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    La Fruteria

    3.1 (58 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    A great mainstay in the NE corner of GCM.
    James H. L.

    Agua Frescas freshly made every day with some unique takes on the standards (really loved their cucumber based summer mint and pineapple version). Smoothies made to order (this isn't Jamba Juice so you can customize style to whatever you want - less sweet, no apple, add a carrot, blend an avocado in - whatever. The hours close at 6pm, which was a 12-hour shift for the staffer who had been there since early am and still needed to close when over a dozen people came late at 7pm looking for fruit treats. It's higher prices than a street cart because that's one thing GCM keeps doing is raising its stall rental rates. People are paying for the convenience of connected parking and lots of snazzy new restaurants and bars to hang. Despite that, this little place is still a favorite family-like place and stays open later than the one on the very corner. The staff have always been friendly and helpful and can point you in the direction of the fruit thing you want at the time. Service is pretty quick and you can gauge the wait time by the size of the wait queue to the right of the register. I came late at the end of the shift and noticed her displays were looking a bit tired. But she assured me that wasn't what I was getting and made mine fresh to order. Quality counts.

    L E.

    Pros: Sweet, salty, spicy and refreshingly good mangonada. Cons: Price-wise, it's steep! In a way, I felt ripped off since the server didn't really fill my cup.

    Rebanadas
    Steve A.

    Found another good place in Grand Central Market for healthy fruits. It looks pretty lonely compared to the busy lines at Eggslut so go get something from here. La Fruteria has authentic Mexican fruits and spices. Even combine both. The spiciness and the sweetness make a mouth party. All the stuff is fresh. It's lots of fruit with the options of seasonings to describe it pretty much. There's lots of different combinations to get with the authentic spiciness. It's about $9 for a big bowl of Rebanadas, which is basically chopped fruit. This one is tossed in a spicy sauce made with lime juice and Tapatio. Kind of expensive just for fruit. The only bad thing you can say about it to be honest. Certainly it's one of the healthiest places in the market of course. It's good for those looking for something natural or even organic. The prices are kind of high, which is about the only bad thing.

    Airy R.

    The orange juice was watered down as hell When I tried to let them know nicely, the man he was working. There was very dismissive, telling me no it was impossible, that it was specially, made, even though I had seen it sitting in the refrigerator for quite a while. I told them that he could try it and to please remake it, and he kept telling me. What do you want me to do about it, shaking his head, and being very dismissive. Eventually, they remade the drink, and it was noticeable, not just in color, but also in taste.

    Watermelon & Pineapple
    Natalie Y.

    This place is a must-stop for me and my boyfriend when we go on our weekly walk. It's a juice or agua fresca shop located inside the Grand Central Market, close to Egg Slut and next to what used to be Clark Street.   We love getting agua frescas here. It's so refreshing and there are many to choose from. We always get Sandia (Watermelon) and Mamey. I have also tried pineapple, orchata, and a kale and pineapple blend.   It always hits the spot and leaves us highly satisfied. Not to mention, there aren't that many places to get decent agua fresca nearby, so it's convenient.   But the girls working here are really rude. They have such a bad attitude, and it always shows. Once we ordered watermelon, she told me it was not ready, and the other girl told her it was ready in Spanish. When I asked her if I could order watermelon, she did not say anything and just gave me watermelon with an attitude. Another time, she told me she wasn't open yet and immediately served another customer behind me. It really pisses me off, but the drink is why we come back. On the other hand, guys working seem to be a lot more nicer than girls. They also do not take Samsung or Apple Pay, so you have to have a physical card or cash for the payment.

    Spicy fruit salad
    Jenna S.

    We were in search of a quick breakfast, and accidentally stumbled upon a Grand Central Market! It turned out to be a pleasant surprise, and it was great to sample offerings from multiple restaurants all in one place. I ended up being drawn to the fresh fruit and pressed juices from La Fruiteria -- they all looked so fresh and delicious. The service was quick, but the employee seemed a little short mannered and not happy to be there. Regardless, I got my food fast. I went for a fruit salad made of mango, watermelon, and spices. The fruit was fresh and I liked the chili flavor. I also tried some juices and flavored water. Overall, it was a tasty and unexpected breakfast experience.

    Watermelon Agua Fresca
    Lauren B.

    Refreshing drink but definitely watered down, so not really worth the price (since everything in grand central market is more expensive).

    Kiara P.

    You see my cup was pretty much empty. It was so good, I'm ready to learn how to make these at home. The Aqua Fresca limón was so refreshing. Perfect drink for a hot day. I've been twice and I'll definitely be back!

    Watermelon
    Gabriela M.

    Located in Grand Central Market. La fruteria offers fresh drinks, fruit, bionicos. i just picked up a refreshing watermelon drink! It came with a tamarindo candy and chamoy on the cup ring. The pineapple drink also looks good! Maybe I'll give it a try next.

    two drinks in plastic cups
    Nancy H.

    This is located inside Grand Central Market. Each agua fresca is $6 which is a little more pricey than what I'm used to, but it was a decent drink to get because it got rid of our thirst. The line wasn't too long on a Friday afternoon, service was also fast. Mango 7/10 Watermelon 8/10

    Mary D.

    Grand central market stand that sold some juices. The service wasn't that welcoming and the drinks didn't really taste like real fruit

    a variety of fruits and drinks
    Arshad H.

    Arriving at Grand Central Market on a hot weekend morning, I saw that La Fruteria had a huge line. They offer aqua frescas and fruit in a cup ($10). I returned after lunch and there was no line at all so I went with an aqua fresca. Watermelon Aqua Fresca ($5) - Wow, this was super refreshing on a hot summer day. It wasn't watered down like some of the other places out there. You could definitely tell their was a high concentration of watermelon juice and a little bit of pulp. Overall, this isn't a bad place to go if you are looking for something to cool you off. Pricing is on the higher side considering what you are getting. But apparently this is the current market rate in Los Angeles.

    Daniel V.

    I got the pina agua fresca while my friend got the watermelon. Both were good, both great. Definitely was watered down. Pay cash or a 1$ fee will be charged to use your card, not a complaint just offering advice if you wanna get upset about that.

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