Where to dine in Compton/Santa Fe Springs/Norwalk?
A friend's in town for just one week, is kinda limited to the above areas (& environs), and is despairing of finding a decent mail.
I KNOW there's gotta be some jewels in the vicinity...
(I've already told him about Honey's Kettle, but that's as far as I got)
Suggestions? (ANY and ALL appreciated)
cleanmyplate
May 08, 2008 11:01PM
www.taconazo.com -- the very best Ensenada-style fish and shrimp tacos.
www.senorbajarestaurant.com -- the second best Ensenada-style fish and shrimp tacos.
Renu Nakorn - either the best or second-best Thai in California, depending which Chowhound you ask.
Thai Nakorn - the other one.
La Huasteca - nice Mexican place, somewhat 'alta cocina' (meaning not going to be combo-plate glop).
Artesia is near Compton -- there are a dozen fantastic, authentic Indian restaurants on Pioneer Boulevard. I recommend Jay Bharat or Tirupathi Bhimas. Get ice cream at the place downstairs from Tirupathi Bhimas, too.
Also in Artesia there's Ten Ten Seafood, which is good Cantonese seafood. It's not in the places list and I never have luck adding places "in line", so it's at 17901 Pioneer #K, Artesia, (562) 860-8888.
In Cerritos (or maybe it's still Artesia) is Magic Wok, which is very tasty Filipino food.
Buena Park is not very far from Norwalk/SFS and has some very good Korean places. Cruise up and down Beach Boulevard and take your pick, but for a 'nice' dinner out I like Sagan.
11951 Beach Blvd, Stanton, CA 90680, USA
18792 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701, USA
3150 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262, USA
18701 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701, USA
13019 Rosecrans Ave., #105, Norwalk CA
7801 Beach Blvd Buena Park CA
11869 Artesia Blvd Artesia CA
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Great suggestions as always Das. But I'm elated to see you listing Magic Wok (no secret that it's one of my all time faves). Did you finally try it?! If you did, did I miss your review?
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Someone brought me food from there. That doesn't count enough to me to rate a review (though the food was tasty -- an amazing thing since I normally don't like Filipino food).
I have a day "off" coming in a couple of weeks on the 24th, maybe I'll check it out then.
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Are you serious, Magic Wok? I've driven past that place a million times & never even thought to try it. Like you, not a huge Filipino food fan, but have never really given it a chance. Gonna have to try it.
Pics from the Taco Nazo site look great. Might make a trip this weekend if able.
Has anyone tried Bruce's Prime Rib and Spirits in either SF Springs or Norwalk, corner of Imperial and Bloomfield? Have driven by the odd location daily for years, and was just curious.
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We have our annual Christmas luncheon at Bruce's every year. It's good, but not worth a special trip. Mr. V's is WAY better.
14320 Valley View Ave La Mirada CA
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OMG u rock -- jeez, now I may have to go down there, as well!!
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Went to Taco Nazo (in La Habra) yesterday. Excellent rec Das Ubergeek. Fish tacos were the bomb. Decent sized crispy piece of fish. Perfect proportions of fish, cabbage, tomatoes and crema. They use regular tortillas, rather than the waterproof gummy stuff they serve at Rubios. Great price to boot.
For kicks, tried the al pastor taco, although ok, will definitely skip it next time. Gonna try some shrimp items next time.
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Their shrimp tacos are the sexiest food ever. I will totally drive from my office, PAST Los Cotijas, all the way up to Guada-La Habra for shrimp tacos from ETN. And don't forget to try the chiles gueritos, the little roasted yellow chiles with salt-pepper-lime mix on them that are on the stand with the salsas!
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Don't know how far west your friend will travel, but JayBee in east Gardena is some of LA's best BBQ. Choose one of two picnic tables or eat in your car!
Some very good Mexican food is to be had at Enriques.
Parrilla's gets good recs for Peruvian roast chicken.
17244 Downey Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706, USA
15915 S Avalon Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248, USA
12121 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA
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Johnny Rebs....Not Sure of the location but I know that they are in the Area.
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Good suggestion. Also the Long Beach location is reopening May 13 after fire reconstruction is complete.
16639 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706, USA
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For dinner have them try the Dal Rae for a nice old fashioned dining experience with good food. Also try La Casita Mexicana for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Is it La Casita in Bell? Not super close to Norwalk/SF, but had some great chilaquiles for breakfast there the one time I went.
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Yeah, Bell and Santa Fe Springs are not super close. It's northbound on sometime hectic 605 freeway. What about Buena Park or Cerritos?
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Mmmm.... Dal Rae. I almost forgot about Maggie's Pub also. Great fried seafood and corned beef sandwiches.
11900 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA
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Renu Nakorn is the best Thai food in LA.
It happened to have been reopen in Norwalk last month.
Renu Nakorn
13019 E. Rosecrans Ave Suite 105
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 921-2124
I should get a review up for the place very soon.
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Speaking of Santa Fe Springs and Norwalk, if you happened to be near Imperial Highway, check out Rachada, the Quail legs are excellent.
For Mexican, go to Senor Baja for their fish tacos. I prefer their tacos over the place in Whittier.
If you are thinking about going to Magic Wok, then you are close to Little India. I would highly suggest going to India Restaurant which the dinner combos are excellent.
Have fun with those suggestions!
11833 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA
13019 Rosecrans Ave., #105, Norwalk CA
13416 Imperial Hwy Santa Fe Springs CA
17824 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia CA 90701, USA
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Honey Kettle? Well, just a little west of Compton and the 110 there is so much soul --Flossie's
3566 Redondo Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 352-4037
To the East of Norwalk just off the 5 are some very good steaks at reasonable prices ($25 to $35 each including two salads, cheese bread, rice and a very large backed potato piled high). Check the link below and then click on the menu.
North Woods Inn
14305 Firestone Blvd.
La Mirada, CA
(714) 739-0331
http://www.clearmansrestaurants.com/n...
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In addition to places mentioned already, Mr. V's in La Mirada, Los Sanchos, Whittier, (all on Imperial) Mario's Peruvian, La Mirada, Marissa's, La Mirada, La Taco Locco, Norwalk, Bruce's Norwalk (great burgers, prime rib and artichoke hearts apps.), good fish and chips/fritters at Maggie's Pub, SFS, (also all on Imperial-Monster Sushi, La Mirada, Pho Saigon, La Mirada
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Also, there's some good Cuban at Restaurant Florida 10025 Lakewood, Downey
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