24-hour tacos? Say less! I was staying in the DTLA area and heard there were plenty of late-night…read moretaco spots around, so we had to check this place out. Luckily, our Airbnb was only about a 5-minute drive away. Located in a parking lot, this spot was bustling at 1 AM. Service was fast and speedy, and they have a self-serve bar stocked with all the fixings, including salsas, onions, cilantro, and the BEST creamy avocado sauce I've ever tried. Everything was super affordable too! My favorites were the asada and lengua tacos. Definitely adding this to my return list for my next trip to LA!

Speedy, no frills, cheap tacos in a parking lot - so no real notes on service. Toppings are self…read moreserve. You tell one person what your order is, walk up to the register, and then load up on toppings/salsas. It's $2.50 a taco on the smaller sides which isn't a bad deal in this economy. Great that it's open 24/7. There's an awning but no seats though, so you'll have to eat at your car. Got the carne asada, pastor, cabeza, and lengua. The carne asada and lengua were super disappointing - dry and bland. The pastor was and cabeza were better, but nothing special. Appreciate the free potato with each order, and toppings included grilled onions, fresh onions and cilantro, salsas, limes, and radishes.

When visiting the iconic Olvera Street, why not try original things. Serving El Lay since 1934,…read moreCielito Lindo brings to you their famous taquitos and avocado sauce. AMBIANCE Parking: Welcome to El Lay, it gets packed. Your best bets are street parking some metered parking but definitely do public transit if it's offered. Seating: They have some tables for you to chill but other than that, it's a good grab and go spot to just enjoy the Olvera Street atmosphere. Vibes: Los Angeles is very unique as no parts of the city are the same. This pays roots to the Hispanic roots. Eating here feels like eating a piece of Los Angeles history. You're surrounded by colorful market stalls, mariachi music, and the energy of Olvera Street, the experience is about more than just the food. This isn't a flashy restaurant--it's a historic food stand that has earned its reputation through consistency, tradition, and community. Great place for a quick food adventure - fulfilling an appetite or taking a bite out of history. FOOD Original Taquitos & Avocado Sauce (Recommend) You got to explore the hype while you're here right? The taquitos had a good crisp on the outside while the shredded beef inside remained tender and flavorful. The sauce was nothing too flashy but I guess it was ahead of it's time. A mix of guac and soothing creamy avocado flavors. It helps bring a tangy yet packed bite in your tortillas. CUSTOMER SERVICE Friendly and awesome! Straight business and good service. TL;DR OVERALL 4 Stars. Good selections, reasonable prices, and a pleasant experience. As a long term resident in the City of Angels, it's an honor to try a part of history. Nothing too flashy but a great place to experience. till next time, Cielito Lindo! TIPS * Visit while exploring Olvera Street so you can enjoy the surrounding shops and history.

This place is just okay! My family (9 of us) took the train out to LA and wanted to have lunch on…read moreOlvera Street. Walking over from Union Station is super easy, it's maybe a 5 minute walk. A few of us had heard amazing things about Cielito Lindo and how they have the BEST taquitos, so we were all excited. Luckily we got there right before the lunch rush so there was no line. They have a tiny alcove of an outdoor dining room, and we were able to snag enough tables and chairs (took up half the room) for all of us. They cook the taquitos to order so it took quite awhile for all of us to get our food. We all got the famous taquitos and some of us also got the combo with tamales. I was a tamale girl. My spinach tamale was pure mush, was it even cooked? I didn't see or taste spinach, I honestly don't know what was in it. The others who got tamales all hated them and commented that they just just wet messes. Literally none of us were wowed by the taquitos. They were very crispy and covered in the green avocado sauce, which I thought was decent, but the shredded beef inside had no seasoning and was dry. The combos come with refried beans and we all agreed the beans were the best part of the meal. The food here is pretty cheap, and I appreciate the historical aspect of it - slinging those taquitos since 1934! But it just wasn't good enough for me to ever go back, and I have definitely had better taquitos.

Amboy might be my new favorite burger spot…read more We came here to celebrate my firstborn starting kindergarten, and since he LOVES burgers, it felt like the perfect place. The burgers hellaaaa hit! Super juicy, flavorful, and huge. I could only finish half of mine, but it was so good I kept wanting to go back for another bite. Such a fun little celebration spot for us, and definitely somewhere we'll be coming back to. If it's your first time, go for the Slim Thicc if you want that big, thick, ridiculously juicy burger. The Classic Double is great if you're more of a smashburger person. Also prepare for a wait. We came on a weekday afternoon and there was a decent line which was surprising.

We did an order online and didn't see the DH burger being available. So we went with the regular…read moredouble cheeseburger. We waited 35 minutes for pickup. Upon arrival, we were told the DH burger is available. So we waited another 28 minutes for it. Kind of annoying that it wasn't available on their website for ordering. Yes, I get that it's limited but logistically, the management need to be able to update inventory throughout the day. Double cheeseburger: 4.5/5, amazing. Quality is there, even the ground beef itself is nice. Hefty and worth the money ($16). DH burger: you absolutely do taste the difference from the regular cheeseburger. They use better quality meat, there's no hiding that at all. LOVE the fried skirt all around. For $22, it does sound steep but price per value, it's absolutely worth it. Minus the wait time and logistics issue, this is an absolute 5 star joint. I'd ranked it currently top 3 burger spots in Southern California.

I've been going to this corn stand for many years, and it's still one of my favorite spots. You…read morehave the option of getting your corn in a plate or on a stick. Even at 1 a.m. on a Friday night, the parking lot where he sets up was packed with customers, which definitely says something about how good this place is. If you're in the area during his operating hours, this is a must visit spot. The amount of toppings you get for the price is absolutely worth it. My go to has always been the elote en plato, topped with mayonnaise, butter, cheese, and chili powder. He's been using the same flavors and style for years, and that consistency brings back memories of childhood. It's one of those places that has stayed true to what made it special in the first place.

sooo yommy i love corn i love cheese i love the mayo i love the chili (even tho it gets a little…read morespicy overtime) !!

