A collection of the best locations to grab Mexican and other Latin American food and beverages in Los Angeles in 2016. By Symrise NA 2016.

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Top 7 Latin Food Spots in L.A.
2016

2. Olvera Street
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“Los Angeles’1st Street” is all about culture, history, food, art & crafts
For Food: Hit up La Noche Buena for
some authentic, fun and affordable
Mexican Food. Check out their array of
Salsas! Also be sure to check out all the
Mexican snacks at the various
vendors/stands on Olvera.
Culture/History: Head across the street
to La Plaza de Cultura y Artes. It’s full of
Mexican culture and the history of
Mexican immigration to Los Angeles. The
installations include a market “mercado”
from the early days of Latin L.A.
Art/Crafts: Check out all vendors on
Olvera street both in the middle of the
street and on both sides of the curbs. You
find everything from handmade toys to
traditional cooking utensils.

3. Top Dishes:
Tostada: Habas, Pea Salsa Verge,
“Little Lamb”, Carrot Escabeche
Lamb Neck Tamale: King Oyster
Mushroom, Queso Oaxaca
Rabbit: Nopales, Bacon, Cherry
Tomato
Red Snapper: Leek, Green
Clamato, Clams, Avocado
Duck: Sesame, Mole, Persimmon
Chicharrone: Elephant Garlic
Mojo, Radish Sprout, Pickled
Herbs
Broken Spanish
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Chef Ray Garcia’s Take on Modern Mexican Cuisine

4. Guisados
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“The Best Tacos in LA” Born in Boyle Heights in 2010
Top Dishes:
TACOS, of course!
Mole Poblano: Shredded chicken
breast in a nutty Poblano style
Mole.
Steak Picado: Flank steak
simmered with green bell peppers
and bacon. Served with green
serrano chile atop black beans.
Chicharron: Pork rinds simmered
in chile verde. Served with green
serrano chile, atop black beans.
Cochinita Pibil: Shredded pork
cooked in a sweet, red achiote
spice atop black beans. Served
with Yucatan compliments.

5. Vendors to Visit:
Sarita’s Pupuseria: Serving hand made
pupusas (the tasty Salvadoran dish) with
different fillings
Chiles Secos: Offering a Latin grocery
selection of imported moles, chile peppers,
dried beans and more.
La Huerta: Latin candy, dried fruit and
nuts
Valeria’s: A selection of Latin dry goods
and chiles
Tacos Tumbras a Tomas: tacos, burritos
and tortas
La Tostaderia: Mexican cevichería with a
menu featuring both traditional and
inventive recipes
Grand Central Market
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A DTLA food mecca since 1917

6. Top Drinks:
Horchata Latte
Cafecito Cubano con Leche
Mocha Mexicano
Rice & Beans Frappe
Tierra Mia
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Artisan Java with a Latin Flair

7. Top Dishes:
Clams and Lardo Taco
Nopales y Jamaica Taco
Beet Torta: Beet Milanesa,
Pickled Beet, Escabeche, Iceberg
Chile Torreados
Lemon-Pepper Chicken
Chicharrones: Chicken Skins,
Chicken Thighs, Lemon, Shishito
B.S. Taqueria
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A Bustling Setting for Unique Taco Combinations

8. Top Dishes:
Chilaquiles Verdes Con Bistec
Super Huarache Mojado
Carne Asada Huarache
Squash Blossom Tacos
Chicharron Tacos
Auguas Frescas
Huarache Azteca
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Authentic Homemade Cuisine from Mexico City

9. Top 7 Latin Food Spots – Los Angeles
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2016
1 Olvera Street calleolvera.com
2 Broken Spanish brokenspanish.com
3 Guisados guisados.co
4 Grand Central Market grandcentralmarket.com
5 Tierra Mia tierramiacoffee.com
6 B.S. Taqueria bstaqueria.com
7 Huarache Azteca elhuaracheaztecala.com

10. in-sight.symrise.com
For more information contact:
Dylan Thompson
dylan.thompson@symrise.com