Yes this place is worth it. Despite the hype, yes this place is the bomb-bay! Yes parking lot sucks big assssss Street parking even worse! I recently went on a late Saturday morning & it was packed as hell. The last time I had been here was maybe 5 years ago on a weekday late afternoon & it was kind of empty. I ordered a chile relleno burrito & they gave me an electronic thingy that would vibrate when my food was ready, like Olive Garden. I drove to a nearby liquor store & chilled in my car prob 15 min. Orders aren't fast in other words. So I eat it at home, it withstood the travel & the time. The tortilla they used is greasy & pliable yet firm It's a small Size in my opinion. Like if you ordered a 6 inch at Subway , you know you're scarfing it down. So this burrito I finished it & didn't feel like a pig after. The hot sauce they give as an accompaniment had tons of flavor, not a lot of heat technically but a lot of flavor. All in all the burrito was very, very delicious & I will still return & recommend but if you're starving or hoping that you can make this into two meals, it ain't gonna happen! I forgot the price, but I remember not feeling shocked when I tapped my card read more

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Food Too Good! Always Great Service. All The Burritos on fire never un satisfy..Family own business read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Best Burritos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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3 stars. Definitely overpriced for the amount of protein they give you. I got the Chille relleno burrito with carne asada. (+) Burrito us flavorful, the chile relleno is tasty. (+) Burrito skin is good. Geen salsa is tasty with a little kick. (=)The burrito is wet but juicy, to a point where it will rup the burrito if you dont eat it fast enough (-) Parking is a pain. I had to park around the corner and walk roughly 5 minutes on a Sunday afternoon. The walk is fine but don't expect to be in a hurry if you can't find parking. Also I wouldn't want to walk in this neighborhood at night. (--) I paid $15 CASH for a burrito? The meat in this burrito is laughable. I think I had three bites of carne asada out of the whole burrito. I know inflation hurts but come on this is ridiculous. They also charge you $1 for credit card transactions (-) Wait is at least 15 minutes. Again don't expect to be in a hurry between finding parking waiting in line to order and then waiting for your food. Worth a try but definitely would not come back unless I was sharing a couple of different burritos with others just to try it out. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I can't stop this feeling Deep inside of me Burrito, you just don't realize What you do to me... Can't believe I've never heard or tried this place. Working nearby I'm always looking for a solid burrito. Breakfast or any type will do. Talk about a goof sized burrito but not just filled with rice and beans with a little meat. Expect a small wait when you order as they do get busy. There are tables inside but not a lot most tend to order to go. Limited parking on the street and some available behind the building. I tried LA Azteca burrito even though its on their lunch menu you can have it for breakfast (I know it's lunch but the tummy wants what the tummy wants). You can choose a meat I went with the young lady working thr register suggestion of al pastor even though most go with asada. It was very flavorful. They give you red sauce on tbe side. Use it, it'll enhance the flavor. Think of the scene in Ratatouille when he bits into the cheese and strawberry together. The burrito has a Chile relleno inside along with your meat and pickled onions and refried beans. I cannot wait to go back to try more off their menu. I went back and got the same thing. Maybe the 3rd time I'll explore the menu like Dora. God bless read more