I thought this place would be hit or miss because of the mixed reviews where people are saying it's…read moreamazing and then others are saying it's horrible with not much in the middle. So I was skeptical but curious. I'm pleased to say it was actually really good. We got the koobideh wrap (very good) and a chicken and beef combo plate (also very good). The only thing I didn't try was the lamb. The meat was cooked well, not at all undercooked like the negative reviews said. The koobideh, steak and chicken all tasted well seasoned and cooked perfectly well. I'd say from those three meats my favorite was the steak, you could taste the smokiness from the charcoal which is a huge plus with kabob. I also really enjoyed the white sauce and wish I had taken more home with me for the leftovers. We didn't wait long at all like other reviews said. We got there right at 5 pm and waited maybe 20 minutes. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the tanoor samosas had flies sitting on them on the counter and there were flies all over the kitchen sitting on everything. It concerned me enough where I was worried and then decided not to eat the salad from the combo plate because I suspected it may not be well washed. Also, it was very smoky which is understandable and I wouldn't knock them for that since it's grilled street kabob but I was pretty light headed from breathing in all the smoke while waiting there so just be ready for that if you decide to go. Regardless, survey says- it was good! Staff and service was good too.

I've enjoyed food from Farhod multiple times. Tonight, I decided to order my plate with extra rice…read moreand extra onion - which I paid extra for. When I picked up my order, the cashier checked the order before handing it off, said to Farhod: "this was supposed to have extra rice and onion" and Farhod just waved his hand to tell her to send it off as is - without the extra rice and onion that I paid for. I've enjoyed this place, but after my experience tonight I won't be coming back. Thank you to the cashier for pointing it out. I really appreciate the effort she made to double check orders. I'm disappointed that Farhod just brushed it off.

Food, service,ambiance,…read more Want some good tacos in East LA. This is one of my go too's after a Dodger game. Try it out.

Great place. Excellent asada, pastor, birria. Awesome service and fun vibes. This will be our goto…read moreplace.

Came back another time! This time I got the…read more Lamb Duck and bacon Rabbit and snake Pheasant I love this place the interior is so beautiful You really get to explore flavors here! Staff is always so knowledgeable!

To preface my experiences here... I really wanted to give a higher review because I love the…read morefriendly attitude of some of the employees here and the vibe is pretty cool! But, those two factors are what carries this review. The Bratwursts are... interesting. Despite the interesting names and the atheistic construction I found the ones that I tried to be lacking in flavor. The fries are... ok. A little more well done for my liking but a decent shareable menu item if you're just looking to pick from the table. The potato flavor is light due to the varying sizes in the bag you may find yourself avoiding the smaller fries until the end. The available condiments make things more interesting mainly because of the variety rather than the flavors. The drink options are the star of the show and the varieties I've tried are decent and refreshing. Drinks with good conversation and maybe a TCG event are my ideal hangout when visiting. Overall not bad but I'll mainly be coming here for drinks with friends. But give it a try! Belgian style fries/sausages may not be to my liking but who knows, you might really enjoy it!

Not quite sure what the hours are but they have been there consistently thurs-sun till about…read moremidnight. If you are in the area def the best tacos in the area! Fresh pressed masa tortillas and mesquite grilled asada. Some of the best cabeza I had as well TJ style tacos with fresh guacamole $3!

I used to got to Ave 26 right down the street, but decided to give this place a try and am so glad…read moreI did. TJ style tacos with real guacamole. I love their cabeza and al pastor.

Got some dogs from this famous lady. It makes a good to go meal. The Hot Dog Lady has a few…read morelocations including this one in Echo Park. A pretty big menu for a cart. You can get a vegan dog among these. A pretty typical looking cart. It's got the hot dogs and condiments along with chatty employees. The hot dogs look typical. It's about $5 for one vegan hot dog. That's kind of a lot. Of course these are better than many around here. The sides include chips and fries, the usual kind of stuff. Have some dogs. It's a bit expensive for this but not crazy for around here. There's even a hot dog option for vegans.

Best place for street dogs after the dodgers game. Super convenient because they are located right…read moreby the gas station so theres actually parking if you want to pick up food quickly and park in the gas station lot. They have more than just hot dogs but i go strictly for that! Open late and never disappoints

I was able to try the Northern Thai Curry with chicken from this spot recently and loved it! It is…read moresuper flavorful and made quick. I was wishing the chicken didn't have bone, but this could be the traditional way to serve this dish. Sao Ha is located in a food court area at the Thai Temple with only outdoor seating. Several people were dining in and some were taking food to go. They do have a small parking area. Be prepared to purchase coins that you need cash to buy and then use the coins to get your food.

Sao Ha Café can be found at DS Night Market, At Siam Night Market, and Wat Thai. They specialize in…read moreKhao So and Thai breakfast foods (found in Bangkok's Chinatown), including porridge, soy milk, and fried dough sticks. Pork rice porridge with pork meatballs ($10): It's Chinese-inspired but definitely different than Chinese congee/jook. The porridge itself was broken down but not silky smooth. It didn't have much flavor. The four loose pork meatballs looked good but weren't that tasty. It was also topped with wide strips of raw ginger, scallions, white pepper, a bit of soy sauce (?), and a soft-boiled egg. I've never had any congee with that much raw ginger before and I like ginger. It was overwhelming. The flavors just weren't there. But at least it was filling and reasonably priced.