East Los Angeles Travel Guide
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East Los Angeles
by malianrob
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East Los Angeles
by malianrob
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East Los Angeles
by Yubert
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Off The Beaten Path
by Yubert
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Explore East Los Angeles
El Mercadito: El Mercadito
malianrob Says:
I have been coming to El Mercadito for years. I love this place but sometimes it can get loud. Its about three levels. On the first and second levels there is a swap meet. You can also get snacks like Mexican candy, corn on the cob with chili and cheese, fresh fruit, and all...
La Que Si Llena: Best Tacos in East LA!
Yubert Says:
I've tried their asada, cabeza, chorizo and carnitas tacos. I liked them all but the chorizo was a bit hot and spicy. I understand that's the way it's supposed to be.
The asada and carnitas tacos are my favorite!
Saladang and Song Restaurants: THAI the knot: best Thai in the LA area?
honeyryder Says:
Right below Old Town Pasadena on Fair Oaks is my favorite parking lot. It sits between 2 AMAZING THAI restaurants, "Saladang" and "Song" that are run by the same family. It's a joy to decide which one to pick when you're there. Sometimes the wait at Saladang is too long, so...
Liliana's Tamales: Liliana's Tamales
Yubert Says:
They make a sweet tamale containing raisins, pineapple and a sweetened tamal de elote.
The red pork tamales. They also make flautas, sopes, gorditas and huaraches.
Panaderia La Fama. Not really...
Yubert Says:
Panaderia La Fama. Not really a restaurant but a Bakery. For those of you that heard of Huell Howser, well he once featured this bakery in one of his TV shows.
I come here for the best chicken tamales. Their red (pork) tamales are also very good but I'm trying to cut down...
Gallos Mexican Grill: Gallos Mexican Grill
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Yubert 1268 reviews
They specialize in Mexican cuts of beef grilled over an almond wood fire.
Try the gallitos steak or other choices such as arrachera (flap meat), carne adobada (marinated meat) or the carne asada (New York steak).
for a drink, try the pepino, a cucumber drink.
Dress Code: Casual.
Written Oct 4, 2002
At this intersection as well...
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Yubert 1268 reviews
At this intersection as well as many other in East LA, some drivers will run a RED light while others will make a left-turn in front of on-coming traffic. So be careful when you drive through here.
Written Oct 4, 2002
This place, Zacatecas Raspado...
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Yubert 1268 reviews
This place, Zacatecas Raspado sells crushed ice drenched with topping popular in Mexico.
422 N. Ford Blvd.
(323) 264-7651
Written Oct 4, 2002
Packing List
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Yubert 1268 reviews
Luggage and bags: If you come here for the tortilla skins or chips, make sure you bring plenty of room.
Miscellaneous: 525 N. Ford Blvd
(323) 261-1211
Written Oct 4, 2002
This is a historic landmark...
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Yubert 1268 reviews
This is a historic landmark church. It was build in 1924 under the auspices of tye Methodist Espicopal Church.
Written Oct 4, 2002
go to Placita Olvera and look...
ketzalito Says:
go to Placita Olvera and look our tradition's merchandises, also come to 'el mercadito', it's a special place and wherever you turn around,you'll see a lot of beatiful souvenir.
my best memory was in 'la placita olvera', cause I knew a lot of Mexican friends.
Get fried pork skins direct...
Yubert Says:
Get fried pork skins direct from the factory at wholesale prices.460 N. Ford Blvd.(323) 268-7307
You can get chicharrón delgado or charrón grueso.
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