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Tortillería La Azteca is in the same neighborhood as my favorite Mexican establishments, Panadería La Fama, Raspado Zacatecas, La Fortaleza Totopos & Tortillería. It's a total dive in a way that it promises good eating. La Azteca's pride & joy is their Burrito de Chile Relleno with a choice of various meats. I chose my favorite Mexican Carne in the form of al Pastor which traditionally is roasted on a rotating vertical spit called a Trompo, splattered with a complex vinegar, red chile salsa that is sweet & sour infused with pineapple which has an enzyme which tenderizes the meat. Supposedly this type of barbecuing technique was brought to Mèxico by Lebanese Middle Eastern immigrants. The Tortilla de Trigo/wheat seems to be whole wheat and not bleached unnaturally white. The texture is rough, taut, pleasantly leathery, stretchy, that makes the mouth feel of this Burrito particularly note worthy. The Chile Relleno is mild, dark green Pasilla Chile that has a green bell pepper flavour stuffed with a stringy, sweet Queso Oaxaca that is a cousin to Italian Mozzarella. However, this Chile Relleno doesn't have the typical egg wash & flour fried fluffy coating. The excellent al Pastor becomes the luxurious filler, lightly red dyed chunks of moist pork flavoured by what was previously described with slices of pickled red onion to provide a subtle gastrique & allium earthiness. The Salsa Roja suggested by the cashier is very rustic. It seems fermented for a while giving off what may be fantastically weeks old funk. It must have tons of probiotics for good gut health. Possibly made with tomato, red chiles, Chipotle/smoked chile with Epazote that gives off a bitter, musky, green medicinal herbal aroma. Unusual Salsa that seems to hark back to pre-Colombian times. Washed down with a refreshing Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca that cleared the palate for more of the Burrito de Chile Relleno. La Azteca is the only place I know that has Chile Relleno as the centerpiece. Genius move. Also, it's a deal since it can be dinner for most people because it is so filling. 4+ stars PS Caters to early birds, but closed by around 3:30pm. read more

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I stopped by on an early Saturday morning (around 6:45 AM) because I had heard that these were the best breakfast burritos in the area. There's no dedicated parking lot so you need to park on the street or chance it in the parking lot near the bakery a couple doors down. Approaching the restaurant, there were several people crowding around the entrance and inside there were probably 6-8 people already waiting for their order. It's a small spot with standing room only and a few places that you can eat your food. I put in my order for a carne asada burrito and the person taking my order was really friendly and nice. The people in the back looked really busy and were focused on their own stations. I did wait for almost 15 minutes for my one burrito which was a little surprising. The sign at the front says that they don't necessarily hand out food by the order they received them but by how much you order and how long the food chosen takes to cook. When I did get my food, I took it to my car since there was nowhere else I could eat it. It was a good burrito. There was a lot of meat and it was cooked well. And everything inside tasted well together. I wished my tortilla was a little crispier because it was so soft that it started breaking towards the bottom when I began biting. All the moisture from the heat and the tomatoes/eggs also made the tortilla super soggy at the bottom. Other than that, it was good. It was pretty reasonable for the price, so I'd probably come back and try something else. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

No line, but no seats. We put our order in to go and just as we picked it seating opened up. Loved the burritos. Definitely a new place! read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - More of their menu - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been to La Azteca a few times. The burritos are good, yet a bit overpriced. It's strange how tight they are with the salsa. They give you one salsa with your burrito and it isn't even enough. They charge for any additional salsas. CHILE RELLENO BURRITO The balance is great with the flavors and ingredients. The tortilla is good too. The asada flavor is good but the meat quality can definitely be improved. RESTAURANT This spot is small. There are a few counter tops that you can eat at. SERVICE Good. Order at the counter and wait for your order. PARKING Limited street parking. read more

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Customer service off the bat was 100% there. Greeted me the second I stepped foot inside the restaurant. The guy taking my order behind the counter had an excellent attitude for a morning morning. I ordered the Al Pastor Burrito and it actually came with slices of pineapples packed inside the burrito with sweet tasting onions. I would describe it as an Al Pastor Street Taco in the shape of a burrito. The weight of the burrito felt hefty and the length of it was worth the entire charge. My first time coming to this location was not successful due to the heavy traffic within the parking area. I just can't deal with cramped parking and then having to wait longer for my food than if i came in on another time where I didnt have to deal with either of those two issues. Safe to say, my second time coming to this location was a success. Love my Al Pastor Burrito. Definitely will be coming back here again. read more

