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1. Mi Lindo Perú
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 642-4897
Category:
Peruvian
Neighbourhood: Bernal Heights
From now on this place should be called Nuestro Muy Lindo Peru. Standing from the outside looking in, this small cozy restaurant embodies the spirit of "fiesta familiar" via its red and mango colored coordination from the inside out to which projects…More »
2. La Palma Puerto Rican Restuarant
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 862-0886
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Humboldt Park
After living on the West Coast for several years, I come to Chicago with fellow Yelper Fia R looking to get reacquainted with Puerto Rican cuisine--one of my favorites in the world. We found this fast food hole in the wall sitting in this quiet…More »
3. El Baron De Centro-America Pupseria
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 954-1384
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Mid-City
After a regrettable pupusa fiasco at Gloria's Café, I came to El Baron searching for a more refined experience. This Salvadorian restaurant is large and spacious with antiquated exterior brought alive by a vibrant décor filled with wall to wall…More »
4. Sarita's Pupuseria
This Salvadorian food stand is located in the Grand Central Market and sells a variety of dishes from their steam table and pupusas that are made on the spot. The steam table is large and wide that starts with the register and ends with a few seats…More »
5. Coupa Café
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-6872
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts,
Breakfast & Brunch
Al though the rain drops had came into a sudden halt, the full blasting heat lamps on the front porch and bustling atmosphere remained persistent at this cozy Venezuelan café. The charming mix of academics, students, and laptop junkies at every turn…More »
6. Mr Churro
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 680-9036
Mr. Churros can do no wrong. With or without fillings, Mr. Churros hit home with the best and freshest churro in town. I like it plain but to take sweetness to the whole otha level you gotta have either custard or caramel in it. Yummmmmy......
7. Roast To Go
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 625-1385
Categories:
Grocery,
Restaurants
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Frederick G was very kind to invite me to join a group of Yelpers that included John R and Ching T to check out one of his favorite tacos places in the city. On our way to the Grand Central Market Frederick gave a nice rundown on how mouthwatering…More »
8. Ana Maria's
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 620-0477
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I came to Ana Maria's at the Grand Central Market with fellow Yelpers Frederick G, John R, and Ching T and on a separate occasion with Lei B to check out their tacos. This Mexican food stand is located next to Roast To Go, and has a similar set up…More »
9. El Farolito
I've been trying to find a go-to burrito place ever since moving back to the Bay and the ridiculous prices with several sub-standard experiences have thwarted this effort for a while. Finally, I decided to give this place a try after reading the…More »
10. Porto Alegre Churrascaria
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 744-0555
Categories:
Brazilian,
Buffets,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Pasadena
There's no substantive value to smoke unless we're talking about Brazilian churrascaria. I returned with two friends for lunch and they were instantly impressed upon its extravagant décor. Our server brought a new table cloth for the window table on…More »
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9/28/2009
Forget about the Yelp threads! My homies Ryan J and Earl G have raised the most relevant and… Read more »
11. Huarache Azteca Restaurante
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 478-9572
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Highland Park
Thanks to fellow Yelper Claudia G's recommendation, I came to have dinner at Huarache Azteca Restaurante with Yelper Ching T looking for the authentic greasy mouthwatering Mexican cuisine that is severely lacking on the Westside. This small place is…More »
12. Guisados
Rumor on the streets tells me that this place is related to Cook's Tortas, so I decided to swing by with fellow Yelper Julia V for dinner. This Mexican hole in the wall specializes in Tacos de Guisado, a cuisine from Mexico City where tacos are made…More »
13. 24th Street BART Tamale/Pupusa Lady
San Francisco, CA 94110
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Mission
Just came from a visit to one of the "Tamales Ladies" in the Mission. Not sure why no one has yet to ask for her name, but is Maria and she caught my eyes by selling tamales right at the entrance of the 24th Street BART station. She's not carrying…More »
14. Mario's Peruvian & Seafood
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 466-4181
One of my favorite eats in LA for several reasons. First, as diverse as LA seems to be, this is one of the few places where people of different backgrounds actually come and eat together. Second, their complimentary bread is unbeatable. It is warm,…More »
15. Balompie Cafe
Mmmmm...pupusas...big fat pupusas!
This is becoming a serious addiction. The experience of tearing into thick masa bread that came piping hot with gooey stringy cheeses oozing outward along with your choice of meat or seafood is one powerful "wow"…More »
16. Paulina's Food Service
Paulina's brings the truck to your home by offering an array of at-home, on the spot grilling service. My friends had a party in her backyard and Paulina's staff provided us with fresh asada, pollo, al pastor tacos and they really hit the spot. Food…More »
17. Mama's Hot Tamales Cafe
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 487-7474
Categories:
Latin American,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Westlake
According to their website, Mama's Hot Tamales was established as an economic development project aimed to mentor young people and revitalize the neighborhood of MacArthur Park: http://www.rediscover-.... They also have a location in Pasadena and…More »
18. Cafe Brasil
My encounter with Café Brasil was a serendipitous discovery. In fact it has been on my radar for sometime during my periodic strolls on Venice Blvd. The green exterior looks like a rustic shack and the square-ish layout includes an outer perimeter…More »
19. Atlacatl Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 663-1404
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Wilshire Center
I came to Atlacatl with a group of twenty-five from work for a much anticipated Salvadorian feast. This place came highly recommended by a good friend who had been coming here for years. The exterior appeared to be a large house with a casual décor…More »
20. La Adelita 6
For the longest time I've been telling my friends about the idea of mixing Asian boba with Mexican aguas frescas. They usually responded with excitement, but no one seemed to be taking this particular idea seriously. Finally, I was taking a stroll at…More »
21. Wood Spoon
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 629-1765
Wood Spoon is just a short walk from my friend's workplace, so we decided to grab dinner here as I've been waiting to try their churrasco. The dinner crowd was sparse until later in the evening, but the vibe and décor were largely the same as my…More »
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9/9/2010
Following the culinary trails of my most trusted Yelp confidants, I came to this Brazilian… Read more »
22. Cafe Brasil
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1216
Category:
Brazilian
Neighbourhood: Culver City
This Café Brasil location has been on my radar for the longest time so I decided to stop by with fellow Yelper Ching T to get acquainted with their culinary contributions over dinner. The ambiance is cozy and unassuming with an intimate vibe…More »
23. Tacos Mexico
Surrounded by the downtown gentrification project, on-the-road gourmet fusion food trucks, and dilapidated billboards, this little red taco stand is a rugged throw back that opens 24 hours with a recession-proof menu that includes tacos, tortas,…More »
24. Cafe Brasil
"Man, I think the entire UC Santa Cruz is here for brunch."
