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    Alejandra’s Quesadilla

    4.6 (200 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Stands, Mexican
    Open 11:30 am - 6:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kris N.

    *Note: TDLR at the end of the review Potato & Chorizo: 5/10 It honestly was bland. It was pretty much potato in chorizo drippings. I couldn't tell if there was meat or not. Salsa and cactus on the side saved it. Squash Blossom: 8/10 This surprised me by how flavorful it was! It's squash blossom mixed with sautéed onion. Super savory and slightly sweet. Would 100% get again. Service: 8/10 She was super nice. The quesadillas were made on the spot, including the blue corn tortilla. Offers different salsas and cactus on the side. Ambiance: 8/10 I mean it's a cart on the side of the street LOL. Idk how much ambiance you can get from that. It's LA bro. I think it's pretty reasonably priced considering that its in Silverlake. The quesadillas are lowk fat so I think its pretty worth especially if you choose the meat options. TDLR: Just get it bro, but not the potato one. As a meat lover, the squash blossom was fire. It's a fat quesadilla for $8 in Silverlake. Everything is made fresh, including the blue corn tortillas themself.

    Eugene W.

    The blue corn masa tortillas are incredible and the star of the show. Squash blossom and huitlacoche are both solid, but I liked squash blossom more. Service is very friendly! Alejandra opened the cart and her daughter Britany runs it sometimes. We met Britany this time. Cash or Zelle only.

    Chicharrones quesadilla
    Kamil R.

    At an unassuming end of an Echo Park parking lot are a pair of massive parasols providing temporary respite from the blaze of the sun; under its shade is a solitary figure pouring over the heat of a sizzling steel plate, sandwiched between two great flames in a solitary act of creation. The place is Alejandra's, and the creation is some of the best quesadillas you can get in LA. Coming up to the stand, you eye the menu and make your order, $8 dollars each or $10 for a dual topping type. There is potentially a bit of a wait due to every meal being freshly made on order, but it is a good and worthwhile wait, the staff, clientele, and food being most hospitable. At your order, purple dough is flattened to a blue corn tortilla, each tortilla freshly pressed and grilled in front of you. You watch it sizzle and rise brown, flip over, and continue its cycle to grow crisp. Topping highlights for me include squash blossoms and pork, which is chicharrones with a surprising crisp and crunch better than almost any other I've had, the ring of each bite echoing autumn leaves crunching under my feet, its condensed jerky flavour hemorrhaging in the still present sweetness of a meat once juicy. The stand provides a salsa bar with red and green sauces available, and other vegatative essentials- onion, cilantro, and pepper- serve as a lush and fresh forestry for the surprisingly substantial spice of the salsa to lick upon; piled upon the mountain of food and flavour, the green and red splatters evoked the Hollywood Hills, the red salsa smokey and particularly burning like the fires of last year. It's an addicting taste well worth the visit and short walk to sit and enjoy the meal in Echo Park. I'm excited to come back and try more ingredients for sure, very likely two or three quesadillas at a time to help expedite the process, as it can't be helped. 6.4/10

    Raymond V.

    Incredible blue corn tortillas! Amazing family and amazing service. My favorite is the chicharon with the squash blossom. Such savory goodness when mixed with the spicy salsa. Echo Park and LA staple and among LA's best. Hands down. Great vibes all-around.

    Chicken with super hot salsa on the side! Delicious but didn't want to slather it!
    Susie B.

    The food where is amazing and so well-priced. My friend and I got there at the end of the day, so missed out on the squash blossoms, but we can't wait to go back and try it. We got the chicken, which was very good, and the chicharon, which blew our minds! Definitely recommend getting there early afternoon for all the things, but we were so glad to try what we did. Incredible food, great price, can't wait to go back.

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    Andrew P.

    Words cannot describe how fire the quesadillas are here. We had chicharrón I believe added to ours and the crunchy and cheesy goddess of a quesadilla was created ever so tasty. The lady working the cart was really friendly (I spoke to her in Spanish so I'm not sure if she speaks English but there's nothing fingers/pointing won't achieve). All of the sides and salsas we added to our quesadilla were an appreciated addition to the flavor as well. I am so happy we stopped here to try this out. I didn't realize how much I would love a blue corn quesadilla!