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This little joint was Highly recommended by Espanic friends, and here I am! It's mainly a to-go spot, few seatings attached aside around the wall. It's fast food but the price is not! And I realized when looking on my receipt: they charge $1 for credit card payment...I wish the cashier could hv mentioned it to me Burrito w/ Chili Renello n Asada: 4-star OMG, it's humongous! Diced Asada is kinda chewy less of flavor...(1-star down for this reason) chili relleno is big but lack of spiciness which tasted more like bell pepper. Overall burrito is juicy tasty pairing well w/the complimentary chili sauce. The winner is their home made tortilla-soft fresh fragrantly holding up all of the ingredients n juicy flavors. The BEST tortilla ever! read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Chili Rellello w/Asada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Takes credit card. Add $1 for credit card transactions. La Azteca burrito ($14.25)- the most famous item they have. Add any meat they offer. Tortilla is nice and chewy, you can tell it's home made. The chille relleano with cheese is a poblano pepper makes this so unique. The pepper adds a nice chewiness. Unfortunately my pepper was a little undercooked and hard to bite through, I'd prefer it cooked more. Chicharroon- it's a great idea, and adds e texture to each bite but the chicharroon was too hard kind of like it was overcooked. Next time I'd get the carnitas meat. Breakfast burrito ($12.50)- asada meat. The meat was so tasty, cooked well, still soft. Tortilla grilled. This was way better than the. la Azteca burrito. This alone is worth the 5 stat rating. Prices have gone up probably because cost of eggs went up. Overall prices are pretty steep for what they offer. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've come here three times during different times of the day and ordered up front. The biggest tip I can give someone is to always order ahead of time because it takes a while to make the order. Granted they do have a sign that lets customers know that orders are not served on a first come, first serve basis. That being said, waiting around 15 minutes minutes for one burrito can really make it, as good as it is, not worth it. Parking can be a hassle and it can get a bit tight inside the restaurant itself during rush hour as well. That being said, the Chile Relleno burrito was out of this world. Having the poblano pepper inside the tortilla added levels of texture, something I've not experienced myself with other burritos. No wonder the restaurant's walls are adorned with reviews praising the place like Hudson "Doc" Hornet's collection of the Daily Exhaust articles covering his multiple Piston Cup championships. It's well deserved. It's a restaurant I definitely want to come back to, though I'll probably order ahead of time. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Burrito Pic. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I work in healthcare. On occasion, I meet with medical staff at other hospitals and bring lunch while we meet or plan or discuss our mutual goals and lines of service. For this particular luncheon, the nurses had asked for La Azteca. Having spent years in ELA and my wife growing up here, I was actually embarrassed I never heard of this place. The framed reviews lining one wall spoke volumes of what this place is known for: the chile relleno burrito or simply, the La Azteca burrito. Don't get me wrong, they have other offerings, including a fresh nopales (cactus) salad and breakfast faire, but the go to was the chile relleno. The flour tortillas were made by hand as the sign so proudly read, "hecho a mano." There was a vibe of home made authenticity that made sense given these tortillas were part of the experience. Parking is non-existent and the restaurant, itself, is more of a waiting area. Sure, there are a few tables and one long counter, but most people, including myself, got my order to go (para llevar). The sign by the counter warned customers that orders came out as they're prepared, not in the order it was placed, meaning a guy can come in 5 minutes after me and only want nopales and walk out in 30 seconds while I might wait for 15. We were smart enough to order ahead and our order was waiting for us. We were at the counter for about 2 minutes and had a bag, a very HEAVY bag, handed to us. But after smelling the burritos and seeing how there were made, we ordered two additional La Azteca burritos for us (we only ordered for the nurses). That one, small addition added almost 20 minutes to our wait (read the sign, brother...). We finally got our orders, complete with 2 bottles of Mexican Coca Cola, and we lugged our order the 1/4 block to our car. I say lugged because our entire order had to have been close to 8 or 9 pounds. Each burrito easily came in over a pound or more like a pound and a half. The first bite was met with cheesy goodness. The tortilla wasn't overpowering, meaning the first bite wasn't all tortilla. It was skillfully wrapped so that every bite had tortilla and cheese or chile or beans. It was simply delicious. It's size belied its heft. It was a girthy burrito that made use of every square inch of the wrapped tortilla. While not exactly a two handed affair, it was weighty. The salsa roja that came with it, was a perfect spice compliment to give just the right amount of heat. If you look at the pics, you can see how it compares to a fork and an iPhone 14 case. You can also see the first bite of cheese. The last bite, like the first, was similarly cheesy with just the right amount of tortilla. No matter which way your turned the burrito or which end you bit first, the first bite and the last were exactly the same. There's true artistry with a burrito like that. And a wonderful way to remember a first bite with a lasting one... read more

