That's Good! Classic Los Angeles Burritos: Part One

Los Angeles a sprawling crazy Wonderland of flavors you've heard about the latest transs and celebrity chefs what about those old school spots that have been serving the neighborhood's incredible food for decades the unsung heroes of LA's food scene I'm here to dig into those Timeless joints the mom and pop places the street vendors the Hidden Treasures no hype no pretense just honest food and real stories this is where Ali's true culinary Soul [Music] lives I'm here at elak in boil Heights this place has been here for 70 years I've been coming here since I was a kid my grandparents have been coming here this place is [Music] legendary I hope you guys are hungry we're going to get the manual special and Al the [Music] Oki just like I remember it this is the world famous manual special this is named after the original owner rest in peace some people could eat it by themselves I can't or you share it it's chili ver inside there's big old chunks of pork like that you just got to dig [Music] in so delicious and that's the best part right there this is just one of those things that a lot of us grow up on the manual special comes with a hefty amount of homemade rice and beans and guacamole and Hefty chunks of Chile ver and then it's toed with cheddar cheese and more chunks of Chile ver these ain't your grandma's burritos all of the burritos at elpc are classified as fork and knife burritos and for good reason this isn't the only thing that I'm eating one of my favorites right here is the Oki breit this is just the regular size burrito right here look at that I'm not going to share this one this is all for me right here the original Oki is made the same way as the manual special Mammoth scoops of rice beans guacamole and Chile ver but this one is talked with a spicy red salsa the difference in the sauce it's really up to you but I love the extra kick look at how huge this one is still look at all that guacamole that they put inside there little bit spicier than you'll get with the the manual special man that hits right there alepac isn't just about food it's about family and community meeting emanuel's grandson here today reminds me of all the stories and memories that make this place special my grandparents have been coming here they started coming here back in the day you guys have been around for 70 years right yep uh going on 70 uh 1956 so it's getting there yeah as I got a little bit older I remember coming and hanging out and I remember your Grandpa Manuel would come around and pass out some tequila shots to people oh yeah under the table but yeah it's it's it's a a staple here it was larger than life right so yeah we've been around so long I mean we have stories and you name it they've been here actors actresses and you know Bo Heights I I think it's just like a landmark you got to visit it you got to hit it at least once and it's Unique it's it's this is a different style burrito than you're going to get like on a street burrito from or like a nadilla or something like that a lot of people come out here and if they've never been here they'll say can I get got the burrito chili V the burrito and they're expecting you don't walk out something you can hold in your hand but I mean obviously these are all fork and knife burritos yeah exactly it's going to be tough to hold these bad boys behind the counter at alak every burrito is made with care just like how it's been done for decades alak and boil Heights is a must visit whether you're local or just passing through this place offers a taste of History community and incredible food all right we're cruising through boil Heights and making a pit stop at alen be's these guys are famous for their burritos let's go check it out this spot beckons both locals and newcomers alike so we're going to get some of my favorites toight we're going to get the the combination burrito anything yeah got to get the bean and cheese burrito and we're going to do some tacos with everything and some takitos okay all right thank you a community institution with over 55 years of History it's a culinary gem with deep Family Ties founded by Ryan's grandparents back in ' 66 this place is more than just a restaurant it's a labor of love my great-grandparents actually bought this house in 1947 uh the house next store is that house yeah so they bought this house they converted it into a little small restaurant you know put in the stove bean and cheese burritos when they open were 18 cents so we're now on like our fourth sometime even fifth generation of customers the little teeny kids coming now and it's like a comfort place for a lot of people they come and they enjoy it and they have memories so my family actually moved out of the state and every time they come here they visit everyone they always have to take some burritos to go all right enjoy the food if you need anything else let me know I'm going to go back in and keep things flowing here all right cool thank you all right have a good one my friends here we go let's start off with a bean and cheese this is boil Heights