On our way to Treehouse Rooftop on a Sunday morning, we scoped out breakfast options along the way -- y'all, Macheen rocked our world! We arrived and greeted by a cozy space vibing to chill music. I've been to Milpa Grill before but have been missing out on Macheen. As you'll see on their menu, their Breakfast Macheen Tacos are soft scrambled eggs, cotija cheese, avocado salsa, and in-house flour tortillas, with your choice of protein (birria, crispy pork belly, brisket, longaniza) or a veggie option (al pastor mushroom, macha Brussels sprouts). I ordered the Macha Brussels sprouts taco and the longaniza taco (they'd just sold out of the brisket less than an hour before closing, so I have no doubt it lives up to the hype). My PIC had the mushroom pastor taco and the fried chicken taco. We both ordered the Oaxacan chocolate iced latte. How they get a variety of textures and flavors joining forces, while still standing out on their own is how I imagine a perfect world might work: we all stand out with our individual flavor profiles, and together we create magic. This was a full sensory experience. The layers of flavor had us dancing in our chairs. At one point we just went silent, sitting in full admiration of what we were experiencing. Can't wait to come back and try the brisket. A few notes: street parking is available, customer service was great, super helpful, and there's a restroom on site. read more

Excellent, excellent, excellent! Went here last weekend with my nephew for the first time. Service, food, drinks, music, vibe - all on point! The breakfast burritos are SO GOOD!! I got the crispy pork and my nephew got the brisket. They looked a bit on the small side when we first got them. I was worried it might not be enough for the big fella, but it ended up being the perfect size! I almost couldn't finish the last two bites and I'm an eater. Lol! We had their passion fruit drink and it was yummy! I did ask for 50% less sugar. I think I could've even done 75% less. (Trying to kick sugar to the curb.) I got a bag of espresso beans that they're carrying right now, starts with an F (threw away the bag already). A local roaster and it is very good. My espresso shots are divine! The guy there said that they change it up, I believe, every few weeks or every month. Something to note, the place is a bit small so if you want to sit and eat, come with just one or two people. Hopefully, they'll be able to expand the space somehow bc honestly, I could've just hung out there for hours. This is going on my "Cravings Satisfied" List. PARKING: Parked one neighborhood street behind the restaurant and it was pretty easy. read more

I heard this was one of the best breakfast burrito's in east LA and I can see why. This place goes by Milpa Grille on the outside so I thought I was in the wrong place at first, but nope it's Macheen. I ordered two breakfast burritos: one with crispy pork belly and one with brisket. Both were solid. What makes the burrito great is its structural integrity. The flour tortilla is chewy but slightly flaky from being grilled. It's the right thickness that keeps all of its ingredients together: crispy tater tots, soft scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, and chipotle aioli. It was the perfect size to keep me satiated and I only wish it came with more salsa. Both proteins were good and I'd come back to try the other ones. I ordered an iced vanilla latte to pair with it and for some reason it came very foamy and tasted more chocolate-y in some way? There were some notes of something that was not vanilla. It wasn't bad by any means, but surprising, since vanilla is typically pretty simple. The food came out in 10 minutes after ordering and there were plenty of tables available outdoors. The inside was a bit cramped and most tables were occupied. Parking is all on the street so it can be hard but it's worth it. read more

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My absolute favorite breakfast burritos on the Eastside! I always order the Langoniza breakfast burrito and it comes with a great spicy cream sauce. We typically pick up burritos or tacos to go as there is limited seating, but the kitchen staff prepares the food quickly and we always love taking a look at the flyers showing what is going on in the neighborhood. Such a gem! read more

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After I read the NY times top restaurants 2026 in LA today. I knew I had to try. The Brussels sprouts taco was delicious. The breakfast burrito was perfect. I look forward to trying their other food.... but not until the street repair in front of restaurant is finished. read more

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I checked out Macheen on a Saturday morning because the spot is known for breakfast burritos. I ordered the birria breakfast burrito, and it is absolutely amazing. The flavor delivers exactly what you expect from a rich, savory birria. The meat blends harmoniously with the eggs and hash browns to create a perfect bite. The inside of the restaurant gets a little hot, but the amazing service and food make the visit completely worth it. I will definitely come back to try the other proteins. read more