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The front door to this eatery boasts "Voted Best Burrito in Los Angeles" (sans quotation marks). A bold claim. One that raises many questions ... Voted by whom, exactly? Is the sample size in the poll statistically significant? "Best" in LA City ... or LA County? *Is* it really the best? Is this just hype? Is this claim just puffery? The list goes on. Well, this is just one man's potentially controversial and subjective take, but here it is: in my estimation, this is *not* the best burrito in all of "LA" - I'd *probably* award that prestigious title to Alfredo's in El Monte (inclusion of guacamole - or lack thereof - makes the difference for me - your mileage may vary). But does La Azteca offer a delicious burrito that can stand on its own merits? Absolutely! I thoroughly enjoyed my Chile Relleno with Asada - definitely worth the $13.25. The taste was satisfying, and the portion was filling. The quality of the meat and tortilla were fantastic. Their included green and red salsas were flavorful - oddly, their green salsa appeared to be more spicy than the red salsa (my experience has been the opposite in pretty much every other Mexican eatery I have patronized). Their Cantaloupe Agua Fresca was also incredibly refreshing and delightful - easily worth the modest $3.25 price. If you don't get one with your burrito, you're missing out. The cashier appeared to be experiencing an existential crisis of some sort. That said, he was very polite and appeared to recorded our absurdly complicated and massive group order with satisfactory accuracy. There is no public restroom, and limited interior seating. Parking availability nearby generally seems atrocious - if you ain't walking or ridesharing here, I would file this place under the "2-man food run" category (one person to drop you off and circle around the block until you come out with the food). That said, we got *super* lucky and scored a free curb spot smack dab in front of the eatery. I'm admittedly not a huge fan of them closing so early at 3:30/4:00pm, but ... I guess business is really good, and who could blame the staff/management/owners for wanting the evening to themselves? read more

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Small restaurant with a small amount of seating and even smaller amount of parking, but it's worth it. I'm not a huge fan of quesadillas and usually opt for tacos or burritos, but I had to try the relleno quesadilla. It was by far the best quesadilla I have ever had. It came out hot, cheesy, and they did not skimp on ingredients. The carne asada had no gristle or huge chunks of fat. The quesadilla was surprisingly not swimming in grease. I wasnt sure about raw chopped tomatoes on it, but it offers a nice contrast of texture and some freshness to a usually greasy, heavy meal. Their salsa verde is bright with a kick. Just how I like it. Their red salsa seems more like a smokey Chile de arbol salsa. Its dark, smokey and very spicy. I loved it. (in small amounts) I also got the cucumber lime aguas frescas. It was tart, not too sweet and refreshing. The best part, however, would be the service. They have a sign by the register that says to ask questions if its your first time, and they mean it. All three guys at the counter were extremely personable, helpful and offered quick service with a smile. read more

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So I went to La Azteca last weekend and I was kind of disappointed. I saw the great reviews and even when I walked it they were busy. I ordered the Asada Burrito with Guac and there was a lot of fatty pieces of meat and the whole Burrito feel apart the pico they use just made the thing super watery I felt like I was having a Baja Fresh Burrito instead of something a little more authentic. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

La Azteca Tortilleria is just unbeatable Mexican food! Their homemade tortillas are amazing--thick, fresh, and with that perfect chew that makes each bite a worth it. And my absolute favorite? The chile relleno burrito! It's packed with flavor, with just the right amount of spice, meat, melty cheese, and, of course, wrapped in that incredible tortilla. The place itself is a little slice of East LA charm, with a beautiful mural inside and surrounded by other amazing, Mexican-owned businesses. It's clear that really good people run it, and you can feel the warmth in their dishes along with being a breakfast / lunch spot it gives a nice home feel to the place and food. read more

