Everything was good. Pozole was excellent and the tortillas a mano also. Also service was…read moreexcellent. Also the coffee was bommmb! Muchas Gracias! Everything was good. Pozole was excellent and the tortillas a mano also. Also service was excellent. Also the coffee was bommmb! Muchas Gracias!

Had errands to run in East LA and wanted to take advantage of being in the area and out of all the…read moredelicious looking options my husband picked this place. Walking in I was a bit overwhelmed at first. It's small, hot, crowded, loud. However a coupe of people were getting take out and they left and I was brave and asked a couple who was at a 6 top if we could sit with them and they said yes. Majority of people there had soup on their table so how could we not order the pozole and I'm glad we did! It was great! Our burrito and torta were great as well. Something about being in the hot crowded room watching the ladies making the magic happen in the kitchen is so special. Hubs loved his horchata and my Jamaica was crisp and delicious!

My family has been coming to El Tepeyac Café since before I was even born, and they've never once…read moredisappointed us. This place isn't just a restaurant -- it's culture, it's history, it's meaning, it's family love all wrapped into one. Every time we walk through those doors, it feels like coming home. The food is incredible every single time. From the small big burritos to the huge big burritos, everything hits with the same flavor and comfort we grew up on. The portions are legendary, the taste is unforgettable, and the consistency is something you don't find everywhere anymore. El Tepeyac gives so much to the community. It's one of those places that holds memories for generations -- birthdays, family gatherings, late‑night cravings, comfort meals after long days. It's a spot that brings people together, and you can feel the love in the food and the atmosphere. This café is part of my family's story, part of East LA's story, and part of the community's heart. I love coming here, and I'm grateful for a place that still feels like home after all these years.

Smiling that the burrito tasted homemade and hearty!…read more El Tepeyac Cafe had a small line but it moved fast. If it is just you, grab the counter. The Hollenbeck de Pollo had a huge filling of guacamole, and chicken!!! Mini $12.99. What a great deal in this economy. The portions were large and the wet burrito just had so much flavor. I loved how everything came together. Ordered the half basket of chips and boy was it worth! Thanks Eric for the recommendation and tips!! Will be back if in the area!! And there was a line when I left! The guy behind the counter was great!

A must eatery in East LA... my favorite is the carnitas de res Tacos, Sopes, and burritos are…read moreexquisite! Staff is nice and mostly bilingual, Space is stuffy because the fresh tortillas are always grilling, lots of drinks to pick from and seating is limited.

I visited Cinco Puntos with my family after hearing so much about it from Blood In, Blood Out. It's…read moredefinitely an iconic spot, and if you're a fan of the movie, it's worth stopping by to see the famous location. Don't forget to take a picture by the "Cinco Puntos" sign on the wall and the well-known tree nearby! The food was edible, I ordered a carnitas taco with chicharrón. The meat itself was flavorful, chicharron nice and crunchy and I liked that you get to choose your own toppings. The tortillas are handmade, which many people will appreciate, although they were a little thicker than I personally prefer. If you enjoy authentic, handmade tortillas, this place may be more your style. The service was the highlight of our visit. Everyone was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and kind. It was an extremely hot day, and one of the ladies even gave my daughter a small bag of ice to play with and cool off, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Thank you for going the extra mile. There is a small parking lot, and we were able to find street parking right in front near the outdoor tables. The outside seating area was perfectly fine for enjoying our meal. The biggest downside for me was the cleanliness inside the restaurant. While nothing prevented us from eating there, I felt the interior could really benefit from a deep cleaning. Overall, I'm glad we visited and experienced such a well-known East L.A. landmark. While I probably wouldn't return because it wasn't quite my personal preference, I can still recommend it to anyone looking for authentic carnitas, handmade tortillas, and a piece of East Los Angeles history.

I don't live far, but somehow it's rare for me to drive by over here and today my friend said she…read morehad the same experience and we should go for lunch. The last time I was over here was when it was a kbbq taco spot back in the day. We arrived a bit after 1pm and the small parking lot was full, much easier to find street parking. Especially since a lot of people mentioned in their reviews a lot of take out orders. We sat in their outdoor patio area and recently it's been windy so be sure to bring a light jacket or sweater. The food took a while, but it came out hot and fresh. The owner said hi and asked if we needed anything which was a pleasant surprise. She was super welcoming! The food was delish. My friend ordered the albóndigas special she saw on social media over the weekend - so it's not always available. I got the Egyptian nachos which was beautifully played with a jalapeño cilantro hummus, chips decoratively fanned out and nice pops of color from the pickled red onions and sliced cucumbers. I am sooo full and didn't even finish my food. Gonna put the extra meat in a tortilla at home! I would recommend and will try to make it out again soon.