in a bite it's the essence of Los Angeles style Mexican food these beans been cooked for 24 hours they melt perfectly with the cheese and that red sauce packs a punch then there's a combination burrito with beans and cheese and treaded beef so whether you go for the red sauce or the green it's a hefty burrito it's messy yes but that's just part of the charm dog could use a burrito as well this is boil Heights Los Angeles style Mexican food right [Music] here you got to be careful cuz it it does have a kick to it feels like you're eating something from home but takes you back the combination this is the most popular burrito the difference is this one has the bean and cheese but it's also shredded beef on the inside not a huge burrito it's certainly not small it's definitely Hefty this is what people come for right [Music] here just so good look at it dripping right there boil Heights Mexican food is something people come back for no matter where they go the crispy beef takitos with the guacamole tomato es and the cilantro are a must try those crunchy tortillas tender shredded beef and that fresh guacamole it's a perfect combination and then the hard shell tacos this one's loaded once look look at that this one's loaded man it's got wacamole it has tomatoes cheese lettuce you see how see how messy it gets these are the tacos that I grew up with the kind I made at home it's messy it's spicy it's simple but it's perfect every bite takes me back food is a journey a connection to culture a celebration of community and at lmbs you get every bit of those elements this just might be the stop for you we're here at lupz burritos we're in East Los Angeles they've been here in the community for 50 years man such a legendary spot let's go check it out these guys are famous for the burritos and let me tell you they're bean and cheese might just be the best in all of La I'm also obsessed with their chich chaon trust me this place never disappoints my brain starts like wanting to add all kinds of sh I'm like dude shut up let's get the the bean and cheese with red sauce okay and let's get the chicharon burrito okay and also the chili cheese fries with pami there's something about this place that pulls you in this is the essence of East LA and over there that's a picture of the original owner that's the heart and soul behind it all if you talk to any of the old customers like everybody has all kinds of amazing stories about her her Hospitality some great energy she was a big part of the community and a big part of why lupz is so famous when this place opened it was all about the essentials bean and cheese burritos tacos then came the guacamole fries with pami this is a true East LA Innovation a man there it is thank you so much man look at these monster fries come on chili cheese Che fries guacamole cheese pastrami this is Los Angeles all in one pork right [Music] here this is what you got to order when you come here we've hit a lot of spots today sampling some of the best bean and cheese burritos around but this place it's a standout it's super cheesy drenched in sauce and if you love heat you're in for a treat the red sauce is no joke spicy enough to make you sweat got to be careful with this first bite this is really spicy man that red sauce will get you woo that got me here's the thing that bean and cheese burrito with the red sauce is spicy this chicharon burrito is on a whole other level I love the taste so it's not just fiery hot tastes great but it does hurt me that's for sure it's worth the paying you know it's going to be good when it's like leaking from the bottom too all [Music] right woo that chichoni and that red sauce so much flavor so tender it just like Blends in Melts together with the with the beans it's so good like I said it's worth the pain if you're a glutton for punishment this Salo right here here I'm a little nervous about this bite [Music] then yeah I mean I love it but damn damn that's hot one of the great joys of living in East LA are the frutos these fruit stands yeah you need the Chim the chimy the lemon look at that so refreshing and there's nothing better than a freshh Tangy fruit cup after a spicy burrito so from the story kitchens of eepc to the Timeless flavors at L&B and the fiery Indulgence of lupz burritos we've glimpsed the soul of this community these aren't just burritos they're a slice of History a celebration of family traditions a testament to the spirit of Los Angeles so the next time you're in La skip the flashy spots seek out these hidden gems he you'll find the real flavor of the city in every mouthful of bean and cheese every bite of spicy chicharon the true Taste of a place isn't found in the guide books it's in the streets the family run joints and the hands of those who cook with love and pride this is the True Heart of Los Angeles [Music]

Channel: David Eats LA

Views: 11,348

Keywords: Food, Los Ángeles, el Tepeyac, Al and Bea’s, Lupes, Lupes Burritos, La, Comfort food, David, Eats, Los Angeles, that'sgood!, thatsgood, thatisgood

Id: B6Qw_cKsvdA

Length: 11min 26sec (686 seconds)

Published: Sat Jun 29 2024