The smorgasbord was a great experience hidden near the downtown Skid Row area within something called now, The Row. It’s an excellent example of gentrification in the right direction. A young beautiful crowd gathers here families and individuals, communities all gathered around good food an human fellowship. The parking is free for the first hour and you can get validations from the vendors in the shops. This had the largest collection vegan and vegetarian food that I have ever experienced at a food festival.

While everything here is a little on the pricey side, and the lines are pretty long at each place, the food is excellent. Smorgasburg is unique, with its diverse array of food trucks and stands, where each place specializes in just a few menu items. This is truly a fun place to come and bring your family and friends to enjoy a wide variety of cuisines under the LA sun!

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Love this place!! Whatever kind of food youre craving you can get here! They have a parking garage attached to the market which makes it super easy & convenient to get to. They also have bathrooms that are guarded by security so they arent completely trashed and disgusting.We got pupusas and got some dried fruit from a little grocery market here. If I lived closer I would come here all the time. Great prices for great quality and tons of variety! Great stop for food while in LA.

Was pretty excited to see such a place in the middle of the DTLA. I was pretty excited but I wish they had more unique European street food instead of Asian and Mexican that can be easily find any other place. Was hoping for French crepes, street croissants with ham/turkey or smtg like this. I tried oyster bar and prawn place & coffee. Pretty expensive for street food we payed around $40 for 2. Dont know if Ill go specially there, didnt find anything extraordinary at this market.

He works fast and makes his customer feel like theyre his #1 priority. The corn is DELICIOUS! My husband and I waiting in line for about 40 minutes. The son sets everything up --very quickly! Then its down to business. Hes clean! No complains there. I didnt even care that it was freezing because once I had that corn my tummy was warm and incredibly happy. Its worth the wait. Ill be coming back again and again. Such a humble man and son! Check them out. You wont regret it!

We went looking for something very specific that we couldnt find elsewhere. We found it easily and at a fair price. The place is huge and there are lots of options. It does seem many of the vendors are heavily curated and cater to a very specific audience.

Came here for the first time. It was awesome!Great vibes, good food, there was even a drinking section so we grabbed a beer. We spent a good amount of time here so we got a few different things.Only concern was rain but you cant control the weather.Will definitely return.

Most excellent! The turkey was roasted to perfection! The cranberry sauce was excellent! The dressing was perfect! The Gravy was just right! And, the pumpkin pie was delicious! Only two complaints: first, the pecan pie was made with brown sugar instead of dark cane syrup and thus was grainy.

Very busy place! A lot of different food options. Theres a little bit of everything for everyone. Plenty of vegan options. Plan on cash (some places only take cash) parking structure very convenient and close to set up. Bathrooms available.

Yes. It is:-expensive-very crowded, hard to find a table and some lines get LONG-hot (on asphalt)-parking is NOT free and lines to pay for parking are longHowever, I always leave happy and have a good time. And the food IS really delicious and beautiful. I go once in a while for a treat and always leave discovering something new. Goa taco used to be my go-to but Ive tried many different items since then (see attached photos)

Cool spot to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends. Theres a wide selection of food vendors and boutique shops. Theres also a beer garden. Prices are a bit steep at all shops I visited. Beer is $12 for 6oz drafts.

A cool food festival. Its similar to 626 but their is more different types of cuisine ranging American BBQ to Asian dumplings. Worth the visit if you are in town

Amazing selection of food trucks and booths. Be sure to get here early if wanting to try popular items otherwise they will run out. I enjoyed Goa taco, mama musubi, and amazebowls on my last trip. Would have tried donuts from donut friend if they didnt run out.

First timer here and I liked the food. Will definitely come back here to try different food stores

I have been searching for Smorgasburg for some time now. It so happened that one of my girls went the night before and wanted to go again tonight, and I was like I am so there! You see, I have this obsession with elite since I havent had in a while and dont even know where to go... So I started hearing stories about this amazing Corn Man, and I just had to try this perfect concoction.

This weekly (Sunday) event pulls thousands every weekend, so head there early. By the last 2-3 hours youll start seeing out of food signsIt free to enter and all you pay if for the food you buy. Great event for groups of people since they have tons tons of options. Im usually there every Sunday trying out new food every timeMy favorite right would be...Cheezus

So fun! We tried California BBQ place Stocked and Mid East Tacos. Both were good! Many vegan options, too.

I love Smorgasburg LA. I hardly get Sundays off from work but when I do I always plan to go. There are so many good options for food and desserts! My favorite and always a must when I go to Smorgasburg is Viva Los Cupcakes. Their cupcakes are amazingly delicious and theres a flavor of the month. My new favorite dessert is Smoreology. I love love marshmallows, and their homemade marshmallows are so amazing. Smorgasburg has something for everyone even shopping. I highly recommend.

If you want to experiment and explore with different cuisines all at once, this is a great place for that. More than fifty food trucks selling a variety of food, drinks and dessert. Its only on Sundays for a couple of hours and Sometimes could get crowded and theyll run out of some of your favourite burgers or tacos so make sure to be on time to make the most of it.

Highly recommend this place! Love this place! Great vibe, so many delicious and unique street food/ drink options.Tips, the parking there is free for the first 2 hours- love it!

A fun outdoor food spot at Row DTLA on Sundays from 10-4. If you want things before the long lines or they are sold out I suggest going early. A great spot to try a number of different food vendors. There’s also a beer garden and some small handcrafted shops to check out. There’s 2 hour free parking as well on Sundays so it’s worth the trip. The food is a wide array, from dumplings to ice cream to sea urchin and oysters. Also, mozzarella sticks and tacos and sandwiches. A number of places also accommodate certain dietary requirements, such as vegan. Worth a trip to downtown for on a Sunday!

Smorgasburg LA is a must-visit attraction for anyone visiting Los Angeles that loves all things food. I have been to the original Smorgasburg in Brooklyn, and this LA location is just as great AND open all year. My best advice is to come early and come hungry. There is a lot of variety when it comes to food, so there is no way you will leave disappointed! I didnt do any shopping, but there are quite a few local artists there as well.

Shrimp Daddy - bomb as always. Shrimp portion is perfect, rice and mac salad could use a little more but worth the $14. I suggest goin early cause this one can get packed at times thru-out

Great food offerings. The location is really cool. You can park in the nearby parking garage. I can really recommend the churros.

A super interesting place to experience in LA. A HUGE variety of food to choose from and from what I’ve got to try, it was really quite good. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into big food courtyards.

While everything here is a little on the pricey side, and the lines are pretty long at each place, the food is excellent. Smorgasburg is unique, with its diverse array of food trucks and stands, where each place specializes in just a few menu items. This is truly a fun place to come and bring your family and friends to enjoy a wide variety of cuisines under the LA sun!

Amazing is the only way to describe this feast for the epicurean. There is no way to possibly try all of the amazing food here in a month. I highly recommend going in a group where one can snag and hold a table while others pick from the many delicacies offered.

An absolute must if youre in the Los Angeles area on a Sunday. Great culture, great food, great atmosphere. Parking isnt great, but its not awful either. If I lived anywhere near here, this would be a Sunday tradition.PS: Mama Musubi is one of the best places there, hands down. If the line isnt atrocious then you need to go eat there at least once.

You know that rule about not going to the grocery store when youre hungry? That should apply here. Its a heck of a lot of options - like a farmers market for food trucks.Pretty much any interesting food focus, fusion, or flair can be found here.And the drink options are nothing to sneeze at.Theres two halves, though Im not sure if the larger concrete buildings and walkways are considered a part of Smorgasburg. Still, and interesting place to check out!

Loved a couple of their items. loved their snores, some of their drinks like the strawberry horchata, mango passion fruit, strawberry and lavander lemonade, or prickly pear and raspberry lemonade. Their tacos were good, they had handmade tortillas but the vendor couldve been cleaner even their plates looked a bit dirty and they were paper plates . Beautifully wrapped macaroons and yummy dumplings. Convenient parking and good price for parking too. The parking structure even has restrooms although the they could be kept more clean given the many people visit specially during the weekend. açai bowls with wood spoons loved that some vendors had eco friendly utensils and / or reusable containers.

I love the food! They have a great variety of food and there are always places to sit down and eat.

The best food truck event in US. You can enjoy alot different kinds of food. They have lobsters sando babeques and everything.It also opens up in new york and some different places. But I have only been to LA spot. It’s located inside Row DTLA. So parking is easy but packed with people on weekends.It only opens up on Sunday. And CASH ONLY

A must go place for anyone who likes food!! There are soooo many options for food, drink, dessert, and cool trinkets (not edible lmao)Also, BRING CASHbut of course credit/debit cards work as well :)

Great when its not 100 degrees out! free entry and parking in the structure for 2 hours. lots of awesome food options. recently increased the amount of seating, though it still never feels like there is enough.

Cool warehouse lot, open space vibes, and community. whenever the full remodel is complete it will be the envy of the arts district.one or two Michelin rated restaurants, and few other notable restaurants have recently joined #TheROWwent during quarantine life. very quiet but clean. maybe one seafood restaurant was open.

It lives up to its name by hosting a large variety of food vendors as well as shopping vendors. The food is amazing, however seating is limited so if you go with a group have someone snag a table while you wait in line for the food. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon

I have bought some of my favorite outfit staples and scents at this place (really great essential oils). They have cute plants and delicious food. Great place!

I have been twice already and planning to return. So much delicious foods. There is something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or a meat eater. I am not sure if prices are a bit high but you do pay a lot for a very small amount of food. Lines are ridiculously long, you wait in line to buy and wait in line to pick up your food. I suggest getting down there as soon as they open to avoid lines and be able to try different food trucks out without waiting too long in line.

This place is amazing. Im there for all the vegan options. A must for everyone visiting downtown LA.

Really interesting mix of foods and booths. Come early (10 am open). Crowds grow as the day progresses. Whatever your taste, there is likely something to suit it. If you arrive early (to get parking and a jump start) several coffee shops are open outside the entrance. Ran out of tables quickly inside, but after getting several items we found chairs outside, and lots of folks on steps, benches, doing the same. Fun adventure in LA.

READ! Awesome environment, great food, decent - high food prices. Id recommend bring a straw hat bc it gets real hot here in the afternoon. Very hard to find seating to eat if you dont get there early. Will be coming back forsure. PARKING: There is a parking structure there for people to park in. 1st hr is free, 2nd hr is about $3 - $4.

Lots of good food and many varieties to select from. Will have to come back to try out all the other vendors.

Absolutely an amazing place for everyone and anyone who is passionate about food! Went twice on my short trip in LA and didnt regret anything! There are long lines but the great food makes it worth it. Also prices are high so I recommend going with someone with whom you will share things with so you can try lots at half the price and without getting too full. There is also several unique shops in old new style buildings surrounding the event which were very nice to wonder through making the atmosphere very relaxing in contrast to the busy area with all of the food. Highly recommend!

Lots of variety, plenty of good food, lines were a little long but that is expected. Would definitely return!

There are almost too many choices! Vegan, gluten free, paleo, food for all. Good crowd of people, and good amenities. One complaint is the place could use more shade, but Im a ginger, and I could always use more shade.

Some places are fantastic and some others are just for instagram pictures like wanderlust and the colorful tea place. Also, some serve good portions but some others also are a legit money grab by charging you a lot of money for such a little portion like Brothecary dumplings. Their dough is good but their dumplings barely have anything in them and the wait sucks.Some of my favsMama MusubiGoa TacoMid East TacosSpoon & porkWorkaholics Korean ManduOverall a good place to hang eat and drink. I just wish the drinking area was bigger or maybe drink every where bec it would make waiting in lines better.

This event delivers a punch! Great food, music a beer garden....in a cool outdoor location. Pretty much my Sunday dream! I went the weekend of the record sales, tons of vinyl from every era and genre! Cannot wait to go back!

