Los Angeles Off the Beaten Path: Eat Like a Local

Los Angeles is well-known for its extraordinary culinary scene, offering visitors, locals and family travelers the opportunity to sample cuisines from absolutely anywhere in the world, created by some of the world’s most talented chefs. The LA food scene isn’t just an attraction for hungry tourists, it’s a way of life for locals who truly value the wide availability of incredible food in their hometown.

While the city is full of popular restaurants headed by celebrity chefs, it is also full of local favorites frequented by Angelenos who appreciate good food and the pleasure of enjoying it with friends and family. On your next trip to the City of Angels, be sure to spend some time discovering the city through its food culture to find out what it means to eat like a local and why Los Angeles is truly a foodie’s paradise.

The local food truck scene is quintessential LA, with vendors pushing the boundaries of just about every cuisine imaginable to create delicious and exciting meals. From grilled cheese and lobster to vendors offering international fare and unique fusion cuisines, food trucks can be found everywhere throughout the city.

Many vendors set up semi-permanent street-side homes. Others develop something of a cult following, with loyal customers following them online and on social media to find out where they will set up shop next. A few favorites include the Lobos Truck, which serves comfort food with a modern twist, and Kogi BBQ, offering Korean-Mexican fusion. Together, they are quintessential Los Angeles.

Like many other food trucks around the city, these food trucks don’t just offer innovative cuisine from talented, creative chefs pushing the boundaries of food, they also offer a blend of flavors, cultures and creativity that perfectly represent the melting pot that is Los Angeles.