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671 Rose Ave.
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Category: Restaurant > Diner

Region: San Fernando Valley

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Region: West Hollywood

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8430 Sunset Blvd.
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Region: Santa Monica

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Category: Restaurant > American

Region: West L.A.

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Santa Monica, CA 90403

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Region: Santa Monica

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• Santa Monica
• Wilshire
• Mandalay
• Thai Food and Cooking
• Seafood

13352 Washington Blvd., L.A.

(888) T-TAMALE or (310) 305-7714

This isn't just a restaurant, but an institution where the delicate art of cooking tamales has been completely mastered. The menu lists over 33 varieties of tamales, so making a choice ain't easy. Very popular is the Greek tamale, stuffed with goat cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted pine nuts ($3.25) Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tues.­Sat., lunch and dinner Sun. Beer and wine; takeout; catering; parking. AE, MC, V.

TANDOORI NIGHTS

8165 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood

(323) 848-8626

For eight years, Tandoori Nights has pampered the curry cravings of its loyal WeHo patrons. House favorites include tender lamb tandoori ($10.95), marinated in spiced yogurt and cooked in traditional clay ovens till it melts in your mouth, and the vegetable aloo gobi ($6.95), with cauliflower and potato cooked in yellow curry sauce. All entrées can be spiced to order -- mild, medium or fire-breathing hot -- and are served with basmati rice and soup with plenty of poppadums and savory mint chutney. Lunch and dinner seven days. Beer and wine; takeout; delivery; catering; parking. AE, MC, V.

TEQUILA WILLIE'S

3290 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach

(310) 545-4569

It's party time all year long at this festive eatery, where Southwestern-style cuisine is served with grilled flair. Handmade tortillas, fresh salsa, hand-shaken margaritas and over 100 (!) tequilas are the signature elements on the menu. After polishing off a hefty order of barbecue ribs, cole slaw and French fries ($14.95), try the chocolate enchiladas ($3.95), dripping with chocolate mousse and topped with strawberry sauce. Lunch and dinner seven days, brunch Sun. Full bar; takeout; catering; parking. AE, DC, Disc., MC, V.

THAI BEER

7513 Sunset Blvd., L.A.

(323) 883-1805

Don't let the name fool you. This little gem also dishes up fantastic Thai cuisine. With daily lunch specials that include pad Thai chicken and pad woon-sen ($3.95), and devastating curries such as pa-nang ($4.75), the end result is always satisfaction. The pla rad prik (deep-fried pompono fish topped with spicy curry sauce, $8.95) is indescribably good, and vegetarians can enjoy the best sweet-and-sour tofu in town. Don't forget the coconut Thai ice cream! Lunch and dinner seven days. Beer and wine; takeout; catering; delivery; parking. MC, V.

360°

6290 Sunset Blvd., L.A.

(323) 871-2995

You get a spectacular view of Los Angeles when you dine at 360°. Reminiscent of old Hollywood, the lighting is dim and the seating cozy and sumptuous. The "New American" menu features such classics as Southern garlic shrimp and scallops over the bomb cheese grits ($18), pistachio-crusted salmon with wasabi mashed potatoes ($19), and one of the best pieces of filet mignon in the city. The lounge is open until 2 a.m., very often humming with a DJ, salsa band, or live jazz. Dinner seven nights. Two full bars; valet parking; reservations suggested. AE, MC, V.

TOI ON WILSHIRE

1120 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

(310) 394-7804

TOI ON SUNSET

7505Þ Sunset Blvd., Hollywood

(323) 874-8062

Where else can you recline on leopard-print cushions surrounded by psychedelic rock posters and enjoy Thai curry at 3 a.m.? Toi must have raided Elvis' living room and Janis Joplin's boudoir for its eye-catching décor. Dishes like Thai spaghetti (spicy egg noodles loaded with chicken and shrimp) or eggplant pumpkin tofu (each $7.95) are tasty favorites, perfect for a late meal. Lunch and dinner seven days. Beer, wine, champagne and sake; takeout; delivery; lot parking at Wilshire location; reservations suggested. AE, Disc., MC, V.

TOMMY TANG'S

7313 Melrose Ave., L.A.

(323) 937-5733

A landmark since 1982, Tommy's is where East meets West. Serving not just your average pad Thai or bland noodles, exotic concoctions like shrimp Panang (grilled prawns with curry cream sauce) and Santa Fe chili pasta (pasta with pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and basil in cream sauce) are a zesty, flavor-filled experience. And with 22 different kinds of sushi ($2.50­$6.50) and 15 kinds of sashimi ($7­$11), there's something for everyone. Lunch and dinner seven days. Beer and wine; takeout; catering; delivery; reservations suggested. AE, DC, MC, V.

TOPZ

14622 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks

(818) 788-8777

8593 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood

(310) 659-8843

7514 Melrose Ave., Hollywood

(323) 852-0146

Going out for a bite? Then stop here for a healthy, satisfying meal. The Mile High Burger ($3.50) is hard to beat, a thick quarter-pounder, at one-fourth the fat of a regular fast-food burger. There's also a sauce bar with over 13 different flavors, from experimental garlic-ketchup to low-fat blue cheese, and a soda bar where you can create your own wild phosphates. Takeout; catering; parking. MC, V.

VERMONT

1714 N. Vermont Ave., L.A.

(323) 661-6163

Situated on L.A.'s newest Melrose, this airy, beautifully lit spot just north of Hollywood Boulevard offers a mouthwatering mélange of contemporary American cuisine at oh-so-reasonable prices. The menu encompasses everything from light salads of arugula, shrimp and avocado in a lemony dressing ($8.50) to hearty main dishes like pistachio-crusted chicken, bathed in a sherry-shallot reduction, with oyster mushrooms, potatoes and cipollini onions ($14.95). After a leisurely meal, sip late-bottled Quinto do Crasto Port between nibbles of lemon tart with lemon sauce and crème fraîche (all desserts, $6) and be decadent. Lunch Tues.­Fri., dinner Tues.­Sun. Beer and wine; parking. AE, MC, V.

WAIKIKI WILLIE'S ROCK 'N' ROLL

13535 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey