Best Beef Dishes in Los Angeles

Echo Park·$$

$22.50

A sampler of birria specialties including a taco, quesadilla, mulita, and tostada with consome.

Tip: This is a lot of food. One plate is easily enough for two people to share if you're looking for a substantial lunch.

#5100% recommend

Hickoryburger

The Apple Pan

West LA·$$

$12.50

A prime beef patty with a secret smoky hickory sauce, lettuce, and pickles.

Tip: The sauce is the secret. It's properly smoky and pairs perfectly with the high-quality beef. Don't add extra condiments!

#6100% recommend

Soltani Kabob

In-N-Out Burger Hollywood

Glendale·$$$

$38.00

A combination of one skewer of Filet Mignon (Barg) and one skewer of ground beef (Koobideh).

Tip: This is the best way to experience the range of their grill. Both meats are perfectly seasoned and cooked.

#7100% recommend

Suadero Taco

Ave 26 Tacos

Little Tokyo·$

$2.00

Slow-cooked, tender beef suadero on a classic corn tortilla.

Tip: The suadero here is the gold standard. Order at least three—they are small but incredibly flavorful.

#8100% recommend

Beef Noodles

Woon

Silver Lake·$$

$18.50

Homestyle chewy noodles wok-charred with marinated flank steak and bok choy.

Tip: Add their house-made hot sauce. it's savory and provides a great kick that really enhances the smoky flavor of the noodles.

#9100% recommend

Double-Double Animal Style

Hollywood·$

$6.50

Two beef patties, two slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and extra spread with grilled onions.

Tip: Ask for 'Extra Toasted Bun'. It helps the bread hold up better against the extra spread and grilled onions.

#10100% recommend

Short Rib Taco

Kogi BBQ

Culver City·$

$4.50

Double-caramelized short rib with salsa roja, cilantro-onion-lime relish, and romaine-cabbage slaw on a corn tortilla.

Tip: Order at least two. The short rib flavor is incredible and the slaw provides the perfect fresh crunch to balance the richness.

#11100% recommend

Moist Brisket

Moo's Craft BBQ

Lincoln Heights·$$$

$34.00

Prime beef brisket smoked for 16 hours with a heavy black pepper rub.

Tip: Ask for the 'moist' cut. The fat rendering is where all the incredible flavor lives. It's consistently the best in the city.

#12100% recommend

The Regular (Double)

Burgers Never Say Die

Silver Lake·$$

$12.50

Two thin smash patties with cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard.

Tip: The 'Double' is the move. The ratio of crispy patty edges to soft bun is perfect with two patties.

#13100% recommend

Beef Brisket

Bludso's BBQ

Mid-Wilshire·$$$

$32.00

Slow-smoked prime beef brisket with a salt and pepper rub.

Tip: Ask for 'moist' if you want the extra-fatty, flavorful end. It's the most authentic way to enjoy Texas-style brisket.

#14100% recommend

The Office Burger

Father's Office

Santa Monica·$$

$18.50

Caramelized onions, applewood bacon, gruyère, Maytag blue cheese, and arugula on a baguette.

Tip: Don't even think about asking for ketchup. The burger is designed to be perfectly balanced as is, and the blue cheese provides all the sharp moisture you need.

#1599% recommend

#19 Hot Pastrami Sandwich

Langer's Deli

Westlake·$$

$24.00

The quintessential LA sandwich: pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing.

Tip: Don't ask for the pastrami lean. The fat is where the flavor lives, and Langer's renders it perfectly.

#1698% recommend

Asada Taco

Villa's Tacos

Highland Park·$

$4.50

Mesquite-grilled ranchera steak on a handmade blue corn tortilla.

Tip: The mesquite flavor is really prominent here. If you love that smoky, grilled taste, the asada is the moving.

#1798% recommend

Beef French Dip Sandwich

Philippe The Original

Chinatown·$

$10.50

Roast beef on a French roll dipped in natural beef juices.

Tip: Ask for 'Double Dip' if you want a moist sandwich, or 'Triple Dip' if you want it completely soaked. Most regulars go for Double.

#1898% recommend

Quesabirria Taco

Echo Park·$$

$6.50

A 'red' corn tortilla filled with beef birria and melted cheese, served with consome.

Tip: The consome is the key. Make sure to dip the taco deep and take a sip of the broth after every bite. It's the ultimate flavor boost.

#1998% recommend

The MacArthur (Pastrami Reuben)

Wexler's Deli

Downtown·$$

$19.50

Hand-sliced pastrami, swiss cheese, coleslaw, and russian dressing on rye.

Tip: The pastrami here is hand-sliced, which makes a huge difference in the texture. It's much thicker and more flavorful than machine-sliced versions.

