I second the vote on La Cabanita. Their lunch specials are a really good deal and the margarita's are pretty good. It's our family's favorite for local Mexican food. My only modification is that I grew up on pinto beans and they use black beans. Fortunately, I ask them to swap the beans and they always do no problem.

Just heard Fratelli Cafe on Melrose (near La Brea) has added a delicious flan to their amazing dessert collection. I think I'm going to have dessert for lunch today. :)