Eater Editors Highlight Their Favorite LA Dishes

From fish tacos to enchilada dumplings, the Eater LA team shares the standout bites they've enjoyed this week.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:38pm

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The editors at Eater Los Angeles dine out frequently and share the best dishes they've encountered, including fish tacos from Playita Mariscos, a 'chaat pocket' from Kismet Rotisserie, enchilada dumplings from Evil Cooks, and a breakfast burrito from Dialog Cafe.

Why it matters

This roundup provides Eater's loyal readers with a glimpse into the culinary experiences of the publication's editors, highlighting some of the most exciting and innovative dishes available across Los Angeles restaurants and eateries.

The details

The Eater LA team sampled a variety of standout dishes this week, from the fresh and flavorful fish tacos at Playita Mariscos in Silver Lake to the spicy and inventive 'chaat pocket' collaboration at Kismet Rotisserie. They also enjoyed the unique enchilada dumplings at the metal-themed Evil Cooks in El Sereno, as well as a gluten-free breakfast burrito from Dialog Cafe in West Hollywood.

  • The 'chaat pocket' collaboration at Kismet Rotisserie is only available through the end of April.

The players

Playita Mariscos

A beachside-inspired mariscos stand in Silver Lake, known for its fresh fish tacos and other Mexican seafood dishes.

Kismet Rotisserie

A Los Angeles restaurant that recently collaborated with cookbook author Khushbu Shah to offer a limited-time 'chaat pocket' dish.

Evil Cooks

A metal-themed restaurant in El Sereno that serves inventive Mexican-inspired dishes, including enchilada dumplings.

Dialog Cafe

A cafe in West Hollywood that offers a variety of gluten-free breakfast burrito options.

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What they’re saying

“Cover the table with an array of raw and fried goods: Spicy shrimp- or fish-laden aguachile arrives piled tall on a tostada, while crispy fried tortillas wrap around shrimp for tacos dorados.”

— Rebecca Roland, Deputy Editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

“Thankfully, I had the opposite experience eating the chaat pocket at Kismet Rotisserie, a limited time collaboration dish with cookbook author Khushbu Shah that features fried paneer, chickpeas, and an unapologetically hot green chutney all packed into a fluffy pita.”

— Kat Thompson, Audience Editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

“Owners Elvia and Alex García put their metal hearts into Evil Cooks, with black paint on every wall, a fountain that spouts a blood-like liquid, a massive skeleton presiding over the patio, and metal music blaring from the speakers.”

— Mona Holmes, Editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

“Within its supple tortillas (whichever you order, I'm sure the standard flour is fine), find richly golden eggs with no brown spots in sight, ripe avocado, hash browns (a true level up from frozen Tater Tots), and protein of your choice.”

— Nicole Fellah, Eater Editorial Manager

What’s next

The 'chaat pocket' collaboration at Kismet Rotisserie will only be available through the end of April, so readers should try it before it's gone.

The takeaway

This roundup showcases the diverse and innovative culinary offerings across Los Angeles, from traditional Mexican seafood dishes to creative fusion items, highlighting the city's status as a vibrant and dynamic food destination.