Boyle Heights, Los Angeles County · Los Angeles
2411 Fairmount St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Long-running Boyle Heights carnitas trailer that simmers pork in pure lard with a secret spice blend (a touch of Coca-Cola syrup) for caramelized edges. The mixta lets you sample belly, shoulder, and skin in one taco.
Dishes: Get the carnitas. Duh
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
Boyle Heights taco pop-up known for creative Mexican cooking with herb-infused tortillas, a classically trained approach, and a must-order pork belly taco served over black beans and nopales. Famous for pork belly breakfast burritos at Smorgasburg LA.
Boyle Heights specialist in birria de chivo (goat) and birria de res (beef) on handmade corn tortillas — regular tacos, tacos dorados, and the much-loved quesatacos, plus orders of birria in a cup. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
A Boyle Heights street stand specializing in steamed tacos de canasta filled with beans, chicharrón, or potato and chorizo, plus mulitas, quesadillas, and burritos.
South LA truck specializing in Tijuana-style tacos, with carne asada and al pastor and oversized mulitas.
Boyle Heights family-run truck specializing in Puebla-style tacos árabes — shawarma-spiced marinated pork served on pan árabe flatbread with chipotle salsa — and refreshing aguas like limonada con chía.