. But she also had the best item of the day, a pambaso – essentially a torta on very soft bread with potatoes and sausage. Oh man, was that good. About $10 for that and a pineapple soda. Great condiments, too, including a... (0 replies, last updated by Sarahpet November 19, 2004)

Had lunch at La Sirenita Dos om Eastern Ave in Baltimore yesterday. They were quite busy. I ordered a Taco Al Pastor, a Taco de Chorizo, a Huarache (Sp?) con Res and an Agua Horchata. I was very, very stuffed for 8 bucks! I... (2 replies, last updated by aubzamzam May 26, 2004)

What defines Michoacan food to you? Seems like it’s sort of been the “default” L.A./SoCal Mexican food, at least before the proliferation of Oaxacan places on the Westside/Pico corridor in the 90s, and L.A. has... (11 replies, last updated by hpcat February 25, 2008)

Last evening, for Cinco de Mayo, we tried La Michoacana, which is located at 2007 University Dr NW, across from the Books-A-Million. The room is a little disheveled, the booths have definitely seen better days, and the waitresses... (4 replies, last updated by Lambretta76 May 23, 2005)

pastor, and a very reputable hot sauce, both red and green. North of downtown, on North Broadway at 19th, above Chinatown but below Lincoln Heights, is the best location of Carnitas Michaocan. I love it because it has the best... (6 replies, last updated by lotta_cox April 20, 2009)

Carnitas Michaocan on North Broadway at 19th, above Chinatown. Great carne asada, even better al pastor from a rotisserie spit. But the absolute best salsa roja in all of L.A. (98 replies, last updated by ickster November 13, 2009)

Curious to know if anyone has suggestions for a potential picnic location in LA that would be comfortable for myself and my girlfriend to enjoy an afternoon in late April?? Have tickets for a Dodgers game on Apr 23...is there... (10 replies, last updated by Diana March 17, 2008)

I’m travelling to LA next Friday evening to meet my wife following her business trip. We are returning home to Seattle on Sunday. I am flying in and out of Burbank, most likely. We would appreciate any advice on essential... (12 replies, last updated by Frommtron January 22, 2009)

I’ll be in LA for about a week and am looking for simple, good food. I’m not interested in sighting celebrities or going to exclusive places. Tacos, pizza, burgers, casual French — I’m up for anything.... (22 replies, last updated by prainer May 23, 2008)

W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Brazilian Allegria – 3510 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Mexican Pollo a la Brasa – 764 S Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken El Parian -1528 Pico Blvd., Los... (14 replies, last updated by sel October 25, 2008)

. For the purpose of this post I’m calling all non-Mexican burritos American. That includes Cal-Mex, Tex-Mex, East LA Mex, Mexican-American, etc. The burrito was born in Chihuahua where popular tradition attributes the invention... (23 replies, last updated by streetgourmetla April 22, 2009)

Strolling around the Italian Market on Saturday, we happened upon La Lupe- which I had only heard of, knew its neighborhood but not its specific location (right next to Geno’s). Quite hungry, and not necessarily satisfied... (0 replies, last updated by rumdrinks September 13, 2004)

Just read the thread about making Chile Rellenos and saw this delicious looking photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7220939@N03/2722583907/ Has anyone had some outstanding restaurant Chile Rellenos near Central/East LA? As you can... (3 replies, last updated by renata47 September 12, 2009)

Just made the trek to Sarita’s Carniceria at 2401 Anaheim in Long Beach... and back to Silverlake! The salsa roja at this place is AMAZING. The perfect blend of tomato, citrus, roasted pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro and... (11 replies, last updated by calabasas_trafalgar June 27, 2007)

Hey. I’m writing a blog on the best Quesadillas in L.A. I welcome any and all reccomendations. I do not write bad reviews if I am unhappy with the food. I only put positivity into cyberspace. Thanks in advance to all of... (48 replies, last updated by sloanedone June 30, 2007)