Best of East Los Angeles, CA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in East Los Angeles, CA — mapped and organized by category.
About East Los Angeles
East Los Angeles is an unincorporated community and census designated place in Los Angeles County, California. It borders Monterey Park, the City of Los Angeles, Commerce, and Montebello, with California State Route 60 and Interstate 710 intersecting through the area. The 2020 census reported a population of 118,786, marking a 6.1% decrease from the previous decade.
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Sham Tseng BBQ Shop
Sham Tseng BBQ Shop serves Cantonese cuisine at 634 West Garvey Avenue.
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Best Restaurants in East Los Angeles
105 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Aloha Food Factory
Aloha Food Factory serves Hawaiian cuisine with a focus on breakfast and brunch in the El Sereno neighborhood.
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Bike Shed Moto Co.
Bike Shed Moto Co. serves American cuisine in the Arts District.
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Brooklyn Ave Pizza Co
Brooklyn Ave Pizza Co is a pizza restaurant located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood.
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Cemitas Poblanas Juquilita
Cemitas Poblanas Juquilita serves Mexican cuisine in the Boyle Heights neighborhood.
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Chop Chop Chicken
Chop Chop Chicken serves Asian cuisine in the East Los Angeles neighborhood.
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Chubby Cattle
Chubby Cattle serves Japanese cuisine in the South San Gabriel neighborhood.
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Detroit Vesey's
Detroit Vesey's is a restaurant in the Arts District serving burgers, sandwiches, and chicken. The menu also includes coffee shop items and ice cream.
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Duck House
Duck House serves Taiwanese cuisine in the South San Gabriel neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in East Los Angeles
14 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Asayoru Maid Cafe
Asayoru Maid Cafe is a café located in the South San Gabriel neighborhood.
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Half and Half Tea Express
Half and Half Tea Express is a café in South San Gabriel serving bubble tea.
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It's Boba Time
It's Boba Time is a café in East Los Angeles that serves bubble tea.
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La Terraza Cafe
La Terraza Cafe operates as a café in the City Terrace neighborhood.
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Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab
Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab is a café located in the South San Gabriel neighborhood.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf operates as a coffee shop in the Bandini neighborhood.
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Acurrúcame Café
Acurrúcame Café is a coffee shop located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood.
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Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea
Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea is a café in the El Sereno neighborhood. It serves breakfast and sandwiches.
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JJ Hong Kong Cafe
JJ Hong Kong Cafe serves as a local spot for café fare in the South San Gabriel neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in East Los Angeles
4 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Bricks Restaurant & Sports Bar
Bricks Restaurant & Sports Bar operates as a bar in the Walker neighborhood.
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Magueys Sports Bar & Cantina
Magueys Sports Bar & Cantina operates as a bar in the Bandini neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in East Los Angeles
3 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Citadel Outlets
Citadel Outlets is an attraction located in the Bandini neighborhood.
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Vincent Price Art Museum
The Vincent Price Art Museum is an attraction situated in the East Los Angeles neighborhood. It serves as a cultural destination within the community.
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Coyolxauhqui Plaza
Coyolxauhqui Plaza is an attraction located in the City Terrace neighborhood.
Best Shops in East Los Angeles
27 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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The Children's Place
The Children's Place operates as a shop in the East Los Angeles neighborhood.
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Nike Community Store
Nike Community Store is a shop located in the East Los Angeles neighborhood.
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American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters operates as a retail shop in the Bandini neighborhood.
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Ann Taylor Factory Store
Ann Taylor Factory Store is a shop located in the Bandini neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in East Los Angeles
38 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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La Loma Park
La Loma Park is a public green space located in the South San Gabriel neighborhood.
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Pine Tree Park
Pine Tree Park is a green space located in the City Terrace neighborhood.
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arque De Los Sueños City Park
arque De Los Sueños City Park is a green space located in the East Los Angeles neighborhood.
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Benito Juarez Park
Benito Juarez Park is a green space located in the Walker neighborhood.
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Camp Little Bear Park and Lodge
Camp Little Bear Park and Lodge is a park located in the Walnut Park neighborhood.
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Atlantic Avenue Park
Atlantic Avenue Park is a green space located in the East Los Angeles neighborhood.
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Bandini Park
Bandini Park offers a green space for residents to enjoy in the Bandini neighborhood.
Nearby cities to explore
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