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Grand Central Market

Market and Food Court
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles
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    Tucker A.
    "Knead is amazing, as is Eggslut, and the oyster champagne bar."(25 Tips)
    Lucie C.
    "Great spot in downtown LA for brunch/lunch."(6 Tips)
    Niken
    "... and burritos and Sarita's Pupuseria!! Wonderful places to eat and..."(6 Tips)
    YEENIMAL
    "Great tacos at Ana Maria!"(5 Tips)
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  • Serious Eats
    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
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Doug d.heart icon on user image
    Doug de WetDecember 10, 2015
    Been here 50+ 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.
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • The Ritz-Carlton
    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 L.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • LAist
    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
  • Kiesha C.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • Hans H.
    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.
  • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍heart icon on user image
    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
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    g oconnorOctober 16, 2016
    Authentic and broad selection of Molé along with cheeses, perfect protein, and a fantastic people watching opportunity!
  • Kassi N.
    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 d.heart icon on user image
    Doug de WetFebruary 22, 2016
    Been here 50+ 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.
  • Carl Lu Y.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Curbed
    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
  • Giang P.
    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.
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    ᴡ 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 😆
  • Shayna A.heart icon on user image
    Shayna AOctober 8, 2015
    Love the little produce market near the front - fantastic prices! 25¢ a pound for butternut squash :)
  • Ron J.heart icon on user image
    Ron JeramiahNovember 23, 2023
    Incredible food hall, one of the best I’ve been to anywhere in the country! So many choices for everyone. The spot ‘Sticky Rice’ is amazing!
  • Christina H.heart icon on user image
    Christina HirschMarch 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!
  • Natalia
    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.
  • Robin S.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Jacobo G.heart icon on user image
    Jacobo GómezMay 12, 2016
    If you're in LA and you can only visit one place, this is it. Every food stand is amazing.
  • Kimberly Q.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • DowntownLA.com
    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
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Justin O.heart icon on user image
    Justin OrdovezaNovember 29, 2015
    Been here 10+ 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 M.heart icon on user image
    Heather MacKenzieSeptember 23, 2015
    A little bit of everything! Great cheese shop, butcher, Thai, Mexican, Chinese, coffee, juice, Eggslut...so much good.
  • Michelle A.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Dacotahheart icon on user image
    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.
  • Karen E.heart icon on user image
    Karen EguApril 8, 2017
    Tacos Tumbras a Tomas gives HUGE tacos that are 10/10. So many meat options too!!!!
  • K Jheart icon on user image
    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.
  • Belle H.heart icon on user image
    Belle HuangMarch 21, 2015
    Large indoor/outdoor marketplace with food stalls and little grocers. Find exotic ingredients and delicious food. Not dog friendly.
  • Laraheart icon on user image
    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.
  • Aja B.heart icon on user image
    Aja BrandmanNovember 6, 2017
    Fun to check out and grab some good food; a lot of different options. A bit crowded on the weekends.
  • Zan K.heart icon on user image
    Zan KatJuly 15, 2019
    Great atmosphere, many good options and everything I tried was delicious
  • T M.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Susita
    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.
  • DTELS LA
    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
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Doug d.heart icon on user image
    Doug de WetAugust 12, 2015
    Been here 50+ 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
  • Busa S.heart icon on user image
    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
  • IrmaZandl Z.heart icon on user image
    IrmaZandl ZandlSlantNovember 18, 2014
    FANTASTIC food market - love EggSlut, thai street food, oysters and butcher shop. Really fab!!
  • Jeremy M.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy MonizAugust 17, 2019
    This place is perfect, all the food and drink you could ask for. Huge diverse range of options.
  • Tom M.
    Tom MaxwellNovember 2, 2019
    Cool open air market in DTLA with a wide variety of different restaurants across the culinary spectrum
  • Trish
    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?
  • Hana N.
    Hana NaMarch 16, 2014
    Eggslut is here! Parking validated for 60mins with a $10min purchase. Sweet... Tough to find street parking :)
  • Briana J.heart icon on user image
    Briana J.January 17, 2015
    Eggslut line gets pretty crazy around lunch time. LOVE the sriracha mayo on the Fairfax.
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    Go Find AliceApril 25, 2018
    Lots of varieties! Fun to grab a quick bite, a full meal or a snack.
  • elle g.
    elle gamboa jr.June 3, 2019
    Great place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You have tons of options for food ( American,Mexican, Chinese, Italian, etc )
  • Judith C.
    Judith CheunJune 15, 2016
    Sad they kicked out all the old vendors. Its lost its old nostalgic charm with new trendy foods. Opens late during the summer.
  • Bennie R.
    Bennie RoseMay 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    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!!
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