Porto's Los Angeles

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Val from Los Angeles

""Porto's" is where I go to in LA when I want lunch that's healthy, inexpensive and delicious. This Cuban American bakery makes some great sandwiches..."

When I want a lunch that’s healthy, inexpensive, and delicious, I go to Porto’s. Porto’s is the place Southern California locals go to eat. Their ingredients are quality and the cost of everything is $2-3 less than the average sandwich, pastry, bakery. It's more than a bakery! Porto's is easy-to-order Cuban food for every tastebud.

It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their breakfast menu offers a variety of egg concoctions, pastries, and the classics: French toast, pancakes, and waffles. For breakfast, I like to get a smoothie and croissant or the French toast and fruit.

For lunch, I recommend a sandwich (the vegetariano is my fav) with lightly fried plantain chips on the side.

For dinner, I still recommend a sandwich, but they also have full meals with protein, carbs, fruit, and vegetables. The one thing I don't recommend is the chicken soup. Drinks (juices, smoothies, coffee, and tea) cost between $2-5. Food costs between $5-10 and there's options on the menu as little as $1! It’s crowded, but the lines move fast and the food is well worth the wait.

Over the last four decades, Porto’s has solidified its place as a Southern California staple. There are locations in Glendale, Burbank, and Yorba Linda (on the way to Knott’s Berry Farm). It’s the perfect place to eat great, save money, and nourish the body.

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Los Angeles Spotter Val

About: Hi! I'm Val Douroux, Hollywood Location Scout/Manager & Ambassador of West Hollywood. I'm alive to have a good time. I love to absorb the sunshine at a nice beach, work on a film set and dance to the music on a rooftop lounge. I love God, nature, humans, and a good adventure. Good food. Good vibes. Good energy. Why Los Angeles LA is the city of dreams! I was born in Los Angeles. The City of Angels. Of all cities in America, LA has the best weather, the best palm trees and the best beaches! Where else can you find me online? ValDouroux.com ...

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