Los Pollos

In 1990, Adela and Melvyn created a delicious and zesty marinade for rotisserie chicken, mixing Cuban mojo and Mexican spices to create delicious flavors.

6201 Atlantic Ave., Bell 90201

(323) 771-6989 lospollosonline.com

Regional Best for South Bay–Long Beach–South Los Angeles

Patys Restaurant

For over 60 years, Patys Restaurant in Toluca Lake has been serving up diner favorites and home-baked goods. Since the beginning in 1960, Patys has been known for good food and a neighborhood hangout for many locals and many stars.

10001 Riverside Dr., Toluca Lake 91602

(818) 761-0041 patysrestaurant.com

Regional Best for San Fernando Valley–Ventura

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

A restaurant that serves only chicken fingers? This dream became a reality at Raising Canes, now with locations all over the Southland and U.S.

Multiple Locations

raisingcanes.com

Regional Best for San Gabriel Valley–Inland Empire

Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles

Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles is an L.A. soul food chain, founded by Herb Hudson in 1975. The L.A. Times has referred to Roscoe’s as “such an L.A. institution that people don’t even question the strange combo anymore.”

1514 N. Gower St., Los Angeles 90028

(323) 466-7453 roscoeschickenandwaffles.com

Regional Best for Westside–Downtown–East Los Angeles