sauce and/or Tabasco. I waited 10 years to finally check this place out and it was absolutely worth it! I'd love to bring people, my girlfriend even said it would be an amazing wedding venue, we just wish they had a better parking situation.

    My boyfriend and I first visited Bike Shed about two years ago for a friend's get-together, and we…read moreabsolutely loved it. He is definitely a bar person and really appreciates places with a great beer selection, so this spot immediately stood out to us. Fast forward to my birthday. I was dealing with the birthday blues and didn't feel like doing anything too big, but I still wanted to celebrate with a small dinner. Another restaurant I considered was completely booked, so we chose Bike Shed. Honestly, I should have made it my first choice! Booking was incredibly easy, everyone was so kind, and our table was ready as soon as we arrived. It wasn't overly crowded, which made the evening feel relaxed, and parking was easy for all of my friends. The food was amazing, and the prices were very reasonable. We all work hard for our money, and sometimes you want a great dining experience without spending more than $150 per person. Everyone had such a great time, and the entire evening was exactly what I needed for my birthday. We also had no idea Bike Shed was dog friendly! As soon as we walked in, we saw two dogs inside with their owners, which made us love the place even more. My boyfriend and I will definitely be returning. Next time, we're bringing our dogs!

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    Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles - Huevos Rancheros
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    Huevos Rancheros (Vegan Options available)

    Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles - The perch: a high concrete table in the restaurant area.

    The perch: a high concrete table in the restaurant area.

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    Sampa - Kare-kare tamales

    Sampa

    4.4(727 reviews)
    1.0 miArts District, Downtown
    $$$

    We came here during DineLA week. $55 for 4 course menu. It is our first time here but we had tried…read moretheir kare-kare tamale and ube cheese cake at food festival... so, we were quite excited to dine here. The menu is simple but creative, perfect blend of Filipino and Spanish cuisine. Inasal cesar salad: calamansi dressing is refreshing. Grilled chicken is perfectly grilled add a nice twist to the salad. Kare-kare tamale: signature dish. The braised oxtail is so moist and tender..the veloute sauce is milky. Bucatini and rigatoni are also so yummy. We can't decide the winner. Bucatini is spicy. Rigatoni is milky and buttery... so you decide. Grilled escabeche white fish: the fish is moist with crispy skin. Ribeye is melt in my mouth. For desert, panna cotta is a.perfect ending of a beautiful dinner. Every dish.is beautifully presented. The service is impeccable. There is paid parking across from the restaurant for $10. It is probably one of the best meal we had this year. If you have not been here, Sampa should be on your bookmark to check out.

    First time dining here. Decided to try it out for Dine LA week. Featured photos in this post are…read moresmaller than their standard menu plates, since the Dine LA menu served as almost a sampler dish. Food: loved the creativity of the dishes. What a way to elevate Filipino cuisine for western palates. Parking: paid lot directly across the restaurant for $10 for the day. Street parking was extremely limited. Service: Jaden was our server and he was attentive with checking in on us. We had ordered a steak, but did not receive a steak knife. We tried to get by with the butter knife at the table, but obviously it did not pan out well. Our server was occupied with another table, so I was patiently waiting to make eye contact. Miraculously another server saw my desperate eyes and before I could even raise my hand or say "excuse me" to flag her down, she came right over with a SMILE no less (!!!) and asked how she could help. That level of attentiveness was very much appreciated. Even the tall white guy came to clear our plates. I don't know what he does, because at the end of the meal, we saw him hauling in and hand-carrying 5 bags of ice. The level of hustle across the team is obvious and helps round out the experience of dining out and choosing to spend money on a dining experience. Even the bus boys were attentive with filling our water cups, which was quite appreciated. Can't say any more good things about the service and truly appreciated our server Jaden because he seemed so personable to have a genuine conversation while running around. Really seems like a hard worker. Ambiance: kudos to whoever set the playlist for Friday night -- Kaytranada songs came up a couple times and really helped to set the mood to kick off my weekend.

