If you’ve spent any time in Southern California, you already know that we love our food. Whether you were born and raised in SoCal, or have just lived here long enough to call this place home, you’ll be able to relate to these 9 foods that we know you’ll miss if you ever have to leave SoCal.
1. Fish Tacos
Just one bite of a SoCal fish taco and you'll be ruined for life. Whether you stop at a taco stand, a food truck, or head to your favorite hole-in-the-wall, there's nothing tastier than a fish taco made right here in SoCal.
2. California Burrito
As much as we love our fish tacos, we also can't resist a California burrito. Known for being a hearty burrito packed with everything but the kitchen sink, this SoCal specialty is tops on our list of foods that we'll miss if we ever have to move away from SoCal.
3. In N Out
Who knew it was possible to crave a burger from a fast-food chain? Well, when you have something as high-quality and delicious as In N Out, it's almost impossible not to crave it. Add a side of fries and you will be in fast food heaven.
4. Avocados
Who doesn't live a ripe avocado grown locally in Southern California? You may be able to find avocados in other parts of the country, but we can't guarantee they'll be as fresh and flavorful as the avocados you'll find in SoCal.
5. Fresh fruit from the farmers market
Known for having the freshest fruit and vegetables on the planet, you'll definitely miss buying your produce from a local SoCal farmers market if you ever have to leave Southern California.
6. Pho
Most people don't realize Southern California is home to hundreds of Pho restaurants. If you love this steaming pot of soup packed with a meat of your choice and all the veggies you can handle, you'll be daydreaming about a bowl of Pho if you ever have to move away from SoCal.
7. A pastrami sandwich from Langer's
Until you've eaten a pastrami sandwich at Langer's Deli, you really haven't experienced a real pastrami sandwich at all. Stacked high with thick slices of pastrami and a crispy layer of cole slaw, this is one sandwich that every Southern Californian will be craving after just one bite.
8. California Roll
Even if you can find an amazing California Roll outside of SoCal, there's just something about eating your California roll right here in Southern California that somehow makes it taste better.
9. Randy's Donuts
Nothing satisfies a craving for something sweet quite like a donut at Randy's in SoCal. If you've ever tasted one of their fresh-baked donuts, you can count on the cravings to kick in the moment you leave Southern California.
What is your favorite food on this list? If there’s anything we left out, please make sure to share in the comments as we’d love to know.
Love exploring all of your favorite foods in Southern California? Then make sure to check out this list of the very best diners in SoCal that serve the tastiest comfort food on the planet.
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