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Hours

Sun.-Thu. 6AM-9:45PM
Fri.-Sat. 6AM-11PM
closed Tue.

Nearest Subway Station

Union Station/Gateway Transit Center
801 Vignes St
Red Line, Gold Line

Cross Street

Between Wabash and Brooklyn

Parking

Free lot
street parking

Pricing

Low ($)

City's Best

El Tepeyac Cafe   

812 N Evergreen Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-267-8668

Rating: 4 out of 5  (100 Ratings)   Read Reviews (115)    Rate and Write a Review

If Paul Bunyon wanted to hit a restaurant that would satisfy his big appetite, El Tepeyac Cafe in Boyle Heights would be the place. The burritos are insanely huge. The Manuel Special, a burrito named after the owner, sprawls across the plate and is filled with rice, beans, guacamole, chile, pork and cheese. The popular Hollenbeck burrito, named after the local police station, is a daunting treat packed with luscious pork. El Tepeyac's fresh ingredients and classic sauces have been filling the bellies of East LA and beyond for generations. (It opened in 1955.) For catering, El Tepeyac offers burritos sold by the foot. The nacho chips are twice the thickness of ordinary chips, and the chile verde, chile colorado, salsa ranchera and pork-filled Hollenbeck sauce are also offered as "banos" to bathe the tops of burritos and eggs. The menu lists a wide selection of Mexican staples, as well as breakfast items, sandwiches, hamburgers and even a T-bone steak. Patrons can either sit inside the small, no frills, loud and cramped dining room to be served, or order takeout from the outside counter and eat alfresco in the long courtyard. If you're going to eat inside, however, be prepared to wait in a line.

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Review rating 5 out of 5
By RV BLUES on 07/25/2008
Jolly Sunshine
Review rating 5 out of 5
the best!!!!
By Jolly Sunshine on 07/24/2008
THE REASON I AM SORRY I MOVED OUT OF LOS ANGELES IS I MISS THERE FOOD! I NOW LIVE IN HEMET CAL EL TEPEYAC IS THE BEST WORLD WIDE !!!!!!! WHEN I GO TO L A I WILL SURLY GO TO EAT THERE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK11
Doratorres41
Review rating 5 out of 5
Manuel Specials R the Best!
By Doratorres41 on 07/10/2008
I have been going here for years! (Was there yesterday)! There is no comparison, and I mean that! I love Manuel, and I look for him every time I am there! He is the sweetest man, with the biggest heart! All who know him, love him!!! If we want this business to never leave, then we who love this place need to eat here! I don't ever want to see these doors close! I love you Manuel, and I am your loyal customer! Luv Dora
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Review rating 5 out of 5
By PALJD on 07/09/2008