Sylvio Martins
LA Staff Writer
Sylvio is a staff writer for The Infatuation LA. After graduating from UCLA, he worked as an actor, freelance journalist, and disgruntled barista before turning his food writing hobby into a “full-time thing.” When he’s not writing about tacos, he’s usually making dinner plans, watching the same films, or losing sleep over all the overpriced plants he’s accidentally killed.
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Where To Eat & Drink In LA's Chinatown
Dumplings, pancit, hot chicken, rum cocktails—the best Chinatown restaurants and bars in LA serve all that and much more.
Azizam
Azizam is a fast-casual Persian spot in Silver Lake with delicious, homey food and one of the neighborhood's most charming spaces.
The Best Deals for Dine LA Restaurant Week
Here’s where to make a reservation during Dine LA Restaurant Week, which runs from July 12th-26th
The Best Restaurants In Brentwood
There are a ton of restaurants in Brentwood, but only some of them are good. Stick to these spots.
The Best Donuts In LA
From apple fritters to maple bars, here's where to go when any old donut won't do.
Lee Ga
Lee Ga is one of our favorite spots in Koreatown for ice-cold naengmyeon, plus a bunch of delicious sides.
Tlayuda LA
Tlayuda LA is a women-owned Oaxacan spot in Hollywood with - you guessed it - great tlayudas.
Guelaguetza
Guelaguetza is a Oaxacan spot in Koreatown that’s one of the best Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles.
Gish Bac
Gish Bac is a Oaxacan institution in Mid-Wilshire with excellent grilled meats and weekend-only.
Alejandra's Quesadilla Cart
Alejandra's Quesadilla Cart in Echo Park makes delicious, hand-rolled blue-corn quesadillas.
Las 7 Regiones De Oaxaca
Las 7 Regiones De Oaxaca is a Mexican spot in Pico Union with great tlayudas and mole.
X’tiosu Kitchen
You won’t know how much you need a chicken shawarma taco until you’ve had one from X’tiosu Kitchen, an order-at-the-window spot in Boyle Heights.
La Mayordomía
La Mayordomia is a Mexican market and grocery in South Central with excellent tlayudas.
La Morenita Oaxaqueña
La Morenita Oaxaqueña is a brightly decorated Oaxacan restaurant in Koreatown with great coloraditos.
La Flama
La Flama is a Culver City spot dishing out plenty of Oaxacan classics. Make sure to get some molotes.
Panaderia Y Restaurante Tlacolula
Tlacolula is a Oaxacan grocery store and restaurant in West Adams with great breakfast and lunch options.
Tel Aviv Fish Grill
Tel Aviv Fish Grill is a casual Israeli spot in Tarzana that serves excellent grilled and fried fish with lots of mezze.
The Best Restaurants In Silver Lake
18 great spots in Silver Lake for sushi, pasta, ceviche, and more.
The Bar Hit List: Where To Drink In LA Right Now
Call them what you want. Happening. Cool. Busy. Vibing. These are the most fun new bars in LA.