Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Los Angeles

Chef Josef Centeno started Bar Amá to serve his take on Tex-Mex food, traditionally prepared by elders in his family. Creatively tweaking classic recipes, he has gained favorable mention in prestigious newspapers and magazines. The menu at Bar Amá offers appetizers such as Vegetable Escabeche and Salmorejo Salsa. The main course includes Chile Shrimp Ceviche with red onion, yam, lime and pomegranate, Roasted Sweet Potato with sea salt, butter and honey, Slow-Roasted Beef Belly and wood-grilled Chipotle Half Chicken. For dessert, do not miss the Chocolate Boca Negra with caramel, whipped cream and vanilla semifreddo, complemented by creative cocktails like the mezcal-infused Oaxacan Werewolf in Paris. And if you can't get enough of the tangy Tex-Mex food, have a look at the take-out menu to carry something for the road.

Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen is part of a chain of more than 15 Japanese restaurants spread all over Japan and California. Offering typical Japanese fare, its menu is divided by the main dish such as sushi, udon and yakitori. It includes dishes like Tonkotsu (pork bone) soup prepared using Berkshire pork, Kake udon and sushi in types like Chirashi, Maki-zushi, Nigiri and Oshi-zushi. Their knowledgeable staff is happy to explain about the intricacies of the dishes on the menu and guide patrons to choose the items best suited for their mood and taste.

The main dishes are not all that is attractive about Noé; the place has a serene, elegant atmosphere, with a terracotta-stained floor, starched white linens, and Gustave Klimt paintings that lend it this distinction. Also, there is a lovely lounge ideal for a pre- or post-dinner drink, a charming patio, 100 varieties of wine on the wine list, and a perfectly hospitable staff, so you are sure to enjoy your meal.

Sushi Gen boasts of an extensive menu of seafood, sushi, sashimi and other Japanese delights. It offers whole meals such as Tempura Dinner, Beef Teriyaki Dinner, Sashimi Dinner, Salmon Dinner and Chicken Teriyaki Dinner. Its menu includes individual dishes like Fried Pompano, Steamed Clams, California Roll, Fresh Water Eel, Uni and Sashimi Combination and Sunomono. If you are confused between the various sushi options, try the Sushi Deluxe Combination. Due to its efficient service and the delicious flavors of sushi, it is a pleasure to dine at this Japanese restaurant.

With unlimited food on buffet weekends and Taco Tuesdays, Chiguacle Sabor Ancestral de Mexico is a fiesta for the foodies. Located at Olvera street, which is a Mexican influenced neighborhood, this restaurant is a delight among the locals, as it serves authentically prepared Mexican cuisine. The tortillas are prepared here in a unique blend of extracts from cactus and corn, believed to be healthier than the usual way of preparing it. The menu is dedicated to southern Mexican cuisine and the dishes will you take on a culinary journey across four regions of Mexico. The traditional fried pork served with black beans, chicken enchiladas and variety of guacamoles are the main delicacies here, that make the locals reminiscence about their hometown. The decor here has the same Southern theme going, with dark wood furniture, walls and flooring with wooden panels. The restaurant looks like a majestic villa from the outside with blue framed window panes, adding to the grandeur of the place. The local traditions comes to life with Mexican flags used in its decor and colorful papel picados (traditional Mexican streamers) hung outside, completing the look of a Mexican fiesta.

If you are not in for a complete meal, yet looking for something filling and tasty, then Mendocino Farms is your best bet. Serving sandwiches and salads, it is popular for its attentive service and great food. Here, you can choose from the fixed menu or fix a sandwich yourself with your preferred dressing. BBQ Pulled Pork, Modern Tuna Melt, Prosciutto & Free Range Chicken and Kurobuta Pork Belly Banh Mi are many of the special dishes that locals swear by. So go ahead and grab your flavorful sandwich along with some salad at Mendocino Farms.