Any foodie will think they have died and gone to food heaven. From vegan nachos to vietnamese tacos; lamb pastòr to lobster garlic noodles and everything in between. Get there early take sunblock and cash!

Many many Food options to choose from, parking available here, free first two hours. Lots of cute shops to check out as well.

Words can BARELY describe the amazing selection of foods that are offered here. From BBQ to seafood to vegan and they were from different parts of the world.

Wow. Amazing. What great choices. DJs were great. Met Zack Snyder. Grieved over Kobe Bryant. Hung with great friends.Its a special place to feel like you are a part of the family of LA.Just go. Insane amount of great great experiences waiting for you.

Great spot to grab food in a festival like setup. Lots of different variety and options for any eater. Food is generally well executed and the lines move pretty quick. Small beer garden with limited options and wine. 2 hours of free parking in the nearby garage.

A fun day or eating and drinking in the sun! It’s always a good time at Shmorg! Each week there are different options, but Good Time (probably the best burger in LA) is there every week!

This is what he filmed Fast and the Furious now its a foodies dream come true all you have to do just show up here with a big appetite no breakfast no lunch is there a fuse in your stomach in order for you to consume all the food that they have here and everything I mean everything is good

This LA main stay was quite the treat to visit. Lots of choices so go with a big appetite. The range of food in enormous. On a great weather day you could pass the day eating and drinking with friends. Must visit for travelers to DTLA.

I really want to come back to LA JUST for Smorgasburg!! There are soo many food places but I decided to eat from Shrimp Daddy and it was delicious! The shrimp was bursting with flavor and got in in the pineapple with just added to the flavors.

First time here and came for the Octubrefest. Great place, interesting selection of food. Get here early if you wanna try a lot of things they do sell out.

Highly recommend if you are a resident of LA or a visitor. Such a fun experience! Parking in the garage was easy, and there were so many food choices it was so hard to choose. There are jewelry/craft vendors in addition to food and drink. There is most definitely something for everyone. Come hungry!

Nothing improves your trip to LA like a massive parking garage that is cheap! 2 hours free and2.50 for hour #3. Yes the food is good with a wide selection. Plan to spend just over 2 hours if you are going to eat and wander the remaining booths.

We stumbled upon this place on our last day in LA and it was the best! The food was delicious and there is so much to explore. we couldve spent all day here.

Its always a unique experience going to smorgasbord. This time its no different with the addition of Row DTLA. Tried a few spots all good. Best hands down was love hour; they make an incredible smash burger. Give this place a shot if you havent there is something for everyone and if standing and eating isnt your think, lots of new restaurant and coffee shops at Row to choose from.

This place is awesome and it is only set to get better once the mall opens up. Get there early because some places run out of their best stuff as the day moves along. You can use your card at the parking exit, you dont have to wait in the line. Bon appetit!

The coolest place to talk about i have been buying my essentials and everything seem much amazingThey are reasonable quality

Amazing vibe with some amazing booths spread out amongst the enclosed area in Row DTLA.The highlight was definitely Broad Street Oyster Company. Serving up some amazing lobster roll with generous amount of lobster meats and super fresh sea urchin.

This is a popular place on the outskirts downtown Los Angeles so use your navigation to find it. There is a parking structure so parking is not an issue. There are some permanent shops/dining on the same site. Smorgasburg itself is in an open area at the end of these. There are a few food trucks and a lot of food booths. There are all kinds of food here so everyone can find something good. I saw several Vegan booths. There are picnic type tables with umbrellas to sit and eat. They were playing music over a speaker. Crowded, but not too long a wait to place your order. Think fairgrounds atmosphere.

Fun experience! There’s too many things I wanna try! Long lines and crowded, so would recommend if your party can split, some wait in line for food while the other hold a spot to sit.