I had the chile verde burrito which was loaded with tender and tasty chunks of pork, tangy green sauce, and beans. The burrito was wrapped in the thinnest yet delicious giant flour tortilla. My only regret is not having purchased a pack of tortillas to take home! La Azteca is on a busy street but you can find parking up and down the street. There also seemed to be some parking lots but I lucked out with street parking a couple of shops down. I came on a Saturday during lunch and although the line was long, the cashier was getting people through impressively fast while answering questions. We also had some aguas frescas, the flavors of the day were cucumber lime and strawberry lemonade. Both tasty! The restaurant is very lively, bustling with people coming in and out. There's also some stools and a counter that wraps around the room where you can enjoy your food. They had hand sanitizer available for customers too which is a plus when preparing to devour LA's best burritos. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Mural in the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Short: I wanted to see if La Azteca lived up to all the hype it has received and let me say it easily does. Some of the best burritos I have ever had. Long: I've been meaning to try La Azteca Tortilleria for quite some time--its high praises and glowing reviews made it a must-try, and I was not disappointed. This review covers two separate visits, but I went back so quickly that it just makes sense to combine them. First off, the service is great--friendly and fast. Orders come out quickly, which is perfect since this spot is more of a pickup joint with limited inside seating. On my first visit, I had the Chile Relleno + Asada burrito (aka the La Azteca Burrito), and wow--it's loaded with flavor. The poblano pepper is definitely the star of the show. I also tried the Asada and Eggs burrito, and I have to say, it's one of the best breakfast burritos I've had. Super flavorful, just the right amount of grease, and it all comes together perfectly. Don't sleep on the green sauce--it's got a little kick and pairs well with both burritos. Safe to say, La Azteca is going into my regular rotation. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Chile Relleno Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was out and about with a friend, and he heard this place was voted best burrito in L.A. so we stopped in to check it out. We decided to share their signature burrito - the La Azteca. Inside the homemade flour tortilla is a whole Chile Relleno, which was made with Poblano Pepper. I was impressed. It also contained tomato, onion, cilantro, &v refried beans. It was massive, tasty, & very filling. I also liked the flour tortilla and would order a dozen to take home. *Street parking or small lot in the back. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - The La Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Officially my new favorite spot for burritos, especially breakfast burritos. I got the carne asada and egg breakfast burrito and absolutely loved it. I really liked how they made the egg and unlike other breakfast burritos, this one wasn't just stuffed with potato and every bite was so juicy. It was loaded with meat as well, so you're getting bang for your buck. I also got the carnitas burrito and this one was also filled with tender meat. The salsa that comes with it pairs perfectly with both burritos as well. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Completely lives up to its reputation. The Chile Relleno burrito is a great dish---the chile adds smokiness and a satisfying texture. The tortilla in particular is good. We liked the breakfast burrito even more---perfectly grilled tortilla, and a fried egg instead of scrambled provides some moisture to the meat. Staff are all very nice. There can be a bit of a wait at lunchtime read more

Weird little hole in the wall, like stepping into somebody's house. I ordered 2 burritos. One chicharon, one carne asada. They were very plain, just meat and beans. I asked them to put onion & cilantro, they said don't have it. What? This is Mexican food right? It was basic, fine, but nothing memorable. I live down the street for 30 yrs and always wanted to try it, but they have very limited hours. Now that I've tried it. Won't be back, I didn't feel welcomed . weird vibe like I was trespassing and kinda creepy. read more

My friend recommended this place a long time ago and to get the La Azteca burrito. I'm not a big fan of Chile Relleno and thought that the burrito was good. Today, I got my burrito of choice - Carne Asada. Pretty, pretty good. With the house salsa - even better. Service was very friendly. read more

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Never been here before but my wife was in the mood for some breakfast burritos so I looked this place up and decided to make to trip over. Pleasantly surprised by the amount of flavor and how fat those burritos are! Very good food! The service was quick despite being busy for the morning rush. They have a small seating area inside their building but most of it is just standing room. No photos this time because we were hungry and ate the food really fast! it was that good! I will definitely come back again! Put this on your places to try. read more

