Tamales Liliana’s is a classic tamale shop in Boyle Heights - order the chili verde.

La Mascota is a Boyle Heights institution and one of our favorite Mexican bakeries in LA.

La Indiana Tamales is a super-popular shop in Boyle Heights. Make sure you order ahead.

If you’re looking for great tamales in LA, it doesn’t get more classic than Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales in Pacioma.

Tamales Alberto in Historic Filipinotown makes some of our favorite tamales in town.

La 27th Restaurante is a Nicaraguan restaurant in Pico-Union with some of the best tamales in LA.

Today Starts Here is an excellent Taiwanese breakfast pop-up in Chinatown from the people behind Joy.

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery in Historic Filipinotown is an LA classic.

Pop’s in Culver City is a great bet for bagels on the Westside.

Manhattan Bread & Bagel is a South Bay staple, and an excellent place for breakfast in Manhattan Beach.

Hank’s Deli in Burbank is a great spot for bagel sandwiches.

Belle's Bagels is a Highland Park pop-up making some of our favorite bagel sandwiches in town.

Tartine’s Silver Lake location has the breads and pastries you know and love, plus one more awesome offering: Pizza.

Wake & Late is a breakfast burrito specialist in Downtown LA that you don’t want to miss.

Guerrilla Cafecito is a tiny Arts District cafe serving tremendous breakfast burritos and great donuts.

Tacos Villa Corona is an old-school taco and burrito spot in Atwater Village, serving one of LA’s best (and most affordable) breakfast burritos.