Mexican restaurant
A Tí
A Tí is a modern Mexican restaurant from chef and founder Andrew Ponce, a second-generation Mexican-American born and raised in Los Angeles. Its changing menu reworks familiar Mexican flavors with ingredients and…
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A starting point for exploring Echo Park
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Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Wine bar
Bar Bandini
Bar Bandini is a natural wine bar in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. It pours natural wine and craft beer, both on tap and by the bottle, hosts the Better Half Comedy Show, and sells gift cards through its…
Italian American restaurant
Donna's
Donna's is an Italian-American restaurant inspired by an East Coast red sauce joint, serving classics made with California ingredients, such as meatballs, fried calamari, linguini and clams, spaghetti and meatballs and…
Ice cream shop
Fluffy McCloud's
Fluffy McCloud's is an ice cream shop that makes its ice cream fresh several times a week from whole organic ingredients, using only milk, sugar and eggs, with waffle cones, fudge and whipped cream made in house. The…
Greek restaurant
Greekman's
Greekman's is a casual neighborhood restaurant and bar serving charcoal-grilled souvlaki, Mediterranean plates, seasonal cocktails and an extensive wine list made up exclusively of Greek wines. It takes reservations,…
Pizzeria
Hard Times Pizza
Hard Times Pizza Co. makes traditional New York-style pizza and says it has served generations of Northeast Angelenos since 1986. The pizzeria describes itself as located in the heart of Echo Park and takes orders by…
Independent shops worth exploring
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An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Leather goods workshop
Amano Goods
Amano Goods is a leather workshop and retail space in Echo Park that handcrafts belts, wallets and accessories and takes commissions for bespoke pieces, alongside curated vintage and local designer goods. Founder Adan…
Custom framing shop
Ballard's Artwork Framing
Ballard's Artwork Framing is a custom framing shop run by Aaron and Christa, who have framed together since the early 2000s. Its first location was established in Echo Park in 2009, followed by a second shop in…
Bridal studio
Beyond the Ceremony
Beyond The Ceremony is a Los Angeles bridal label founded by designer Janice Lee, who makes versatile, modern bridal looks meant to be worn more than once. All gowns are made to order, custom gown requests are taken by…
Clothing boutique
Big Bud Press
Big Bud Press is a Los Angeles clothing label specializing in unisex everyday goods, made through ethical, local manufacturing using almost exclusively cotton fabrics. Its small Echo Park mini store carries a selection…
Pantry and home goods shop
Bucatini
Bucatini is a shop founded by Victoria Fayad and Sofia Stephens that began as a small pantry shop. It carries a hand-selected range of Mediterranean products, from canned tomatoes, beans, sauces and pastas to…
Optical boutique
Gogosha Optique
Gogosha Optique is an Echo Park optical boutique founded in 2008 that offers a curated selection of independent, handmade eyewear brands, with a focus on individualized fittings and consultations. Appointments can be…
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
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Latin nightclub
Bahia Nightclub
Club Bahia is a Latin nightclub on Sunset Boulevard founded in 1974, presenting live Latin music, dinner and dancing with salsa orchestras, bachata and reggaeton nights. Its kitchen and bar draw from the Caribbean and…
Music venue
Echoplex
Echoplex is a live music venue that operates alongside The Echo in Echo Park, with its own separate entrance. According to the venue, the two rooms have presented music since 2001, booking local music events, dance…
Music venue
The Echo
The Echo is a live music venue in Echo Park that, with the adjoining Echoplex, has presented music since 2001. The venues book local music events, dance nights and a wide range of touring acts, with an adventurous…
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