Local Guide
Best Restaurants in Van Nuys, CA
A local favorite near the dealership, plus what's on our lot right now.
Frontier Toyota Team·· 4 min read
Local Guide
A local favorite near the dealership, plus what's on our lot right now.
Van Nuys covers a lot of ground in a small radius: Cuban and Central American food at Ay Papa Que Rico, Argentinian dishes at Mercado Buenos Aires, Middle Eastern plates at Kobee Factory, Korean BBQ at Corner Grille, and an all-day cafe menu at Farm Table Co.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Ay Papa Que Rico | Cuban, Central American | 7344 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 1, Van Nuys, CA 91405 |
| Mercado Buenos Aires | Argentinian | 7540 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405 |
| Kobee Factory | Middle Eastern | 14110 Oxnard St, Van Nuys, CA 91401 |
| Corner Grille | Korean BBQ, American | 8261 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91402 |
| Farm Table Co. | Cafe, sandwiches | 6209 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401 |
Ay Papa Que Rico runs a casual, counter-serve spot built around Cuban and Central American cooking. The menu leans hearty: a whole eight-piece chicken, baby back pork ribs, a Cuban sandwich, a house sausage, and a BBQ chicken sandwich all show up on the regular lineup. Prices stay reasonable for the portion sizes, and the counter-serve format keeps the wait short even during a busy lunch rush. Address: 7344 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 1, Van Nuys, CA 91405.
Mercado Buenos Aires is a small eatery that serves traditional Argentinian dishes, the kind of spot regulars talk about more than tourists find on their own. The menu covers appetizers, salads, chicken, fish, meat, and pasta, so it works for a full sit-down meal or something lighter if you are stopping in between errands. Address: 7540 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405.
Kobee Factory holds a 4.7-star rating and turns out classic Middle Eastern food from a counter-serve setup, with everything made fresh to order instead of held under a heat lamp. Kobee barbecue and Kobee veggie are the namesake dishes, alongside beef kabob, filet kabob, and shish taouk for anyone who wants something off the grill. It is a fast option, and the portions are big enough that it still feels like a full sit-down meal. Address: 14110 Oxnard St, Van Nuys, CA 91401.
Corner Grille handles Korean BBQ in a laid-back, quick-serve format, and rounds out the menu with more familiar options like burgers, fries, tacos, and wings. That mix makes it work for a group that cannot agree on one cuisine, since everyone can order something different off the same menu without a debate about where to eat. Address: 8261 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91402.
Farm Table Co. is a local coffee shop and cafe with a casual space that is easy to underestimate from the outside. Sandwiches, soups, salads, burgers, and breakfast items make up most of the menu, and it is a solid pick if you want something short of a full sit-down dinner. It also works well as a coffee stop on its own if you are not ready for a full meal yet. Address: 6209 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401.
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A group with mixed tastes usually does best at Corner Grille, since the menu spans Korean BBQ and American diner staples in the same visit. For a sit-down dinner built around a specific cuisine, Ay Papa Que Rico and Mercado Buenos Aires both hold up well for a table of four or more. Kobee Factory and Farm Table Co. are built more for quick counter orders than a long group meal, so plan those for a faster stop instead of a leisurely dinner.
All five restaurants sit along or just off Van Nuys Boulevard or Sepulveda Boulevard, and street parking is common since none of them run a large dedicated lot. Weekday lunch is the easiest time to find a spot near Ay Papa Que Rico or Kobee Factory, before the corridor gets busier once the evening commute lets out. Weekend evenings bring more competition for parking near Corner Grille and Mercado Buenos Aires, so building in a few extra minutes before a reservation, or going early instead of waiting for a table, keeps things simple. None of the five enforce a dress code, so you can walk in straight from work or from running errands around Van Nuys.
Frontier Toyota is at 23621 Creekside Rd in Valencia. We sell and service Toyotas for drivers across Santa Clarita, Valencia, and the San Fernando Valley, and Van Nuys sits close enough for a lunch run or a dinner reservation without turning into an all-day trip. If your next stop after lunch is picking up a new Toyota, browse our inventory, or contact us if you would rather talk through options first. For more of the area, see the best pizza in San Fernando Valley or the best breakfast in San Fernando Valley.