If you are up for an early dinner, I like Chichen Itza at Mercado La Paloma. Very close to USC but open until 630 or so. Good Yucatecan and I like their cochinita pibl http://www.mercadolapaloma.com/restaurants.html# (8 replies, last updated by Bugg Superstar March 1, 2007)

Lunch; and it really does need to be nearby. I guess I’m out of luck. I guess I’m naive: I did assume that a wealthy school like USC would have a nice faculty club with, maybe not Great, but at least really Good,... (5 replies, last updated by proko June 19, 2004)

Does anyone know of anything good to eat near USC? “Ethnic” foods preferred. (23 replies, last updated by DiveFan October 5, 2008)

I think right next to the art school building at USC is La Taquiza. The only time I have been to USC I went there.....Mmm. La Taquiza 3026 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90007 See tacohunt.blogspot.com for a write up. (11 replies, last updated by godvls September 22, 2006)

My experiances around USC randomly going into latino restaurants are so damn unpredictable. USC's favorite taco stand Chano’s had overly fatty/underflavored carne asada and el pastor. Across the steet on the other hand,... (4 replies, last updated by elirarey September 5, 2006)

More Peet’s on campus: the law school cafe and the Doheny Tea House. (7 replies, last updated by peanut112 February 5, 2007)

I’m just starting USC grad school and looking for some tasty, characteristic places around USC. (mostly walking distance for inbetween classes, but if you’ve got good spots to drive to as well, I won’t turn them... (5 replies, last updated by brarble August 24, 2006)

Welcome to USC! I loved it so much I went there twice. Political science '97. Law school '01. Go to Sushi Gen. 2nd street between Alameda and Central. It will change your life. R-23 in the artist district about 5 minutes from there... (19 replies, last updated by gsmoose April 20, 2007)

We are from bay area with a daughter an incoming freshman.Her dad and I enjoyed the trips in past taking her older sis and friends out when she was in school. But we are not familiar with LA or the area around USC - Figuero... (13 replies, last updated by carter April 28, 2006)

The USC summer program serves inedible food. I’m from out of town. Can anyone recommnend good take out that can be delivered – either by the restaurant (or by a cab —I’m that desperate). Thanks. (7 replies, last updated by bluemonster July 4, 2004)

We are going out to celebrate a law school graduation in May, so I was hoping for some good suggestions. There will be 5 of us and we all have varied tastes. It seems that we could either do a traditional ~$85 price-fixe or try... (2 replies, last updated by kobetobiko December 25, 2007)

I was hoping to get some advice on cooking schools in California, specifically southern california. My friend overseas wants to come here and go to cooking school. I have found the Cordon Bleu program in Los Angeles, are there... (7 replies, last updated by azucar September 6, 2005)

I’m graduating from law school at the end of May. My parents are coming to town to celebrate and I’m looking for some recommendations. There will be 6 to 8 of us. I’m looking for a place that feels special, has... (8 replies, last updated by RGR April 17, 2006)

Hi, I went to Loyola Law School for three years....I always had to drive off campus for lunch, there really wasn’t anything walking distance. I frequently ate lunch at Phillipe’s, La Taquiza by USC, El Jarrito, Yang... (8 replies, last updated by Drehound March 20, 2008)

Something nearby: La Taquiza 3026 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90007 (888) 218-0966 Just north of the school campus. Good spot. Good Food. Fresh salsa and condiments. (11 replies, last updated by jimmyodonnell November 28, 2006)