Boyle Heights
Barrio to Broadway: How ‘Homeboys, the Musical’ Turns Trauma Into Acapelas
Although not officially affiliated with Homeboy Industries, the new production supported by USC Visions and Voices draws inspiration from the organization’s founding story and brings it to life through six dynamic characters.
The 20 Best Chilaquiles in L.A. Right Now
Chilaquiles are L.A.’s unofficial brunch dish, and we ate through the city’s worst plates to find you the crispiest chilaquiles soaked with the most flavor, from Pico Rivera to West Adams.
The 25 Best Breakfast Burritos In L.A.
A good breakfast burrito has the ability to fortify your body and soul, and will keep you full well into lunch or further. Here are our favorite ones.
In Boyle Heights, Backyard Chickens and Generous Neighbors Combat Rising Egg Prices
With the nationwide egg shortage that has caused prices to skyrocket, Omeatl Tonatiuh of Boyle Heights feels “there’s a sense of rebellion in raising chickens,” especially at a time when the cost of eggs has become a political talking point about how weak or strong the economy is.
Tracing L.A.’s Mexican and Irish Connection for St. Patrick’s Day
L.A.’s regional Irish, Latino, and Mexican cultural and historical relations have been routed mainly through Catholicism, wine-making, and border wars back when California was Mexico.
La Virgen de Guadalupe’s Image Has No Borders, a Reminder of L.A.’s Latinidad
From Mexico to Los Angeles, La Virgen de Guadalupe has no borders. Her image can be found anywhere from corner markets to food trucks is a constant reminder that Latinos are presente (here).
L.A.’s Best Pozoles Come In Red, Green, and White. And Sometimes With Shrimp, ‘Shrooms, and Jackfruit, Too
L.A. is a city of legendary pozoles, if you know where to look. Vegan, chicken, pork, pata, and even jackfruit. Each pozole on this list has its own distinct identity. All will warm your body and soul.
L.A.’s Latest Great Sonoran Taco (and Hot Dog) Contender is a Taco Stand in Boyle Heights
The menu includes crispy lorenzas, papas locas loaded with asada, and bacon-wrapped "momias." This taquero keeps his homemade flour tortilla purveyor a secret, too.
A ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Star Looks Back On Filming at Evergreen Cemetery in Boyle Heights After 40 Years
“I remember driving early in the morning, in the dark, to get to the cemetery,” says Heather Langenkamp, who played Nancy. “I remember thinking to myself, 'I’ve never been over here, but I’ve heard that there’s really great tacos over here on Soto. Robert Englund was such a foodie. He probably told me that the best food in town was over there.”
The 24 Best Tacos Al Pastor, Adobada, and Árabes In Los Angeles
Is al pastor L.A.'s official taco? Judging by the sheer amount of crispy-edged trompos dotted around every single corner of this beautiful city, we can certainly make that argument. Here is our vetted list that took us nearly two decades to compile. ¡Provecho!
