If you're looking for authentic taquitos then look no further than Cielito. There's a reason why…read morethere's always a long line of locals waiting to eat order. $6.50 gets you two delicious hot taquitos covered in their homemade avocado sauce...let's just say that you'll wish you'd ordered more once you taste them. It's a small but cute restaurant with limited seating. However, there are places to sit outside near the restaurant. FYI...service can be a little slow as each order is freshly cooked. Friendly staff

This is a difficult review to write because the food at Cielito Lindo has always been fantastic. If…read moreI were rating the food alone, it would easily earn 5 stars. The taquitos are iconic, the avocado sauce is legendary, and it's one of those classic Los Angeles spots that has built its reputation for a reason. Unfortunately, I'm leaving a 1-star review because you can't eat food from a restaurant that isn't open. As of June 16, 2026, this location has appeared to be closed for approximately the last month. Google, Yelp, and other online sources continue to show operating hours, yet every time I've stopped by, the restaurant has been closed. There are construction barriers and no clear explanation posted regarding when or if it will reopen. The most frustrating part is the lack of communication. If the business is temporarily closed for construction, renovations, permitting issues, or any other reason, customers deserve accurate information. Updating business hours online or posting a notice would save people unnecessary trips. So, to anyone reading this: the food deserves 5 stars, but I would strongly recommend calling ahead before making a special trip. Based on my experience over the past month, do not rely on the posted hours. I genuinely hope they reopen soon because Los Angeles would be better for it. Until then, potential customers should know that the information currently listed online does not appear to reflect reality.

Recently being one of the top chatted spot for burger in town! Has seen people posting that thick…read morejuicy patty all over social media and obviously I didn't wanna miss out. Taking place in the same plaza as Howlin Rays and Lasita in Chinatown, you could certainly tell how busy it was in holiday and weekend. The line has constantly been long and despite there's online pre-order option, it's intermittently off and the price's marked-up. We took prolly good 30mins in the line but once the first bite of their DH Burger hit, it felt totally worth the wait. The medium rare dry aged patty was so juicy that you could even see as you sliced through it. Cooked medium rare certainly nailed it. That sesame bun people have been raving about was indeed so good being crispy and buttery; and their housemade Amboy sauce was just succulent! Made it even better, go for extra bacon for sure and get their fries on the side.

Amboy is in the Far East Plaza right across from Howlin' Ray's. Do they have one of the best…read moreburgers in town? Well, LA is blessed with exceptional burgers and this one is in the conversation. DH: First, you pick the style of the burger. I got the DH, a hefty 10-ounce dry aged beef patty - medium rare. Next, you select the accompaniments. With the Amboy, there are caramelized onions, American cheese, sliced pickles, Amboy sauce, and a toasted sesame bun. The beef patty is thick and plump, extra crispy on the edge (maybe slightly too much so). It is a bit too salty on the outside, while needing a bit more seasoning inside. It's medium on the edges, but nice pink and juicy in the center. Also, 10 ounces is huge, you're probably better off with one of the smaller patties or going with a double. The fries are tin and really crispy. They're nice, get them.

This corn is SO good. No exaggeration one of my favorite spots, and I've been coming to him for a…read morelong time because the flavor never misses. The only downside is that he now opens at 12 midnight instead of 11 PM, which can be a little inconvenient if you're craving it earlier. Prices also went up to $5 for a stick or a plate, which I noticed but honestly? Still worth it. The quality is there, the taste is there, and when I'm craving corn, this is still the spot. I'll definitely keep coming back because I love my corn and this man does it right.

The man. The legend. Sometimes he shows up, sometimes he doesn't, and people still line up an hour…read moreearly just in case. He's been doing this for years and the hype somehow never dies. People bring blankets just to wait for his elote. It's that serious. The corn is unmatched and lives up to every bit of the hype. He sets up right outside a parking lot and you eat it however you want, in your car, standing around, or curbside. Simple, iconic, and absolutely worth it. Service: Friendly and focused, once he's there Food/Drinks: Elote is cracked, perfectly seasoned, completely unmatched Ambiance: Parking lot 10/10 Legendary elote with legendary hype that actually delivers

Saw a viral video of this street food on IG, in downtown LA, next to a bridge, street vibes, a bit…read moreof a Brooklyn feel, so I had to swing by and try it. The kebabs being grilled looked wonderful and well-marinated. It's a long street stand with an electronic ordering system monitor in the middle. The man himself, Farhod, stands around the middle and cuts fine looking pieces of already grilled meat, to create platters and wraps for the customers. My friend and I asked him for a recommendation and he said we must try a ribeye plate, so we ordered a plate each. It took about 30 minutes for the plates to be prepared, as this place is busy. Right before the plates are given out and if you're standing by your plate, their signature move is to slice off a strip of ribeye and let you taste it right before receiving your plate. Nice touch! Each plate came with delicious rice, very fresh tasty salad, a crispy, very yummy large pita bread and a good size portion of the ribeye itself. Although the ribeye was pretty juicy, both me and my friends thought that the meat was over salted, in fact we even left some ribeye behind. Maybe it's a one-off, since these ribeyes came highly recommended, but that was our experience last night. Would consider coming back here to try their whet looked like a beautifully marinated, succulent chicken kebab. Parking situation is a bit crazy, with many cars double parking, but I guess the local police allow it, so no issues there. The customer service was pretty good. Will visit again.

Yeah it's a ban. Slow and no rhyme or reason to how long it takes. Person in front of me on the…read moreiPad got their order 45 mins before mine. People can jump the line if you talk to them (probably if you know them). Never again. Their 3.7 stars makes sense

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.

Great beer selection Best one in the city!!!…read moreEverything os tasty and great definitely recommend

10/10 forgot this place existed! I've been to The Venice…read moreBeach location but boy was this a perfect spot after a show at the Moroccan Lounge. Perfect little tucked away joint with the most delicious dogs. So flavorful, a variety of wild options to choose from. Guys up front are always first for recommendations for food or beers on tap, highly recommended to go with their choices! Super nice and friendly staff! You order first then go sit down. The mustard choices are also super rad offering a different variety! Perfect munchies spot after a late night show! Ordered the Louisiana Hot and Fries with Chipotle catch up. For sureeeeeeee amazing

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.

Meeting the hot dog lady in Echo Park was certainly an experience. After a night of raucous…read morepartying, visiting the lady in her tiny, nondescript cart was like a gift from the gods. Her late night bacon wrapped hot dogs were unbelievably delicious and reminded me of an incredible moment in my life back in the 1980s. I had been on a party bender in Tijuana with my buddy Ned and was feeling a little weary. On my way back to the hotel, I heard a voice and saw a sign advertising a hot dog lady's delicious dogs. I decided to give it a try, and the first bite of that heavenly bacon wrapped hot dog completely changed my life and saved me from my weary state! The flavors were out of this world and are something I will never forget. Tasting the hot dog lady's late night bacon wrapped hot dogs in Echo Park brought me back to that moment decades ago. They were just as succulent and flavorful as I remembered, and I was glad to experience the same feelings of joie de vivre that I felt back then. I am eternally grateful to the lady for offering me such an amazing treat and giving me such an incredible experience.

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.