5-Day Foodie Itinerary in Bell, California

• Day 1: Start your foodie adventure at Lupita's Restaurant, a family-owned Mexican restaurant that serves delicious tacos and burritos. Afterward, head to Cielito Lindo for their famous taquitos that have been a staple in LA for over 80 years. Finish the day with a sweet treat at the Bell Pastry & Ice Cream, a local bakery known for their freshly baked pastries.
• Day 2: Begin the day with a brunch at Zacatecas Cafe. Try their French toast with homemade whipped cream and fresh fruit or their chilaquiles with homemade salsa. Stop by Casa Gamino for their amazing beef birria tacos for lunch. Then, head to the Firestone Walker Brewing Company for a beer-tasting tour.
• Day 3: Sample different delicacies at the Bell Certified Farmers Market, which operates on Wednesdays from 3 PM to 8 PM. Try some locally grown fruits, vegetables, and specialty foods. Afterward, head to Master Burger, a local burger joint that serves classic diner-style burgers and fries. Finish your day with some Korean BBQ at Gen Korean BBQ House.
• Day 4: Start the day with some Mexican antojitos, a variety of light snacks, at El Pescador. Try their ceviche, coctel de camarones, or caldo de mariscos. For lunch, head to El Taurino for their delicious carne asada, tacos dorados, or burritos. Finish off the day at Nely’s Bakery, where you can try some traditional Mexican pastries and bread.
• Day 5: End your foodie adventure at Mariscos El Coraloense for lunch, where you can try their seafood specialties like aguachile, ceviche, or their famous seafood towers. Then, head to Cheko's Tacos for some delicious al pastor tacos or their spicy tamales. Finally, cool down with some refreshing Hawaiian shaved ice at Martinez Paleteria y Neveria Good Humor.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Lupita's Restaurant (1 hour, $12)
• Cielito Lindo (30 minutes, $6)
• Bell Pastry & Ice Cream (45 minutes, $8)
• Zacatecas Cafe (1 hour, $15)
• Casa Gamino (1 hour, $20)
• Firestone Walker Brewing Company (2 hours, $30)
• Bell Certified Farmers Market (1 hour, $10)
• Master Burger (30 minutes, $7)
• Gen Korean BBQ House (1 hour, $25)
• El Pescador (45 minutes, $20)
• El Taurino (1 hour, $15)
• Nely’s Bakery (30 minutes, $6)
• Mariscos El Coraloense (1 hour, $30)
• Cheko's Tacos (30 minutes, $6)
• Martinez Paleteria y Neveria Good Humor (30 minutes, $5)
• Total Estimated Costs: $235

Transportation

You can get around Bell by car or by public transportation. The Metro Local and Metro Rapid buses operate in Bell, and you can also use ride-sharing services like Ubers and Lyfts. However, since the majority of the locations on this itinerary are restaurants, walking between each stop is not advised.

Travel Costs: Public transportation ticket: $1.75, Uber/Lyft: Variable, but typically around $10 per ride.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can check out the Azalea Shopping Center, which has stores like Target, Ross, Starbucks, and more. Or, you can take a short drive to the Commerce Casino, which is the largest card casino in the world.

Conversely, if you have less time, you can cut down the itinerary to four or three days, picking and choosing the locations you want to visit.

Airports

The nearest airport to Bell is the Long Beach Airport (LGB), which is located 13 miles southeast of the city. The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is also nearby, at 17 miles north of Bell.