La Estrella #3 ~ 6310 N. Figueroa St. Highland Park, CA 90042
There are a few La Estrellas around the area (we even reviewed their truck right here), and this one on Ave. 61 never does me wrong. The food is always solid, from the butt-kicking breakfast burritos to the small, near-perfect lunch and dinner menus, which consist of tacos and burritos filled with many meats, including a small selection of fresh, fried seafood, plus perfect mariscos cocktails and tostadas.
I dove into a pastor taco which was full of deep flavors, both from the pork itself and the barbecue preparation, as well. This is not a spit-roasted pastor, it's grilled and chopped, with a strong, but balanced seasoning. It is remarkably delicious, lightly oily and torn into medium-sized pieces, topped with cebolla and cilantro, plus Estrella's signature red salsa for a perfect mix. The pastor is sometimes different here than it was on the day of its close-up, but it's always a good call.