Every quarter, Eater LA publishes a map of 38 standout restaurants that best represent Los Angeles’s expansive dining scene. In this endless metropolis, there are both new and decades-old street food stands, a cornucopia of cuisines that reflect the city’s diasporic communities, and a bounty of Southern California produce so immense you’ll find it everywhere from fine dining institutions to mom-and-pop operations. Tap the link in bio for a guide to Los Angeles's essential restaurants. 📸: @wonhophoto, @rebeccaroland, @mattatouille, @santacanela.la