#2098% recommend

Galbi Jjim (Braised Short Ribs)

Soban

Koreatown·$$$

$38.00

Slow-braised beef short ribs with potatoes, carrots, and chestnuts.

Tip: The portions are generous. This is a great dish to share alongside the raw crab for a perfectly balanced meal.

#2198% recommend

Galbi Jjim (Braised Short Rib)

Sun Nong Dan

Koreatown·$$

$65.00

Slow-braised beef short ribs with potatoes, carrots, and rice cakes.

Tip: Add the cheese. It sounds untraditional, but the way they torch it creates a smokiness that pairs perfectly with the sweet-savory sauce.

#2298% recommend

Galbi Combo

BCD Tofu House

Koreatown·$$

$32.00

BBQ beef short ribs served with a small bowl of assorted soon tofu soup.

Tip: The combo is the best value if you want both meat and soup. The portions are quite large and very satisfying.

#2398% recommend

Chivichanga

Downtown·$

$4.50

Miniature flour tortilla burritos filled with shredded beef or chicken and cheese.

Tip: Order two. They are smaller than a regular burrito and you'll definitely want to try both the beef and the chicken versions.

#2498% recommend

Big Mec Burger

Petit Trois

Hollywood·$$$

$28.00

A rich, saucy burger with two beef patties, American cheese, and bordelaise sauce.

Tip: This is a knife-and-fork burger. The sauce is incredibly rich and there's a lot of it—don't try to pick it up!

#2598% recommend

Beef Koobideh Kabob

Glendale·$$$

$24.50

Two skewers of juicy ground beef minced with onions and house seasonings.

Tip: The koobideh here is some of the juiciest in LA. Make sure to mix the grilled tomato and a bit of butter into the rice for the full experience.

#2698% recommend

Smoked Brisket Burger

Moo's Craft BBQ

Lincoln Heights·$$$

$18.50

A burger made from brisket trimmings, smoked and served with classic toppings.

Tip: These sell out incredibly fast. Pre-order online if you want to be sure to get one—they are a favorite for regulars.

#2798% recommend

Mama Leah's Coconut Beef Adobo

The Park's Finest

Echo Park·$$

$22.00

Slow-smoked beef chunks simmered in a rich coconut milk and soy sauce adobo.

Tip: This is a great example of the '50/50' BBQ style. The smoke from the beef and the richness of the adobo is a perfect match.

#2898% recommend

Galsi (Beef Short Rib)

Parks BBQ

Koreatown·$$$

$54.00

Marinated prime beef short rib cooked over tabletop charcoal.

Tip: Don't touch the tongs. The servers at Parks are pros and will time the flip perfectly to ensure the best char.

#2998% recommend

Beef Lule Kebab

Mini Kabob

Glendale·$$

$19.50

Traditional minced beef skewer with complex spices and aromatics.

Tip: The texture is perfect—not too dense, not too loose. It's best enjoyed with their high-quality basmati rice.

#3098% recommend

Massaman Curry with Brisket

Anajak Thai

Sherman Oaks·$$$

$32.00

Slow-cooked beef brisket in a rich, peanut-based Massaman curry.

Tip: The brisket here is better than at many BBQ joints. It's incredibly tender and soaks up the curry flavors perfectly.

#3198% recommend

Blackjack Quesadilla

Kogi BBQ

Culver City·$

$12.00

Caramelized short rib with cheddar and jack cheeses and a spicy salsa verde on a flour tortilla.

Tip: This is much more substantial than a taco. It's the perfect sharing item for the table if you're with a group.

#3297% recommend

Pastrami Reuben

Canter's Deli

Fairfax·$$

$22.50

Hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on grilled rye.

Tip: The portion is enormous. Many people split it, especially if they're also getting soup or a side.

#3397% recommend

Pappardelle con Ragu Bolognese

Felix Trattoria

Venice·$$$

$32.00

Wide, hand-rolled ribbons of pasta in a traditional slow-cooked meat sauce.

Tip: This is one of the most balanced Bolognese sauces in the city. The texture of the hand-rolled pappardelle is the real highlight.

#3496% recommend

The Triple

Burgers Never Say Die

Silver Lake·$$

$15.50

Three thin smash patties with cheese and all the regular toppings.

Tip: If you're really hungry, go for the Triple. The patties are so thin that it's not as overwhelming as a standard three-patty burger.

#3596% recommend

Beef Tartare

Destroyer

Culver City·$$

$19.50

Finely chopped beef with smoked egg yolk, pickles, and crispy grains.

Tip: This is one of the best tartares in the city. The smoked egg yolk is the secret ingredient—it adds a great depth of flavor.

