EEEEATSCON Los Angeles: A Must-Visit for Food Lovers

We got tired of leaving food festivals with nothing but one-bite tacos and rosé samples in our stomachs. You probably did, too. That is why EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles exists. This two-day food event at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica guarantees you will not go home hungry.

Curated by The Infatuation, EEEEEATSCON brings together top local restaurants and out-of-town favorites serving dishes you would normally need a plane ticket to try. Expect live music, engaging performances, and an electric atmosphere. Say goodbye to sad black bean burgers and hello to a festival built for real food lovers.

Do I need a Chase card to purchase tickets?

Yes, a Chase credit or debit card is required at checkout to purchase tickets. However, you do not need to present your Chase card at the event for entry. Chase cardholders can purchase up to 10 tickets per transaction, making it easy to attend with friends and family. All Chase credit and debit cards are accepted.

Exclusive Perks for Chase Sapphire Cardmembers

Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, and Chase Sapphire Preferred cardmembers get VIP treatment at EEEEEATSCON.

Cardmembers receive one hour of early entry to the festival. To unlock this perk, simply use the U.S. Customer Service phone number listed on the back of your card as your access code when purchasing tickets. Enter numerical digits only, skipping any periods or hyphens.

Once inside, Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers gain access to exclusive on-site experiences. You can grab an "All You Can EEEEEAT" ticket via Chase Ultimate Rewards® and enjoy curated bites and drinks from Peeeeeach Mart by Momofuku.

Plus, all Chase debit and credit cardholders can earn a $10 statement credit. Just log into your Chase account, activate the EEEEEATSCON offer, and spend $10 or more on food and beverages at a participating vendor.

The Ultimate EEEEEATSCON LA Restaurant Guide

We rounded up the absolute best spots for you to try. Here is the complete lineup of participating restaurants and what makes them special.

321 Coffee (Raleigh, NC)

Perfect For: Breakfast, Sitting OutsideThis welcoming coffee shop focuses on creating employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Expect incredibly friendly service and a fantastic cup of coffee to start your day.

Amboy Quality Meats (Chinatown)

Perfect For: Serious Take-Out Operation, LunchKnown for their burgers, Amboy’s sleeper hit is their eye-catching hot dog. This smoked, custom-made beef frank snaps like a meat stick but stays incredibly juicy, served on a buttery toasted bun with jammy onions and pickled peppers.

Bistro Na's (Temple City)

Perfect For: Special Occasions, Birthdays, Fine DiningBistro Na’s represents the pinnacle of upscale Chinese dining in Los Angeles. While prices reflect the luxury, this is the place to visit when you want to experience a truly knockout meal.

Caffè Panna (New York, NY)

Perfect For: KidsThis Italian ice cream spot from Gramercy makes some of the best desserts in New York. They bring their highly seasonal, inventive flavors and over-the-top sundaes capped with Italian-imported whipped cream directly to LA.

El Moro (Echo Park)

Perfect For: Coffee & A Lite Bite, Something SweetIf you love Mexican churros, El Moro is legendary. They fry big looping spirals of dough until crispy and toss them immediately in cinnamon sugar, creating a caramelized coating that will ruin ordinary churros for you forever.

Giovanni's Tiramisu (Los Angeles)

Perfect For: Birthdays, Big GroupsGiovanni serves what might be the best tiramisu in Los Angeles. They master the perfect serving temperature—cold but not frozen—keeping the mascarpone fresh and the biscuit perfectly textured.

Henrietta (Echo Park)

Perfect For: Date Night, LunchThis cozy cafe bakes fresh ciabatta daily for superb sandwiches. Do not miss their mushroom dip or the crispy chicken milanese layered with rich caesar aioli.

Katsu Sando (Chinatown)

Perfect For: Dining Solo, Cheap EatsKatsu takes sandwich making seriously by baking their honey milk bread in-house. Fillings range from honey walnut shrimp to a pork katsu so juicy you will definitely need extra napkins.

Lil Sweet Treat (New York, NY)

This viral candy shop brings its high-quality gummies to the West Coast. Choose from incredibly unique textures and flavors, like the chewy, cola-flavored Chill Guys imported straight from Sweden.

L'Industrie Pizzeria (New York, NY)

Perfect For: Impressing Out Of Towners, Cheap Eats, Casual DinnersL’Industrie sets the standard for a great New York slice. Their long fermentation process creates a blistered thin crust that puffs and crunches, topped with minimal tomato sauce and rich mozzarella.

Little Fish (Melrose Hill)

Perfect For: Lunch, Date Nights, Casual DinnersWhat started as a backyard fish fry is now a cult-favorite seafood operation. Grab their legendary fried cod sandwiches and wonderfully original seafood dishes.

Lugya'h (West Adams)

Perfect For: Dining Solo, Big GroupsThis Oaxacan specialist toasts hubcap-sized sheets of masa over a wood-fired comal. They fold these crispy tlayudas with black bean paste, chorizo fat, shaved cabbage, and stretchy quesillo.

Mini Kabob (Glendale)

Perfect For: Serious Take-Out Operation, LunchMini Kabob serves incredible, affordable kebabs. Their massive platters come loaded with perfectly cooked meats, rice, vegetables, hummus, and pita.

Miya Miya (West LA)

Perfect For: Lunch, Casual DinnersThe shawarma wrap at Miya Miya is worth standing in line for. They carve glistening shaved chicken from a four-foot meat spit and wrap it in perfectly toasted saj bread.

Morihiro (Echo Park)

Perfect For: Date Night, Eating At The Bar, Drinking Good CocktailsMorihiro brings immense finesse to casual sushi. Enjoy crackly shrimp tempura, authentic spicy tuna rolls, and nigiri that glistens like gems without the massive omakase price tag.

