Olvera Street is a Mexican Marketplace and a historic district in Downtown Los Angeles. Known as “the birthplace of Los Angeles,” Olvera Street was officially founded in 1781 and is, today, made up of a variety of Mexican restaurants and vendors along with several of LA’s oldest historic buildings. In 2015 it was named one of the top five…
Tocaya Organica was originally founded in Venice and specializes in healthy food, inspired by Mexican flavors. It’s like a healthy (yummier) Chipotle! Today, Tocaya Organica has locations throughout Los Angeles and California, and even a few in Arizona. Tocaya Organica is committed to using only natural and sustainable ingredients in their cooking. Tocaya Organica: VeniceThe menu consists primarily…
In Los Angeles, tacos are serious business. Angelinos are proud of their reputation for having the best Mexican food outside of Mexico, and Guisados is another shining example of that. Guisados ExteriorI’ve only ever been to the Guisados just north of DTLA, by Dodger Stadium. There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant, but I always…
Cemitas Poblanas Don Adrian is a little hole-in-the-wall Mexican food restaurant in Van Nuys. Situated on Victory Blvd. and right next to a Laundromat, you probably wouldn’t even notice this restaurant if you weren’t looking for it. But once you try their food, you definitely will not miss this little gem again.Cemita Poblana Don…
I am perpetually searching for the best tacos in L.A., and I believe I have found another contender. To me, a taco should be simple. All I want is a corn tortilla, meat, cilantro and onions. Mexicali Taco is a small Mexican eatery in downtown L.A. off Figueroa, and that is just about what they deliver. The tacos…