Eater LA’s Best Bites: Pollo, Tacos, Matzo Ball Soup & Pomodoro Pasta

Eater LA editors share their favorite meals: juicy Pollo a la Brasa, handcrafted tacos, comforting matzo ball soup, and spicy pomodoro pasta. Discover top dining spots in Los Angeles.

For a long time, I was a Pollo a la Brasa fan, teaching tales of its juicy, well-seasoned skin that can nearly area from some of the poor sides or long delay time also if you called in advance. I’m currently plotting to get a group to Pollos El Brasero so we can do the entire chicken following time.– Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

La Unica’s Authentic Tacos

A preferred taco manufacturer is a very personal decision, and picking one may depend on the experience you’re looking for, time of day, or a details desire. The hand-crafted tortillas, shredded goat (birria de chivo), and shredded beef (birria de res), adoringly prepared by La Unica’s personnel, keep me coming back. Proprietor Yasmany Mendoza operates the family-run company out of Boyle Heights, while the Mid-City vehicle– with a short-lived seating location– on Venice near Fairfax serves up until 6 p.m. 2840 E. Olympic Boulevard, Boyle Heights, CA, 90023, or 5871 Venice Blvd, Mid-City, CA, 90019– Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

Daughter’s Deli: Kosher Comfort Food

In need of steaming brew convenience over the long weekend, I purchased the gold matzo sphere soup from Little girl’s Deli, a next-gen kosher-style delicatessens from Trisha Langer. If the name appears familiar, it needs to: Trisha is the daughter of Norm Langer and granddaughter of Al and Jean Langer, the latter of whom opened Los Angeles’s critical Jewish delicatessens in 1947 (Norm runs the restaurant today). Daughter’s Delicatessen does all the classics right with some contemporary embellishments (gluten-free bagels and breads are quickly offered to sub in for its regular slate). The matzo ball soup includes a broth whose quality is glass-like, along with a healthy serving of shredded poultry and sliced up carrots. I can’t represent the matzo ball itself (that, regretfully, is not gluten-free), however the soup restored me. For those who can participate, it features a side of irresistible bagel chips as a crackly accompaniment. 8555 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069– Nicole Adlman, Eater editorial supervisor

Cento Pasta Bar’s Spicy Pomodoro Rigatoni

If you ever visit Cento Pasta Bar, you’ll observe every table has a dish of its spicy pomodoro pasta covered with fluffy truffle ricotta and a swimming pool of glittering basil oil. There’s a reason this is among the most preferred meals: it’s that excellent, and has continued to be that excellent given that Cento opened up in 2021. The fresh rigatoni gets prepared al dente, giving it a gratifying bite; the spicy pomodoro sauce infiltrates every nook of the pasta, while an aromatic truffle ricotta gives creaminess and subtle umami. There are various other parts of the menu to discover: I enjoy the gem Caesar salad, and I have actually never skipped banana pudding tiramisu for treat. The pasta is what I’m below for– and what will undoubtedly keep bringing me back because it’s constantly a knockout. 4921 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016– Kat Thompson, audience editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

The editors at Eater LA dine out a number of times a week, otherwise each day, which means we’re constantly encountering standout meals that are worthy of time in the limelight. Here’s the very best of every little thing the team has consumed this week.

4921 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016– Kat Thompson, target market editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

A favored taco manufacturer is a highly individual choice, and picking one might depend on the experience you’re looking for, time of day, or a particular yearning. Proprietor Yasmany Mendoza operates the family-run business out of Boyle Levels, while the Mid-City vehicle– with a momentary seats location– on Venice near Fairfax serves up until 6 p.m. 2840 E. Olympic Blvd, Boyle Levels, CA, 90023, or 5871 Venice Blvd, Mid-City, CA, 90019– Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

For a lengthy time, I was a Pollo a la Brasa fan, teaching stories of its juicy, well-seasoned skin that might nearly area from some of the poor sides or lengthy delay time also if you called in breakthrough. I’m currently outlining to get a group to Pollos El Brasero so we can do the entire hen following time.