I'm gonna disagree with you. As many others have said, Fuoco, Combo's, Two Saucy Broads, and the Bowery are all excellent choices. I'm not sure where you're eating or what your preference on style is but there are three different styles in my list. And Combo's has a great salad with freshly…
Just off the top of my head…
Mexican - Taqueria Los Gueros (N Anaheim but best tacos, burritos you name it I’ve ever had and definitely worth the short drive), El Camino Real, Birria Guadalajara (again, n Anaheim but not too far)
Korean/fusion - J’s Cuisine in downtown, Sup Noodle (incredible pho…
The owners and workers at Saucy’s are great, too, I had lunch there today and it was great. Haven’t tried Combos pizza yet but Saucy’s does New York pizza exactly how I like it