“The El Gato Night Market lies across the street from the Curacao building in Pico-Union. Slightly more extensive than the Alameda Night Market, El Gato offers everything Alameda does and more. Several vendors sell merchandise ranging from Croc gibbets and clothing to children’s toys and phone accessories. Unlike Alameda, El Gato emphasizes barbeque more, with a few vendors grilling beef, pork, and squid skewers over charcoal. You can also find a few more off-beat items here, such as Hot Cheeto-encrusted California rolls and dessert pops in the shape of … ahem, genitalia.”

• L.A. Taco