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markb markb
 
M$1 January 12, 2009 07:15 PM

Where is the best burrito in LA?

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jasoncalac... jasoncalac...
 
 January 12, 2009 07:22 PM
I've been going to this chain called Chipotle, which has a location in West Wood. You would think that a chain is last place to go for a good burrito, but this place has amazing quality and consistency. Also, they are very fast and give you exactly what you want--even building the burrito in front of you.

I like to get it without rice and lots of veggies for example... they don't seem to mind that (other places are trying to give you 60% rice).

1077 Broxton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90189
(310) 824-4180
www.chipotle.com

http://www.yelp.com/biz/chipotle-mexican-grill-los-angeles-2

Prices are very reasonable.



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jzine jzine
 
January 12, 2009 07:30 PM
Frida's in Brentwood Country Mart. Try the cochinita pibil.

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sriggles sriggles
 
January 12, 2009 07:33 PM
Chronic Tacos

If you like carne asada this place has really good burritos. They are huge!

Here is the link for locations:

http://www.eatchronictacos.com/index.cfm?page=Locations

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danielle danielle
 
January 12, 2009 07:34 PM
Yuca's in Los Feliz FTW. The burrito shack was also highlighted on an episode of ''Oprah''. If she loves it, it must be fantastic.

Yuca's
2056 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Feliz, CA 90027
323.662.1214

Source(s):
http://www.yucasla.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/yucas-los-angeles
http://eatingla.blogspot.com/2007/05/does-oprah-cause-inflation.html


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mcahill73 mcahill73
 
January 12, 2009 07:35 PM
The best borritos are not at chains, you have to go to the authentic places. La Cabana on Lincoln and Rose in Venice is amazing.
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http://www.lacabanavenice.com/


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evan evan
 
January 12, 2009 07:35 PM
I can't pick one specific place, but in my experience here, the more hole-in-the-wall a place looks like, the better the burrito!

As far as chains go, I agree that Chipotle is great... And their burritos are HUGE. I would personally never recommend Baja Fresh as the best burrito in LA, but that's just my opinion!

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markb markb
 
January 12, 2009 07:39 PM
I agree with this answer, and it brings up an interesting point about burritology. There are two types of burritos we are discussing:
a). Cheap/quick eats. Chains are good for this.
b). The gourmet burrito. This is when you have allotted yourself special time for a burrito, and you're looking for something a notch above chains.
In this second category, I have to nominate El Compadre in Hollywood:
http://www.jaunted.com/files/admin/compadre.jpg
7408 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 874-7924

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danielle danielle
 
January 12, 2009 07:45 PM
El Compadre is delicious AND has flaming margaritas.

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joshviney joshviney
 
January 12, 2009 07:35 PM
Boca del Rio in La Puente
1163 N Hacienda Blvd
La Puente, CA 91744

King Taco
1118 Cypress Ave.
Los Angeles,Ca 90065

Chanos
3309 N Mission Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90031

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jonathan h jonathan h
 
January 12, 2009 07:37 PM
The beef and pork burritos at El Conquistador in Silverlake are always very good. It's a sit-down restaurant, not a fast food place or taco truck. To be fair, I've usually had at least one of their giant margaritas before eating the burrito, which somehow makes it taste better.
Source(s):
http://www.elconquistadorrestaurant.com/menu.html


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frankinla frankinla
 
January 12, 2009 07:37 PM
Taco One
5th & Hill
Downtown LA
Source(s):
Me... it looks like a total hole in the wall, but you'ld be surprised.


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dbspringer dbspringer
 
January 12, 2009 08:03 PM
In my experience, holes in the wall are the BEST places to get burritos. IMO, effort should go into the delicious burrito, not dressing up the place.

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fahre001 fahre001
 
January 12, 2009 07:40 PM
Carnitas Michoacan (Broadway)!

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jefflauras... jefflauras...
 
January 12, 2009 07:44 PM
What's with all the chain restaurants? (Chipotle is owned by McDonalds) We're talking about Los Angeles people! There are authentic taquerias on almost every block.

