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Grand Central Market

Market and Food Court

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

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Ranked #5 for tacos in Downtown Los Angeles
The folks at Bon Appetit Magazine and LA Weekly like this place. Would you agree?
"Knead is amazing, as is Eggslut, and the oyster champagne bar."(24 Tips)
"number of vendors here sell tacos"(11 Tips)
"Great spot in downtown LA for brunch/lunch."(6 Tips)
"... and burritos and Sarita's Pupuseria!! Wonderful places to eat and..."(6 Tips)

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Bon Appetit MagazineJune 1, 2016
Long-standing Latino vendors like Ana Maria, with its cartoonishly overstuffed gorditas, are crucial to the appeal; it’s that rich and varied diversity that makes the market—and LA as a whole—unique. Read more
Upvoted Jul 19
Serious EatsAugust 12, 2015
Come celebrate the end of the summer in the heart of downtown at the Grand Central Market. This quaint European-esque market is a beloved one of Serious Eats. Grab a reusable bag and shop on! Read more
Doug de WetDecember 10, 2015
Been here 25+ times
If you've never seen the inside of beautiful Bradbury Building in person and you're visiting the Market in the daytime, plan an extra 15 minutes to cross Broadway at 3rd to check it out.
The Ritz-CarltonOctober 15, 2014
Grab lunch from one of the food stalls, many of which have been here since the venue opened in 1917. Then walk across the street to Angel’s Knoll for a picnic with incredible views of downtown LA.
Minji LeeFebruary 5, 2018
If you can’t make up your mind for what you’d like to eat, why not try a bit of everything? From pastrami sandwiches to pulled pork tacos to Asian fusion food, this market offers an amazing variety!
LAistJune 21, 2016
Some of our favorite Market offerings include the Lavender Lemonade slush from Press Brothers Juicery; the BBQ chicken from Sticky Rice, and you can never go wrong with a scoop from McConnell's. Read more
Hans HauptJune 16, 2013
Need the loo or free WiFi after enjoying the market? Use the Angels Flight to the top, walk to your right until you see a water/grass feature.. Keep right. There will be an entrance to the Omni Hotel.
Kiesha CanoriSeptember 6, 2012
The entire building is just well managed, it gives me everything for a great price, was an excellent experience, it's in the center of Downtown LA, highly recommended place!
g oconnorOctober 16, 2016
Authentic and broad selection of Molé along with cheeses, perfect protein, and a fantastic people watching opportunity!
May ♍August 28, 2019
Historic Grand Central Market is not only the place to buy fresh produce; it’s the place to check out some of DownTown LA’s best street food. Go hungry because you’ll want to try them all
Kassi NopratvarakornAugust 13, 2018
It’s like all my favorite restaurants under one roof. Get tri-tip at Horse Thief BBQ, a late breakfast at Eggslut (the Fairfax with avocado is an all-time fav) then end with McConnell’s ice cream.
Doug de WetFebruary 22, 2016
Been here 25+ times
If it's busy and comfortable seating is not available, consider ordering to-go for a relaxing picnic on the spacious lawns of Grand Park; it's just a modest 2 block walk north on Broadway.
CurbedMarch 20, 2014
Whether you want to be indoors or outdoors, this newly fancified place has free wi-fi, plus ample seating (stake your claim before lunchtime!). Read more
Carl Lu YinAugust 23, 2016
Very lively place in Downtown LA! Get taco with meat amount so generous that you will need two more tortillas to contain. Also has nice organic product and butcher shop available.
Giang PhamJuly 30, 2016
You should expect a long line for the food. I tried the slut and it was delicious. Heard the burger was even more amazing.
Louise EspinoOctober 12, 2017
Sari-Sari store was awesome!! Had the sisig fried rice and enjoyed it. A bit small on the portions but busting with flavour. Goal is to try everything in their menu 😆
ShaynaOctober 8, 2015
Love the little produce market near the front - fantastic prices! 25¢ a pound for butternut squash :)
NataliaAugust 19, 2013
1st time here & I loved it! Bought some fruit & veggies for nothing & had for lunch ceviche tostadas & shrimp cocktail that was excellent. It was cool to see a diversity of people inside the Market.
Jacobo GómezMay 12, 2016
If you're in LA and you can only visit one place, this is it. Every food stand is amazing.
DowntownLA.comApril 27, 2011
Did you know this is LA's oldest open-air market, dating from 1917? Our checklist: affordable lunch, ripe produce, fresh pan dulce, and a 25¢ trip up Angels Flight across Hill St. Read more
Christina QueeneyMarch 26, 2017
One of my favorite places in LA. I love a good market and this one is too notch. Coffee, drinks, and so many good food options. Find the Papuseria and have one. Also, Valerie!
Robin SchwartzJune 6, 2017
At at Prawn. It was super good. Got the fish & chips & Thai lobster roll, both very good. The potatoes with smoky rouille was yummy.
