When you bite into a taco, you will first notice the aroma and taste of the tortilla. Until recently, I only had Mission and Guerrero tortillas because those brands are readily available in LA grocery stores. Thanks to taquero Wes Avila, I learned about La Princesita Tortilleria and discovered how a tortilla can transform a…
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La Carreta Serves Stand-Out Mexican Breakfasts
When many people think of Mexican food, they automatically think of tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Mexican cuisine varies greatly, but one type of Mexican food I enjoy is breakfast. Chile Rellenos, Chilaquiles, and Huevos Rancheros are just some of the items you can expect to see. I recently visited La Carreta to try their famous…
El Ruso – A Sonoran-style Taqueria Worth Your Visit
Boyle Heights is LA’s epicenter for some of LA’s best Mexican cuisine. Establishments exist as brick-and-mortar restaurants on Cesar Chavez or Whittier Blvd and as food trucks lined up on Olympic Blvd. just east of the Olympic Blvd Bridge into East Los Angeles. One such food truck is El Ruso, a family-run operation located in…
La Azteca, the Gold Standard for Burritos
I regularly visit Boyle Heights because the businesses offer some of the best in Mexican cuisine. It could be a restaurant, a bakery, tortilleria, or a market. Because many Hispanic people live in the area, there is plenty of demand to keep these places in business. That day, I checked off one item on my…
La Indiana Tamales for the Holidays
Believe it or not, Christmas is only four weeks away. In LA, tamales are a huge part of the holiday season. Many people place their special orders with their favorite tamale vendor; others purchase masa (corn dough) and enjoy tamale-making as a family experience. I’ve tried a number of tamale vendors and my current favorite…
Cemita Poblanas El Sapito for Unique Sandwiches
Los Angelenos are able to enjoy a wealth of authentic Mexican food. While Sonoran cuisine is quite plentiful across LA, you have to visit South LA and Boyle Heights to experience food from other states such as Oaxaca, Yucatan, and Puebla. My goal that day was to eat a cemita poblana at Cemita Poblanas El…
Tolosa for Modern Mexican Tapas
The entrepreneurial spirit I once had is ignited when I see an experienced chef starting out on his or her own venture. While it is a status symbol to own a restaurant, there are plenty of owners that have gone down that road unsuccessfully. A restaurant named Tolosa recently opened in Boyle Heights and caught…