What We Ordered: -Chile Relleno Burrito -Chicharron Taco -Carnitas Taco -Strawberry Lemonade Aqua Fresca Established in 1945. La Azteca Tortilleria is an East LA institution. You really can't go wrong with anyone of their burritos. The Chile Relleno Burrito is arguably their most famous and well-known burrito. This is their signature dish. It consists of a cheese filled poblano pepper, refried beans, cilantro, onions, tomato and the meat of your choice. The burrito is properly filled not stuffed. The cheese filled poblano is so sweet and gooey. This flour tortillas are made in house everyday. This is what sets them apart from the competition. Fresh ingredients always wins! They have achieved numerous awards. Notably, they have received a Bib Gourmand From Michelin and they were one Jonathan Gold's Top 5 Burritos as well. You can order their breakfast burritos until 3:00 PM I really wanted a breakfast burrito to try, but the wife wanted tacos. We opted two order two tacos. One was a carnitas and the other was a chicharron. Both tacos were very good, but the chicharron was our favorite. I preferred the milder green sauce as the wife enjoyed their spicy red sauce. We also got a delicious Strawberry Lemonade Aqua Fresca at the end of our meal and it tasted very fresh. I hope to try their Watermelon Aqua Fresca next time along with one of their breakfast burritos. I highly recommended La Azteca Tortilleria. We'll be back to try other things off the menu. You can tell there's a reason why they have been open for so many years. People like their food and keep coming back for more. read more

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Ordering didn't take too long on a busy Sunday. Ordered breakfast burritos we had the carne asada, chorizo, and sausage. They were full and had lots of meat, carne asada came with beans inside. Restaurant was nice, festive, and bright. Employees were nice and Togo orders didn't take long at all. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Chorizo breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is one of the top 3 burritos in LA. It really comes down to what you are feeling like that day. The chile relleno adds a layer of flavor a regular asada burrito just can't bring. There is always a line so be prepared to wait. Service is efficient but there is just a lot of people trying to get their hands on this burrito. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - La Aztecs with Asada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The burrito de chile relleno is delicious and so is the salsa ! My only complaint is that the quality isn't always consistent, sometimes it's DELICIOUS and There's been a few times where I felt it was too messy and the asada had to much fatty meat I've had more good experiences than bad but it's unfortunate otherwise I'd give them 5 stars I've even seen the news come by to do reports advertising them and giving them recognition which makes me happy since I love my neighborhood and proud they are on the map as one of the best burrito places in America! I definitely would give them a try and see for yourself it's worth checking out They have other breakfast options and close early but the tortillas are made fresh and they have really good coffee too! read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Chile relleno burrito Con asada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I know I gave this place 5 stars before, but I am doing it again. I just wanted to clarify because the first time I tried them I said they were bland. It must have just been a bad day that day lol. I have been back here like 6-7 times now and they are my fave spot for burritos period. The workers at the one in Monterey park are always nice and the service is quick af. I don't care about the decor because the food is good. So I just wanted to come back up here and show them some love, the same way I make love to that chile relleno burrito con chicharron. read more

Came craving breakfast burritos. We got the Chile relleno burrito and carne asada with egg breakfast burrito. Chile relleno was really good, the cheese oozing out of the Chile inside is bomb. The tortillas are super soft and delicious, the house salsa is also great with a nice spicy (not very spicy but great flavor) kick. Breakfast burrito was yummy but not particularly memorable, I would probably try a different filling other than carne asada next time. There's limited indoor seating. The neighborhood is cute (my first time out here) read more

The burrito this time didn't do it for me maybe because the carnitas was very oily and wet. I think I like my carnitas alittle more dry and my Chile releno didn't have much cheese in it. That was my favorite part the last time with the cheese oozing out. I took my girlfriend she got a breakfast burrito with asada. Parking is horrible and I got three burritos they gave me 4 sauces one red three green I asked for one more green sauce he said it will be more I said okay how much he looked in my bag and decided to give me the one free. That was nice of him (I just spend 46.00 for three burritos). But I saw them give two to another person right before me without looking or saying it was extra. Hmmm read more

