The best restaurants in Lancaster

Relaxed Italian eatery for housemade pasta dishes, meatballs and other dishes.

4017 City Terrace Dr (Los Angeles)

Modest, popular place serving signature thin-crust pizzas, plus pastas & other Italian standards.

1650 Colorado Blvd (Los Angeles)

Comfortable place for a variety of classic Mexican dishes, margaritas, and other mixed drinks, plus karaoke.

5037 W Ave N #19 (Quartz Hill)

Informal option offering sushi and teriyaki dishes, along with sake and beer and wine.

39409 10th St W Ste a (Palmdale)

Omakase menu highlighting fresh, flown-in seafood from Japan & beyond served in a sleek restaurant.

334 Main St #1106 (Los Angeles)

Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.

1800 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Family-owned Mexican eatery offering Oaxacan dishes, including namesake tlayudas, in cozy surrounds.

5450 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual restaurant offering Mexican eats such as menudo and chilaquiles, plus dessert and coffee.

6562 E Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Enchiladas, carnitas, and other staples fill the menu at this relaxed Mexican restaurant known for margaritas.

4061 W Ave L

Local pizzeria chain serving pies, plus wings & cheese bread, in a casual setting.

10255 Mission Blvd (Riverside)

Laid-back outfit with a trendy vibe serving creative pizzas, pasta & panini, plus beer & wine.

12924 W Washington Blvd (Los Angeles)

Customizable Italian cuisine where diners choose a pasta & a sauce amid a cozy ambiance.

1802 Hillhurst Ave (Los Angeles)

Gothic tavern featuring an Italian-centric menu, creative cocktails, beer and wine along with takeout service and a patio.

42458 60th St W

Warm, bright eatery for classic Mexican cuisine such as homestyle fajitas, tacos & tequila drinks.

1842 1st St (Los Angeles)

Unpretentious taco spot known for its braised meat & veggie stews atop handmade tortillas.

BROADWAY ARCADE BUILDING, 541 S Spring St Unit 101 (Los Angeles)

Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials

3210 W Ave L

Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.

1037 Flower St (Los Angeles)

Trendy Italian eatery known for serving handcrafted wood-fired pizzas in rustic-chic quarters.

1320 E 7th St Ste 100 (Los Angeles)

No-frills family-friendly eatery serving pizza, spaghetti & red-sauce Italian entrees since 1963.

5400 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual, family-friendly Mexican eatery serving up specialties from the Oaxaca region.

10429 Venice Blvd. (Los Angeles)

Casual shopping-center locale serving Japanese fare including sushi and sashimi plus beer and wine.

2728 E Palmdale Blvd #116 (Palmdale)

At this strip-mall spot, diners eat Japanese fare at wooden tables & chairs or at the sushi bar.

1900 Highland Ave #5 (Los Angeles)

Casual counter-serve known for New York and New Jersey-style pies and vodka slices.

3501 Monterey Rd (Los Angeles)

An array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.

333 E 2nd St (Los Angeles)

Cute cafe, bakery and shop featuring made-to-order pasta, sandwiches and baked goods.

2813, 2815 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Celebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.

600 W 7th St #150 (Los Angeles)

Pizzas with standard toppings, subs, salads & more are served in a casual space with booth seating.

1657 N La Brea Ave (Los Angeles)

Relaxed eatery featuring salads and wraps, plus gluten-free donuts.

5570 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Compact spot with standard decor serving a variety of signature rolls & Japanese cooked fare.

2010 W Ave J8 #113

Causal restaurant serving tacos and burritos, plus fajitas and enchiladas. Also offers beers, cocktails, margaritas, chips and salsa menu,…

1431 W Rosamond Blvd (Rosamond)

Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare including fajitas and enchiladas, plus cocktails.

405 W Palmdale Blvd (Palmdale)

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

2018 W Ave K

Compact eatery with a bar offering sushi, ramen, poke and sake.

1511 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual locale serving up Mexican fare including burritos, tacos, and carnitas, plus breakfast options.

42263 50th St W (Quartz Hill)

Local fixture since 1962 serves classic Mexican fare in colorful space with indoor or patio seating.

1920 Hyperion Ave (Los Angeles)

Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.

3051 Rancho Vista Blvd (Palmdale)

No-frills counter serve dispensing pizza & basic Italian eats, plus burgers, tacos & burritos.

1809 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual chicken specialists offering grilled poultry and sides for eating in or taking away.

6374 Sunset Blvd Ste D (Los Angeles)

Small, family-run spot featuring fresh, traditional sushi rolls and noodle bowls.

645 W 9th St Apt 107 (Los Angeles)

Popular spot for pizza (including calzones) as well as Italian dishes and tacos.

8714 E Ave T M (Littlerock)

Creative and traditional Mexican dishes, including vegan options, served in a casual spot with margaritas.

