In a recent thread about tortas started by Neta, Hugh Lipton suggested that the best tortas could be found at El Mercado in East LA on 1st at Lorena. I think other people have posted about tortas here before as well. So I went... (2 replies, last updated by ks January 30, 2005)

Was on my way home from La Jolla today and decided to stop and pick up some Mexican food products at El Mercado. Stayed for an early lunch (11:15). Upstairs where the mariachis play 7 days a week was not open yet (drat no beer).... (0 replies, last updated by Hugh Lipton February 16, 2004)

Hi All, I’m planning on making a trip to El Burrito Mercado for the first time (the Mercado Central is closer to me, and I usually wind up there). I’m wondering whether anyone could say what they take to be... (3 replies, last updated by shoo bee doo July 16, 2007)

class actually had me out working directly with the Community, and when the community is East L.A. there are lots of Chow opportunities, like a visit to El Mercado on Lorena and First (Right behind the Gold Line Construction!) El... (3 replies, last updated by condiment November 18, 2005)

I had something nice at El Burrito Mercado for lunch today – their roasted corn that they sell outside the back door. They brushed it with butter, sour cream, and then sprinkled it with grated Mexican cheese and a bit of... (0 replies, last updated by shoo-bee-doo April 30, 2002)

After a bunch of years, I finally got some Burrito Mercado burritos to go. We got the chicken and spicy chicken, with lots and lots of guac. What a wonderful place! Any other suggestions for things to get there, or items to order... (12 replies, last updated by liesel March 19, 2008)

I wanted to report on the great service I experienced at El Burrito Mercado Saturday night. Based on the many Chowhound recommendations I had this place on my list for a long time but one thing or another had kept us away. They... (4 replies, last updated by Jim Hickstein July 25, 2005)

On my way out of town last weekend, I stopped in El Burrito Mercado (St. Paul) for some road food. As I was walking back to my car, bag in hand, I heard the cry of “TAMALES!” from a guy in a van parked along the... (7 replies, last updated by Alice March 7, 2006)

hi there. i am on a constant hunt for the best street vendors and mercado's in the East LA/boyle heights area and am hoping some on here can help me! the best fruit street vendor/stand i have found yet is next to white memorial... (3 replies, last updated by Dbird February 12, 2005)

Hi everyone! I’m hosting a big party this weekend and need to purchase 20 lbs or so of skirt steak and some chimichurri sauce. I know that I can get these both at Mercado Buenos Aires in Van Nuys and El Gaucho Meat Market in... (1 reply, last updated by ozzygee January 3, 2008)

We brought our own last night but were very cautious about. Because it’s a community project, there is NO alcohol allowed at El Mercado.... completely understandable... I gave them the heads up I was coming with booze (they... (4 replies, last updated by Dommy July 4, 2009)

to take to download and take to the beach tomorrow (July 4)! Random sample extract from the book (it’s about Santa Tere): El mercado tiene cuatro puertas. Todas reciben a sus clientes con flores de colores, pinole, maiz... (13 replies, last updated by kare_raisu November 2, 2008)

Cafe, and now this about Mexican Corner... the New Rochelle Mexican scene seems a bit troubling. I’m glad Pat’s founds some bright spots with the tamales here at Mercado Hernandez. I wonder if anyone has had the... (7 replies, last updated by debrouillard80 February 27, 2009)

Paul, thanks to other local chowhounds. Went to Burrito Mercado after Como Zoo last Saturday. I ran in to get a dozen tamales to go, then stopped by Mi Tierra for a tortilla and salsa. (Unfortunatly we had brought sandwiches to... (7 replies, last updated by Kate February 3, 2002)

Carniceria Paisano in White Center, worth a try. Carniceria El Paisano 9629 15th Ave. S.W., 767-5526. WHITE CENTER. Open 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Sun. Also, Carniceria Azteca in the ID at the intersection of Boren,... (3 replies, last updated by equinoise July 13, 2007)