Quest for a Breakfas Burrito

See All Lists
My favorite breakfast burrito just went legendary on me and disappeared. That delicious, hangover curative breakfast was served up at Antojitos de la Abuelita - a taco truck in North Hollywood. The truck'spulled out of [P]ark and driven off to unknown destinations. I'm designating breakfast burritos as Mexican or Gringo and designating them as Highly Recommended, Recommended, Recommended with reservations or Not Recommended (a la Cook's Illustrated). Highly Recommended: #1 Mexican: Antojitos de la Abuelita (North Hollywood) #2 Mexican: Tony's Mexican Grills (Valley Village) #1 Gringo: Corner Cottage (Burbank) Recommended #2 Mexican: Manzano Tacos #2 Gringo: Eat Not Recommended Mexican: El Chavo (refried beans overpower taste), Papas Y Tacos (not satisfying on flavor), Casita Taco Al Carbon (not delicious)

 1. Antojitos de la Abuelita

6135 Vineland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 91606

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: North Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/4/2011

The truck has pulled itself out of Park and driven off.  No more delicious food.  Through a Google search I saw a March 2011 posting saying that they plan to relocate soon. Anyone know where my sweet Antojitos de la Abuelita went?

They made the best…More »

Was this review …?

1 Previous Review: Show all »

  • 4.0 star rating
    11/21/2009 First to Review

    Why bother tracking down the trendy Kogi truck when Antojitos de la Abuelita shows up regularly in… Read more »

 2. Corner Cottage

310 S Victory Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 843-2567

Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Burbank

4.0 star rating
  5/7/2011

Divine burritos! Worth the wait, but bring your own coffee to sip on during the 30 min or longer wait. The ordering is super efficient, but the kitchen runs full throttle max capacity and still can not keep up with the pace if demand.

It took me a…More »

Was this review …?

 3. EAT

11108 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 760-4787

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (New), Diners

Neighbourhood: North Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  8/1/2009

EAT here often for Saturday breakfast.  Prefer to Aroma Cafe. Luv the 2X2X2!

Was this review …?

 4. Tony's Mexican Grill

12910 Magnolia Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 769-5754

Category: Mexican

3.0 star rating
  7/3/2011

We have a winner!

After weeks of searching for a breakfast burrito served at a taqueria or taco trick to replace Antojitos de Abuelita, I found success at Tony's Mexican Grills this morning.

Guests are here this weekend so I was a able to evaluate…More »

Was this review …?

 5. Manny's

4378 Woodman Ave
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4961

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Sherman Oaks

3.0 star rating
  Update - 6/14/2011

I returned to Manny's to try their carne asada burrito and we have a WINNER. It's heart, compact, and all the wrapped flavors gel together. I'm extremely optimistic about their breakfast burrito. Can't wait to try that!

Was this review …?

1 Previous Review: Show all »

  • 3.0 star rating
    4/19/2011

    Stopped into Manny's 5 minutes before closing time (Yelp had Sunday hours wrong)  Not in the mood to… Read more »

 6. Tacos Manzano

11160 Burbank Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 623-9599

Categories: Mexican, Latin American

Neighbourhood: North Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  Update - 6/4/2011

I love the fact that Manzano's food is rooted in a Oaxacan tradition.  However, after eating here 20 times and still exploring other Mexican in the area, I'm updating my rating to three stars.

The $1 tacos are terrific and they offer huaraches,…More »

Was this review …?

2 Previous Reviews: Show all »

  • 4.0 star rating
    4/26/2011

    I have eaten here more than a dozen times now.  I primarily order tacos and burritos.  This past… Read more »

 7. Casita Taco Al Carbon

11300 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 508-8118

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: North Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

I'm having no luck as I seek a replacement Breakfast Burrito now that the Antijitos de Abuelita truck has disappeared. Tried Casita Taco  Al Carbon's version and only made my way halfway through. Not temptingly delicious like Abuelita"s. I'll try it…More »

Was this review …?

 8. Burritos El Chavo

12449 Riverside Dr
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 509-1071

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Studio City, Valley Village

3.0 star rating
  5/29/2011

Lot's of love for Burritos El Chavo on Yelp.  I'm rating it as three stars, because I'd come back, but prefer Tacos Manzano.

I like the fact that they make their own on chorizo and serve tasty salsa.  We ordered breakfast burritos.  Plus they deep fry…More »

Was this review …?

 9. Papas Y Tacos - CLOSED

5958 Vineland Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 760-7060

Categories: Mexican, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: North Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  6/19/2010

I'm a fan of the Antojitos de la Abuelita taco truck down the block,  http://www.yelp.com/bi..., but as Papas & Tacos is on my route to my favorite taco truck,   this morning I opted to order a breakfast burrito at Papas & Tacos for the first time.

More »

Was this review …?

 10. Tacos Villa Corona

3185 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 661-3458

Category: Mexican

4.0 star rating
  11/28/2011

Pretty killer breakfast burrito served all day out of this minuscule taco stand. Huevos (eggs) and papas (potatoes) style. Simple and delicious.  I'd drive from North Hollywood to Atwater Village for this breakfast burrito - hence it meets my bar for…More »

Was this review …?


Recently updated lists from Bryan W.

In and Around Northridge (25)

Here's places near my office that I might choose to eat.

Los Angeles Weekend Getaways (4)

Getting out of the city within driving distance.

Places to take my Los Angeles Guests (11)

Want a simple place to keep track of where to take guests (especially) east coasters when they visit L.A.

FREE Los Angeles (4)

Places where you can have a mind-blowing experience for FREE.

Gastropubs (13)

Favorite gastropus from a guy who loves gastropubs.  Picking out all the gastropubs in the places I've lived and eaten.

Places to take my nieces (1)

Places I want to have at hand when nieces are visiting so we have some nearby activities.

Fine Beer Selections (12)

Beer Aficionado read this!

California Breweries I've been too (Beer). (14)

I've enjoyed my time at these breweries and am eager to share them with you!  I'll add the word beer so you might find this list in your search for beers.

I Heart San Clemente (12)

Until I can afford to buy my beach house in San Clemente this little list is how I'll need to maintain my connection to my dream of Orange County beach living in California.

Greenlight District - Santa Monica (4)

Uber cute retail and eating spots on Santa Monica's Main Street.  F**k 3rd Street Promenade.  This is the place to shop and experience Los Angeles.

See all 20 lists »

"Never eat the same thing twice."

Review votes:
1934 Useful, 865 Funny, and 1573 Cool

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Yelping Since

April 2009

Find Me In

North Hollywood

My Blog Or Website

http://travellingangel...

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.jetsetter.com

The Last Great Book I Read

Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal

Most Recent Discovery

Tijuana is safe

Current Crush

Erin Cox