This bustling Cuban bakery is never empty, even with the expanded cafe next door.

Porto's, an LA institution, is one of the best places to visit on a Saturday afternoon. It's a veritable zoo, filled with families and couples of all ages, shapes and sizes. But that's the charm. There are lines everywhere: Lines for Cuban sandwiches, savory croquettes and fried plantain chips; lines for amazingly elaborate cakes for any celebration; lines for decadent pastries and Cuban coffee. It's worth fighting those lines because two people can eat here for less than $15.