"Stepping into Sabores Oaxaqueños feels like you’ve been teleported to a picturesque Mexican market plopped in the heart of Koreatown. You can shop for Oaxacan chocolates or a shiny new tortilla press, but the main draw at this bright orange restaurant is the delicious food from Oaxaca’s Costa Chica region. Think sizzling molcajetes full of grilled fish and shrimp, tortilla chips covered in sweet mole, and a huge tlayuda mixta that makes the table groan. It’s perfectly sized for sharing, but we won’t blame you if you don’t. Our sole complaint about this place: the nightmare of a parking situation. Head to their second location in East Hollywood for the same food and space for your Honda Civic. " - sylvio martins