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If flying into Los Angeles International Airport , secure a window seat on the north-facing side of the plane to behold the sky-high view of SoFi Stadium . The Inglewood entertainment complex hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022 and will play a big part in Los Angeles’s 2028 Summer Olympics. In between the sporting events, the calendar is filled with a constant stream of concerts, including five spring performances by Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar , and Blackpink in July 2025.
Concerts also occur at the adjacent YouTube Theater and the Intuit Dome, leaving those with tickets to wonder where they should eat before or after an event. Thankfully, Inglewood and the surrounding streets are filled with fantastic dining options for any mood. That being said, longtime locals are still adjusting to the massive influx of crowds, so be respectful while heading to some of Inglewood’s best restaurants, breweries, or one of several barbecue joints .
It’s also possible to dine at the venue, of course, but incredible options abound in the surrounding neighborhood at a far more reasonable price. Here are 18 places to try around SoFi Stadium. In this update, Eater removed the Serving Spoon and Cadoro Bakery while adding Persian restaurant Kuku Cafe and sister-owned 1010 Wine and Events.
Mona Holmes takes concerts very seriously and has attended music and sporting events at almost every venue in Los Angeles. If asked nicely, she’ll show a picture of her carefully coordinated silver outfit for Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance tour. Three Weavers Brewing Company While they don’t serve food at Three Weavers, this Inglewood brewery has outdoor patios that make it very easy to enjoy house-made brews or even a board game before or after a visit to SoFi.
There are also occasional pop-up food vendors, should the dates align. The brewery usually has 10 to 15 beers on tap at a time, including a few non-alcoholic options. The latest taps are posted to Three Weavers’ website .
A post shared by Renee (@systembeerlaget) Also featured in: 19 Places to Cool Down With Some Craft Beer in LA, Summer 2023 9 Great LA Spots for Vibrant, Colorful Yucatecan Food Randy's Donuts Inglewood’s massive landmark has hovered over the city since 1953. The company has since expanded to 11 Los Angeles locations while still turning out an excellent selection of doughnuts. The OG Inglewood spot is quite a scene, as it’s open 24 hours every single day.
This doughnut shop serves all the classics, but no trip is complete without at least a glazed raised or chocolate raised doughnut. Jelly-filled doughnuts, apple fritters, and cinnamon crub cake doughnuts are also great additions to any dozen. La Fonda of Inglewood Restaurant & Cafe Don’t be deceived by La Fonda of Inglewood’s modest exterior.
Two sizable dining areas can accommodate dining before heading to a SoFi concert or event. La Fonda’s reputable and traditional tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chilaquiles, aguachiles, huaraches, tortas, and quesadillas. Order fried plantains for the table along with an assortment of dishes to share, along with Micheladas, sopes, aguas frescas, and a slightly sweet margarita.
Two Hommés Two longtime friends Marcus Yaw and Abdoulaye Balde launched Two Hommes in 2022 with their spins on African and Los Angeles flavors. Diners can try a Senegalese twist on egg rolls, ceviche, or a jollof platter with black beans and plantains. A refresh from AfriCali cookbook author and designer Kiana Moju has brought new life into the space with bright walls and imported light fixtures from Ghana.
Balde and Johnson describe the restaurant as “Afrocentric,” and serve a menu of dishes that include honey- and berbere-flavored chicken bites and root beer-braised short ribs with whipped yams. Save space for the plantain sticky cake or a sweet potato churro for dessert. Also featured in: Where to Eat Around Los Angeles International Airport, According to Eater Editors The 38 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles 1010 Wine and Events Sisters Leslie and LeAnn Jones opened Inglewood’s first wine bar to keep residents from leaving the neighborhood.
They believed locals needed a nearby spot to sample wines with appetizing bites, and their bet proved successful. The sisters also curated a fantastic wine list, as nearly 90 percent of 1010’s bottles served and sold are from Black-owned operators. There’s far more than just wine; Champagne and beer are also available, along with salads, black eyed pea fritters, a grilled Heritage pork chop, and half chicken with piri piri sauce.
Book a table via Resy , and prepare for a brief, three-mile trek to SoFi. Also featured in: 19 Fantastic Wine Bars to Sip, Swirl, and Savor in Los Angeles 15 Excellent Dinner Deals for DineLA Restaurant Week, Fall 2023 Sign up for our newsletter. Check your inbox for a welcome email.
