Sunday Gravy is the cozy brother-sister-owned restaurant on Centinela near South La Brea. It’s exactly as the name suggests, an Italian-American hangout with antipasti, lasagna, meatballs, and a little bit of LA with short rib ragu Italian french fries. It’s an easy stop on the way to, or from, SoFi Stadium.

Be mindful of operating hours when heading to the family-operated Serving Spoon. Though open daily, the legendary breakfast restaurant closes at 2 p.m. Order a mimosa to pair with the fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese.

Two longtime friends Marcus Yaw and Abdoulaye Balde launched Two Hommes in 2022 with their spins on African and LA flavors. Diners can try a Senegalese twist on egg rolls, ceviche, or a jollof platter with black beans and plantains.

This family-run business started as a backyard operation in 2013, though owner Gustavo Chavez opened his brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2021. As one would expect, carnitas are the specialty, just as they have been for three generations.

LA’s longtime staple Astro Burger has become the perfect stop for those heading to SoFi. Dining on-site is always a great experience, but the drive-thru is also available to secure a hearty breakfast or burgers, gyros, and anything from the surprisingly expansive plant-based menu.

Mexican staple Fiesta Martin opened its first restaurant in 2009, and now has four locations dominating South LA. The same family launched Martin’s Cocina y Cantina in early 2021, located just a six-minute drive and 30-minute walk to SoFi Stadium. Expect nachos, taquitos, tacos, enchiladas, and platters like the traditional chile verde with rice and beans and guacamole.

The Wood Urban Kitchen serves brisket, slabs of ribs, rib tips, and traditional sides to those watching sports or anyone heading to SoFi. Be sure to order the sweet potato pound cake with a cocktail, and don’t be afraid to swing back by after a show to beat the traffic — the Wood stays open until midnight for those leaving the SoFi grounds.

Inglewood’s massive landmark has hovered over the city since 1953. The company has since expanded to 11 Southern California locations while still turning out an excellent selection of doughnuts. The OG Inglewood spot is quite a scene, as it’s open 24 hours every single day.

While they don’t serve food at Three Weavers, this Inglewood brewery has outdoor patios that make it very easy to enjoy house-made brews or even a board game before or after a visit to SoFi. There are also occasional pop-up food vendors, should the dates align.

To find Woody’s Bar-B-Que just look for the smoke stack emanating from the Inglewood location, which is one mile away from So-Fi. Cooks use brick ovens with oak wood for the hot links, ribs, sliced beef, and chicken. The classic sides are always necessary, including mac and cheese, beans, greens, cornbread, and arguably some of the city’s best potato salad. There’s also a small but charming patio available for seating.

Banadir’s owner Hussein Mohamed always has a friendly recommendation to make, but be sure to order the lamb. It’s marinated, then slow roasted, for three hours, and served with a side of basmati rice, a delightful and simple salad, and basbaas, a vibrant spicy green sauce made with basil, jalapeno, and cilantro.

Open for more than 20 years, Los Chorros does pupusas incredibly well. With ample indoor seating, diners can order pupusas with chicharron, loroco, or plenty of other options. Also on the menu are savory or sweet empanadas with plantain, milk custard, and sugar.

One can eat or drink colorful cocktails on any of the three floors at Cork & Batter, including from the rooftop with its views of the SoFi complex. The restaurant is open all day long (but does fill up quickly) and serves chicken wings, nachos, a smash burger, flatbread pizzas, a Philly cheesesteak-inspired slider, a vegan pasta primavera, and more.

Just south of Inglewood is Far Field Beer Company. The space is a wonderful rework of an auto repair shop with 20 beers on tap and outdoor seating in droves. This is a 15-minute drive to SoFi and for those looking to avoid the cluster around the stadium, Far Field is a solid move.