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A top-tier burrito for sure. We traveled 23 miles from the Westside to see what the hype was about. And I'd say my burrito was well worth the trip. I try to limit my dairy intake, so the chile relleno burrito wasn't an option for me. Instead, I went with the asada burrito with added nopales (cactus). The magic for me was in the delicious and fresh house-made tortilla, and the salsa. The salsa had a nice, peppery kick. Not too spicy for the masses, but just enough to stand out with each bite. I also normally choose regular beans vs refried, but the refried beans work very well for La Azteca's burritos. Their burritos end resembling these gooey, fresh, flavor bombs. I feel like most "goey" burritos are too greasy and leave you feeling lethargic. Everything here tasted fresh and didn't leave me feeling like a piece of sh** - haha. The wait time wasn't bad at around 11:30 am on a Sunday. We had burritos in our hands 20ish minutes after showing up. Definitely a spot that any LA burrito lover must try! read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Asada burrito with nopales - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is no longer my favorite location due to parking. They do have a second location with a parking lot, about a mile and half away! Food is the same quality. Which helps tremendously as this one is located right on a busy main road and is hard to find street parking during rush hour and lunch time. Cactus Tacos- were cooked to perfection, wasn't over cooked at all. Seasoned well! Asada & Egg Burrito- such a great breakfast burrito. Keeps you full and doesn't feel heavy. Chicharron is my kryptonite and they make theirs well. Skin is always crisp and fluffy. Meat portion is very tender and almost melt in our mouth. Seasoned well and never bland. read more

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Horrible place never coming back over price $20 for a burrito not to mention the fat that gets stuck in your gums no chips and no drinks Just , because you're tortillas taste different doesn't give you a pass to $5 more read more

Went here with my friends after class after we were craving burritos. I ordered the al pastor burrito without the refried beans, since I'm not really a big fan of refried beans. Upon tasting the burrito, I've got to say, this was the best burrito I've ever tasted. Hands down, the meat was so tender and flavorful and the sauce had a good kick to it. Definitely will be coming back in the future for more! read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I wouldn't say this is the BEST burrito in all of Los Angeles. It's decent, has flavor but could use a bit more. The portion size is on the smaller end. This might be the smallest burrito I've ever had. I give this place a 4/5 because service was good, the workers were nice and fast and the burrito was decent. There are no restrooms and parking is scarce. Additionally, they close at 4 pm. All points are inconvenient. Worth a try, but not worth the hype. read more

La Azteca Tortilleria - Carne Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I 1000% recommend this place! My bf and I have been craving some real good quality burritos and I came across someone doing a review on East LA food and this restaurant happened to be in there. Given we did come on the most rainiest day in LA, the crowd was wild and to find parking can seem difficult but there's plenty of street parking across, on the side streets, you'll find some eventually. The cashier girl who was attending us was friendly and so did the staff working behind her in kitchen. Food was delicious! I got a carne asada burrito, the only thing I didn't like was that it had too much pinto beans. I already am not a fan of pinto beans so that kinda killed it for me but overall, the flavor is ALL THERE. We did wish we were given green salsa instead of two reds but next time we'll make sure to ask. My bf got the famous chille relleno burrito with asada and he devoured it, so safe to say he loved it too! Plus, he ate my burrito with the parts that had a lot of pinto beans so he liked mine too. This is a small location and not a lot of seating area but it seems that people come and go a lot so they don't necessarily stay. This is also more of a morning/lunch place and they do close around 4pm I believe, so make sure to check out their morning menu because I'm for sure planning on trying that next! read more

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All I have to say is...Chile relleno burrito is the One to order. So good and one of kind. Perfectly wrapped! read more

The hype is real. I came for the chile relleno burrito, as most do. I added carne asada to mine, got the spicy salsa, and downed it in maybe 7 minutes. I'm in town for a conference, and a mega burrito was high on my list. La Azteca was recommended by a current colleague who used to live in LA, so there was trust. It's a small place with just a few bar stools for seats, but I would eat this thing sitting upside down if I had to. Was it worth the Uber ride to and from downtown? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes. Do I want to do it again right now? Yes. Will I miss this burrito when I go home? Yes. NJ/NY has a great food scene, but it's so hard to find burritos like this. The tortilla itself...unexplainably delicious and so super stretchy. I loved everything they put in it, and the salsa was a must. My only regret is not getting green too. I did wait 20 minutes, but I was prepared for that. It's all scratch made, and this isn't Chipotle. Very expected, very worth it. read more