Dine at Any One of These Downey Restaurants

Downey Restaurants

 

There are so many delicious restaurants to choose from near your Downey apartment! Here are a few to try out if you are looking to dine out this week.

La Barca Grill and Cantina

This Mexican restaurant is the perfect place to visit if you’re interested in large portions of food, some drinks, and live music. So this is a great choice if you want dinner, or if you’re looking for a fun night out. La Barca Grill and Cantina is located at 11010 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90241. Click here for more information.

Porto’s Bakery and Cafe

Porto’s is an extremely popular Cuban restaurant and bakery, and more and more locations have been opening up. You will always find a long line, but we assure you it will be well worth the wait. Their menu is extensive, and you can explore it here.

LA Buns

If you’re looking for some delicious American comfort food, then this is the restaurant to visit. You really need to see their burgers, and once you do, you’ll want to sprint right over. Read their reviews and view some of the burgers offered on their Yelp page.

Appetizing Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner

Appetizing Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Thanksgiving is a dream come true to most people, and a welcomed holiday after the busy year. Make the most of your Thanksgiving this year with some appetizing side dishes that will go along great with the rest of your Thanksgiving dinner!

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

There is no denying that cooking an entire Thanksgiving dinner takes hours of cooking. Make your life a little simpler with this slow cooker creamed corn recipe. You just put the ingredients in a slow cooker that will do all of the work for you. Add the garnishes and you’re done! View the full recipe here. 

Perfect Cranberry Sauce

Skip the canned cranberry sauce this year and go all out with this recipe. You will be glad that you did! This recipe uses frozen cranberries, sugar, lemon zest, one strip of orange, and just a pinch of salt and pepper. You’ll wonder why you’ve never opted to make cranberry sauce yourself before! Get your hands on the recipe here. 

New Downey Restaurants That Just Opened Up

New Downey Restaurants

Are you the type of person that loves to try new things? Then add these new restaurants to your list! Some great places have opened up recently around your Downey apartment, and now is the perfect time to give them a try.

 

PokeMom

Not to be confused with Pokemon, this Poke restaurant just opened up 2 months ago. Guests create their very own poke bowls from a variety of available items. If you’re ready to make your own unique and delicious bowl, give their Yelp page a visit to see what is offered.

 

Fatima’s Grill #2

This restaurant is unique in the sense that you will find Lebanese, Mexican, and Mediterranean foods on their menu. This means everything from beef shawarma, to falafels, to burritos. See what the locals are saying about this place on their Yelp page.

 

Tacos Baja

This is a beloved baja style restaurant around Los Angeles and a new location has just come to Downey. The fish tacos here are a must-try item, so be sure to order one (or more!). You will also find a variety of other seafood dishes. Their menu can be viewed on their website.

Have a Great Time at the International Food & Music Festival

International Food & Music Festival

Downey is a wonderful city in Southern California filled with plenty to do. If you love being in the know and want a fun event to attend this September, then mark your calendars for the International Food and Music Festival. Taking place on Saturday September 17th at 4 pm, the event has something for everyone.

Food

The highlight of any festival is the food! In addition to many local restaurants, attendees will also find a number of delicious food trucks on-site. Some restaurants you can expect include Dunkin Donuts, Richeeze, and Son of a Bun.

Entertainment

Music will be the main form of entertainment at this event. You will see musical performances by Kellye Huff Band, South Pasadena Transit, Big Bad Rooster, and more.

Attractions

There will be plenty to see and do at this festival. Some of the attractions include a beer and wine garden, face painting, henna tattoo artists, photo booths, and more.

The event is free to attend, and you can register by clicking here.