The chickens at Pollos El Incomparable get the full charcoal rotisserie treatment, which means a slightly sweet-spiced bird married with subtle notes of smoke — capturing the true spirit of the Peruvian classic.

Soul food restaurants don’t get much more famous than Dulan’s on Crenshaw. The banquet hall/restaurant/community gathering point has been at it for decades, turning out massive portions of irresistible smothered pork chops.

While it’s hard to pass on the signature chili dogs at Larry’s, hone in on the breakfast burrito for serious comfort. Every burrito comes chock-full of bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns, cheese, and a spicy green salsa.

Wood Spoon is a Brazilian favorite celebrating over a decade in Downtown. Its most memorable dish is the chicken pot pie — a rich reminder of the power of good ingredients and great technique.

The current pizza craze is pan-style pies that ride high on the edges to maximize crispiness and cheesiness. Add on lots of sauce and pliant, almost airy dough, and it’s easy to call this the perfect kind of comfort food right now, as evidenced by the weekly sellouts happening at Instagram-only pop-up Dough Daddy in Downtown LA.

Glassell Park’s Polka Polish restaurant is a neighborhood gem, tucked into a strip mall and serving simple Eastern European classics like handmade pierogi. Don’t sleep on the pork cutlet either.

Moo作為洛杉磯東部的工藝燒烤開始生活yard pop-up, but now they’re offering takeout through the pandemic in Downtown. The Texas-style perfectionists skew decidedly Southern California with its menu of sides.

Regulars and newcomers alike can’t get enough of the garlic noodles inspired by Helene An’s Crustracean classic. The noodles come topped with two hearty proteins — be sure to try the combo with steak and shrimp. Check Instagram for schedule and locations.

Linh Phuong Nguyen makes the best bowl of southern style pho at this worn-in restaurant. While the filet mignon that comes standard with every bowl is a cut above the rest, it’s Phở Filet’s unparalleled broth that distinguishes her product from the dozens of hawkers in town.

You won’t find fideo on every Mexican restaurant menu across Los Angeles, but that’s okay — it just makes the trip to Colonia Publica in Whittier all the more special. Chef Ricardo Diaz is doing strong bowls of the home cooking favorite, a sort of Mexican take on ramen that includes noodles, meat, chicharrones, and whatever else you want to include.

Everything on Burritos La Palma’s menu shines, especially the birria that’s juicy and particularly satisfying stuffed inside a quesadilla. Savor it slowly in the parking lot and don’t hesitate to order another to take home.