My family has been coming to El Tepeyac Café since before I was even born, and they've never once disappointed 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. read more

Was in the area with a friend and was craving some nachos and this restaurant was the one close to where we were, so my friend and I decided to give this place a try. The girl that took ourorder was incredibly rude, the attitude was absolutely unnecessary, like she was annoyed to even be there. Asked if they had "taquitos de papa" and it was as if I had offended her with my question, she curtly said no and they only had tacos the papa during lent... could have said all that without being so incredibly rude. The nachos itself were not bad. It was an actual good portion for my friend and I, but I would not go back again. Good food is not worth the bad customer service. read more

Smiling that the burrito tasted homemade and hearty! 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! read more

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Delicious as always. They never fail to amaze me. Manuel is still watching over the restaurant from heaven!

This place is ,from the burritos to Enchiladas & custom quesadillas you can't go wrong eating here. I've been coming here since I was a kid. They give you big portions of food at a great price from the manual special to the Holland back enchiladas Ranchetta's the taquitos you can't go wrong. My favorite dish is a custom quesadilla with Chile Verde and two eggs on top. That is my go to! definitely can't go wrong with that! read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Custom quesadilla with Chile Verde and two eggs on top! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's been many decades having this goodness Quality value flavorful authentic supporting local business fresh plethora goodness The chili relleno burrito I pass on as there was a thicker egg batter than chili that was quite small in comparison to size of burrito The original hollenbeck absolutely hands down tender spice stuffed goodness Rice beans guac stuffed away Their veggie burrito also worth the value All burritos very shareable or leftover worthy or have an amazing happy belly Would certainly purchase and try other goodness! read more

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I work in East Los often, this is one of those places the locals always recommend. On a couple lunchtimes I ordered through DoorDash for pick up, quick easy and convenient. The building is an original piece of the City's history, boasting a menu that features their famous burritos that vary in size from a regular to a huge party size beast that can feed several. I tried the Hollenbeck and the Okie burritos on two separate occasions via pick up, as aforementioned, the service was quick, convenient and the pick up window is seamless, parking is located next to the structure and I haven't had problems getting there. Hollenbeck was good but I definitely enjoyed the Okie burrito more, I ordered the "original" size once and didn't seem to learn my lesson the second time, these burritos can feed two in Original size. They offer a "Mini" version which would be satisfactory for one person. My favorite thing about these burritos is how "home-made" they are, the salsas and meats are fresh and taste like they came out of an abuelitas kitchen. I still need to try the crunchy tacos and nachos which look great, I recommend trying this classic establishment at least once if you're in the area. read more

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All the Instagram glazers, LA staple they say, sick of seeing these hyped up spots for mexislop that I can get anywhere. Anyway I got the 2 taco plate with some beans and rice. The rice was a little on the dry side, decent Mexican rice flavor, pretty typical and overall not the best. The beans were also very mid, like if they were straight out of a can, no distinct flavors or hints of beauty. I have been craving these old school hard shell tacos for a while, they had a nice crunch to them, the beef was pretty good, added some juice to the bite. The tacos were probably the only thing above mediocre on this plate. Overall I would never come back again because I can literally go to any other Mexican restaurant and get the same quality. Tacos: 7.9 Rice: 6.5 Beans: 6.5 read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Two Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is FAMOUS it's like Tito's tacos and I think it's because the burrito is so damn big. But how does it taste? I think it doesn't matter to people how it tastes or what is in it. They just want to take a picture and then eat some food over a few days. If it was smaller? And cost less I don't think it would be very famous and that's the honest truth. read more

