La Puente
The Eight Best Burritos in the San Gabriel Valley
A juicy birria burrito, a slow-cooked carnitas burrito, and even a satisfying surf-n-turf shrimp-asada burrito for those who want it all, here are our favorite flour tortilla-wrapped masterpieces in the big bad S.G.V.
January 30, 2024
A Former Mexican Federal Cop Opened L.A.’s First Restaurant Dedicated to Comida Chiapaneca in La Puente
Without an extensive Chiapaneca population in L.A., former federale Francisco Reyes was understandably hesitant to be one of few, and especially the first, to feature food from Chiapas. So he made his menu accessible.
November 27, 2023
The Five Best Pescados Zarandeados in Los Angeles
Pescado zarandeado is a grilled, butterflied whole fish marinated in a mix of salt, chiles, citrus, and, in some places, achiote paste. It's a flavor bomb that is cooked in steel baskets over charcoal or wood fire. L.A. is the best city in the country to find this dish... if you know where to look.
October 9, 2023
Spot Check! Burritos La Palma Now in Highland Park, Beef Cheek Pastrami Tamales, Filipino Tortas, and THC Ketchup
March 28, 2023
‘I Want Change for Our People:’ This Former Hot Dog Vendor Helps Street Vendors Get Their Permits
July 25, 2022
‘La Raza Likes to Dance:’ Remembering When Underground Disco Parties Exploded In L.A.’s Eastside In the 70s
June 17, 2022
