Toluca Lake Restaurants

Hidden behind shiny Hollywood and Universal City, Toluca Lake is a gem of a spot featuring hip shops, hangouts, and eateries. Spend an afternoon sipping wines and sampling tapas or an evening dining on homemade Northern Italian pasta and risotto. When you need a little pick-me-up, grab a cup of coffee in a cozy spot littered with regulars. Fill your stomach with Mexican seafood classics or inventive Thai curries. If you're into the farm-to-food movement, check out a counter-based restaurant that prides itself on offering an organic, locally sourced Mexican menu. Dining is West Coast casual, so feel free to wear flip-flops and shorts, even to dinner.