Tirzah's brings a fun mix of Mediterranean, Mexican, and even Korean fusion to the East LA / Boyle…read moreHeights area. I went for the burrito with tahini and galbi chicken, and while it was good, I'll admit I probably went a little overboard with the fusion combinations . What really stands out is how everything feels cooked to order and made from scratch -- fresh, intentional, and clearly crafted with care. The frescas were really refreshing as well. Prices are on the higher side, but that's just the reality of the times, and the quality shows. Overall, Tirzah's is an exciting addition to the neighborhood, and I'm genuinely looking forward to seeing what they do next.

A small, unassuming, humble corner restaurant tucked away in Boyle Heights serving up the best…read morechicken omelette I've ever had. Stumbled across this place cause I was in the area for a job. Upon walking in, the vibes are very cozy and intimate, not a lot of seating though. My waiter, Gabriel, was extremely friendly, welcoming, and had very good knowledge of the menu which I appreciate a lot. Now back to the omelette-- oh my god. Best omelette in my life I think. The eggs were soft, pillowy and cooked to PERFECTION. Not overdone and not super runny either. The chicken was extremely tender and flavorful. The sauce they used was sweet and savory, the pickled onions balanced it all out with the perfect acidity. I wish I was around this area a lot more, I'll definitely be coming back!

Definitely recommend checking out Tenampal in Boyle Heights! The flavors here are different in the…read morebest way--you can tell there's a lot of care put into the food, and everything tastes like it's made from scratch in-house. I started with the chips and mole sauce, which was delicious and such a great way to start the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the wet burrito with chicken tinga. I LOVE tinga, and the presentation and flavor of this burrito were great. Fair warning, though--it was a little too spicy for my palate, so I couldn't even finish half of it. If you enjoy some heat, I think you'll absolutely love it! The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it has a cool, welcoming feel. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving Tenampal a try if you're looking for authentic flavors and food that feels thoughtfully made in-house.

My wife and I decided to the East L.A./Boyle Heights area for breakfast, we went to a restaurant…read morecalled Teresitas restaurant on First Street that my brother and his friend recommend to have a ready authentic Mexican cuisine from the state of Zacatecas,Mexico. We step in the restaurant we adore the decorations in the restaurant including the nice colors that matches the restaurant flair of Mexico. The waitress greets us they told us table or booth we decided booth and we sat down and she hand us the menu then we're looking at the menu and see what to order. My wife order the chorizo plate and choice of flour or corn tortillas she pick flour,then I order a large bowl of menudo because it's Saturday it's menudo day Saturday and Sunday. We tasted the chips and homemade salsa it was very good we're impressed about the homemade green salsa it wasn't hot but with great flavor of chile and was very impressive and chips were nice warm and fresh from the fryer. Then the waitress brought us our meal we're very impressed with the food including my large bowl of menudo. I really enjoy my bowl of menudo it was very good the meat was very tender that I really enjoy I like lemon,onion,oregano add it flavor to the menudo. My wife enjoy her chorizo plate she like the rice and beans it a very good rich flavor but chorizo was ok she say it didn't have a good chorizo flavor but she like it. The staff at the Teresitas were amazing nice and friendly with the service.

Went for Mother's Day with my sister and brother. Not much to say here. They were out of almost all…read morethe breakfast staples. Paid extra for a piece of meat and it was not north the up charge. Horrible serving amount. Orange juice was Luke warm overpriced. I wouldn't come back here. Food was ok. Service was ok. Overall not a good experience.

My girlfriend treated me out to La Carreta this past weekend for breakfast. Place was packed to the…read morebrim and requested a smaller table to be cleaned so we can sit there. We both ordered their Huevos con Chile Verde. For a $16 dish, the portions were on the smaller side but the flavor packed a punch! I know it's an egg dish with chile verde but the amount of meat was borderline absurd. Overall, great flavors but not sure if it's worth the price. Service was very attentive except when we needed our check. It took a while to flag someone down but we were in no rush. Overall, good little spot for breakfast but expect to leave hungry if you have a big appetite like me.

