The Best Restaurants on Hollywood Boulevard

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This unassuming stop on Hollywood Boulevard specializes in Northern Thai cuisine. Despite the teeny digs, it’s exceptionally charming, plastered with funky decor and blue-leather booths. This family-run business makes the best khao soi in the city: a spicy curry noodle soup bobbing with deep-fried noodles. The rest of the menu is quite extensive but the prices are mostly $8 and below.

It’s Halloween every day at this Tim Burton-inspired restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard. Decorated from head to toe in movie memorabilia, this dark hangout is a must-see for any fan of the famed director. Costumed characters from Burton’s various films mingle with you while you dine, accompanied by a live sideshow of sword swallowers, contortionists and fire spinners. Menu items such as the Edward-burger hands, Cheshire mac n’ cheese, and Sweeny beef pay homage to the characters Burton has brought to life, along with a handful of themed cocktails, like The Beetle’s Juice and Alice’s Cup O’ Tea.

Although this restaurant may be named after the Mexican game of chance, there’s no risk of finding a bad dish here. Mexico City native Jimmy Shaw created the brand over 15 years ago out of a small LA farmers’ market stall. The same market vibes are added here, where high ceilings and a colorful interior remind you of the outdoors. On the menu, you’ll find everything from tacos and burritos to braised beef tongue and sea bass al Morita, along with a host of vegetarian options. The full menu of drinks, including tamarind margaritas, make for a perfect stop for the daily happy hour when all drinks and appetizers are half-off.