The 10 Best Restaurants In Highland Park, California
Highland Park has grown to be a creative center due to the high influx of young artists and students in the small Los Angeles community. The increased traffic has created space for new restaurants while also increasing the popularity of places that have been there for years. Whether you want sit-down service, takeout or street food, Highland Park has it all.
1. Fusion Burgers
Restaurant, American
2. Penny's Burgers
Penny’s Burgers
It’s tough to find perfect-seasoned french fries, but at Penny’s you can find just that. Often, locals will order a bag of french fries and pair it with thick and sweet house-made thousand island dressing. The menu includes burgers, menudo, french toast, teriyaki, burritos and much more. For fast, tasty variety, Penny’s has got you covered.
Penny’s Burger 6300 N Figueroa, Highland Park, CA, +1(323) 254-7223
3. My Taco
My Taco
‘Authentic Mexican Food and Catering,’ the subheading of My Taco, couldn’t be more honest. Any Mexican food craving can be satisfied here right here. My Taco is unique in that you can get all the meats offered at a taco truck without hunting down the truck. From lengua (beef tongue) to barbacoa (slow-cooked, barbecued meat), carne asada (steak) and even seafood, My Taco serves up Mexican food with all of its authenticity and variety.
Monte 52
Hidden on the side streets of Highland Park is La Tropicana Market, a grocery, mini mart and liquor store. At the back of this market is Monte 52, a counter space where sandwiches, both hot and cold, are plenty. This is a deli sandwich place with variety, seeing as they also have tortas on the menu (beans, spicy salsa and your choice of meat in a Spanish baguette) alongside the classic BLT and Italian sub. To go along with the sandwiches they have soups, salads and french fries made to order.
4. Antigua Bread
Antigua Bread
A popular meeting spot for studying and a great place to grab takeout, Antigua Bread offers breakfast, lunch, dessert and snacks for the in-between. Whether you have a craving for pancakes or nachos, Antigua can help fill it. They also have a variety of cakes that you can purchase by the slice, as well as bread to take home. All bread and pastries are made in-house, and they have an assortment of coffee to pair with them.
Antigua Bread 5703 N Figueroa St. Highland Park, CA, +1(323) 259 9345
5. Good Girl Dinette
Diner, Restaurant, Vietnamese, American
6. Maximiliano
Maximiliano
Maximiliano is a full-service Italian kitchen. With a quiet, artsy atmosphere and full sit-down service, it differs from the many dives around Highland Park. Dinner is available all week long, with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. With a well-sized menu consisting of pastas, pizza and salad, Maximiliano does Italian beautifully. A colorful selection of wine and beer is available to pair with your meal. All dishes are shareable, which makes it easy to save room for dessert.
7. Kitchen Mouse
Restaurant, Cafe, Vegetarian, Healthy
8. The Highland Cafe
Cafe, French
9. Elote Man on Avenue 57 and Figueroa
Elote Man on Avenue 57 and Figueroa
Highland Park has a great street food scene after dark. Corn-on-the-cob, taco trucks and other food trucks can be found all around Highland Park. Someone having trouble deciding what to eat can cruise down York Blvd. or Figueroa St. to find a food cart or truck that appeals to them.
Elote man, Intersection of Figueroa and Ave 57, Highland Park, CA
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