    Huitlacoche with chicharrón quesadilla, I was too excited to even think to take a picture before taking a few bites

    The service was amazing, the daughter of the owner of the cart was making the food, I had huitlacoche for the first time, and it was amazing. I am happy I had it there first. She makes great conversation, her technique was great, I was beyond impressed.

    Service was personable! Food was amazing! I highly recommend!

    The King James chicken & beef were . The service was exceptional and I have added their locations to my calendar. The elotes with the goat cheese is excellent!

    Food cart
    Olivia L.

    I tried huitlacoche (also known as 'Mexican truffle') for the first time and it was sooo gas. I had been meaning to hit up Alejandra's quesadilla cart, which is located in a covert parking lot in Echo park. Look for the rainbow umbrella and the blue corn tortillas. You can't miss it. Well actually you can so that's why I'm telling you the visual cues. Anyways, her cart has grown quite the reputation for being one of the only places cooking up huitlacoche in LA. The english translation is literally 'corn smut' and the photos on google do not look appetizing-- not one bit. I mean... it's quite literally fungus that grows on rotten corn. I can only describe the taste as earthy, mushroom/umami-esque, and subtle. It really isn't as potent as it looks. The tasting notes were quite mild and it paired amazingly with the Oaxacan cheese and freshness of the blue corn tortillas. You can also choose between squash blossoms, mushrooms, or chicharron in the quesadilla as well if you're turned off by the idea of corn fungus. Alejandra's granddaughter was actually the one cooking it up today. Alejandra was off to the side chilling. As she should. What I love about food like this is that it's simple. I'm talking literally 3 ingredients. When dishes are simple, the raw ingredients really have to shine-- and they sure did with this huitlacoche quesadilla.

    Her set up near a parking lot
    Shawn G.

    Been wanting to try this lady's food for a long time. Finally made it here! I think it is funny all kinds of reviews saying this lady is Oaxacan or the food is Estilo DF. If you actually take a moment to chat with her she will tell you she is from Michoacan. Description of what I ordered: Blue corn quesadilla filled with chorizo potato and squash blossoms. She has all the fixings hanging there on the cart onion cilantro nopales and a couple salsas. Her red salsa is 5 alarm! Really good delicious meal. Highly recommend.

    Simple condiment section...red for hot, green for mild.
    Mark M.

    I just found the cart!! Literally eating and posting because I've been looking for her infamous cart for weeks. She's open Friday Saturday Sunday. Tried the pork and squash blossoms....amazing! Went for the salsa verde and it's just the perfect MILD. Not too spicy..just right. Plenty of lot parking. Just be careful of the parking enforcement..they are always around.

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    So bomb!! Definitely recommend. The chicken and chorizo quesadillas were soooo good. Def a must visit if you're in the area

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    Some fire quesadillas the salsa to go with it bomb my favorite it the pollo and then the papa with carne

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    Great chicken quesadillas!! So flavorful and the chicken was seasoned well. Fast service, she was so nice and clean. Highly recommend!!!

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    Ask the Community - Alejandra’s Quesadilla

    Still operating ? And if so what is the current schedule?

    Yes ! Her current schedule is Fri-Mon from 11:30am - 7:00pm .

    Is she still there? What are the hours?

    Yes , from 11am to 7pm

    Is she there now?

    Yes , she said Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. Mondays she canceled them cause she has other spots like PLACITA OLVERA

    Where is she located these days (January 2023)? And what time? Thanks.

    Is she still serving huitlacoche?

    Yes , squash flower my favorite to mix the corn fungus with.

    Anyone know the current hrs?

    I asked her today and she said Fri-Mon 11:30a to 6:30p

    When is this open? The hours say they're open until 5pm on Mondays, but I just drove here (3pm Monday) and there's no one there :(

    I had lunch there on a Friday at 1:30 pm. I've heard Fri-Sun but not certain.

    Does anybody know the hours of this cart?? The yelp page is incorrect.

    As of this past Friday she said Fri-Mon 11am-6pm.

    Did she move? I'm at Sunset and Echo Pk on Saturday noon and only see a fruit cart.

    Still near entrance to public parking lot south of Sunset. She's there Fri-Mon 11am-6pm.

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