The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Los Angeles | Gateway Cities

1. • Gusto Bread 88

   • Artisanal Mexican Bakery
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Nominee

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Nominee

   3. The New York Times
      22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now

   
   

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   • 2710 E 4th Street, Long Beach, CA | Gateway Cities
   • Website
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2. • Baby Gee 50

   • Eclectic Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   
   

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   • 1227 E Fourth St, Long Beach, CA | Gateway Cities
   • Website
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3. • Rocio's Mexican Kitchen 48

   • Mole-Famed Mexican Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Rocio Camacho | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 7891 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA | Gateway Cities
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4. • Heritage 26

   • Hearty Southern Food Truck
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   
   

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   • 2032 E Seventh St, Long Beach, CA | Gateway Cities
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5. • Amor y Tacos 25

   • Vibrant Mexican Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   
   

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   • 13333 South St, Cerritos, CA | Gateway Cities
   • Website
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6. • Ammatoli 23

   • Modern Levantine Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Dima Habibeh | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 285 E Third St, Long Beach, CA | Gateway Cities
   • Website
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7. • La Parolaccia Osteria Italiana 23

   • Intimate Italian Osteria
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Michael Procaccini and Stefano Procaccini | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 2945 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA | Gateway Cities
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8. • The Attic 21

   • Refined Southern Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 3441 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA | Gateway Cities
   • Website
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9. • Tacos La Carreta 20

   • Hearty Mexican Taco Truck
   
   

   1. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

   
   

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   • 11402 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA | Gateway Cities
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