One of my many great food experiences is from my first New York trip in August 2016. We spent almost half of a day trying lots, and lots of delicious food at Smorgasburg. Therefor, when I found the same street food market in LA it was a no brainer to check it out! We arrived to Smorgasburg 15minutes before closing, therefor, we headed straight down to Lobsterdamus stall hoping for grilled lobster. But we were to late! Instead we had to satisfy with lobster truffle fries and lobster nachos. Pretty yum as well if you as me, especially the French fries! I’m a big fan of two cuisines: Asian & Mexican. So when I took my first bite of this little original Vietnamese styled taco, I went straight to food heaven! If you’re traveling to Los Angeles anytime soon, head straight down to Smorgasburg to find TJs Tacos. Every Sunday, Downtown LA

Holy wow! Totally not what I expected. This hidden district is so fun to walk through and so many great food stands. Get here early as many places were sold out before 3pm.

Great place with many street vendors

Really cool for a Sunday funday. There is a parking structure, although I don’t know the price since I did Metro rail + Lyft! Public restrooms are available right before you walk in through a side tunnel walkway. All ages beer gardens is your best bet for shade!

Just only over price food and taste so so. I think everything are double price. And nothing special.

Come hungry. Tons of choices and different styles of cuisine to choose from. Lots of rich food, but lots of vegan options, if thats your thing. D.J. spinning tunes in the beer garden, where almost all options of beer are $8. Micheladas are excellent, and good craft beer selections.

Love it here. So much variety. Lots of short lines. Many things to try

Regardless how many times Ive been here it is a good time with good friends or even by yourself. It has a fair amount of vendors and food stands. A bit on the pricey side, and by what I mean pricey is that for two people in one day you will likely spend roughly around 35 to 50 dollars for 2 people. Most of the food is gourmet and attention to detail. So, your practically paying for presentation of the food and food prep. Over all its a chill Sunday in the sun with good vibes a delicious food & drinks that you would normally wont encounter.

Cute food market vibe. It was hot as balls when we went, so we didn’t stay long. The venue is asphalt and there was very little shade. The cold food options were way over priced and they know it. Definitely a one time thing.

Smorgasburg is a great Sunday outing for food and fun. First things first, there is more free parking than you could ever use, in the giant garage which is right at the spot. The selection of food trucks is beyond on point, my favorite is Cena Vegan which makes me cry, its that good.

I came from South Carolina and this was one of THE spots I needed to try on my trip. It was about a 30 min wait in line and a 15 min wait to actually get our food once we ordered. We got two pineapples boats and it was $34. BOY WAS IT WORTH EVERY PENNY. The shrimp was huge and they give a generous amount per boat, maybe 6-7 pieces? shrimp was perfectly marinated and fried, made it easy to eat with the tail, shell and all. The pineapples were fresh, you wouldnt believe. I wanted to eat the entire thing. Macaroni salad was decent but the rice was banging. I wish I could drench the rice in the garlic sauce. I would definitely get this EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.I love shrimp daddy and I cant say that enough. Still drooling just thinking about it.

Cool place to try to different food vendors.

Went with a friend on a gorgeous Sunday. Parking wasnt bad at all because theres a dedicated parking garage for this event. ROW DT LA is quite a modern-looking location, especially in the middle of downtown, which I enjoyed. The lot had so many vendors for food, clothing, and other items. We got Avocadamama, Junbi, and SMOREOLOGY (all pictured below). All were tasty, though the prices were a tad high, but the quality was definitely there. There was also a poster vendor from whom I got some amazing art (Charles White from StudioMaxe), and he gave a student discount for me as well, which was generous. Highly recommend going if you cant decide what to eat for lunch on a Sunday. Not sure if they change vendors every week, but I want to go back to find out.

Being from NorCal whenever I go to Disneyland or Mexico I have to incorporate a stop at Smorgasburg. My favorite is the spicy chicken sandwich from bolo

Love all the food options!!! There is truly something for everyone. Plenty of gluten free options at different stands.Great atmosphere! Nice place for meeting with friends

Having been to the Brooklyn Smorgasburg, I was excited. I noticed two of the same stands, which was nice. You really have to go with a group and try a bunch of places, I love these stands and always hope they end up getting a restaurant someday.Soup dumplings were so good! Get the giant one, all the stuff is very “instagrammable” the ice cream bars are amazing!