There's no way you can miss Cafe Brasil with its colorful exterior and a crowd of people bursting everywhere with food in their hands. Stepping inside, the ambiance is festive, vibrant, and…More »
25. Tinga
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 954-9566
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
I wasn't sure what to expect out of this Baja fusion restaurant, but decided to make a visit with fellow Yelpers Ching T. and Frederick G. to learn more about the cuisine. The venue is small, dim lit, with a long communal table wedged in-between the…More »
26. Pupusas-El Salvador
At the farmers market my friends and I stopped by this Salvadoran food stand to see the Pupusa Ladies. They were really busy with a line of people waiting and there was a wide, enlarged griddle stacked full of big fat pupusas sizzling in the…More »
27. Juquila Taco Truck
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
(424) 250-5181
Categories:
Mexican,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
It is unclear why this taco truck is parks only a block from its actual restaurant, but it can be found late at night on the corner of Barrington and Santa Monica Blvd serving Oaxacan specialties and common items such as burritos, tacos, and tortas.…More »
28. Mai Mexican Kitchen
Smack in the middle of Gallery Row, I came to this tiny taqueria on two occasions to grab a quick bite to eat. The place is literally a homey kitchen with red tiled floors, wobbly orange tables, and a tight counter alongside the wall facing the…More »
29. Inkas Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-0111
Category:
Peruvian
Neighbourhood: Bernal Heights
A good friend and I discovered this Chinese Peruvian restaurant when we were out in the area and the thoughts of tantalizing ceviche and saltado bisteca lured us in for a visit. The décor was defined by its nice table cloths and faint lighting that…More »
30. Picanha Churrascaria
Fellow Yelper Joe L has a coupon for this churasscaria and decided to invite me and Anthony N to meet here for an All You Can Eat (AYCE) dinner. We arrived around 8pm-ish and the place was bustling with a decent crowd and a number of passadores…More »
31. El Zocalo
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-2572
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Bernal Heights
I love fat pupusas. David N. and I happened to walk by El Zocalo and upon noticing that he has never tried pupusas, a quick look at yelp's 4 stars rating led us into the restaurant eager to give this place a try. The people there make good use of…More »
32. La Santaneca De La Mission
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-2131
Categories:
Latin American,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Mission
I was twisting and turning in my dream having a violent episodic fat pupusa craving until I woke up seeking treatment from this cute pupuseria located across the street from the BART station on 24th and Mission. With dim lighting, spacious red tile…More »
33. Natalie Peruvian Seafood Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 463-8340
Even though Mario's and Mi Lindo Peru are my two favorite Peruvian restaurants, I've been looking around for a new place to expand my horizons. After a weeklong search on Yelp, I decided on Natalie given their list of endorsements and the chance to…More »
34. La Monarca Bakery
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 451-1114
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
La Monarca is the newest Mexican bakery and café in Santa Monica that opens early in the morning and serves a wide range of fresh pan dulce, cakes, pastries, Oaxacan coffee and drinks. The vertical layout consists of several large display cases…More »
35. Homegirl Cafe and Catering
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-0380
Categories:
Bakeries,
Vegetarian,
Caterers
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Since 2004, the Homegirl Café has been offering on the job training and vital support services to young women and men whose lives have been challenged by inequitable structural, economic and educational opportunities in various segregated…More »
36. El Paladar Oaxaqueno Taco Truck
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Categories:
Food Stands,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
After my mixed experiences at Danny's Tacos and Ruben's Tacos, I decided to come back to this Oaxacan truck to write an update. They might have gotten a newer truck in this past year as the interior looked cleaner and more spacious with a raised…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/5/2009
The best lengua taco in town. Lots of trucks are preoccupied by the need to sell a broad range of… Read more »
37. Coupa Café
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0420
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Beverly Hills
This Beverly Hills Coupa was once a café like their sister location in Palo Alto but has since made its way to become a restaurant that offers an extensive wine selection and full table service. With a clientele vastly different from the…More »
38. Porto's Bakery
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 846-9100
After hearing so much about Porto's wonderlicious baked goods, I decided schedule my dinner with fellow Yelpers Anthony N and Valerie C at their Burbank location. This bakery is one of the biggest I've ever seen with two large pastry counters serving…More »
39. Juquila Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 312-1079
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
Although Oaxacan cuisine has long been a fixture in West LA, it is still by far one of the most overlooked and under-reviewed when compared to all others. I've been here twice for dinner within the last week, and both experiences did not disappoint.…More »
40. Pinches Tacos
My homey suggested for us try Pinches Tacos so we fought through heavy traffic to stop by for a quick dinner. This little shack is polished with a clean outdoor patio facing Sunset Blvd and a stylish interior adorned with colorful cultural…More »
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