Best banh mi spot ever! The crispy pork was amazing, and the taste was unbeatable. Most definitely…read morecoming back here again.

This Banh Mi shop was recommended to me for their Crispy Pork Belly (Heo Quay) Banh Mi and it…read moreturned out to be a great recommendation! They have plenty of other sandwiches on the menu, but trust me, you must get the Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi. It was a satisfying meal and the pork belly was perfectly crispy and flavorful. The cardboard box packaging is a unique and the sauce and veggies are separately packaged to the side, so the sandwich doesn't get soggy. I didn't try the other sandwiches, but they didn't seem as noteworthy, so you definitely want to get the Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi. Another thing is that it can be quite heavy, so feel free to split it or save the other half for another meal.

Vida Pura is a Latina-owned plant based cafe located in the heart of East LA. It was formerly a…read morevegan food truck and eventually became the current brick-and-mortar cafe. [Parking]: Free small public parking lot directly across from the shop. [Amenities]: This is a really small coffee shop with no indoor tables and only two small outdoor tables. No restroom is available. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are the Breakfast Burrito, Teddy Bear (double espresso, agave, housemade vanilla cold foam, Teddy Grahams), and Banana Nut. All drinks are made with oat milk. Please note that the kitchen closes at 1 PM on Monday - Tuesday and 2 PM on Wednesday- Sunday even though the cafe remains open for another 1 - 2 hours. Come early for anyone wanting to try kitchen items like breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich. *** Banana nut (double espresso, house made vanilla cold foam, house made banana syrup - medium $7.50): It came with two banana chips. The cold foam was quite underrated and I could taste a hint of banana flavor. The drink wasn't as sweet as I had expected - I liked it. Breakfast burrito (Refried beans, soyrizo, tofu scramble, crispy hashbrowns and sliced avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla - $13.50): Portion wasn't huge, but it also wasn't small enough to finish in one sitting. It had one of the softest texture for breakfast burritos. The soyrizo was very flavorful. It also came with a side of salsa - quite spicy but flavorful at the same time. *** I probably still prefer meat-based breakfast burritos, but their soyrizo breakfast burrito is quite good and the coffee drink is excellent (4.5-star for both items). I would definitely recommend this small coffee shop for a quick grab-and-go.

I decided to visit this coffee shop after seeing it featured on TikTok, but unfortunately, my…read moreexperience was disappointing. The shop was relatively quiet when I arrived, so I was surprised that my order was made incorrectly. I ordered a large iced matcha latte and a small cinnamon roll matcha, but when I received my drinks, both appeared to be the wrong size and flavor. Considering I had just placed the order only minutes earlier, I expected greater attention to detail and order accuracy. To add to my disappointment, the avocado toast I intended to order was not an option, it seemed like a missed opportunity from a business standpoint, as food items (especially that one in particular) typically increase overall sales and enhance the customer experience. Combined with the incorrect drink order, it left me feeling frustrated with my visit. Extremely annoyed*** The drinks were also quite expensive, totaling approximately $16 for just the two beverages. At that price point, I expected a smoother customer experience. One thing that stood out was that drinks were simply called out by name without any confirmation of the order, which may contribute to mix-ups and customers receiving the wrong items!!! Overall, my first impression did not live up to the expectations created by the online hype. I hope improvements can be made to inventory management, order accuracy, and quality control so future customers have a better experience.

I haven't been here in nearly fifteen years after moving from the area but this place was mainstay…read morefor me before I retired. It wasn't unusual for me to get a few sandwiches on a weekly basis way back when. I am very happy that Cook's Tortas is still around. I have tried every sandwich on their board. My favorite has always been the Bombero #6. It is grilled tender steak with a red pepper sauce and avocados. The bread is a sourdough Ciabatta style roll which is made fresh daily. One side comes with the sandwich. This time I chose the Ham and Cheese Macaroni Salad. For dessert, I always get Great Grandmother's Corn Cake. Everything tasted very fresh. There was ample beef in the sandwich. The corn cake was not too sweet and the guava jelly on top enhanced the cake well. A pineapple-orange aqua fresca was a good, refreshing beverage accompaniment. Service was very friendly and exemplary. The food was prepared quickly and brought out to me. Prices are much higher now than before; more than doubled so this would be considered a special treat for me if I am in the area.

