this Years round-up: THE BEST OF 2016

"It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times" .... 

But it's the only time we've got so let's celebrate the BEST of 2016.  The L.A.gant way.  If you need a recap from last year's round up click here!   Here's how 2016 lit the year:(click the red titles for details on the location)

Best Bar

E.P. & L.P.

Combination vibes & views; L.P serves great drunks (Freudian slip?) with a rockin' DJ.  You'll see a line down LaCienega (off Melrose) that makes you think it's a club with a cover charge.  It's that good!

Best Restaurant (casual)

BROOKLYN DELI

This Leimert Park jewel will leave you wanting more.  Fresh ingredients and tasty flavor combination, not to mention the lunch sandwich special of the day for $5

Best Restaurant

PERCH

On a Friday night (with the right weather) this rooftop restaurant is euphoric.  The food is fantastic, the live band is killer; perfect for a date night and/or girls night!

Best Urban Food delivery concierge 

AFNG

A L L F L A V O R N O G R E A S E

see previous post...there's nothing more to say!!!!!!! 

Best Brunch 

COMMISSARY 

My mind was blown in the green house atrium, the buffet + a la carte that is also bottomless along with the mimosas. Through in the poppin' DJ and it's lit!

Best Happy Hour

TOCA MADERA

Weekends included, makes this place exception, the staff is incredible, mexican food is done in a unique way (with vegan options) and I love love love the photobooth!!!  Make this a stop after brunch or before dinner!!

celebrate NATIONAL TACO DAY!!! 16 OF THE BEST TACOS IN 2016

Let's consider National Taco day the unofficial Cinco de Mayo and nosh at some of L.A.'s BEST tacos spots.  Here are the 16 of 2016 that you should check out today!

 

1. Ramona's

3728 Crenshaw Blvd

classic deliciousness

 

2. Toca Madre

8450 E. 3rd St

good tacos and goodER vibes

 

3. SOL

12775 Millenium Ave

THE BEST short rib taco you'll have

 

4. Trejo's Tacos

1048 LaBrea Ave

vegetarian and vegan options that takes your taco to another level

 

5.  The Cork

4711 Adams Blvd

turkey tacos TDF (to die for)

 

6.  Bills Taco

3292 Slauson Ave

thinks burger and taco combined...but in the yummiest way possible

 

7.  World Wide Taco

2419 Martin Luther King Blvd

if you can stand the wait...it is worth E V E R Y BITE!!

 

 

8. Tito's

11222 Washington Place

*cues commercial song* I love Tito's Tacos.

 

9.  Lola's

2030 E. 4th St

Long beach's finest!!!

 

10.  Whole Foods

12746 Jefferson Blvd

who would've thought they had bomb tacos?!

 

11.  Cabo Cantina

30 Washington Blvd

keep em coming on Taco Tuesday!! switch it up from steak to chicken and back again

 

12.  Tequila Jacks

407 Shoreline Drive

I don't know what to love more: the Margs or the Tacos!!!

 

13.  Simply Wholesome

4508 Slauson Ave

have you not heard my rant on the Nubian Tacos!!??!! check it out here.  I'm Obsessed with them.  You will be too.

 

14.  Petty Cash

7360 Beverly Blvd

happiest HAPPY hour and happy tacos

 

15.  633 Café

633 Spring St

ssoooooo FLAVORFUL!!! soooooo sooo

 

16.  Sky's Taco

5408 Pico Blvd

one of L.A's faves!

 

honorable mention to Kogi truck and that bomb taco truck on the corner of Venice and LaCienega!!! (what is CALLED!?!?)

 

What's YOUR favorite taco in LA?! tell me below:

 

Not only because it's Tuesday........$5 MARGARITAS ALL MONTH...at:

**THIS IS NOT A TACO TUESDAY POST.  I REPEAT.  THIS IS NOT A TACO TUESDAY POST**

 

BUT.....Since it is Tuesday, why not make it an excuse for $5 Margaritas.  And if you miss today, you have all month at Mexicano Restaurant.  Located at the MLK entrance of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.  Mexicano is home of renowned chef Jaime and Ramiro .

 

With there delicious cuisine, authentic ambiance and killer margaritas (I like traditional); this should be a local favorite.

go for Happy Hour MENU HERE or fall in throughout the month for $5 Margaritas. 

You will be MUY LIT!

 

Try there: Tequila infused guacamole, flautas, and Chomarro Adobado

 

3650 Martin Luther King Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90008

323-296-0798

www.mexicanola.com