I had. It returned to El Tepeyac Cafe in nearly fifteen years. Not because it wasn't good but because I was not near the restaurant. I walked in and I went back in time. I sat at the breakfast counter and the waitress was attentive and informative. I ordered the Okie de Machaca burrito and it was so savory and full of beef and delicious homemade beans. I asked for no rice and they made it to perfection. The guacamole in the burrito was so tangy and delicious. If you want to go back to simpler times and good authentic Mexican food, hit El Tepeyac. The tradition definitely continues! read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Okie De Machaca - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What I Ordered: -1/2 Chips with Salsa $1.75 -Hollenbeck Burrito $15.99 Best bang for your buck in LA! This place is a no-frills gem! Thank you to my good friend, Cindy S, for recommending this spot to me! I've had El Tepeyac bookmarked for a while now and never had an opportunity to visit until now. I was close by as I was coming to visit a friend in the hospital, but the visit got pushed back as I had to wait for his family to arrive. I made a spontaneous decision to come here. I got lucky; there was no line when I arrived. I went straight to the counter to take a seat. There are only 7 seats at the counter, and once you sit, you can't switch. I heard from a friend who grew up in the area that owner Manuel use to hand out shots of tequila to those waiting in line. I can't confirm this folklore, but it sounds like this place was quite the vibe back in the day. Although, Manny is no longer with us. His food and legacy lives on. You won't find a better deal especially in this economy. The staff was friendly and helpful! I asked for recommendations and, based on Cindy S.'s suggestion, ordered the Chile Verde Hollenbeck Burrito, which was excellent. This pork chile verde burrito features seared pork simmered in a tomato-based sauce. I ordered the regular size, which is a massive burrito. They offer two sizes, "mini" and "regular," and the $2-$3 price difference is worth it for the larger size, in my opinion. The Hollenbeck Burrito is huge - enough for 2-3 people! I made the mistake of eating the whole thing myself and regretted it. I don't recommend trying to do the same. Save some for later or share - you won't regret it! I was initially under the impression that Chile Verde was a green sauce, but since it's tomato-based, that explains why it's red. The burrito is massive - you won't find one bigger for the price! It's stuffed with rice, meat, and refried beans, topped with tender Pork Chile Verde. There's shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and guacamole on the side. You absolutely must order the chips and salsa - a generous portion for only $1.75. This is a fantastic spot for delicious, homemade Mexican food - perfect for feeding the whole family! It was my first time here, but definitely won't be my last. I'm already looking forward to returning to El Tepeyac and trying the Taquitos and Machaca Hollenbeck Burrito next time! read more

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My friend has been wanting to try this place because of the huge burritos. Went on Memorial Day so it wasn't super busy. It's fairly small inside , prob big enough to fit 60 people. Staff was efficient on service, but no small talk or being friendly. Disappointing considering this place seems like such a neighborhood gem The food was good. Wish they had some mulitas. Would come back. Was a great value and tasted great. read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Carne Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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For those of you that are unaware or have never had the pleasure of coming here and enjoying some delicious Mexican American food, This is a historic restaurant that represents not only the Mexican / Chicano culture and history But the history and culture of Los Angeles . The funny thing is I still remember the first time I came here. It was the mid 70s and of course I'm with my family , and I got taquitos ... And I've been coming here periodically since about the age of seven maybe six . Since I moved away 20 years ago, I honestly have been able to come by but when I do get that chance it never disappoints the food is always just so good and it brings back a lot of awesome memories for me. There's always a line, because it's so popular. But totally worth waiting for. And ever since I was a kid, the service has always been great. You have to understand that since it's so popular the waiters and waitresses are running around. Trying to make sure everybody is taken care of.. As for the food well one of the best in LA. You have to understand that this place has been here since the 40s and it is not a secret. It is just part of what LA represents. The food is great. The people are awesome. Doesn't matter what you order. It's always delicious. And for some reason, if you have not tried this place, which is actually kind of strange to me .... Come down grab a burrito and tell me what you think.... read more

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Always good, always fresh, always made to order, always served hot, and fast! Who doesn't love coming to Americas Favorite Cafe! read more

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We arrived right before the Sunday lunch rush and still had to wait in line--which tells you a lot about this place. It's a local mom-and-pop spot that's clearly beloved by the community, and I can absolutely see why. There's a sense of history here, and it shows in both the food and the hospitality. The food is authentic, flavorful, and very reasonably priced. Nothing feels overdone or trendy--just solid, honest cooking. If you're feeling festive, they'll even offer you a complimentary shot of tequila, which adds to the welcoming, friendly vibe. It's a small place, so patience is key, but the service was good and the food was worth the wait. A great local gem that lives up to its popularity. read more

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Haven't been here in years! Was amazed that the food still tastes the same, which is good! Hubby had a red pork burrito, said it was delicious, just like back in the day! I had the 2 crunchy taco combo, one beef one chicken, delicious! Lots of people, one waitress, but that girl can move and take care of everyone! read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Two crunchy tacos, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It was 5 stars but now 1star. Food is smaller and worse. I lost one of my favorite place. I am not going to this restaurant anymore. Thanks and Adieu forever!!!!! read more

I am not one who likes to throw food but this place left the worst type of impression. I ordered a small menudo which I was excited to try because I have been craving menudo for while but the craving was not satisfied. The first whiff was the first red flag but I still decided to try the broth. Never in my life had I smelt a menudo so stinky, the taste was exactly what I thought. It tasted like I was eating farm animal shit. This means the menudo was not cleaned properly and it's utterly disgusting. Please if you can't clean menudo properly don't serve it. read more

Been coming here every Sunday with my grandparent since I was 5! Such a family tradition that I'll hold onto forever... great food and atmosphere.. highly recommend the huevos rancheros read more

I just had to mention how great El Tepayac is again. You just want fine better traditional Mexican food anywhere else. It never disappoints. It is always fresh and hot. It is always great. The portions are huge. Yes, there is always a line, but you can get it to go or just over to the window and order and eat outside, they have lots of tables. Also the counter is often over looked and that is a great place to eat. The place is small but so nice. It looks like you belong there. The service is just amazing. Some of the staff has been there for more than 20 years. Parking is free in their lot and there is always street parking. We just ate there again and it is amazing. read more

