Guanabambu Cocina Salvadorena - 1997

Its the pupusas (deep fried corn meal that's thicker than a tortilla and about the size of the coaster) that differentiates Salvadorian food from their neighbors. My fav is the queso y chicharron.
400 South Glenoaks Bl, Burbank, CA 91502

Hot 'N Cold Bowls - 1997

One of the local Thai restaurants in North Hollywood where I can get a large helping of Pad Thai.

The only issue I have is the name of the place. I'd prefer they gave it a Thai name because when I think "hot 'n cold bowls" my power of association starts to go towards teriyaki bowls, but teriyaki bowls aren't hot and cold. Eventually, I end up getting nowhere when I try to place the name with the restaurant.


6419 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606

Los Burritos - 1997

Its funny how far back I can remember what I ordered from Los Burritos in North Hollywood. I was bisteck with rice, beans, salsa and jalapenos. If I can remember that far back it must have been good.


3125 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, California 90065

Super Taco Michoacan - 1997

I always thought Taco Bell was authentic Mexican food, until I started eating at places like this. Although lengua is a regular staple with me, I can't help combining lengua with buche in a burrito. The lean soft meat of the lengua with the fatty and juicy buche is an excellent combo.


5342 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606

Gadberry's - 1997

Gadberry's - 1997

Literally, a hole in the wall. I ordered the barbecue (links and ribs) from a window and that's it. There's no chairs and table for a sit down meal. You order the food, you pay for your food, you get your food and you go.

The barbecue should be enjoyed at home or in my case in my car, because to eat within the neighborhood shows extreme disregard for personal safety and a liking for the ambiance of red and white flashing lights and the musical stucatto of gunshots.


5833 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003

Piriya Thai Cuisine - 1997

Piriya Thai Cuisine - 1997

Another favorite lunch hangout. I'd usually order the lunch special barbecue chicken (marinated in curry, ginger, and fish sauce) or the pad thai.


10650 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 91602

Porto's - 1994

I was introduced to Cuban food through a girl friend...My favorite at Porto's next to everything is the Media Noche, Sandwich Cubano, and the pastel de carne.
315 N. Brand Bl, Glendale, CA 91203