"Your plan to rent rollerblades and cruise Venice Beach á la the Barbie movie didn’t play out as expected. Ice down any scraped knees on the shaded patio at Teddy’s Red Tacos, one of the few casual places to eat along the boardwalk that’s not only worth your time, but an actual taco destination. The original Teddy’s in East LA is home to some of the city’s best birria, and we’re happy to report their Venice location keeps the rich (and spicy) tradition alive. Braised beef birria is the only option on the menu—if you’re especially hungry, go with the Deluxe Platter, a fully loaded tray that includes a quesadilla, mulita, tostada, and taco, plus consomme for dipping. " - brant cox, nikko duren, garrett snyder, sylvio martins