5923 Franklin Ave (Los Angeles)

New York-style thin-crust pizza made with artisanal toppings in an edgy, rehabbed old building.

2019 E 7th St (Los Angeles)

Casual eatery & sushi bar for specialty rolls, bento boxes, sake & more.

3135 Rancho Vista Blvd Ste g (Palmdale)

Pizza chain serving classic pies, pasta dishes and wings, plus desserts and online ordering.

38019 47th St E (Palmdale)

Simple take-out spot offering pizza, pasta & wings from a low-key strip-mall location.

819 W Palmdale Blvd (Palmdale)

Chain dishing up modern Mexican bowls, burritos, salads and tacos served in a bright setting.

6550 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Kid-friendly Mexican restaurant featuring Oaxacan fare and colorful decor.

3014 W Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Cozy Japanese restaurant featuring a varied sushi menu alongside sashimi and salmon dishes.

3976 S Figueroa St (Los Angeles)

Easygoing outfit with traditional decor serving tacos, burritos & ceviche, plus other standards.

421 Venice Blvd. (Los Angeles)

Casual joint featuring hand-tossed pizzas, subs, wings and sandwiches built from fresh ingredients.

42458 60th St W #115

Casual, no-frills Japanese bistro serving authentic fare such as sushi and sake.

6775 Santa Monica Blvd #3 (Los Angeles)

Cozy, hip Japanese restaurant offering ramen, sushi, and small plates, plus happy hour specials.

6565 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Relaxed Mexican eatery and bar featuring chips and salsa, burritos, tacos and enchiladas, plus margaritas.

33311 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd (Santa Clarita)

Casual sushi joint, also serving sake, that's popular for lunch specials, as well as for dinner.

232 E 2nd St E (Los Angeles)

Unfussy Mexican cantina selling tacos, moles & chile-heavy Oaxacan fare plus beer.

10426 National Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual eatery for customized pizzas crafted with housemade dough and fresh toppings.

6705 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Teriyaki plates & sushi rolls are the main attractions at this no-nonsense eatery.

6660 Sunset Blvd # M (Los Angeles)

Pizzeria featuring a wide variety of specialty pizzas as well as other Italian-style favorites such as pastas and salads.

653 W Lancaster Blvd

An extensive menu of traditional Mexican dishes & margaritas in a casual cantina-style setting.

1173 W Rancho Vista Blvd (Palmdale)

Mexican fare made with farm-fresh produce & organic meats served in upbeat digs with a cool bar.

4140 Atlantic Ave (Long Beach)

Bustling Japanese restaurant offering sushi, teriyaki dishes & an all-you-can-eat option.

43530 10th St W

Counter-service joint with an unfussy, old-school vibe offering a typical range of Mexican bites.

6517 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

38037 47th St E Unit 15 (Palmdale)

Casual restaurant with a menu of classic dishes like enchiladas.

2370 Soledad Canyon Rd (Acton)

Casual Japanese cafe & sushi bar offering a long menu of rolls, donburi & curries, plus combo deals.

4105 Atlantic Ave C (Long Beach)

Familiar Mexican dishes such as burritos are served at this relaxed eatery with cocktails.

4401 W Rosamond Blvd 5 & 6 (Rosamond)

Casual taqueria serving all-day fare (including American and Chinese options) along with handmade tortillas.

8701 E Palmdale Blvd (Palmdale)

Celebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.

6115 Sunset Blvd #170 (Los Angeles)

Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.

38007 47th St E (Palmdale)

Californian bistro menu of pizza, pasta & wraps in a mural-clad space with a banquette party room.

39800 Country Club Dr (Palmdale)

Steve Samson’s Bolognese-inspired menu, including handmade pastas and Italian wines.

1124 San Julian St (Los Angeles)

Pizzeria, offering Sicilian, Detroit, Grandma, New York and deep-dish pies alongside beer, wine and salads.

748 W Rancho Vista Blvd (Palmdale)

Chef Nancy Silverton turns out acclaimed wood-burning-oven pizzas & antipasti in busy digs.

641 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Casual Japanese restaurant at the Antelope Valley Mall serving an all-you-can-eat menu of sushi and other dishes.

1329 W Rancho Vista Blvd (Palmdale)

Stylish restaurant offering classic & modern takes on Roman-inspired dishes, plus Italian wines.

1509 Echo Park Ave (Los Angeles)

Unpretentious taco spot known for its braised meat & veggie stews atop handmade tortillas.

1261 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual restaurant serving comfort food, including Japanese options like shabu shabu.

4075 W Ave L

Casual sushi spot also offering tacos and other Mexican plates, plus a bar.

422 W Rancho Vista Blvd (Palmdale)

Sushi & Cal-Asian fare served amid gardens & a koi pond in the Hollywood Hills overlooking the city.

