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Macheen

4.6 (160 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Marina S.

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!

Joe C.

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.

Derek D.

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.

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Hannah S.

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.

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Simon W.

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.

Pork belly breakfast burrito
Cesar G.

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.

Ezequiel V.

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

Breakfast Burrito
Jason V.

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.

Michael A.

*** 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!

Joseline A.

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!

Birria Breakfast Burrito
Austin B.

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.

Brisket breakfast burrito
Edward S.

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.

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Yesenia E.

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

birria breakfast burrito. ate it too fast and forgot to take a photo lol

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4 years ago

Everything fire, beautiful spirited folk in here, Lavender horchata got me drunk as hell.

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Best tacos ever. $5 each so very expensive but totally worth it. I got four different ones and they all tasted good. Will come back.

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4 years ago

There breakfast birria burrito is life. When you want some heavy to fill you up for the day this is a must have.

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Bad customer service and super small menu selection - try somewhere else - felt like what u make at home

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We had their breakfast burritos delivered to our vaccine pod. Super yummy! Had the mushroom al pastor. Very good!!

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This place is AMAZING!!!! Brilliant, uniquely flavored tacos & drinks. An absolute MUST if you're in the neighborhood!

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One of the best breakfast burritos LA has to offer! I'll definitely be coming back to try all the options

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One of the best breakfast burritos. Their menu is well thought out and their ingredients are fresh. Everything is amazing.

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My favorite breakfast burritos, they're amazing!! We go here all the time and never disappoints!

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The burritos at Macheen are so wonderful. I recommend all their food and love the taste. So original and wonderful.

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this has gotta be some of the tastiest tacos and burritos i've ever had in my entire life

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These tacos are amazing, the twist they have on it is different and it works, I suggest everyone to give it a try... if not #cashmeoutside

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Ask the Community - Macheen

What are the best vegan/plant based options here?

We have a few plant based options available. For tacos we have the mushroom alpastor on a blue corn tortilla or our Macha fried Brussels sprouts also on our blue corn tortillas.

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Sonoratown's hype is real and hype is justified. I don't know why I never came here when I lived in…read moreDTLA, what a miss on my part. Oh well, no time like the present. I wanted to order all the things but I exercised some restraint and just ordered the CARAMELO ($8.75 - Flour tortilla, pinto beans, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado salsa, salsa roja, avocado, cabbage.). I picked chorizo as my protein option. I also, of course, had to also add the smoky grilled poblano chile for $1.25. It was SO good and FLAVORFUL - it didn't even need the salsas. Although, I will note that both the salsas were lovely. The flour tortilla was clearly freshly made. Also, it was a massive portion. I don't know what I was expecting. If this is the size of their caramelo, I don't want to know how giant the burrito is. I also had to get the cucumber agua fresca to pair with my caramelo. It was perfectly sweetened and wonderfully refreshing. I'll have to make my way back here now to try the burrito 2.0 and chivichanga.

Cute spot, very clean staff all very busy but still have time tontine care of your order which is…read morevery admirable. The tacos de cabeza!!!!! Wow they are amazing. The way the perfect thin tortilla just lets you taste all the meat and sauce perfectly (I want some as I'm writing this). I can really see why this place is so popular.

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Delicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos at this street spot! Among some of the best and a…read moregood stop for visitors in LA! I came here for dinner on a week night and my experience here was pretty good. I had the asada and al pastor tacos with all the toppings and they were both so good and full of meat and heat. The toppings can be spicy for some, so be warned. My favorite of the two was the all pastor which was flavorful and I did like the thinly shaved meat. It was not dry at all and was fresh. I also tried the mulita with al pastor meat and that was also soso good. Cheesy, meaty, and indulgent. The additional topping section had good variety with pickled onions, cucumbers, etc. and everything seemed pretty fresh. Unfortunately, they were pretty much out of the roasted pepper and grilled onions at the time I went. To drink, I had the horchata and that was also very delicious. It was huge, sweet, and creamy. I also loved how it was not grainy at all. A good pairing with the rich foods. They also have a good amount of seating at the stand with a long table and multiple chairs. Parking is tricky since its street parking only.

