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Spot Check! Brisket Pupusas in NELA, A ‘Western Mole Smashburger’ in DTLA, and a ‘Pancake Brunch Cart’ in the SGV

11:43 AM PDT on April 4, 2023

Hamburguetza, a Oaxaca-accented Wagyu smashburgers concept, is now open within Pablito's World in Chinatown. Options include the Cochinita Pibil Burger, the Chile Relleno Burger, Western Mole burger, birria grilled cheese, and a Peruvian burger with huancaina sauce and fried plantains. Fried green beans, Inka cola, beer-battered onion rings, fresh-cut G Fries with chorizo sauce, nacho cheese, and pickled onions. All the Wagyu beef patties are smashed using a tortilla press.

686 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012. Closest Metro line and stop: Bus Lines 45 or 96 - “Ord/Broadway” or Metro A Line - "Chinatown Station."

Bar Nuda, L.A.'s first "sin alcohol" bar experience featuring functional, alcohol-free cocktails with ingredients and inspiration from Mexico, will launch in Venice on April 13, featuring zero-proof drinks, bar bites by chef Danielle Duran Zecca of Amiga Amore, live music and DJs, and vintage shopping. The pop-up bar is being launched by Aguas Locas founders Pablo Murillo and Morris Ellis, with former Mirame spirits director Bryant J. Orozco. Reservations are here. 6-9 pm, 2304 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90291