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Amazing! Came here on a rainy day and the hot cup of cafe de olla warmed my body and soul! It was fantastic-- a must order if you come here, along with one of their breakfast burritos! I loved the birria breakfast burrito. Friendly friendly service! I just loved everyone's energy and the vibes of the place. read more

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This place was worth the hype. I think what sets Macheen apart in the breakfast burrito category is the value, each one costing about $15 including tax. Since it is difficult for us to make a trip out there, I ended up getting multiple meat options with plan to freeze portions of them to enjoy later on a rainy day. We tried the birria and pork belly which both were excellent. The birria was juicy but not in a way that made the rest of the burrito soggy. The pork belly was moist with good flavor, reminding me of Cantonese style roast pork (燒肉). Sauce options: I would lean towards the chipotle aioli to complement these meats. The other was a salsa verde which was ok. Easily found street parking. Ample outside seating. read more

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Best burrito EVER!!! vanilla blended coffee so yummy and the workers are so nice! So glad to have come here, my gf and I loved it :)

I've been a Macheen fan for many years. The flavor and quality has always been amazing here. However, today was my first time ordering the breakfast burrito in a long time and was disappointed to see the size of it. The burrito used to fill the half tray it's served in. Now, there's enough room around it to store your salsa and more. Considering the high price of the burrito, I don't think I'll be ordering this again. Paid $40 for the burrito, two tacos, coffee and a tip. Ouch. read more

Macheen - Pork belly breakfast burrito - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Birria breakfast burritoo is soo good with the sauce too. 4.5/5. the drinks were good as well

I had seven pieces of by leaves in my burrito. For $14 I don't think it was worth it. I got more egg and bay leaves than Birria. The service was horrible. I felt like I was being rushed, and there was no line. It is extremely hot in there. read more

Macheen - It had over 7 big pieces of bay leaves in my burrito. - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Personally one of my favorite taquerias in Los Angeles that doesn't serve your usual meats and tacos along Sonoratown and Evil Cooks I love their pork belly tacos and their burritos, service it's always very friendly and the ambiance it's very casual read more

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Finally, a breakfast burrito that meets the hype! This burrito was a 10/10. I've never had pork belly in a breakfast burrito, and it was FIRE. They also use Swiss cheese which was also different, but it worked. The green salsa and Chipotle aioli both hit. I'm definitely going back to try the brisket joint. Again, parking is atrocious. So order online and have a passenger hop out and grab the food. Definitely going back. read more

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*** Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants (2024): #73 *** On my mission to try as many restaurants as possible from the Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants list this year, I ended up at Macheen for lunch this past Saturday around 1pm. While I had read that their breakfast burritos were perhaps the best in Los Angeles, I was more interested in trying their tacos. I'm very happy I did. To eat, I ordered a brisket taco and two birria tacos. The birria tacos were out of this world. While I've had some pretty amazing food lately, Macheen definitely stands out as a favorite. If you're in the area, go ahead and give this place a try! read more

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Everyone keeps saying the burrito is too small but yall this is the perfect size. You won't go feeling too stuffed you leave feeling satisfied. I got the birria burrito because the brisket one was out. I did show up at 12pm so it's kind of late for breakfast. Anyway burrito was a true 10/10 so much flavor and all well balanced. I will becoming back for more! Also the space is cute lots of seating indoor and outdoor and they have a book shelf so you can read for a while after you eat! read more

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I did a web search for LA's best breakfast burrito and found a Reddit message with people recommending Macheen. Looking at their menu, I couldn't decide which protein I wanted. So, rather than go with a burrito, I opted for 4 breakfast tacos each with a different protein. I chose the pork belly, birria, brisket and longaniza. I could not believe how creamy & wonderful the scrambled eggs were. Clearly the best scrambled eggs I've ever had! The proteins were all quite tasty. The longaniza added a nice bite compared to the relative softness of the rest. The pickled onions added just the right amount of acidity, flavor and crunch. The tortillas were slightly thicker than commercial varieties which added a nice toothiness to the tacos. The restaurant was a quaint little storefront with some counter spaces inside and a small area out next to the street with tables. The place looked very clean and taken care of. The employees were all very friendly and personable. There are only a few street parking spots in front of the building, but from what I saw, they're frequently rotating in and out. There are also some spots around the corner on Mott St. The next time I'm down in the area, I'll certainly return. But, it was also worth the 30-35 minute drive for food that good! read more