Chris SteeleMay 26, 2014
Been here 10+ times
This is very likely the only food court you will feel cooler for having visited. Start with a coffee at G&B, grab some pupusas at Sarita's and see where your appetite takes you next.
Kimberly QJuly 24, 2015
Absolutely love this place. I wish I had three stomachs so I could eat at all the food stalls. Also have a great produce section, their fruit is so cheap and always fresh!
Michelle Arnaiz-Dela RosaNovember 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Who doesn't love the hustle and bustle of a market? Nice place to shop fresh produce and have some great meals as well.
Justin OrdovezaNovember 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
If you want to be packed like sardines and wait in line come on a weekend. This place is ridiculously packed in the weekend.
Heather MacKenzieSeptember 23, 2015
A little bit of everything! Great cheese shop, butcher, Thai, Mexican, Chinese, coffee, juice, Eggslut...so much good.
DTELS LAJanuary 7, 2013
There is a stall right in the center of the market that sells nuts, seeds, grains, guinoa, etc. Typically less than $2 a pound for rices and grains! Read more
DacotahFebruary 17, 2015
Very crowded on a holiday weekend but great for grazers, with a little bit of everything, including groceries, coffee and a bar in addition to the food stalls. Check out DTLA Cheese.
Belle HuangMarch 21, 2015
Large indoor/outdoor marketplace with food stalls and little grocers. Find exotic ingredients and delicious food. Not dog friendly.
eric bornemannAugust 6
Been here 5+ times
Awesome food hall with so many options of cuisine it’s hard to make a decision. So try them all.
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LaraOctober 27, 2014
Been here 10+ times
A variety of stands with all sorts of amazeballs gourmet foods, ice cream, coffee, fresh produce. A recipe for a perfect lunch adventure. Just come hungry.
K JFebruary 3, 2016
I think this is one my favorite places in LA because of the variety of food and G&B Coffee. And ranges of prices too. Overwhelming when it's packed though.
Karen EguApril 8, 2017
Tacos Tumbras a Tomas gives HUGE tacos that are 10/10. So many meat options too!!!!
SusitaApril 10, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Stop by the carnitas stand give them a try! They're always super friendly with samples and generous with meat when you do order! Sooo good.
Busa SantanaMarch 21, 2018
GREAT for food,my only tip is go 2-5 M-F at this time all the lunch crowd is gone & very lil line for any place.If u park next the market its not good for trucks of any kind,sm compact spaces to park
M GonzalezMarch 6, 2018
Used to be better before they gentrified it. You can still find good tacos, pupusas, and various types of foods but I’m unsatisfied with the business model they used to “revamp” the space.
Aja BrandmanNovember 6, 2017
Fun to check out and grab some good food; a lot of different options. A bit crowded on the weekends.
Matt DermodySeptember 29, 2016
Modern urban market that eschews chains for more trendy food stalls. A lot of cities are building similar concepts. Atlanta has Ponce City Market.
T ManFebruary 4, 2018
Less crowded on week days. Have glass of wine at the oyster bar near west side entrance. Sticky rice Thai is good place for a healthy small bite.
Zan KatJuly 15, 2019
Great atmosphere, many good options and everything I tried was delicious
John KiddeOctober 20, 2016
Keep an eye out for free movie nights at the outdoor patio. Great place to get a bite from just about every type of food imaginable.
Bennie RoseMay 1, 2014
They have a lot of eating places but go in off Hill St and when you go down the stairs there is a Mexican resturant with great food.....try it!!
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantNovember 18, 2014
FANTASTIC food market - love EggSlut, thai street food, oysters and butcher shop. Really fab!!
Doug de WetAugust 12, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Bring hand wipes. While here, you will have hundreds of delicious things to choose from, but options for washing your hands will be extremely limited
Hana NaMarch 16, 2014
Eggslut is here! Parking validated for 60mins with a $10min purchase. Sweet... Tough to find street parking :)
Jonathan KramerAugust 9, 2014
Wow, far greater than I imagined. Tons of fruit and grocery vendors alongside amazing international food choices. I'd love to live near here.
Briana J.January 17, 2015
Eggslut line gets pretty crazy around lunch time. LOVE the sriracha mayo on the Fairfax.
Tom MaxwellNovember 2, 2019
Cool open air market in DTLA with a wide variety of different restaurants across the culinary spectrum
TrishJuly 17, 2014
Been here 10+ times
This place changes so much it's hard to keep track of all the new stands. I'm saddened that the butcher stand was replaced. The new one only has select cuts of beef and pork. Chicken wings? Seriously?

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