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For L.A.’s Snappiest Handmade Chile Relleno Sausages, Head to the Top of City Terrace in East L.A.

The pitmaster at A's BBQ makes smoked sausages based on the chile relleno burrito at La Azteca, tamal rojo sausages in honor of his mother's tamales, and al pastor sausages studded with pineapple.

January 16, 2024

My East L.A. Upbringing Taught Me How To Grieve, Dia De Muertos Taught Me How To Live

The older women in my East L.A. neighborhood would invite me to see their altars with the familiar faces of kids who died due to gang violence. The entire block had paths of marigolds leading into their homes.

November 2, 2023