4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles

Your handy guide on where to eat from the editors at Eater LA

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Every Friday, the editors at Eater LA compile a list of recommendations to answer the question 'Where should I eat?' Here are four places to check out this weekend in Los Angeles, including a legendary churrería, an Iranian-influenced breakfast burrito spot, a neighborhood bar with cocktails and wine on tap, and a romantic beachside restaurant.

Why it matters

Los Angeles is a culinary destination with a diverse array of dining options, and these recommendations from the Eater LA team provide readers with a curated selection of new and noteworthy restaurants to try, covering a range of cuisines, vibes, and occasions.

The details

The four restaurants featured are: El Moro in Echo Park, known for its authentic Mexican churros and churro ice cream sandwiches; Söbuneh, an Iranian-influenced breakfast burrito pop-up with locations in West LA and West Hollywood; The Grant in Glassell Park, a neighborhood bar with classic cocktails and wines on tap; and Si! Mon in Venice, a romantic beachside restaurant with a menu of dishes like fluffy sweet corn bolo, yuca fries, and fried chicken.

  • Every Friday, the Eater LA editors compile their weekend dining recommendations.

The players

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The editorial team at Eater LA, a leading source for restaurant news and recommendations in the Los Angeles area.

El Moro

A Mexican churrería that recently opened its second Southern California location in Echo Park.

Söbuneh

An Iranian-influenced breakfast burrito pop-up that has expanded to permanent locations in West LA and West Hollywood.

The Grant

A neighborhood bar in Glassell Park that offers classic cocktails, wines on tap, and a small menu of snacks.

Si! Mon

A romantic beachside restaurant in Venice known for its menu of dishes like fluffy sweet corn bolo, yuca fries, and fried chicken.

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What they’re saying

“Come with a group, order heavy (a churro ice cream sandwich cannot be missed), and spread the table with the goods while marveling at this CDMX export in all its blue-and-white glory.”

— Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest (Eater)

“Pull out a tray, lay out the salsas, and maybe split one burrito so you have something to savor the next day.”

— Nicole Fellah, Eater editorial manager (Eater)

“Everyone looks good in the soft, warm lighting emanating from the globe-shaped pendants overhead.”

— Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest (Eater)

“There's a reason we have Si! Mon listed as one of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles.”

— Kat Thompson, audience editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest (Eater)

The takeaway

This guide from the Eater LA team showcases the diversity and quality of the Los Angeles dining scene, with recommendations spanning classic Mexican fare, Iranian-influenced breakfast burritos, craft cocktails, and romantic beachside dining - providing readers with a well-rounded selection of options to explore this weekend.