Denny's, IHOP, and Subway are open 24 hours a day. If you're starving, lost and/or drunk on the streets of Downtown at 4 in the morning, and haven't been mugged...thank your lucky stars and go rock that 5 dollar foot long sub. But there's more to late night eating Downtown than the "boutique bistro" triumverate. Sometimes eating isn't all about soaking up the booze in your blood. If you want to make an evening out of your meal or just add a meal to your evening, you're sure to find the spot here.

Broadway/Historic
Origami Bistro & Bar: $1 Kobe beef tacos, and happy hour until last call. Open until midnight daily, 2:00am on Friday and Saturday.
257 S Spring St, 213-687-8606

Redwood Bar & Grill: Yo ho, a pirate bar! Rope nets on the walls, skull and swords over the bar. Dark, clumsy, loud, fits the bill with pub fare. Tip: Cover may be charged on performance nights. Kitchen open until 12am
316 W 2nd St, 213-680-2600

Pete’s Cafe: Wish we could eat in the swanky, lounge-y bathrooms but the outdoor area is cool too. Open till 2am daily.
400 S Main St, 213-617-1000

Rocket Pizza: Try the Rocket pizza, with scrambled eggs on top. This pizza-and-pasta place stays open till midnight.
122 W 4th St, 213-687-4992

Tacos Mexico: 24-hour taco stand. Slimy, cheap eats for after binge drinking!
913 S Broadway

Warung Cafe: Asian fusion tapas and Soju cocktails in a hip setting. Maybe a cucumber martini will compliment your peanut noodles? Dinner served until midnight Thursday-Saturday.
118 W 4th St, 213-626-0662

Ye Olde Taco House #1: Perhaps the “#1” implies a once future empire of mini taco stands, or they are their own cheerleader.
340 S Hill St, 213-625-2700

Financial District
24/7 @ the Standard: ’60s-retro diner, open 24 hours a day. Good food and interesting people watching. Located in the Standard Hotel's lobby.
550 S Flower St, 213-892-8080

Library Bar: Arrogant Bastard Ale's on tap here. Slurp and chew surrounded by books. The kitchen serves burgers, fries, sandwiches and skewers until 11pm.
630 W 6th St, 213-614-0053

Takami Sushi & Robata: The view from this 21st-floor sushi lounge will cost you, but the view is sweet, and then go dance at adjacent club, Elevate. Tip: If the doorman asks for $20 to get in, say you're there for the restaurant (Don’t pay!). Open till 11pm Monday-Thursday, midnight Friday-Saturday, 10pm Sunday.
811 Wilshire Blvd, 21st Floor, 213-236-9600

Ciudad: “Happy hour after dark” rings at this Latin fusion concept. Late-night tapas Wednesday and Thursday until 11:00pm, and Friday and Saturday until midnight.
445 S Figueroa St, 213-486-5171

Weiland Brewery: In the underground 505 Flower shopping center/food court, Weiland is open till 2am Monday through Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday).
505 S Flower St, B-Level, 213-622-1125

City West
Blue Velvet Restaurant: Hip and trendy lounge setting, with prices to match. If you find yourself in this neighborhood, check out the restaurant and accompanying bar and patio. Dinner till 11pm.
750 S Garland Ave, 213-239-0061

La Parrilla: This Mexican standard on the west side of Downtown extended its hours to 11pm, so you can skip the taco truck for one night.
1300 Wilshire Blvd, 213-353-4930

Pacific Dining Car: Step back in time 24 hours a day. This old passenger train's bound for eating. Order breakfast, even when the sun don't shine.
1310 W 6th St, 213-483-6000

South Park
Tranquility Base: Load up on small things. Mini burger, mini steak sandwich, fries, spicy tuna roll. Great beer and a roaring fire pit. Dinner served until 1am.
801 S Grand Ave, 213-! 404-0588

J Restaurant & Lounge: Serves dinner until 11pm and transforms into a club scene most nights. Yummy put pricey steak and seafood.
1119 S Olive St, 213-746-7746

O Bar & Kitchen: Just over a year old, O Bar & Kitchen in the O Hotel serves food until 11pm. People call the truffle parmesan tots, “cracktots.”
819 S Flower St, 213-623-9904

The Original Pantry: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Pantry (owned by former Mayor Richard Riordan) dishes out grease to willing patrons. Love it, even if your gastrointestinal system does not.
877 S Figueroa St, 213-972-9279

For more on Dinning Downtown After 10, check out part 2.