tl;dr you can't miss the well-balanced birria breakfast burrito at this Boyle Height breakfast pop-up, but skip out on the underwhelming pork belly Breakfast in Los Angeles can lean into the extremes, from grab-and-go shakes to hours-long bottomless brunch. But one SoCal staple combines convenience with pleasure -- the breakfast burrito. Breakfast burritos are never more than a stone's throw away across the Greater Los Angeles area, but one highly recommended spot is Macheen, a breakfast-and-lunch pop-up that operates out of the Milpa Grille in Boyle Heights. The cramped shared space sports various shades of beige, from the vinyl floors to the slatted walls. To the right, the menu is framed next to maize-related collages and other mismatched artwork. On the left, a hand-painted community fridge is pressed up against a cluttered bookshelf. Order from the table-clothed pop-up adjacent to the kitchen counter. Outside, weather-worn wood tables are arranged underneath a canopy-covered street-ery, and contemporary R&B plays from crackling speakers. I arrived at the tail end of the lunch service, and nearly all of the outdoor seats were taken. I jumped in the queue for a Birria Breakfast Burrito, and 15 minutes later I was handed a surprisingly heavy styrofoam takeout container. Although the burrito looked small within my large takeout box, it was dense and heavy. The thin-yet-sturdy flour tortilla was filled evenly with crispy tater tots, fluffy and cheesy scrambled eggs, and flavorful but chewy birria. The flavors were rounded out by rich aioli, sweet and spicy salsa roja, and gently chili-forward salsa verde, culminating in a wholly enjoyable breakfast treat. When I spotted Macheen again during their Sunday Smorgasburg pop-up, I was excited for round 2. This time, I opted for the highly recommended Crispy Pork Belly Burrito. While all of the shared ingredients were as enjoyable as remembered, the "crispy" pork would, unfortunately, more aptly be described as "chewy". The breakfast burritos run just over $13 and offer a tasty if not moderately undersized meal. Admittedly, the pork belly was underwhelming, but I still am eager to give Macheen another go -- whether for a repeat birria burrito again or to mix it up with the breakfast tacos. read more

Macheen - Birria Breakfast Burrito - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Macheen is the place to go when you need to recharge or start your day right. Breakfast Burrito: The scrambled eggs are soft and creamy. Combined with the Swiss cheese, they are almost gooey. The tater tots are crispy and drizzled with chipotle aioli. With such a solid base, any protein would taste great. The tender brisket The iced coffee has a nice floral flavor. Dining Area: The small spot has about six small tables inside and the sidewalk patio has a few covered tables. Parking: Street parking is easy to find out front. read more

Macheen - Brisket breakfast burrito - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is a hidden gem. Cute indoor and outdoor seating. Great service and great food. read more

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Macheen's breakfast burritos are with really good texture and bold flavors. The accompanying burrito specific sauces really complement that specific burrito's flavor profile. You can mix up the sauces but they are specific for a reason like adding spice or cutting the richness of a bite. The service is friendly and good, staff is very knowledgeable about their offerings. The coffee drinks are yummy and the lemonades slap. The outdoor eating spaces is cute and Dog friendly. read more

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A bit of a wait at times and parking can be tough, but the breakfast burrito is solid! Love the crunch of the potatoes in this one. read more

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I've heard of and had this spot on my list of places to go to for a while because of their breakfast items. Specifically, I wanted to try their breakfast burrito and tacos. This place is a small, chill café that also doubles up as a few other places (collectively a restaurant and a coffee place with different names). When you walk in your greeted with friendly people and service, you order at the counter and wait for your food. I ended up getting a birria (braised beef) breakfast burrito and a pork belly breakfast taco. After the first bite, I knew that the entire burrito experience was going to be amazing lol. So much flavor bursting from that braised beef. The taco was not only aesthetically pleasing, but the flavors and textures were all great. This place really does have great breakfast items. Definitely a spot that should be in your rotation. The neighborhood was pretty busy, but I was able to find street parking nearby. read more

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fav LA core breakfast burrito. Some warm people who work here. Thank you for welcoming us!

