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The best restaurants in Eastside

6 Eastside restaurants that critics recommend and that aren't part of DineLA restaurant week — so you can actually get a table.

Restaurants

On 2 lists

Macheen

Modern Mexican tacos·Eastside·$$$$
Seen inTLA Times
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On 1 list

Lingua Franca

Californian·Eastside·$$$$
Seen inLA Times
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On 1 list

Maciel's Plant-Based Butcher & Deli

Vegan sandwiches·Eastside·$$$$
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On 1 list

Muelle 8

Sinaloa mariscos·Eastside·$$$$
Seen inT
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The Shrimp Lover

Cajun seafood boil·Eastside·$$$$
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Thicc Burger

Burgers·Eastside·$$$$
Seen inLA Times
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Made by Avi Goldman

An independent guide to Los Angeles restaurants that aren't participating in DineLA. Recommendations come from published best-of lists (LA Times, The Infatuation, Time Out, Eater, LA Mag, and more). Not affiliated with DineLA or Discover Los Angeles.