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3 new spots to score American eats in Los Angeles

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Published on May 10, 2019
3 new spots to score American eats in Los AngelesYours Truly. | Photo: Leah D./Yelp

Interested in trying some new American spots in Los Angeles? You're in luck: we've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for American food.

Chicks N Cows

7233 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga

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Chicks N Cows is a chicken shop, offering burgers and more.

The restaurant offers combos like the Chicksville Sandwich — a boneless fried and breaded chicken breast served with house slaw and pickles. Customers may also complement their meals with a variety of add-ons, including fries, street corn and chicken tenders. (View the full menu here.)

With a five-star Yelp rating out 128 reviews, Chicks N Cows has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Peter A., who reviewed Chicks N Cows on April 26, wrote, "Best. Burger. Ever. I had the "Best of Both Worlds" which has a Double Smash burger and a hot chicken sandwich. Both were just amazing — juiciest chicken with all the right spices."

Yelper Ted K. added, "Great new place with solid food! Wonderful friendly staff, from the young lady that takes your order to chefs that are enthusiastic about their food! Great tasting food at a solid price point."

Chicks N Cows is open from 7 p.m.–midnight on Tuesday-Saturday. (It's closed on Monday and Sunday.)

Urban Taco Factory

3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Baldwin Hills

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Urban Taco Factory is a soul food spot, offering tacos and more.

This new business provides healthy, fast casual options. The menu also features vegetarian and vegan items, sweet potato fries and soups.

Taco dishes are named after prominent black authors like Zora Neale Hurston ("Zora Neale's Special," which pairs fish with mac and cheese and kale) and Maya Angelou ("Maya-A," a dish featuring cornbread, corn mac and cheese and barbecue brisket or chicken).

With a five-star rating out of 40 reviews on Yelp, Urban Taco Factory has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Christian S., who reviewed Urban Taco Factory on April 12, wrote, "This place tastes so good! The fruity lemonade and the veggie soup are my favorites as well as the barbecue brisket."

Urban Taco Factory is open from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sunday.

Yours Truly

1616 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice

Photo: Grace G./Yelp

Yours Truly is a New American spot.

Yours Truly offers a sit-down dining experience, serving menu items like fingerling potatoes, crispy octopus, latte-soaked chocolate cake and a variety of cocktails like the Yours Truly tonic, made with white port, juniper, lavender, cucumber and citrus. (View the menu here.)

Yours Truly currently holds 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.

Yelper Mel S., who was one of the first users to visit Yours Truly on April 26, wrote, "We loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. Very cute, small and cozy. Service was good, could be better, but we never felt like we were forgotten. Definitely will be back if in the area!"

Julia L. noted, "Exceptional experience! Food is out of this world! We got a recommendation by our Armenian friend who owns a restaurant in Florida and follows this chef. Drove all the way from LA and let me tell you that it was the best restaurant we experienced in the LA area. Strongly recommend."

Yours Truly is open from 5 p.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 5 p.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.


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