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Around Downtown : Places to Eat

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1. Maddalena Restaurant

This slice of Italy, ensconced in what was once the fermentation cellars of the San Antonio Winery, is a popular lunch spot.
2. La Serenata de Garibaldi

The original branch of a small chain of upscale Mexican restaurants, it serves fish and seafood in divinely flavored sauces.
3. El Tepeyac

Lines form outside LA’s burrito “headquarters” for the bulging “Hollenbeck,” stuffed with guacamole and pork.
4. Barbara’s at the Brewery

This self-service bistro in the Brewery Arts Complex doubles as an art gallery, with changing displays of work.
5. Soot Bull Jeep

Grill your own deliciously marinated meat over charcoal at this authentic Korean barbecue place.
6. Guelaguetza

This lively restaurant serving food from southern Mexico is famous for its moles – sauces made from spices, nuts, chilies, and chocolate.
7. Papa Christo’s Taverna

Drop into this friendly, busy eatery next door to St. Sophia (see St. Sophia Cathedral) for fat portions of great Greek food.
8. El Cholo

This festive Mexican eatery has been full of diners hungry for fajitas and burritos since 1923. Their margaritas pack a wicked punch.
9. Taylor’s Steakhouse

Send your cholesterol count through the roof at this venerable throwback to the 1950s, with faux leather booths and yummy steaks almost the size of baseball mitts.
10. Taix

This 1927 eatery serves value portions of country classics such as delicious roast chicken with bordelaise sauce. Great soups.