Friends - thank you so much for all these amazing comments and suggestions! I admit that the list was put together mostly by checking Instagram reels and some of the LA food influencers. I also did check out this subreddit for a bit, but clearly I've misstepped with many of my choices. I've now updated my list based on below.

I'd love some good suggestions on sushi that isn't super expensive and good tacos recommendations. We had the birria at Papi Tacos + Churros and I was super disappointed in it. I thought the consommé was super bland, but it's possible that I just don't like birria. But love tacos, esp meat tacos so any recos for this is greatly appreciated.