Los Tacos has the best burritos ever. I promise.

El Gran Burrito is my second favorite.
Source(s):
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/review/78262

http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-gran-burrito-los-angeles


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jonathan h jonathan h
 
January 12, 2009 07:58 PM
To clarify a common misconception, McDonald's no longer owns a majority stake in Chipotle. They divested in October of 2006.

I agree, though, that Chipotle is not even among the best of chain burritos, and there are much tastier and authentic burritos in L.A. to choose from.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/other_business/article/0,2777,DRMN_23916_5233690,00.html

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willpowers... willpowers...
 
January 12, 2009 07:51 PM
Was up there the other weekend and hit up a place called 'El Tepeyac' stood in line for a little bit, but ate a monster delicious burrito.
812 N. Evergreen Ave.
Source(s):
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/59599/los_angeles_ca/el_tepeyac.ht...


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jorgem817 jorgem817
 
January 12, 2009 07:56 PM
Hands down King Taco... it's a mandatory stop whenever I come back home to visit family. Trust me I'm Mexican!
http://www.kingtaco.com/

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drewm drewm
 
January 12, 2009 07:56 PM
Two places...Joselito's in Montrose (a bit of a drive but great family atmosphere and the place has been around FOREVER), and Mexico City in Los Feliz (on Hillhurst). Plays like a dark coffee shop when you walk in, but the food is amazing. If you don't get the burrito, get the chicken mole. Wow.

Mexico City:
2121 Hillhurst Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027-2003

Joselito's:
2345 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020

Enjoy!
Source(s):
Personal experience.


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peterliebe... peterliebe...
 
January 12, 2009 07:58 PM
Some of the best burritos in the city, according to Yelp.com reviews:

Taquerias El Atacor #11
Cypress Park
2622 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Review: "Great hole in the wall Mex joint. All I have ever gotten here is the chicken burrito and the potato tacos and both are awesome. You can tell the beans are full of lard and thats just fine by me." - Nate P.

El Tepeyac
Alhambra
800 S Palm Ave Ste 8
Alhambra, CA 91804
Review: "The best burritos in the world." - Joseph C.

El Huarachito
Lincoln Heights
3010 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Review: "
I know the Mexican breakfasts are popular, but I almost always stick with my favorite dish: a veggie burrito (sometimes with a side of guacamole, sometimes just with their house salsa), no queso. The mix of fried cactus, potato, onions, rice and beans in a fresh flour tortilla is perfectly satisfying, as is the cucumber agua fresca and the charming personalities of Esther and her lead waitress. Richard swears by the carne asada burrito with a Mexican coke in the bottle." - Kim C.

According to CitySearch Best of Los Angeles 2007, the audience favorite burrito is at
Joselito's Mexican Food
7308 Foothill Blvd , Tujunga , CA , 91042
"Tujunga family-owned Mexican eatery open since 1977; popular for their homemade sweet corn tamales, crab enchiladas and Sunday champagne brunch."

and their editorial favorite is at
La Barca
2414 S Vermont Ave , Los Angeles , CA , 90007-1660
"South of the Border chintz meets "Animal House" at this downtown legend. "

According to MyFox Los Angeles 2008, the best burrito is at
Pepe's Finest Mexican Food
821 N Placentia Ave Fullerton CA 92831
Review: "Pepe's has the best breakfast burrito around- we travel 10 miles just to enjoy it. The rest of the menu is great too, but it is hard to top the behemoth breakfast burrito" - ColetteRN

According to AOL City's Best, the best burrito is at
Tito's Tacos
11222 Washington Pl
Culver City, CA 90230
Review: "Titos is my favorite, so much so that I want it as my last meal before I die."

See the source links for even more of the best burrito picks.
Source(s):
Yelp.com
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/2007/burrito
http://myfoxla.cityvoter.com/winners/best-of-the-oc-hotlist/1079/cheap-eats...
http://citysbest.aol.com/los-angeles/best-dining/burritos/


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kruizing kruizing
 
January 12, 2009 08:02 PM
Try El Taurino. Rought neighborhood but plenty of security. Open late Fridays and Saturdays for after the clubs. Good mighty food for cheap not like the white washed taco places. For what you spend at Baja Fresh you can eat twice here.

