Face the facts people. Everything is out of the way in this town. “I’m so central!” is a made up phrase used by summer interns who’ve never taken a 4:30pm meeting in Sherman Oaks before. With urban sprawl like LA's, it’s understood you’re at least one Serial podcast away from wherever you need to be next. But we also all have our limits. Depending on your starting point, you might not be inclined to get in your car and drive to Bell. But this town holds a secret - one that's well worth the journey, no matter where you've driven from to get it. La Casita Mexicana is a Southern California Mexican institution. This is not a mom and pop spot - La Casita is run by two Spanish chef rockstars and their impact is immediately apparent. The interior reads something close to a Dia de Los Muertos-themed gay wedding, and once you open the menu and the cocoa mole hits the table, you quickly realize La Casita is quite special. Their most famous dish is the Chile En Nogada, a gigantic poblano chile stuffed with meats, fruits and candied cactus topped with pecan cream sauce and pomegranate seeds. But most dishes here will prove that La Casita Mexicana is performing on a different level. La Casita Mexicana is the definition of a destination restaurant. And it's also completely worth it. So throw on your best podcast, figure out who’s guilty, and go discover this place.