The call
Start with hollenbeck burrito or horchata, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Hollenbeck burrito
- Horchata
Best for
- A massive burrito meant to be shared
Mexican
El Tepeyac Cafe
A Boyle Heights institution Roger discovered via the Food Network, known for enormous family-made burritos and thick horchata, worth the trip up from San Diego.
From Roger’s camera roll
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Posted 2009-03-13
Source-backed notes
Visit history
2009-03-12day precision · source explicit
“They made some of the biggest burritos I've seen in quite a while, prob enough to feed 3-4 people.”
Ordered the Hollenbeck burrito to go from the side takeout window; barely finished half of it. Praised the thick, not-watered-down horchata. Kitchen appeared family-run and busy even at 8:30pm.
Keep exploring
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Roger’s pick$$
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Colima's North Park
Mexican
Roger's 2022 answer for Mexican food in North Park, built around a surf 'n turf he described as bigger than most people's forearms.
- From the order notes
- Surf 'n turf
- Go for
- A big appetite · A casual North Park meal
Latest recordRecommended 2022
RecommendedPrice varies
Lincoln Heights
Los Tres Cochinitos
Mexican
A cash-only Lincoln Heights spot Roger said to visit for menudo and birria in massive portions.
- From the order notes
- Menudo · Birria · Lengua sopes
- Go for
- A weekend morning cure · Feeding a group
Latest recorded visit2017