What I Ordered: -Crispy Pork Belly Burrito -Longaniza Sausage Taco -Birria Taco The Crispy Pork Belly Burrito was great. The soft scrambled eggs were so fluffy and the tater tots provided a nice crunch and the crispy pork belly had nice rich and salty flavor. The chipotle aioli added wonderful flavor to the burrito. Overall, it was a great breakfast burrito. Birria and Longaniza Sausage Tacos were both delicious and decadent. The colors and presentation of the tacos were quite lovely. It was beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. The Longaniza Sausage was a bit difficult to eat as it is a soft sausage and the taco fell apart quite easily. It was very good nevertheless. The winner was Birria. The Birria was most delicious thing that I ate at Macheen. I would definitely eat everything again, but I really would love to go back and try other things on the menu. I really want to take my family here to share this delicious food with them. I'm curious about making how good the breakfast burrito would be with Birria as the protein. I'm very eager to come back and try more things off the menu. Macheen was established at Smorgasbord in 2017 Macheen operates out of a shared kitchen with Cafe Cafe and Milpa Grille. They are open from Mon-Sat: 8am-2pm. read more

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Best breakfast burrito I've ever had! It was the perfect size and came with a spicy sauce. The fillings were balanced - birria with eggs, tater tots, and cheese. The flour tortilla was especially tasty! I also ordered two tacos: birria breakfast taco and the pork belly taco. They were so loaded with meat, really delicious! I'll definitely be back for more breakfast burritos. Service was quick! read more

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The atmosphere in here is so comforting. The staff is beyond considerate (unprompted, remade a coffee for my friend because they felt the next batch was "more balanced"), the menu is imaginative and well executed, and the soundscape keeps things cozy (the kitchen sounds, the soft music, the patrons and sociable workers). I had the fried chicken tacos and was taken back by how tasty they were despite the experimental nature of all the elements (see photo captions). We need more places like this, I wish this business all the prosperity this county can offer. Thank you! read more

Macheen - fried chicken tacos (hibiscus slaw and guajillo ranch on blue corn tortillas) - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The breakfast burrito with Longaniza is perfect (would be even better if it had beans). The tots are crispy and flavorful and every ingredient comes together nicely. The aioli was a very nice touch. Will have to try the tacos on a weekday! The patio ambience is also very nice for being on the street. read more

Macheen - Breakfast Burrito w/ Longaniza sausage - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got the Chiapas pour over /10 Birria breakfast burrito w/o cheese 10/10 so good!! and the salsa was perfect. Friendly attentive service, I would definitely go back!:) no photo for proof because it was devoured in seconds read more

Macheen is bomb. There's no sign on the building outside saying Macheen which threw me off at first but it is in Milpa Kitchen! You may see a standing sign that advertises breakfast burritos and if so you're at the right spot :) I had to do a double take lol. Going in the menu is on the wall. I came to try the breakfast burritos so I got the birria breakfast burrito. It was hot and ready! Came out literally in less than 5 minutes, I was shook. It also hit the spot! Solid breakfast burrito that is super filling, tortilla is definitely the highlight, fresh and soft! I also got the iced cafe de olla with cold foam upon recommendation and while a little on the sweet side, it's delicious! Definitely nice if you're looking for a little treat with your coffee this morning. Overall parking is plentiful, but metered. You can try to snag free parking in the neighborhood as well but it would probably be a bit harder, though not impossible. read more

The longaniza breakfast burrito are you kidding me?! So delicious. Close second is the birria one. Consistent good food with speedy service. Love it here. read more

Their breakfast burritos were amazing but I can't give 5 stars because the breakfast burritos are not available during weekends I was really excited to take my family there but only to find out that they only offer drinks during weekends They have very friendly staffs and extensive menu of drinks and food so I hope everyone can get to try them. read more