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    Bar area

    Sampa - Crab omelette

    Crab omelette

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    Sandcouch Cafe - Have you tried out our breakfast sandwiches? Lots of options to get you going in the morning!

    Sandcouch Cafe

    4.5(127 reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown
    $$
    25 years in business
    Free WiFi

    After a late night out, the hubs and I needed something reasonably close and yummy for breakfast…read more We were staying at the Hotel Per La so I sent my hubs to grab and our food to bring it back to our hotel room. My breakfast burrito was good. My husband's breakfast sandwich was better so halfway through we traded. Service was great. Ambiance was nice.

    I'll be honest here, I kind of wanted to hate this place ever since I almost went a few months back…read morebut changed my mind when I saw six people wearing fedoras at a table and wanted nothing to do with that, but here we are, months later giving this place another real shot. My wife and I stopped here a few weekends back for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised with just how much I enjoyed the food. The ambiance here is pretty generic, white and bright and very copy and paste of a lot of places popping up recently. The staff was super friendly while taking our orders and dropping the food off, which is always appreciated. I ended up ordering the Santo's Turkey Melt which is smoked turkey, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and chipotle aioli served on sourdough with a side of french fries. The sandwich was really good and the same can be said for the french fries and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of fries given, so thumbs up to that. I forgot what the food costs so I visited the website and for some reason they don't think it's important to put that online, which is pretty darn stupid if you ask me. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience at Sandcouch Cafe and I would visit again in the future thanks to it's convenient location. The food was solid and the staff was friendly, and that's really all I need when ordering a sandwich.

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    Sandcouch Cafe - Try out Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich; the swiss cheese and chipotle aioli make this no ordinary ham+egg+cheese sandwich.

    Try out Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich; the swiss cheese and chipotle aioli make this no ordinary ham+egg+cheese sandwich.

    Sandcouch Cafe
    Sandcouch Cafe

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    Prank - Boneless Chicken Tenders

    Prank

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown
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    This is one of my favorite spots to meet up with friends for a casual get together when in the…read moreDowntown LA area! It's conveniently located to the LA Convention Center, Crytpo.com arena, and LA Live which makes it a must visit before or after an event! I am obsessed with their happy hour, which offers healthy items at discounted prices with generous portions! I have been here so many times throughout the years but most recently found myself here during a busy World Cup match! Regardless, the service and quality of food was not sacrificed! I was greeted as soon as I got there and the bartenders were overwhelmed but still friendly and helpful. I was so tempted to get a margarita, since theirs are amazing, but decided to keep it dry and just get their vegan nachos. I was able to score a table outside on their lovely patio, which felt secluded enough from the main street. My food was brought out quicker than I thought and I was delighted, as I was famished! The vegan nachos here are fantastic and the happy price is only $10, which is a steal for what you get! They are costed in the most magical concoction of a bean puree, cashew cheese sauce, and guacamole which all have the most creamy, luscious and savory flavors. It's so hearty and well seasoned and not only filling, but you feel great after. Parking is pretty easy, as there are usually ample meters available nearby. I cannot wait to return again soon the next time I'm in Downtown LA! I am hoping to try more of their vegan options and next time I will for sure get a drink to go along with their delicious food!

    Prank has a fun atmosphere and a great location in DTLA, but my experience was a bit mixed. The…read morecocktails didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the Espresso Martini, and it tasted pretty watered down and lacked the bold coffee flavor I was hoping for. On the bright side, the food was definitely the highlight. The mussels were flavorful, the calamari was crispy and cooked well, and the fries were delicious. Those dishes really saved the experience . Overall, I'd come back for the food, but I'd probably steer clear from cocktails and order a real drink. Prank is a convenient place for dtla residents in surrounding apartments to come get some quick bites and drinks and catch a live game

