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The 10 best Black-owned restaurants in Los Angeles, 2026

Ranked by Google rating with at least five reviews. No pay-to-rank. Last refreshed 2026-10-05.

St. Louis eats Black-owned every day without a map: soul food on West Florissant, Ethiopian on South Grand, barbecue in Creve Coeur, brunch in the Central West End. This list puts those kitchens in one place with the address, the hours and the phone number, and tells you which ones hold a 4.5 or better on Google.

  1. Flavors from Afar
    No. 1

    Flavors from Afar

    4.9(172) on Google

    Easygoing eatery featuring monthly menus of global cuisine in a chic environment.

    Hollywood / 5652 Hollywood Blvd

    Publicly listed
  2. Str8 Up Tacos
    No. 2

    Str8 Up Tacos

    4.8(710) on Google

    Burritos & handmade tacos with veggie options highlight the menu of this tiny, relaxed eatery.

    Lakewood / 20900 Pioneer Blvd

    Publicly listed
  3. Perry's Joint
    No. 3

    Perry's Joint

    4.8(567) on Google

    restaurant

    North Central / 2051 Lincoln Ave

    Publicly listed
  4. Beyond Vegan Eats
    No. 4

    Beyond Vegan Eats

    4.8(249) on Google

    restaurant

    Westchester / 6208 W 87th St

    Publicly listed
  5. Crustees
    No. 5

    Crustees

    4.8(168) on Google

    restaurant

    South Los Angeles / 4442 W Slauson Ave

    Publicly listed
  6. Taco Bar
    No. 6

    Taco Bar

    4.8(51) on Google

    restaurant

    Central LA / 5815 W Pico Blvd

    Publicly listed
  7. Earle's On Crenshaw
    No. 7

    Earle's On Crenshaw

    4.7(1,573) on Google

    A storied hot dog stand turned storefront for beef, turkey & vegan links, all served to go.

    South Los Angeles / 3864 Crenshaw Blvd

    Publicly listed
  8. Mr Fries Man
    No. 8

    Mr Fries Man

    4.7(1,254) on Google

    restaurant

    Inglewood / 401 E Hillcrest Blvd C

    Publicly listed
  9. Banadir Somali Restaurant
    No. 9

    Banadir Somali Restaurant

    4.7(1,217) on Google

    Unfussy, halal mainstay supplying generous portions of Somali staples for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

    Inglewood / 137 W Arbor Vitae St

    Publicly listed
  10. Darrow's New Orleans Grill
    No. 10

    Darrow's New Orleans Grill

    4.7(948) on Google

    This casual eatery features Southern-style cooking with Cajun & Creole flavors in a homey space.

    Carson / 21720 Avalon Blvd #102b

    Publicly listed

Questions about this list

How is this list of Black-owned restaurants in Los Angeles ranked?

By Google rating, with a minimum of five reviews, ties broken by review count. We do not accept payment for a position on this list. Featured listings are marked on category pages, never reordered here.

How do you know each restaurant is Black-owned?

Each page cites a public St. Louis source, such as a local publication or community directory, that names the business as Black-owned. Owners can verify directly, which adds a green Owner verified badge.

How often is this list updated?

Listings are re-checked against Google Business Profiles on a rolling basis. Closed businesses are removed. Last data refresh: 2026-10-05.

Last updated 2026-10-05. See all 89 restaurants in Los Angeles.