Chilequiles are awesome but a bit spicy . Love the Hollenbeck special. You could feed 2 people with one. read more

I am in a constant search for great Mexican food. I don't care for the hype or so much fancy plating unless it's fine dining. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. It must have been perfect timing because there was a line outside the whole time after we got our food. So the smells in the air told me that I wash about to eat something good. We ordered a few items and they were all great the guacamole is fresh and they have great portions. I had the steak picado burrito. The flavors were definitely there! I won't talk it up but if you like steak picado then you will enjoy this one I would also recommend putting some of their salsa on it if you want an extra kick. read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Steak Picado Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Shared the side chili relleno and chicken taquitos with rice and beans. Everything was delicious. Tons of guacamole for my Taquitos. Loved that! Had to add salt and pepper tho. But super fresh. Chili relleno had tons of flavor. It was very wet and juicy. Different than most places I've been to but still very good. Service was very quick. Guess chips aren't free. I asked for cheese on army beans that there wa a charge of $2.50. I wish the waitress would've warned me. That's ALOT for cheese on too. I would've said no. It was notation come here. I used to come a lot as a kid with my parents. Glad I stopped by read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Taquitos with Guacamole Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is a gem. They serve you and insane amount of food at great budget friendly prices and definitely don't cheat you on the portions of meat and all the other ingredients . The servers are all friendly and have a nice big smile on their faces when attending to the customers. I know I'm definitely coming back here and soon , I enjoyed the hollenbeck chile verde wet burrito which was superb in flavor and could only eat about half of it . The place is old and old is cool in my book . Awesome place , people and food . read more

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One of the remaining "Old L.A." establishments worth a visit every decade! You know it's still good when the parking lot is full of service trucks from city to independent trades people who keep our systems running. A big plus for free parking! Discovered that next to window for To Go orders is covered outdoor seating! Yay! We ordered the Hollenbeck burrito with carnitas. It's a wet burrito covered in red sauce with chunks of pork on top. Inside is lettuce (because if it was served on the side you wouldn't eat it), rice beans, guacamole and more meat. For $17.51 plus tip, it's a good meal for 2 people to share. read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Hollenbeck - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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wow, wow wow! Probably some of the most flavorless Mexican food I've ever purchased in my life. I am a huge fan of chill Relleno, this place now has served me the worst one I've ever had. What kind of cheese was that? The sauce was so watery it lacked even the taste of water.. Gross gross gross in the trash! The Menudo, I think you need to step back and do one more good cleaning cause all I taste is barnyard! It is one of the worst ones I've ever bought. I have ate Mexican food my entire life and some people say oh you're Caucasian you don't know / bullshit !! I know goodI I know good tacos. I know good chili Rellano/ trust me I know what the hell I put in my mouth. What's good what's not and this place? I don't know what has happened, but this is not good food.! read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Worst Chile Relleno-horrible weak sauce - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm always on the hunt for the best hard tacos around, so when I saw El Tepeyac had them, I had to check this legendary spot out. They are known for their huge burritos, but thats not what I came for, so lets get to it. I have seen this place on TV a bunch of times, but you don't realize how SMALL it is until you actually get in there. Be advised, if you have a large group, you might want to look elsewhere. But lets get to the food. The food is solid. They load the tacos up to the heavens with toppings. Make sure you get a basket of chips and salsa, you'll need the chips to scoop up all the stuff that falls out. Make sure you ask for the red salsa for the tacos too. I also got a cheese enchilada, and that was a BANGER. The staff is welcoming and nice, the service is good. Not the BEST crunchy taco out there, but its definitely solid. I'll definitely be back read more

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This establishment has delicious food. I ordered a carne asada burrito.............Family runner............................ read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Great service. Family runner. I ordered a carne asada burrito with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is always amazing here basic Mexican flavors and make sure you bring an appetite. Portions are not on the small size. Staff is friendly order at the window and pick up at the window. I'm sure not much has changed since this place is opened so you're expecting cloth table cloths, and fine dining. You're in the wrong spot but if you want great food, you've hit the right area. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to frequent. The nostalgia from when I was a kid coming with my parents and the first time getting a Manuel's Special and freaking out on how huge it was. Well times have changed, and now there's online/mobile ordering. Which is a game changer, but with the ease of technology comes with more opportunities for manual errors. As much as hate to leave this message, it needs to be said. I ordered a Mini Okie at 7:12p, according to GrubHub. I'm sure it needed to be printed out manually. I'm sure server Jairo C inadvertently entered a Mini Hollenbeck instead, and because I'm coming from about 20 mi away there's not much I can do. I used to get the Hollenbeck all the time, but fell in love with the Okie because it's topped with cheese and that's what I wanted. The food was amazing as always, but I was Just a little disappointed. Hopefully going forward the people processing delivery orders and orders for pickup pay attention to what's ordered. The receipt from El Tepeyac Cafe said Uber, when I ordered from GrubHub. read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - GrubHub order - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This East L.A. landmark is still making home cooked meals for the soul. I grew up on the machaca and taquitos. If you want food like your mama made, then come to El Tepeyac. Service is excellent, it's like family serving you. read more