Mustard's Bagels (Culver City)

Perfect For: Breakfast, Coffee & A Lite Bite, Sitting OutsideMustard's produces incredible sourdough bagels with a crackly, blistered crust. Expect a glorious, flaky mess that tastes absolutely incredible.

Odd One Out (Sawtelle)

Perfect For: Something Sweet, Afternoon TeaThis Taipei import elevates boba tea to a new level. Try the Golden Buddha milk tea with silk boba—firm, chewy, geometric cubes made of jasmine or wintermelon.

Rasarumah (Historic Filipinotown)

Perfect For: Birthdays, Eating At The Bar, First DatesThis Chinese Malaysian spot serves piles of shrimp chips with sambal, charred skewers, and chewy noodles. It is fun, delicious, and perfectly executes Indonesian-inspired flavors.

Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q (Houston, TX)

Perfect For: LunchRosemeyer brings world-class Texas barbecue to LA. Their slow-smoked brisket and precision-seasoned pork ribs deliver the perfect crust and an unforgettable bite.

Sqirl (Virgil Village)

Perfect For: Brunch, Keeping It Kind Of HealthyFamous for their ricotta toast, Sqirl is bringing their award-winning chocolate chip cookies to EEEEEATSCON. They will be serving these top-tier treats all day long.

Tacos Los Cholos x Cowy Burger (Miami, FL & Huntington Park)

Perfect For: Walk-Ins, Lunch, Late NightsMiami's Cowy Burger teams up with LA's Tacos Los Cholos for a brilliant collaboration. Expect a wildly delicious mash-up of premium burgers and authentic street tacos.

The Hummingbird (Echo Park)

Perfect For: Eating At The Bar, First DatesThis eccentric ceviche bar serves incredible Nikkei-style seafood. You get fine-dining flavors and beautiful plating at casual, accessible prices.

Two Hommés x Jitlada (Inglewood & Thai Town)

Perfect For: Walk-Ins, Birthdays, Impressing Out Of TownersJitlada and Two Hommés join forces for a Southern Thai, Latin American, and West African mash-up. Expect fresh herbs, sinus-clearing chilis, and incredible homestyle warmth.

Willie Mae's Scotch House (New Orleans, LA)

Perfect For: Lunch, Casual DinnersWillie Mae's serves arguably the best fried chicken in the world. Seasoned to the bone with a monumental crunch, they also bring their slightly spicy gumbo and famous deviled eggs.

Beyond the Plate: Performances

EEEEEATSCON gives you plenty of reasons to stick around after you eat. Enjoy these fantastic live performances throughout the weekend:

• Blow Brass (Saturday, May 16): This dynamic brass band transforms well-loved pop and jazz classics into something entirely new and exciting.

• EXCEL (Saturday, May 16): With 34 years behind the decks, DJ EXCEL seamlessly weaves together funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop, and house music for a masterful set.

• V Mo (Saturday, May 16): Directed by Danyel Moulton, this passionate dance team brings incredible energy to the stage, pushing the boundaries of competitive dance.

• DJ Melo-D (Sunday, May 17): A member of the Beat Junkies supergroup, Melo-D delivers a world-class DJ performance balancing masterful music selection and technical skill.

• Divas and Drummers of Compton (Sunday, May 17): This inspiring youth dance and drumline program brings the heat. Having performed at the Super Bowl and on America’s Got Talent, their high-energy show uplifts and entertains.

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Immersive On-Site Experiences

Take a break from eating and explore these interactive brand experiences across the festival grounds:

• Peeeeeachmart by Momofuku: Momofuku partners with Chase Sapphire Reserve to recreate the magic of Japanese convenience stores exclusively for Sapphire Reserve cardmembers.

• Visa® Seating Area: Relax in comfortable lounge seating near the restaurants. It provides the perfect shaded spot to rest your feet and enjoy your food.

• Zelle® x L’Industrie Pizzeria: Zelle teams up with L’Industrie to help you easily split the cost of a famous New York slice with your friends right in the Chase Mobile app.

• The LaCroix Shop: Check out the LaCroix booth for exciting sparkling water flavors, interactive games, and vibrant swag.

• Tequila Cazadores Mercadito: Step into a high-energy space filled with bold colors and flowers. Test your luck with a Mexican Lotería scratch-off for a chance to win giveaways.

• Graza Stop ‘N Top Station: Drizzle Graza’s bold Extra Virgin Finishing Oil or dollop their new mayo and aioli on your festival food to make everything taste better.

  
  

Know Before You Go (FAQs)

Planning your weekend? Here is exactly what you need to know before heading to Santa Monica.

When and where is the festival? EEEEEATSCON LA takes place over the weekend at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Your ticket corresponds to a specific timed entry window (late morning through evening).

How do tickets work? Tickets generally start around $25. Your ticket grants you entry, access to vendors, and live entertainment. Food and drinks are sold separately by each vendor. Note that re-entry is typically not allowed.

What should I bring? Bring your appetite and a credit or debit card, as most vendors limit cash acceptance. A valid ID is required to purchase alcohol. Small bags are permitted but subject to search, while larger backpacks may be restricted. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, but you can purchase water and drinks inside.

Is the event accessible and family-friendly? Yes. The venue is fully ADA accessible. Kids under 6 and service dogs get in free (pets are not permitted). You will also find plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free food options available across the festival.

Buy Tickets: https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/los-angeles/tickets

EEEEATSCON LA Website: https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/los-angeles

We will see you there!! I hope your hungry!

Matthew - FJM