While the term “Eastside” is often used to reference any Los Angeles neighborhood that doesn’t touch the ocean (often by those who don’t venture east of the 110 or south of the 10), historically speaking, it is reserved for the communities directly east of the Los Angeles River, which runs alongside Downtown. The area is home to countless vibrant and historic neighborhoods, including Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Boyle Heights, City Terrace, and East Los Angeles. From taquerías of all kinds to old-school Japanese cafes, plus a legendary fried chicken maker, here are the best restaurants on the Eastside of Los Angeles.
Changes to this update: Beloved neighborhood spot Village Mart and Deli, the decades-old Pioneer Chicken, Bambino’s EOLA Restaurant
& Bar, and Tijuanazo Los Angeles enter; Mariscos los Lechugas and the now-shuttered Arroz & Fun leave.
