I'm an east-side girl (won't go west of La Cienega). There are a dearth of good Mexican restaurants in LA (shocking, I know). Most are of the "hot plate" variety. Guelaguetza's branch in Korea Town (on Olympic) is very good. The squash blossom and/or corn fungi quesadilla are both excellent. For Indian, Electric Lotus on Vermont has great decor, but India's Oven on Beverly has far better curry (try the korma). Messob on Fairfax is the best Ethiopian on that strip. Everyone loves Mario's for Peruvian, but Don Felix on Virgil (by Fountain) is much tastier. Musso and Frank's is great for old Hollywood glam dining/drinking. Campanile (as mentioned previously) is terrific. Their produce comes from Chino Farms.