Comida Callejera

Walking into la panadería you are overwhelmed by all the pan dulce in sight. No matter what else is displayed, you always end up getting una concha...

#TacoTrucksOnEveryCorner This is not a warning of our dominant culture as much as it is the best idea we heard during the presidential campaign. No...

The Elote. A staple of South LA. It’s taste takes you back to the times when you heard “E-LO-TE” sung at the top of someone’s lungs making you run ...

Mangonadas are a life saver when a mango con chile just isn’t enough. This snack with it’s mango sweetness, covered con chamoy and tajin will satis...

No dish is complete with some sliced avocado (or aguacate). Whether it is sliced to top your dish, or mashed with salt, pepper, and lime juice to m...

You always heard these bells ring at the best possible time. It was either while you were sitting at home during a hot summer day or while spending...

Who remembers buying these after school or after church? For $1 you could get a bag full of chicharrones with all of the chile and limón your heart...

There is nothing better than a Michelada on a hot day. The cool, refreshing cerveza con clamato, tajin, and lime juice is heaven in a mug. Salud! S...

During this time of year, seeing this frutero cart makes us cry happy tears. Nothing beats a clear bag filled with all of your favorite fruits, top...

The Churros. One of the greatest snacks ever made can now be with you at all times. We tried our best to capture these crunchy, sweet, and perfect ...

The only acceptable way to eat a mango is on a stick con chile. Watching anxiously as the frutero meticulously transform your mango into a flower-l...

It’s hard to find more delicious food than the ones served out of loncheras. They have everything from tacos to tostadas and pupusas to hamburger s...

Who wants soda when you can chase your tacos with a horchata agua fresca. The refreshing flavor of horchata will make your mouth water with just th...

Walking into the panadería, your eyes immediately start gazing through every shelf looking for your favorite. You finally spot it. Hidden on the bo...

Revueltas? Queso con loroco? Queso con frijol? The possibilites are endless and one is just never enough. Enjoy them with curtido y salsa any time ...

From ground spices to salsa y guacamole, a molcajete is always filled with deliciousness. Even though we will never be able to use it with the ease...

Whether you had them con huevo, asados, o con chile y queso, nopales were always a signature dish of your culture. As a kid, it was always fun to t...

We can’t really think of an entree that tastes better than a burrito. Frijoles, arroz con cilantro, carne asada, y salsa wrapped in a tortilla is b...

This is not your typical shrimp cocktail, es un cóctel de camarón. It’s a medley of pepino, cebolla, cilantro, tómate and best of all, tapatio. Ser...

Who wants soda when you can chase your tacos with a jamaica agua fresca. The refreshing flavor of hibiscus will make your mouth water with just the...

Carne asada fries are one of the best dishes you’ll ever eat. With it’s crispy fries, tender carne asada, smooth guacamole, and heart cheese toppin...

Who can resist a torta? Whether it’s de asada, milanesa or a simple torta de jamón, any one of these will put your average sandwich to shame. Add s...

Walking into la panadería you are overwhelmed by all the pan dulce in sight. No matter what else is displayed, you always end up getting una concha...

Walking into la panadería you are overwhelmed by all the pan dulce in sight. No matter what else is displayed, you always end up getting una concha...

There’s nothing like getting woken up on Saturday by the sound of “TA-MA-LES” coming from the street. You just had to hope you could put your shoes...

Bacon. Grilled Onions. Ketchup. All with a perfectly cooked hotdog waiting for you after you’ve left the club or a bar. These are one of the greate...

Breaking off each layer one by one and eating them as you sipped on a cafe con leche is one of the best feelings. There was no way to do this witho...

Bolillos are one of the most important parts of any meal. Whether you eat them with a carne asada plate, make a torta with them, or use them for th...