After being on man vs food, they think theyre the best spot in LA. --its not. Been going here since i was a child and the price has inflated insanely all because they were on the show. They actually leave the side where it tells you the price, blank on menu so they can continue hiking up the price. $15 for a normal size burrito is kind of insane. Also, for that price, give the people real heads of lettuce. they use a prepackaged bag which actually made me feel sick. tasted carcinogen-y. The staff is also incredibly rude...all of them. the cashiers are the worst and the bald manager is even more rude. Also, the banner they have hanging of manuel with a quote, is basically stolen from dr. suess lmao He was cool when he was alive and my family's close friend and neighbor but yall tarnishing his legacy. the soda from the soda machine ALWAYS tastes flat. One time, i ate inside the restaurant and they offer chips and dip, then charge u for it! dont offer if its not complimentary., Theyre so weird here. read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - they charge the people enough to buy a real head of lettuce, tf is this spoiled bag. i got sick from the bad lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I recently went to El Tepeyac's and had dinner with a friend. We sat outside in the patio and enjoyed our meal. I had not been here for a while since I retired from the City of LA / DWP 10 years ago. I ordered the Hollenbeck and my friend had the Okie burrito. The portions were big as usual but I must say it was overly salted. I don't remember the food being this salty. I felt my blood pressure rising so I only ate half. I wish they would taste their own food and realize they should cut down on the salt. My friend felt the same thing. We hope it was a one time bad batch of over salted pork sauce. read more

I was really hungry so my coworker took me here. The restaurant is a hole in a wall but it's packed and with lively people. I ordered the Hollenbeck Burrito and i did not expect to see such a big burrito. I literally only ate 1/2 of it and took the other half home in a standard togo container (which got filled up). I have always finished any burrito with ease... back to the food; the food overall was good but since the portion + pricing is good & the servers were nice. Easy 5 stars! I think the burrito can EASILY feed 4 girls which is a steal in todays economy. I could recall a lady next to me get her meal and was like "excuse me; i ordered a small.... The waiter then said "that is the small" and i laughed. I told her its her lunch and dinner meal! read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Original Hollenbeck Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food is really tasty. I'm very satisfied with my last trip here. The employees are very knowledgeable about the menu and got helped fast. read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Some of that menu on the wall - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Found a fly in my food and the waitress was extremely rude. She kept getting the order wrong and it almost seemed intentional. After a childhood full of favorite meals unfortunately I will never return. read more

this is a big LA monument that you can't ever forget to try. the burrito was pretty filling for the price and done quick, but wish the cheese was melted more. big servings as well classic breakfast spot. they make u pay for tortilla chips which most places give for free. limited drinks. takes a while to get seated. but the place is warming and server ermgio is super nice makes you feel at home. read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

To many, Boyle Heights is the mecca of Mexican food in Los Angeles. El Tepeyac Café remains one of the landmark restaurants in the neighborhood, attracting loyal patrons and legions of new customers for nearly 70 years. A family-owned business, the Rojas family has prepared delicious, traditional Mexican cuisine with recipes passed down through generations. This quaint cafe is arguably one of the most famous restaurants where you can enjoy a burrito. El Tepeyac Café serves some of LA's biggest, tastiest burritos, including the Manuel's Special - a gargantuan 5-pound burrito! Not to be outdone, their taco and enchilada combination plates are wildly popular and what drew me to the restaurant. A combo includes a huge hard-shelled corn tortilla taco stuffed with chicken or beef, enchilada in red sauce, and rice and beans. The portions are generous and the price, at $13.22, is very reasonable. I enjoyed my dish but did not feel anything was exceptional. If you are dining alone like I was during their busy lunch hours, you will have to eat at the counter and be lucky if there is an open seat. Good food, large serving sizes, reasonably priced dishes, and great service. I look forward to trying one of their famous burritos on my next visit here. read more

El Tepeyac Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I hadn't been to El Tepeyac over 40 years and was pleasantly surprised that it was every bit as good as my long ago visit. The food is as delicious as I remember and the service was fast and friendly with a mix of new and longtime employees, all of whom seemed to enjoy being there. El Tepeyac is a local institution with local color and townhome ambience. read more

It was fire. I should've got the 3-4 person burrito. Lol It was that good. Cool spot, busy so maybe get it to go. read more