Rincon Chileno Deli — Restaurant in Lawndale

🇨🇱 CHILE Excerpt from Eat the World Los Angeles: The label of "national dish" is something that is always a bit fluid, and Chile might have the longest list of this or that claimed by one person or another, but the most unique of them might be the pastel de choclo ($9.99). They have a few of these in the refrigerated case ready to be reheated (if you choose), but they also work just as well to take home and stick in the oven.

Hidden beneath a burnt and crispy (in a good way) top layer is a savory corn and chicken casserole that also includes onions, raisins, and olives. The dark meat has all been taken off the bone, making this very easy to eat. Like the empanadas, it combines elements of sweet and savory. Without the meat, it could almost be eaten...

Definitely recommended for those willing to try authentic chilean flavors with a distinctive home-cooked seal. A little pricey but worth it considering the small scale operation, quality, and variety of their menu. As a Chilean resident in LA this place makes me happy and proud to see a family business bringing together our amazing dishes with a remarkably balanced use of seasoning. The humitas w/ensalada chilena are one of my fav dishes ever and your version is really good! Gracias, mucho éxito y...

Solid little Chilean market (of which there are almost none in LA), with good empanadas and great bread. The star of the show for me are the pan amasado – they’re buttery and indulgent. I’ve never had anything from their lunch menu, but they seem to have a lot of Chilean staples on the menu. There’s extremely limited seating, so I suggest arriving ready for takeout more than anything. Parking is also limited, since it’s in the same strip mall where the popular...