#3696% recommend

Costilla (Beef Rib) Taco

Downtown·$

$3.75

Mesquite-grilled beef rib meat on a house-made flour tortilla.

Tip: Pay attention to the tortilla. They import the flour from Sonora, and you can really taste the difference in the texture and flavor.

#3796% recommend

Beef Noodle Soup

Pine & Crane

Silver Lake·$$

$19.50

Slow-cooked beef in a rich, aromatic broth with hand-made noodles.

Tip: The broth is incredibly flavorful. Ask for a side of the house-made chili oil if you want a bit of extra heat.

#3894% recommend

Spicy Pork Burrito

Kogi BBQ

Culver City·$

$14.50

Marinated spicy pork with double-caramelized short rib, cheese, slaw, and salsa in a massive flour tortilla.

Tip: This is a serious amount of food. It's properly spicy and very rich—best enjoyed when you're incredibly hungry.

#3994% recommend

Broccoli Beef Ravioli

Poltergeist

Echo Park·$$$

$26.00

Short rib-filled ravioli with a refined broccoli and black bean sauce.

Tip: The short rib filling is remarkably flavorful. it's a great example of how the kitchen uses familiar flavors to create entirely new experiences.

#4094% recommend

Steak Frites

Petit Trois

Hollywood·$$$

$42.00

Prime grilled steak served with signature thin-cut fries and herbed butter.

Tip: The fries here are some of the best in LA. They are incredibly thin and always perfectly salted.

#4194% recommend

Beef Shawerma Plate

Zankou Chicken

Hollywood·$$

$16.50

Tender, marinated beef sliced from a vertical broiler with tahini sauce.

Tip: Even though they are famous for chicken, the beef shawerma is excellent. The tahini sauce they use is very high quality.

#4294% recommend

Lubia Polo

Glendale·$$$

$28.00

Basmati rice mixed with green beans, grilled onions, tomato sauce, and diced beef.

Tip: The rice is incredibly aromatic. If you want something more interesting than plain saffron rice, this is the move.

#4394% recommend

Steak au Poivre

Camphor

Arts District·$$$$

$58.00

Prime beef fillet with a peppercorn crust and a rich Cognac sauce.

Tip: The sauce is the highlight here. Ask for some bread to soak up whatever is left on the plate—it's too good to waste.

#4494% recommend

Asada Taco

Ave 26 Tacos

Little Tokyo·$

$2.00

Grilled marinated steak on a classic corn tortilla.

Tip: Load up on the grilled onions and habanero salsa at the condiment bar—they are the perfect accompaniment to the asada.

#4594% recommend

Steakburger

The Apple Pan

West LA·$$

$12.50

A prime beef patty with sweet relish, lettuce, and tomato.

Tip: The sweet relish is excellent. It's a great choice if you aren't in the mood for the smokiness of the Hickoryburger.

#4694% recommend

Birria Mulita

Echo Park·$$

$9.50

Two 'red' tortillas sandwiching beef birria and melted cheese.

Tip: The mulita is the cheesiest option on the menu. If you love that crispy cheese edge, this is the one to get.

#4792% recommend

Caramelo

Downtown·$

$9.50

A folded flour tortilla with grilled meat, melted cheese, beans, and salsa.

Tip: This is a great middle-ground if you want something more filling than a taco but aren't ready for a full burrito.

#4892% recommend

Birria Ramen

Echo Park·$$

$14.50

Instant ramen noodles served in a rich beef birria consome with tender beef and toppings.

Tip: It's a very hearty and savory bowl. Don't forget to squeeze some lime over it to brighten up the rich beef broth.

#4992% recommend

Sul Lung Tang (Beef Bone Soup)

Sun Nong Dan

Koreatown·$$

$16.50

Traditional Korean ox bone soup with thin noodles and beef slices.

Tip: Add a spoonful of the radish kimchi (kkakdugi) juice into the soup. It's the secret way to give the broth extra depth and a bit of a kick.

#5092% recommend

Beef Short Rib Tocino

Kuya Lord

Hollywood·$$

$26.00

Sweet and savory marinated beef short rib, grilled and served with vinegar.

Tip: Use the spiced vinegar dipping sauce generously—it provides the perfect acidic counterpoint to the sweet marinade.

#5192% recommend

Afro-Caribbean Skirt Steak

Si! Mon!!

Venice·$$$

$38.00

Prime skirt steak grilled with a bold spice rub and served with traditional sides.

Tip: The spice rub is excellent. It gives the meat a beautiful crust and a warm depth of flavor. Best shared alongside a few seafood starters.

