Located at:
1901 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Date of Visit: 9/12/13
I've been coming here for a while now. So it may be a bit hard for
me not to be bias and be totally objective. So i won't be objective.
Bwahahaha. THIS PLACE RULES YO. That is, if you don't mind all the birds
that are flying around feeding off scraps. Or the dirty tables, floor
and seats. And the fact that they don't have restrooms. If you can
overlook all that you would be just fine.
This place would be perfect if you are looking for good "fast Mexican food".
Whether it may just be the late night drunken munchies or looking for
something to knock you out via food coma this place is it. Like most
other establishments like this you order your food at the very small
window out in front. Then listen closely to your number being called
when your food is ready for pick-up at the window inside the dining
area. Which generally is quite fast depending on how crazy it is
outside.
Their Special Quesadilla. This heavy happy camper will knock you out.
As soon as you pick up a piece, you would be able to feel the sheer
weight of the cheese and meat (carnitas in this oder) that is folded inside.
And when you bite into it you can feel that there is a very slight crisp
to the tortilla then an explosion of flavor ensues along with a ooey
gooey texture to contrast the toasted exterior. You can't see it but
there is a salad under there. Which is just two tomato slices and
chopped cabbage drenched with an avocado sauce. I love the taste and
texture that the avocado sauce gives the salad. But what "kills" this is
that the quesadilla itself is usually resting on top of it and it get
soggy from the salad underneath and the salad get really warm. However
it does get separated (a bit) in the box when you order this to go. But since the quesadilla is so huge it would still manage to cross over onto the salad.
Special Nachos. Nachos, watery cheese, asada, and jalapenos. I always get this when i go here. This is a must. The beef is sometimes a tad overdone for me but it makes up for it with flavor. But i think what i
love most about this is the clash of textures. You have the
"crunchiness" from the chips (the ones that haven't gone soggy yet), the
creamy and yet watery cheese and the "chewiness" of the meat makes for a
weird texture and flavor bukakke in my mouth. Then just like the climax
of the bukakke a "kick" from the jalapeno tops it off. It's so
satiating. Sorry that got weird.... lord I love this thing.
Asada Torta. This was my first time trying their torta. I've got to say, I've had better. I
liked the beef since it was packing some amazing flavor and wasn't
overcooked. But the bolillo bread they used must have been a little
stale. I had a hard time biting apart torta because of that issue. But other than that it was alright.
This eatery may come off as a dive. But they put out really good Mexican food. The lines during lunch
and dinner hours are a testament to that. And since they are open 24
hours you can catch a lot of late night sober/drunken munchies afflicted
miscreants looking to mitigate their appetites. Definitely will be back
for more.
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