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From the archives: January 31, 2007
East L.A.-bred Paul Rodriguez is considered the original Latin king of comedy, but who knew the actor and director had a serious sweet tooth? He divulged to Citysearch where he gets his fix for desserts and other treats, from San Francisco to San Antonio.
On this page:At Home: Los Angeles, On the Road.
At Home: Los Angeles
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La Loggia Ristorante
Read Reviews11814 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 (map)
"It's Italian food adjacent to a tapas bar. Great meeting place while enjoying Spain?s finest bite size dishes. The people are pretty and so are the prices."
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Laugh Factory Hollywood
Read Reviews8001 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)
"The shows are hilarious, why even the food tastes funny... You will see the best stand-up that money can buy. On any given night you are liable to see 'superstar' stand-ups from Damon Wayne to Dane Cook. Make sure you call ahead, because this place is harder to get into than heaven. However, greasing the doorman is best (especially if that door man is me!)."
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Spark Woodfire Grill
Read Reviews11801 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 (map)
"The cuisine is northern Italian. They make thin crust pizzas that will thicken you up."
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La Parrilla
Read Reviews2126 Cesar Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (map)
"The tortillas are fresh and the restaurant is clean. It is owned and operated by woman. This is not a hole in the wall. The word of mouth made this a hot spot for Latino celebs. The food is authentic and it's in the heart of East L.A. Don't let the negative publicity scare you away. It's a nice safe environment."
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Apple Pan
Read Reviews10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (map)
"One of Los Angeles's oldest secrets. They have been making pies & burgers with little conversation at the same location since 1935. You can't last that long in Los Angeles without being absolutely delicious. It's a must for lunch!"
On the Road
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San Antonio Riverwalk
Read ReviewsRiverwalk, San Antonio, TX 78205 (map)
"This, all by itself, is worth a trip to San Antonio. There is everything you'll need all in one beautiful location. The Guadalupe River was where the first Spanish Padres began converting the natives, and it's where the mission of San Antonio De Bexar--who, by the way, was a Laker fan--was established. Enjoy this city. You will be back again and again until the court lets you off for good behavior... Bienviendos a mi San Antonio!"
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Primo's Tex-Mex Grille - Uptown
Read Reviews3309 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 (map)
"So you find yourself in Dallas wanting to go to the most happening spot, where the every girl looks like a Cowboy cheerleader and the men are probably Cowboy football players. You must be at Primo's. The food is excellent and the outdoor patio and margaritas are legendary."
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Gilley's Dallas
Read Reviews1135 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75215 (map)
"It's got a HUGE dance floor and great atmosphere. If you like country western music you?ll be in hee-haw heaven."
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Chow Church
Read Reviews215 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
"The menu changes with the season, but the excellent woodfire pizza and dreamy apple pie a la mode are always available, and a must. Chow's atmosphere is inviting, but not the parking. Its sister restaurant Park Chow is more accessible--Same great food, two different locations."
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Narducci's Cafe
Write a review622 E 21st St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 (map)
"Narducci's is a pretty well-kept secret in town. They've got a great atmosphere and the lamb chops are the best!"
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Hot Cookie
Read Reviews407 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
"Next door to the Historic S.F. landmark The Castro Theatre is a small--I'm talking tiny--cookie shop. The cookies are hot and delicious. I recommend the Snickerdoodle."
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Reunion Arena
Write a review777 Sports St, Dallas, TX 75207 (map)
"Look up in the sky. It's a building with green neon trim. A one stop for shopping, dining, dancing, and sleeping."
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La Margarita Restaurant
Read Reviews120 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207 (map)
"Owned and operated by the Ortega family, who have clogging arteries with their restaurants for many generations. The restaurant has been a staple of fine Mexican food almost since Santa Ana ate there. A good look at them and you'll see there isn't a skinny one in the bunch. Adjacent to this restaurant is Mi Tierra Bakery. I swear by just walking through this bakery you can gain weight. Mucho fun! For all ages and for all hours, because it's open 24 hours a day."
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Dewar's Candy Shop
Read Reviews1120 Eye St, Bakersfield, CA 93304 (map)
"It's all in their slogan, 'Satisfying your sweet tooth for 95 years.'"
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Mitchell's Ice Cream
Read Reviews688 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
"Homemade ice cream, cakes, and frozen bananas! Do I need to say more? A family favorite and neighborhood hangout. Expect a line worth the wait!"
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