"The second we heard a Dominican spot had opened in LA our ears perked up. Our city doesn’t have the options New York does, but in the case of El Bacano, we’ll count our blessings. This colorful spot in a North Hollywood strip mall offers a range of Dominican staples, including a sancocho only available three days a week. Feel free to plan your entire visit around this incredible soup. Brimming with pork, chicken, and beef, the spiced broth is rich with rendered fat and zippy with lime juice—and so delicious you’ll ditch the spoon and start drinking it like a cup of coffee. It’s perfect for a cold day—just know it’s a big portion. Split it with someone and tack on some crispy chicken wings, warm habichuelas, and chewy tostones. " - Brant Cox, Sylvio Martins, Nikko Duren