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Banadir Somali Restaurant As the only official Somali restaurant in Los Angeles, this halal restaurant in Inglewood has some highlights, like slow-roasted lamb or stir-fry goat served with basmati rice and a simple salad (those going for a lighter meal can order the roasted salmon or tilapia). Breakfast dishes in the morning are mainly composed of anjero, a pancake-like bread that’s prominent in Somali cuisine, and beef, chicken, lamb, or shuka shuka, a tomato-based stew. There’s ample public parking across the street, but give yourself enough time for the kitchen to put ample care into dish preparation.
Also featured in: Where to Eat Around Los Angeles International Airport, According to Eater Editors The Best Restaurants in South LA Astro Burger No matter what kind of meal is required, longtime burger-diner staple Astro Burger has you covered. Service starts at 8 a.m.
with heaping servings of bacon and eggs with hotcakes, French toast, and omelettes. Never miss an opportunity to eat a burger, pastrami, or a patty melt, while chicken dinners, fish and chips, quesadillas, and tacos can be a hearty dinner. Astros has a surprisingly expansive plant-based menu.
There’s a drive-thru if in a hurry, but it's always best to settle into the classic diner’s dining room and enjoy while the food is still hot. A post shared by @roadsidewithcheese Carnitas El Artista Carnitas El Artista is a standby for outstanding carnitas, served in tacos, burritos, and more. Owner Gustavo Chavez prepares the meat in the early hours of the morning, sometimes starting at 3:30 a.
m. First-timers should get a two or three-taco plate, served Michoacán-style with rice and beans. If arriving earlier in the day, go for the chilaquiles, one of the best breakfasts in town.
It’s better to get here on the early side, regardless, before the most popular dishes sell out. Also featured in: Where to Eat Around Los Angeles International Airport, According to Eater Editors The Best Restaurants in South LA Kuku Cafe Less than two miles away from SoFi Stadium sits Inglewood’s modern Persian restaurant Kuku Cafe. Look for the bold green sign before entering the charming patio where diners can feast on lentil soup, an eight-hour braised lamb shank with dill-flavored rice and fava beans, crispy saffron rice cakes, or saffron rice shawarma.
Try the build-your-own bowl, wrap, or salad option with a choice of traditional Persian proteins topped with feta, beets, or pickled Persian cucumbers, and topped with lemon tahini and onion crisps. Also featured in: The 17 Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Los Angeles Martin's Cocina y Cantina Mexican staple Fiesta Martin opened its first restaurant in 2009, and now has four locations dominating South LA. The same family launched Martin’s Cocina y Cantina in early 2021, located just a six-minute drive and 30-minute walk to SoFi Stadium.
The festive room fills quickly during most SoFi Stadium events, thanks to its easy menu full of nachos, taquitos, tacos, enchiladas, and platters like the traditional chile verde with rice, beans, and guacamole. Bartenders typically adjust the cocktail menu to celebrate performers or sports teams. In spring 2025, they developed a handful of Beyonce-themed drinks like the vodka-infused Texas Hold ‘Em for her Cowboy Carter tour.
Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen Diners flock to Dulan’s for its namesake cuisine: soul food. The Inglewood location is a standby for generously sized platters of fried chicken, flavorful meatloaf, tender oxtails, and smothered pork chops. Sides like macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and cornbread round out plates here, but all first-timers should save room for peach cobbler at the end of a meal, or at least take a slice to go.
After a nearly two-year hiatus for renovations, the restaurant reopened in January 2024 with a reenergized dining room and the same great comfort dishes. Also featured in: Where to Eat Around Los Angeles International Airport, According to Eater Editors The Best Soul and Southern Food Restaurants in Los Angeles The Wood Urban Kitchen The Wood has a bit of something for everyone. This Inglewood restaurant and bar always has a game on to watch, well-made drinks, and impressive barbecue.
Load up on brisket, ribs, smoked turkey legs, and potato salad while sipping on an ice-cold beer or Moscow mule. Every day, between 3 p.m.
and 8 p.m. and 10 p.
m. to midnight, the Wood offers discounts on drinks and food during happy hour. Go for brisket fries, wings, and pulled pork or chicken sliders, or finish with a tray of crispy tater tots, which are always a winning choice.
Also featured in: Where to Eat Around Los Angeles International Airport, According to Eater Editors The Best Restaurants in South LA Cork & Batter Directly across the street from the SoFi complex, Cork & Batter can be a busy venue during event days. Depending on the calendar, the crowds are sipping on colorful cocktails on any of Cork & Batter’s three floors, including the rooftop with views of the SoFi complex and YouTube Theater, and a block away from the Intuit Dome. The restaurant is open all day long (but does fill up quickly) and serves chicken wings, nachos, a smash burger, flatbread pizzas, a Philly cheesesteak-inspired slider, a vegan pasta primavera, and more.
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