I've been coming to Cook's Tortas with my family ever since I was a kid and their food always hits…read morethe spot! My go to order is the Lengua (beef tongue) Torta! Pillowy soft and toasted bread with thick cuts of lengua, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and mustard nestled inside. The flavors are phenomenal! It also comes with a side and I always choose the Ham and Cheese Macaroni! I'm not kidding when I say I can eat the Ham and Cheese macaroni every single day and sometimes I order just a large bowl of it! I love that you can also upgrade the size of the sides to a bigger bowl. The sandwiches can be pricey, but honestly so worth it because of how big the portions are. Customer service is always top tier! The staff are always so kind and will answer any questions you have. Huge perk that you can also call in ahead of time to place your order and they offer curbside pick up. If you want to dine in, simply order at the cashier and they'll call you when your food is ready. Lots of seating inside and very clean. Free parking lot available too. Cook's Tortas will always have my heart and I will continue to recommend it to everyone I know!

Tried this out today without really doing any research beforehand but was curious as there were…read morelong lines outside (I was at Da Vien Coffee next door). A bit curious I waited in line and got the charbroiled pork banh mi sandwich. I was really happy with the size and quickness of getting my order and overall was satisfied with everything. Meat was so tender and the bread was really soft and easy to chew! The vegetables were really juicy and tasty. Wish they added more cilantro on my sandwich. Parking is available in the plaza but can get really busy so plan ahead and go early if you can. Also cash only

roasted pork ($7.5) - was recommended this one since it is…read moretheir most popular banh mi - i love it so so much! It's got tender juicy pork that was well marinated - baguette was crisp and nicely toasted - the pickled veggies were well prepped too rating: 4.6/5 - this price for what it is is truly unbeatable - i dont know where else you can find banh mi longer than your face for only $7.5 - it tasted great but my favorite would sitll be the one in oc called carrot & daikon, because it's got more sauce to it and bursts of flavor - no inside seats and cash only - very limited parking but people come and go so it wouldn't be too - inside is very small and feels like a random small stall you'd find in asia if you need to grab some food real quick - super fast and friendly service! IG: @nom.noms.only

One of the best chili cheese dogs I've ever had!…read more Ordered the #5 Cheese burger, chili cheese dog and regular fries. Pretty fair combo for the price, the service is quick at the counter and they make it in front of you. Parking is located all around the building and readily available, there is an out door dining area by the parking lot. Very cool spot on Whittier Blvd, good quality food and quick service.

Been coming here since I was a kid, if I moaned when I ate it then, I still moan when I eat it now…read more End review.

I love coming into Claro's not only is their produce the best in town but their staff make coming…read morein even better. Enzo and Rosie are the funnest and most loveliest people, they always put me onto something new. Thank you Claro's team for serving our community.

This place is definitely a hidden gem! Upon entering this place, I was genuinely impressed by this…read moreold fashioned Italian market with a huge selection of Italian food and specialty items. I loved browsing the aisles full of pasta and sauce. But the best part is their deli section which includes a huge variety of freshly sliced cold cuts, bread, and freshly made sides. I really enjoyed their meatball marinara sandwich. Don't forget to try their variety of sides! I was pleasantly surprised with how delicious their pizza was too! I am definitely looking forward to coming back soon!

I have been coming here for 15+ plus years. I recommend it to all Sandwich lovers.. love this…read moreplace 10/10..

This place, indeed, has a mini market inside with a surprising selection of meats, pantry items and…read morechips. I recommend their chicken sandwich (napilitana de pollo $13.99 for large). It is good. It is the same price at the beef version but understandly so. The chicken meat was grilled tenderly, and the slice of ham it came with added the saltynesss the sandwich needed. Simple but effective. Also chilies adds great flavor too. You can ask for it on the side to adjust spiciness to your preference. Capicollo, one of the cold sandwich, was fine but nothing to write home about. Atlas or wings ($11.99/lb) here remind me of the ones I used to get when I was younger... I like how the spicy version is still deed fried and not saucy. (Personally prefer dry rubs.) The heat can creep up to u after a few. But not all wings are created equally, might end with with some tiny more battered ones along with regulars. Wait times can be longer during lunch times - waited 30 min for takeout during weekday lunch hour.

Needed to pick up 4 of their monster sandwiches to feed 7. Ordered 1 #8 and 3 #7s. Service was…read morefast, friendly and personalized. The store was busy but they kept up. This is definitely one of our top three spots for a good sandwich.

Food was really delicious. We ordered the chicken salad sub and the cheesesteak. Super good. What I…read moredidn't enjoy about this location in particular, is that they have a "curbside pick up" option. but there's no where to park for curbside pickup. Resulting in: a late pick up. I was supposed to receive my food at 4 and waited at least 15 minutes after pushing the "I'm Here" button. We ended up just going to get pick it up inside. Again, they shouldn't have this option if it's not a designated parking place.