Paulina Escanes

I’m truly grateful for Paulina Escanes. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner, everything on the menu consistently delivers, and there are also some healthy options. Two of my favorite dishes on the island are their Torta de Elote (add an egg) and the Pancakes with the blueberry compote (fun fact from my friend Eric, they bake the pancakes in the oven!), but you can’t go wrong with the Organica salad, the chicken tandoori, and the tacos. It’s really hard to go wrong here. Pro-tip: you can buy an entire sheet of the Torta from their bakery near Ocean Park, as well as full versions of their other baked goods. The salted chocolate chip cookies are my favorite.