My Two Cents - Los Angeles

My Two Cents on Pico Boulevard redefines soul food with a conscious comfort approach, featuring Chef Alisa Reynolds’ signature oxtail tacos that blend Southern tradition with LA innovation. The famous oxtail tacos feature 6-hour braised natural oxtail with shredded kale, roasted tomato, and whiskey reduction on gluten-free tortillas. Catfish tacos come with M2C remoulade and red onion purple slaw, while fried green tomato tacos feature citrus parsley cream. Chef Reynolds’ LA perspective combines soul food with American comfort food, offering gluten-free and vegan options throughout the menu. Popular items include BBQ fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and the famous fried green tomato BLT. Oxtail tacos are priced at $18-24, with most items ranging $11-22 reflecting premium ingredients and preparation. Featured in “Our Los Angeles Times 101” and recognized as California’s Best Small Business in 2020. The restaurant uses traditional Black cooking ingredients in innovative ways, like black-eyed peas hummus and chicken-infused waffles. Open Thursday-Sunday with weekend brunch service.