1999 N Sycamore Ave (Los Angeles)

Chain teppanyaki grill serving steaks & seafood, plus sushi & a traditional Japanese menu.

4545 S Centinela Ave (Los Angeles)

Casual pizza chain with signature and create-your-own pies, plus wings, salads, and sides.

1923 N Bronson Ave (Los Angeles)

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

42344 50th St W (Quartz Hill)

Casual pizzeria featuring Michigan-style pies with crispy edges and a hearty substance, plus chicken wings.

6219 Franklin Ave (Los Angeles)

Mexican chain featuring burritos, fajitas & classic cocktails in an informal setting.

1161 W Avenue P (Palmdale)

Perennial place providing classic burgers & other American comfort foods in an easygoing atmosphere.

11603 Slater St (Los Angeles)

Fried chicken eatery featuring tenders and sliders meals, along with sides such as slaw, fries and shakes.

43633 10th St W Ste 105

Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes and margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.

1121 S Western Ave (Los Angeles)

Snug counter-serve bakery with sidewalk seats furnishing housemade bagels & sandwiches.

777 Virgil Ave (Los Angeles)

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

142 E Palmdale Blvd (Palmdale)

Diners dig into all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ from sirloin to squid amid simple surroundings.

1230 S Western Ave (Los Angeles)

Casual eatery and hangout for burgers and chili-laden fries, along with breakfast eats, burritos and burritos burgers.

1748 E Ave. J

Casual restaurant specializing in breakfast and homestyle dishes such as shrimp and grits and salmon croquettes.

2812 W Florence Ave (Los Angeles)

Chain offering beef, seafood & surf 'n' turf combos, plus traditional sides, in Western-themed digs.

44690 Vly Central Wy

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

1109 W Rancho Vista Blvd (Palmdale)

Simple counter-serve joint serving breakfasts, burritos & burgers, plus a range of shakes & sundaes.

1220 Firestone Blvd (Los Angeles)

Late-night, old-school haunt offers Korean small plates, soju drinks & wooden walls to scribble on.

3317 W 6th St (Los Angeles)

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

3640 Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual restaurant serving a range of classic Mexican dishes including chilaquiles and burritos.

2211 E Palmdale Blvd G (Palmdale)

Casual pizzeria offering Italian eats, including signature heart-shaped pies, with delivery.

3025 E Avenue S a12 (Palmdale)

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1125 N Euclid St (Anaheim)

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1496 Colorado Blvd (Los Angeles)

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7454 1/2 Beverly Blvd (Los Angeles)

Vino e Cucina is an authentic trattoria turning out fresh, traditional Italian plates made daily, plus an outstanding wine list that…

4501 E Carson St #105 (Long Beach)

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5065 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Whether you’re running on caffeine or pure hunger, Tacos Villa Corona hits the spot with its Chef’s Special Papas Bacon and no-fuss,…

4400 N Eagle Rock Blvd (Los Angeles)

Humble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.

1013 Alpine St (Los Angeles)

Casual restaurant featuring buffalo, lemon pepper and other types of fried and baked chicken wings, plus chicken tenders.

1779 Westwood Blvd A (Los Angeles)

Omakase sushi joint with an ever-evolving menu, served in a cozy room.

738 E 3rd St (Los Angeles)

Neighborhood eatery and bar with all-day New American food, plus brunch and cocktails.

120 N Robertson Blvd (Los Angeles)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

7060 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Cozy Vietnamese restaurant offering pho, rice, and vermicelli dishes, plus BBQ meats.

5345 Long Beach Blvd (Long Beach)

Airy & modern Italian tavern serves old-country favorites with a focus on Californian ingredients.

5210 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Classic dishes from Vietnam are served at this lively restaurant known for its pho.

974 S Western Ave Ste A (Los Angeles)

Innovative New American dishes with global and local flavors served in a trendy restaurant with high ceilings.

555-3 Mateo St (Los Angeles)

Lively, family-friendly regional chain known for its BBQ, burgers & happy-hour deals at the bar.

11700 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Casual Italian eatery serving comfort fare such as penne alla vodka and calamari fritti for lunch and dinner.

2423 Daly St (Los Angeles)

Upscale choice with a genteel vibe serving thin pizzas, handmade pasta & other Italian staples.

1545 Wilcox Ave (Los Angeles)

Eye-catching eatery with a courtyard furnishes premium Californian-French small plates & fine wines.

8700 W 3rd St (Los Angeles)

Warmly decorated upscale eatery offering chef-driven takes on traditional Sicilian cuisine.

11650 San Vicente Blvd (Los Angeles)

Unfussy smokehouse turning out BBQ meat platters & sandwiches, plus down-home side dishes.

1415 S Hill St (Los Angeles)