El Taurino
2306 W 11th St
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 738-0961
Source(s):
Grew up going there.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-taurino-los-angeles


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venetianmu... venetianmu...
 
January 12, 2009 08:09 PM
Why they call it Tito's Tacos I'll never know as the Tacos suck but the Burrito - now we're talking. Huge chunks of steak - rich red meaty sauce, cheese and beans if required all for around 4 bucks. Corner of Washington place and Sepulveda.
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http://www.titostacos.com/


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dbspringer dbspringer
 
January 12, 2009 08:27 PM
Interesting, I find the burritos at Tito's to be 'meh' but find the tacos sublime!

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dbspringer dbspringer
 
January 12, 2009 08:20 PM
Fast answer (then see below):
Tacos Por Favor
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
1406 Olympic Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 392-5768
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-por-favor-santa-monica

http://img.skitch.com/20090112-t4rmcq5w6gh4cc71ct8ww9m9cf.jpg

IMO, there are three types of Mexican food:
1) Hole-in-the-wall authentic (includes taco trucks) - i.e. order your food from counter
2) 'Fancy' authentic - i.e. sit down, get service
3) Commercial - e.g. Chipotle, Baja Fresh, Taco Bell, etc

That said, it is my experience that the best burritos in Los Angeles come from hole-in-the-wall authentic, then 'fancy' authentic, and then finally commercial. As someone who grew up and spent his entire life in San Diego and Los Angeles I can tell you that anyone who suggests otherwise is not to be trusted as an authority on burritos.

As for the best burrito in LA, if you are in the Westside, I would heartily recommend Tacos Por Favor. It's the best hole-in-the-wall burrito I've found in the Westside. Big burritos, a wide variety of delicious meats, few fillers, and super-friendly staff. You won't be disappointed!

Check out this recommendation from yelp [1]:
"Your authentic marinated Carne Asada is a rose amongst the weeds that are all other burritos in L.A. You will add black beans, yes i say black beans, cheese, and sour cream to my burrito, and you will give it to me. A gift I pay a mere 8 or so dollars for. I would pay 50 dollars...not as often but I would pay it. I would drink the red sauce out of the trough I retrieve it from."
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1 http://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-por-favor-santa-monica#hrid:_cHiOrIHWWSQrtMTJ...


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sukebe sukebe
 
January 12, 2009 08:23 PM
Don't know about "best" (certainly not those franchise burros listed above), but here are some of the more interesting offerings around town.
** Porn Burrito, El Atacor #11, 2622 N. Figueroa Street, LA 90065
** Hollenbeck Burrito, El Tepeyac, 812 N Evergreen Ave, E. LA (213) 268-1960
** Korean Breakfast Burrito, Corner Cottage, 310 S Victory Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
Source(s):
Porn Burrito: http://c-monster.net/blog1/2009/01/05/the-art-of-the-porno-burrito/
Korean Breakfast Burrito: http://www.chow.com/places/9119
Hollenbeck Burrito: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hollenbeck


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lars5 lars5
 
January 12, 2009 09:02 PM
playa

its a hut on the corner of w. maple ave, and beverly blvd in montebello. they're more seafood oriented, but their shrimp burritos are what i live for.

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ron lewis ron lewis
 
January 13, 2009 12:09 AM
Rick's Drive In in Pasadena http://www.ricksdrivein.com/

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contrerase contrerase
 
January 13, 2009 03:52 PM
In my opinion the best Burrito in LA is at El Tepeyac. This is an East LA institution. Generations of East LA residents have been coming to this Mecca of savory goodness. The perfect comfort food! Come with an appetite because these are the biggest burritos in LA, but at the same time truly delicious. Pure satisfaction.

Source(s):
http://www.littleburro.com/taquerias/taqueria-02.html

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:...


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