Lots of amazing food options. So many options for vegan food as well. Come early because vendors sell out of some of the menu items throughout the day. The bar area in the back had a really delicious mango michelada

The market was good! Many food trucks, but best foods are sold out when you arrive late. They take more cash than card.Location is close to 7th street-took metro bus to get here its because many homeless people camping around here. :(

Loved the experience. Free entry, big parking garage, a lot of seating compared to other events of that sort I have been too, very attentive staff and most importantly, very very delicious food! Next time Im in L.A., I will be back. A must-do in my opinion.

Spectacular spot to try a wide variety of unique foods!Most vendors are reasonably priced. Theres ample amount of seating and the music selection is fantastic!

Who can resist all you can eat, for one flat rate.

Visited in late July. Great atmosphere, people-watching and great food selection from the food trucks. Attached is a photo of the decadent nachos that I ate; they didn’t skimp on the toppings.

Wow what a great place! A must! An amazing experience of all kinds of street food that Los Angeles has to offer. From grilled cheese, to Peruvian tacos, to Acai bowls, to babeque, to literally everything you can imagine. There are so many options that youll have trouble deciding what to get. Thats always my problem. A downside is that it is usually extremely crowded which makes for long lines and hard to find seating, which makes the experience a little frustrating as you often have to forgo things youd be interested in trying. It has ample free parking.

If you’re into night markets and food. This place was fun to be at! Pricey and long waits, but well worth the experience! They are open on sundays!

Its usually really hot which is just a downtown LA thing but being outside on the concrete you will sweat! Selection is pretty good and organized, definetly reccommended trying a few things from as many places as you want. Dont put all your eggs in one stand! Its a cool thing to take people from our of town that love food. I usually take the bus/Uber in which is the easiest

Hungry? Then you must come here! There are so many different food stalls to try. I recommend coming with at least one more person that way you can try multiple eats.

If you like waiting over 30 min. to pay for (in some cases for over price) food and another 15 - 25 minutes to get a drink in a super crowded place that will hardly allow you to walk; this is your place. Oh yeah and prepare yourself to wait in line for at least another 10 minutes to pay for parking. Food is delicious but in my case Not worth the wait.

Smorgasburg IS foodie heaven. Its one of my favorite places to bring friends/family that are visiting because you get such a huge sampling of the variety in the LA Culinary scene.The best is coming with a large group so you can try bites from many vendors because theres so many excellent shops to try youll never get to them all in one visit.Two hours of free parking in the on-site garage is a nice plusNotables vendors:Ugly Drum - best smoked pastrami in LACheezus - amazing gourmet grilled cheese sandwichesGoa Taco - bbq pork belly tacos on flaky paratha breadBrothecary - bone broth dumplimgs and dim sumShrimp Daddy - cajun pan fried shrimp on a pineapple with riceWorkaholix - korean dumplings and noodlesLobsterdamus - wood grilled Maine lobstersChurro Boss - amazing churros and ice creamWanderlust Creamery - seriously good ice cream and frozen treatsThats just a SHORT list of some of my favorites. There are many more check out. Theres more than a few vegan places as well.Oh and theres a beer garden with fresh micheladas available for consumption. Live music and DJs. I mean what are you waiting for?

New startup ideas, new food, different vibes ..u can meet super cool people here. Their ideas of their businesses and how they reached here..listen to their story you will be amazed.IF U LIKE PLANT BASED FOODS, YOU MUST CHECK OUT THIS PLACE.

This place is a must try if you like great food. A bit on the pricey side but well worth it if you love food.

Absolutely loved it. Our first time there. Everything we ate was delicious. Loved the vibe.

Fantastic outing! Drinks and as much food you can eat.

So much fun! an almost overwhelming amount of good food and drink choices and just a great atmosphere. I wish more places sold smaller portions of things tho bc with so much you want to try and much as possible!