Birria, al-pastor, and Tijuana-style tacos long ago took over Los Angeles, staking claims to different corners with adobo-slathered trompos, creamy guacamole, and crispy-edged quesabirria. So when a different style pops up in this tacopolis, you take notice. And what we noticed in this uncharacteristic taco void part of Boyle Heights is that the rise of Sonora-style tacos and dogos slowly continues in L.A.
At the corner of Soto and 6th, you will find Super Carne Asada Panchos. It’s a lone taco stand where you’ll hear the rhythmic chopping of asada as Francisco Alcantar Chavez wields two cleavers at the same unrelenting pace as a standup drummer smashing the toms in a full banda. He has a grill for the asada, a griddle for tortillas, and a steamer full of soft dogo buns for his Sonora-style hot dogs.