NOTE: Takeout 3/12/22 and 9/28/23 from Milpa Grille and enjoyed once at Smorgasburg on 6/25/23. Parking can be tough to find around Boyle Heights so if you want an easier time, visit them at Smorgasburg! Or swing by on a weekday morning. I'll keep this one short and sweet - I LOVE breakfast burritos and Macheen's pork belly breakfast burrito almost checks all of the boxes: 1) Even distribution of fillings? Check. 2) Delicious protein? Check. That pork belly is divine - it melts in your mouth and the outside edges have a delectable crisp. 3) Well-cooked eggs with cheese that doesn't overpower the rest of the ingredients? Check. 4) Delicious salsa or sauce? Yes, the chipotle aioli is rich, creamy, and has a bit of a kick. Perfect. 5) Potatoes that have flavor and have a texture that compliments the rest of the burrito (either something crispy like hash browns or rich semi-mashed Spanish potatoes? Ehhh... the tater tots in this burrito go soft really quickly and I feel like they need to be fried extra crispy to be good. Otherwise I'm not sure why you would want them in there. Don't get me wrong, I really love tater tots! But only if they're crispy and these... are not. Still, Macheen makes one of my favorite breakfast burritos ever because the rest of it is just THAT good. Seating is available at Milpa Grille but it often gets taken up quickly and it takes time for them to make your food (10 min or so, but they can get backed up from other orders) so I suggest calling up ahead of time for pick up. read more

Macheen - Pork Belly Breakfast Burrito - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Literally the most gas ever. The breakfast burrito tasted so authentic and the butternut squash latte was insane.

Everything I've eaten here has been exceptionally good. I'm a regular though, for their birria breakfast burrito. It's the best breakfast burrito in LA in my opinion and I've tried most of them. The staff is always nice and the space is comfortable/casual. Try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

Macheen - Birria breakfast burrito - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was amazing! I had heard about it from the top LA restaurants list and was itching to try. The breakfast burrito with brussels was INCREDIBLE. The tortilla was very light. The Brussels were grilled perfectly and so flavorful, and the eggs and tots inside were made to the ideal consistency. I also had the brown latte which was basically a spiced latte with cardamom and other spices. The flavor was delicious and hit the spot. Would love to come back to try the tacos!! read more

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We have a new winner. Hands down, best breakfast burrito in LA. I got the pork belly. I never post reviews, but had to here!

So, Macheen is Milpa Grille and Milpa Grille is Macheen? Either way, I left a review years ago about Milpa Grille. I guess they have a new chef/cook cuz the last few times I ordered take out, the burrito was filled with grease. I ordered the Birria burrito and esquite and the burrito was just spice l, burnt meat, and grease and the esquite wasn't even cooked well or separated properly. But, I gave it another chance since everyone has a bad day. My recent order was the beef brisket burrito, pork taco, and esquite. The grease from that brisket was so bad, it covered the tortilla and I had to wipe it down with a napkin. All I tasted was meat grease and greasy eggs, nasty. The pork taco was good, but not as crisp as it used to be, but edible. The esquite was perfectly made this time and I was happy for that since this is a favorite of mine. However, that greasy brisket had my stomach hurting until the next night. I couldn't eat anything the next day due to an upset stomach. Definitely a new cook in the kitchen or someone who no longer cares. The quality is not the same and once causes me to get sick, I don't go back ever. Milpa Grille/Macheen, it was a good run. I wish you well and best of luck in the future. Change your chef or talk to him/her/they about the downfalls of a greasy wet burrito. I wish I had taken pics, but I was so disappointed and disgusted with the grease all over the place, I just forgot. Two stars for the esquite and pork taco. Peace out. read more

i love their breakfast burrito and the drinks!! the burris breakfast burrito was delicious

My favorite breakfast burrito in LA. Many are great, the ones here are amazing. There are details here and there that elevate it to the next level. Usually get the birria and pork belly burritos which are delicious. Combined with crispy tater tots and creamy eggs inside, they have a good mix of textures and flavors. Recently tried the birria and brisket breakfast tacos too... same delicious meat and eggs, but the in-house flour tortillas they come on are the best I've ever had! I dont know how they do it but they are sooo good. All the drinks I've tried have been great too (berry jamaica, lavender horchata espresso are some examples). Curious about the other dishes but I keep going back to the same ones because I end up craving them afterwards! Definitely some talented chefs here. Check it out. read more