13 CA Eateries Named Among Nation's 101 Best Casual Restaurants: LIST

If you are looking for a relaxing, low-maintenance night out in the Golden State – complete with some of the best grub in the nation – you may want to head to the Los Angeles or San Francisco metro areas. That's where a majority of the state's "best casual restaurants" are located, according to a new report.

California is home to 13 of the top 101 casual restaurants in the country, according to The Daily Meal's rankings released on June 2. The publication ranked La Taqueria in San Francisco as the eleventh-best casual eatery in the country. Pink's in Los Angeles is the next best in the state – and number 15 nationally.

"From hot dog shacks to taco joints, from neighborhood hangouts to legendary barbecue spots, these are amazing restaurants where price is no barrier to entry and you'll feel right at home in jeans," the publication says of their picks for the annual list.

To assemble the rankings, The Daily Meal says they analyzed things like the average price of meals – two people should be able to get full for $50 or less – the ambiance, reputation and destination status

#11 nationally: La Taqueria, San Francisco #15 nationally: Pink’s, Los Angeles, Calif. #27 nationally: Pizzeria Delfina, San Francisco #29 nationally: Pizzeria Mozza, Los Angeles #32 nationally: Una Pizza Napoletana, San Francisco #34 nationally: Gott's Roadside, St. Helena, Calif. #50 nationally: Canter's Deli, Los Angeles #57 nationally: Guisados, Los Angeles #65 nationally: Father's Office, Los Angeles #76 nationally: Grill 'Em All, Los Angeles #88 nationally: Guelaguetza, Los Angeles #90 nationally: La Super-Rica, Santa Barbara, Calif. #98 nationally: Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles, Los Angeles