AMAZING food! Visited twice so far (latest: May 2026), and had the queso burrito with carne asada…read moreboth times. I've been meaning to try the other items on their menu, but it was so good the first time that I had to order it again. The portions are *very* generous, and they had the usual sides readily available on the side: lemons, cucumbers, sliced radish, grilled onions and peppers, etc. Also had a bite of their corn quesadilla... the tortilla was soooo good. They had the masa on the side and were making the tortillas fresh and by hand. Yum. Payment: - They take Apple pay! :) Parking: - We found street parking nearby thankfully, but it might be hard to find in general due to the area. Seating: - They have seating to the left of their grill (tables, folding chairs, a tarp overhead). Depending on the time of day, sometimes the shade doesn't quite cover your face--the sun was setting and hitting us right in the eyes, so we switched sides to sit facing away from the sun once those seats were available.

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$12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

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4.7
(764 reviews)
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I delayed writing this review to really think through, and now I will confidently say--these are…read moreeasily the best tacos I've ever had. Having been to so many taco stands, I think what makes Tire Shop Taqueria really stand out are the right-off-the-grill charcoal-grilled meats, the freshly made tortillas literally in front of you as you are waiting on line, and the free guacamole that comes with each taco. The ordering process is like any other taco stand, though one difference is here the salsas/guacamole are all handled by the staff. If you'd like more of something, just ask them instead of reaching for the ladle yourself. There is a separate area though for grilled onions/peppers and radishes you can serve yourself. I got the asada, chorizo, cabeza, and al pastor, and they were all so good. The asada and chorizo are specifically grilled over charcoal, and that flavor really shines through. I loved how meaty and tender the cabeza was too, and the classic al pastor hit the spot. They have large communal tables setup, so it is a great friendly vibe to enjoy your meal I will say, the surrounding area is not the best in LA, especially given how the taco stand is only open at night. The parking lot is quite small, so I parked on a side street that had some abandoned cars, but of course, if you are in/from LA, this is not that new for us. I would hesitate if I am a tourist though to make it out here. Anyhow, the food really is worth it here, and I can't wait to be back!

My friend said, this place had bomb tacos and tacos are my favorite especially when coming to LA,…read morehowever this place fell short on my expectations. The tostada was very hard and chewy thought I was going to brake a tooth. Asada meat and guacamole on the tostada had no salt. The only thing I was able to taste was the spicy salsa, which it's extremely spicy. My chorizo taco cold and the mulita was okay. Tortillas hand made which that's a plus Agua fresca de pineapple tasted water down too much just tasted the water with hint of pineapple. If you new to this place just know that you can ask for frijoles de la olla on the side they are free. I did like that they had grill onions and it's self serve. Street parking available, but know area not the best to be in. Tables have about 3 incase you planning eat there, & if super hungry know you will be waiting for a long time. It's really cool know it's a tire shop during the day and a taco shop in evenings. This place is very laid back attired unfortunately no music playing.

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I honestly still can't believe I managed to snag a reservation. I know how hard these are to get,…read moreso I went in with pretty high expectations...and somehow it still exceeded them. I've been a fan of Holbox for a while, but the tasting menu is a completely different experience. Every course was thoughtful, beautifully prepared, and just ridiculously good. There wasn't a single dish where I thought, "Eh, I could've skipped that." You can really see why they've earned the Michelin recognition--it's so well deserved. What I appreciated most was that nothing felt overdone or pretentious. It was just incredible food, amazing ingredients, and a team that's clearly passionate about what they do. If you ever get lucky enough to score a reservation, don't even think twice. It's one of those meals you'll be talking about long after it's over.

There is usually a line but I'd say it moves fast and worth the wait. If…read moreYou're waiting in the sun they have water and umbrellas that they offer. Whenever you get close to the door they give you a menu so you can start looking Over it before you order. Then when you make it inside you still wait in line but it's shorter. It's in a food hall. So after you order it's brought to you but don't expect fine dining experience here just because they're a Michelin star. It's a bit loud because it's a food hall. I tried the spot prawn and scallop aguachile. That one was my favorite dish. It had a potent lime taste that brought everything together. You could taste how fresh the fish was. Then I tried the branzino fish which if you've ever eaten it there are bones that you will have to tackle through. Suble lemon flavor and soft pieces of fish. It was a large fish that was easily shareable. It came with rice and beans and also tortillas. The other item I tried was the sea urchin in a shell. It tasted cold and fresh and the flavors were mild. The last item I tried was the Baja taco it was crispy and a thick fish with a little dressing inside it like mayo and a little spicy kick.

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Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

Macheen - popuprestaurants - Updated July 2026

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