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Local taco and Asian flavor eateries get nods as part of 2023 Michelin California "Bib Gourmands" — restaurants that offer great value for your money.
Who's been recognized: Out of 10 new Bib Gourmands in California, four are in Greater L.A.:
- Villa's Tacos in Highland Park, the Instagram-worthy stacked high tacos that took off as a pop-up during the pandemic.
- Carne Asada Poncho Lopez in Lincoln Heights, which serves dishes originating from Jalisco, Mexico.
- Cobi in Santa Monica, known for its Thai and Malaysian-inspired dishes.
- Eat Joy Food in Rowland Heights, which serves classic Taiwanese dishes.
Why now: The Bib Gourmand list has come out a week before the announcement of California's Michelin star winners and other awards on July 18.
The backstory: The Bib Gourmand was created in 1997 to recognize restaurants of note that don't come with a hefty price tag. Last year's winners included Silver Lake's Pijja Palace and All Day Baby, Moo's Craft BBQ in Lincoln Heights, Pizzeria Bianco near downtown L.A., and Saffy's in East Hollywood.
Go deeper: Here's the full list of winners for the entire state.