#5292% recommend

Barg Kabob

In-N-Out Burger Hollywood

Glendale·$$$

$34.00

Thinly sliced, marinated filet mignon grilled to tender perfection.

Tip: Order it medium-rare to fully appreciate the quality of the beef. It's incredibly tender and flavorful.

#5392% recommend

Protein Style Burger

Hollywood·$

$6.00

Any burger served with a large lettuce wrap instead of a bun.

Tip: This is surprisingly tidy to eat despite being wrapped in lettuce. It's a great way to enjoy the high-quality beef.

#5492% recommend

Asada Quesadilla

Leo's Tacos Truck

Mid-Wilshire·$

$10.50

Large flour tortilla filled with grilled marinated steak and melted cheese.

Tip: The quesadilla is huge! it's a great choice if you aren't in the mood for al pastor but still want that signature Leo's char.

#5592% recommend

Beef Bourguignon

Camphor

Arts District·$$$$

$46.00

Slow-braised beef in red wine with pearl onions and mushrooms.

Tip: It's a very rich dish, so it's best paired with one of their lighter, more acidic starters or a crisp white wine.

#5690% recommend

Taco de Cabeza

Ave 26 Tacos

Little Tokyo·$

$2.00

Tender, slow-steamed beef head meat on a corn tortilla.

Tip: The texture is very soft and rich. If you like marrow or fatty cuts, you'll love the cabeza here.

#5790% recommend

Ribeye with Yuzu Butter Truffle Sauce

Nobu Malibu

Malibu·$$$$

$68.00

Prime ribeye grilled and served with a luxurious truffle-infused yuzu butter.

Tip: The sauce is very rich. Ask for some extra vegetables on the side to help balance out the intensity of the truffle butter.

#5890% recommend

Burrito 2.0

Downtown·$

$14.00

A large flour tortilla filled with grilled meat, beans, guacamole, and salsa.

Tip: It's not as enormous as some 'Mission-style' burritos, which is a good thing—it lets the quality of the ingredients shine.

#5990% recommend

Koji-Aged Steak

Baroo

Arts District·$$$$

Beef aged with koji for intense flavor, grilled and served with traditional Korean condiments.

Tip: The flavor is much more intense than a standard aged steak. It's a great showcase of the Baroo philosophy applied to a familiar ingredient.

#6090% recommend

Kimchi Fried Rice

Republique

Mid-Wilshire·$$$

$26.00

Short rib kimchi fried rice with a soft-poached egg.

Tip: It's surprisingly spicy, so if you're heat-sensitive, order one of their sweet pastries to balance it out.

#6190% recommend

Steak Frites

Father's Office

Santa Monica·$$

$38.00

Prime grilled steak served with signature thin-cut fries and herbed butter.

Tip: This is a great alternative if you aren't in the mood for a burger. The fries are some of the thinnest and crispiest in LA.

#6290% recommend

Grilled New York Steak

Dan Tana's

West Hollywood·$$$

$68.00

A thick-cut prime New York steak grilled to your preference.

Tip: Order it medium-rare to fully appreciate the quality of the beef. It's a classic preparation without unnecessary frills.

#6390% recommend

Filet Mignon

Musso & Frank Grill

Hollywood·$$$

$62.00

A thick cut of prime beef broiled over mesquite charcoal.

Tip: Ask for the sourdough bread on the side to soak up the juices from the plate.

#6490% recommend

Taco de Cabeza

Leo's Tacos Truck

Mid-Wilshire·$

$2.00

Tender, slow-steamed beef head meat on a corn tortilla.

Tip: The texture is very soft and rich. Load it up with their fresh green salsa—it's the perfect acidic balance for the fatty meat.

#6588% recommend

Birria Tostada

Echo Park·$$

$5.50

A crunchy 'red' tostada topped with beef birria, onions, and cilantro.

Tip: This is the move if you want the absolute maximum crunch from the fat-dipped tortilla. It's remarkably flavorful.

#6688% recommend

Green Curry with Beef

Jitlada

Thai Town·$$

$21.00

A rich, coconut-based curry with eggplant and tender beef.

Tip: If the Southern specialties are too hot for you, this is a more approachable but still world-class option.

#6788% recommend

Corned Beef Sandwich

Langer's Deli

Westlake·$$

$22.00

Hot, hand-sliced corned beef on double-baked rye.

Tip: Try it with their spicy mustard; it cuts through the richness of the meat perfectly.

#6888% recommend

Yukgaejang (Spicy Beef Soup)

Sun Nong Dan

Koreatown·$$

$17.50

A spicy, hearty beef soup with shredded meat and scallions.

Tip: This is quite spicy, but not overwhelming. It's a great, hearty meal that's very satisfying with a bowl of white rice.

#6985% recommend

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