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    Distrito Catorce

    Distrito Catorce

    4.2(46 reviews)
    2.1 miBoyle Heights

    Distrito Catorce is a gem in Boyle Heights that delivers on all fronts. The food was outstanding!…read moreFresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, with authentic flavors and quality ingredients that stood out from the first bite to the last. The ambiance was welcoming and the art was tasteful. What truly elevated the experience was the service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the meal. They were quick to offer recommendations and ensured everything was perfect without being intrusive. We ordered the tostaditas de atún agua chile negro, beet salad, carne asada taco and Al pastor taco and watched the World Cup game. Distrito Catorce combines exceptional food, a great atmosphere, and top-notch service. It's the kind of place that leaves you planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal. Definitely plan on coming back to watch more World Cup games.

    I knew heading into Distrito Catorce that I wanted to see three things . The closing art exhibit,…read morehear the live band, and finally try Chef Jonathan's menu. It was basically a grand slam. To be honest, I was already biased because his Smorgasburg pop-ups were consistently good. But Distrito Catorce is different , it's like art. My favorite dish was the tacos de papa with salsa macha. The crunch of the potato taco riding into the salsa macha and crema felt like home, but with some extra pop. His salsa game is on point. The scallion salsa on the ribeye taco was also gas. Lastly, I really dug the tostadita de atún. It hit perfectly on these hot summer days. Low-key, I still want to try the El Rey de Noche. Tacos de beef trompo are starting to hit LA, and dude was ahead of the curve making picanha-brisket tacos de trompo. Service is smooth too. The servers are helpful, and solid at the bar. Overall, it's a cool spot with a menu that feels unique to LA.

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    Manuela - Manuela now open for curbside pick up and delivery via Tock.

    Manuela

    4.2(2.4k reviews)
    1.1 miArts District, Downtown
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    Dinner at Manuela was such a treat! Everything I tried was delicious, and I'm already looking…read moreforward to going back. I started with the cream biscuits, butter, and country ham, which were absolutely delicious. The market lettuce with pickled carrots, ricotta salata, hazelnuts, coriander, and buttermilk dressing was fresh, flavorful, and equally impressive. I also ordered the Liberty duck breast with wild mountain huckleberry jus, Asian pear, and spruce tip salt. The duck was very good, but the dish that really had my mouth watering and wanting more was the Italian sweet peppers with poblano cream, green chorizo, Cotija, breadcrumbs, and cilantro. So flavorful and satisfying! To finish, I had the banana pudding with macadamia nuts. It was beautiful and absolutely delicious--a perfect ending to the meal. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Manuela did not disappoint! The service was great and the drinks were strong.

    This is a very cool / beautiful restaurant, but unfortunately I felt that the value and service…read morewere lacking, the service in particular. The food was overall tasty, although I felt my steak was tougher than usual for the price point. The shrimp ceviche, although good quality and refreshing, had a slightly bitter taste to it (more so than the usual citrus tang) which I felt detracted from the overall flavor. It kind of felt like there were too many ingredients to it which detracted from the tasty simplicity that the dish is known for, although that is just my opinion and someone else may enjoy it more. The service on the other hand was not particularly good. Our waitress came off as slightly standoffish when asked about gluten free options and failed to refill our water cups multiple times throughout the meal, to the point my partner had to get up and do it herself. The sneaky 4% service charge automatically added to the bill also left a bad taste in my mouth. I have always been of the mind that the responsibility of compensating staff adequately falls on the business, not the public, and any extra tip is for good service and should remain optional by the customer, especially when they charge this much for basic entrees. Our bill came out to over $100 for two people (2 dishes, 1 shared appetizer, no drinks besides water) for breakfast. Overall I'd give this place 3.5 stars, worth checking out, but probably not worth frequenting often. Ambiance is an 8.5/10, the food was about a 7/10, the value was a 6/10, and the service was a 5/10. The food was solid, the ambiance was nice, the value is average to below average, and the service could use a little work. That being said, it's a nice place worth checking out, just make sure you ask to have that 4% charge removed from your bill, and tip accordingly.

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