Boyle Heights, Los Angeles County · Los Angeles
2633 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
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.
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.
A Boyle Heights street stand specializing in steamed tacos de canasta filled with beans, chicharrón, or potato and chorizo, plus mulitas, quesadillas, and burritos.
A weekend pop-up lot in Cudahy hosting Tijuana-style taqueria Perro 110, Nayarit-style cochinito al horno spot Los Sabrosos al Horno, and churro vendor La Churreria.
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.