Passed by this place a few times always busy so on sat I decided to stop on in and I'm glad I did…read moreyou can tell it's like a mom n pop spot looked like a son n father were running it a lot of repeat customers there as the waiter was calling everyone by their first name so I ordered the huevos divorciados and they were bomb came with beans and chilaquiles and they were delicious like homemade from mom or grandmas kitchen will def be back to try the menudo

The ambiance is the thing you first notice here. There is a great presentation of the restaurant…read morevery vibrant and exceptionally clean. There are several memorabilia about Mexican American culture on the walls. Making it feel authentically a Mexican restaurant atmosphere. The service is nice and friendly. They accommodate you based on where you want to eat. There are many options to choose from, from eating in door, or out door options, or take out. It is a busy restaurant since it's right across the general hospital and many orders come through, so it may take some time to get your order, but there are many things you can do while waiting, watch tv or just admiring all the memorabilia! But the best part is receiving your food to chow down. I got the chilaquiles with scrambled eggs and steak for breakfast. Very yummy and warm along with the very delicious cafe de olla.

Catering was amazing, so next day I visited the dine-in restaurant...off Soto Street in Boyle…read moreHeights, right across from the L.A. General Hospital.. It's a lovely mom and pop place with an al fresco patio....I enjoyed the ambiance 5/5 with a lot to captivate your eye....with a revolutionary but festive vibe. I did takeout however. Food was ready when I arrived, I was greeted warmly and appreciatively. 5/5 as for the food, overall, was homey and solid but not as delicious as the Catering service I experienced the day before at an East L.A. event. The asada burrito was well built but the meat preparation was ground and had consistency like ground beef chili, so this made me think it was a mistake in our order tho it's possible this was the asada. The chicken enchiladas were pretty and the chicken was shredded nicely. . I liked the half half presentation but it was dry and the tortillas were mealy. Needed queso inside maybe?? Also I loved therice and beans, but the portion of beans seemed like a 3rd of an ice cream scoop and didn't fill the takeout container. 2/5 I actually loved the beans from their Catering service and the generous portion the server ladled onto my plate. My restaurant serving seemed kinda skimpy in comparison. Granted it took 12 minutes to get my takeout home, but the overall experience of what I ordered was a bit disappointing though not fatal. I'd love to try their other items dining in....their caldo from the Catering was so amazing ( I believe it was beef en jugo soup.... and so were the sort tacos....in which tge asada was clearly steak not ground beef. Catering was 5/5. Restaurant takeout 3/5. The three flavors of agua Fresca during the catering was amazing pineapple mango, watermelon, and a cucumber drink. At the restaurant, they had a mango drink 5/5 and an orange/cucumber 2/5 (something black was on the bottom of the orange drink, ugh). This is a place I'll give the benefit of the doubt. That's how good their catering service, that inspired me to seek out the restaurant.

Went to Vida Pura and got their breakfast burrito. It's been on my bucket list for a while, and…read moreneedless to say, it was definitely worth it. I'm glad I finally got around to trying it. I loved the avocado and hash brown combination, and the salsa that came with it paired really well, a little kick with it. The portion size was great and definitely filled me up. The service was fast, but seating is pretty limited since it's mainly outdoors. Parking can be a little rough because it's street parking only, and it was pretty full when I came on a Saturday morning. I would definitely come back. I also saw that they make coffee and matcha drinks, and they all looked really good, so I'd definitely come back to try that next time!

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.

Let me start by saying we found this little hole-in-the-wall spot on TikTok, so of course my family…read moreand I had to make the drive and check it out and I'm so glad we did! Parking is street parking only, but it wasn't too difficult to find a spot. As soon as we walked in, we loved the atmosphere. The restaurant is colorful, welcoming, and gave me major Guadalajara, Mexico vibes. I ordered the Birria de Res en Consomé with a passion fruit agua fresca, and wow... the flavor was incredible! The birria was rich, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and had just the right amount of spice. It was truly finger-licking good. The passion fruit agua fresca was so refreshing, especially on a hot summer day--it absolutely hit the spot. They also started us off with chips and three different homemade salsas, and every single one was delicious with a nice spicy kick. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The only downside for me was that when we asked for water, they brought bottled water that we had to pay for. It wasn't a huge deal, but I would have preferred complimentary water. Still, the amazing food and great service more than made up for it. Overall, this place is definitely worth the visit. If you're looking for authentic flavors and a fun atmosphere, I highly recommend checking them out. 10/10

This place was amazing ! Wife got the birria fire !…read moreCarne en Su jugo fire ! Gotta try it if you're in LA