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(323) 662-1214
2056 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90027
34.1091
-118.2874
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Los Feliz
What People Are Saying About Yuca's
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Yuca's tacos and burritos are served on the same paper plates on which your tab is inked, but that belies the understated elegance of these culinary creations. The burritos--like the standard bean and cheese--are thin and rectangular, not the sleeping bag-sized rolls found at other stands. Tacos are basic; corn tortillas with meat (grilled carne asada, machacha, carnitas or cochinita pibil) and topped with chopped onions and a dollop of salsa. Perhaps the real newsmaker is the $2.50 cheeseburger--salty, small and delicious--it's one of the menu's many gems. The lemonade's not…
08/30/08
Amazing tasting mexican food.
by HonestReview12 at Citysearch
Whenever burritos are mention, this is the first place that comes to mind. Been going here for over 14 years now and it still the best in my opinion, not the best looking but who cares when it so good..Definitely worth stopping by if you love mexican food.
04/03/08
Simple and Great
by simplydarius at Citysearch
There's not a Lot of variety this place can offer, but what it's got it's got good. People are right about the puerco pibil-- it's fantastic and the feature of the menu. It's a real fun place to stop and grab some food.
- Pros: hey, it's in a parking lot.
- Cons: might be nice if it could have a Little more shade and seating under it.
03/06/08
Machaca Burrito
by flyingdutchman at Citysearch
Machaca is my new favorite word. Stewed, stringy beef! In a burrito with some pinto beans. Warm flour tortilla wrapping it all up. About the size of a small envelope, not the rolled stomach bombs served up at Mexican McDonalds' like BJ Fresh. These burritos are tasty, juicy, small, and only $3.50 (something like that). Where else can you eat for under $5?
Well, lots of places, but not in this neighborhood.
This is a cool, family-run business.
Plus, it's awesome to see trendy types reduced to the level of common humanity when they try to pronounce "Cochinita Pibil."
- Pros: Convenient Walk-up Location with parking. Next door to liquor store for BYOB. Cheap.
- Cons: Not open late. Not open on Sunday.
The Details on Yuca's
Know Before You Go:
Vegetarians should avoid Yuca's. They use animal fats (read: lard) to prepare their beans.
What to Drink:
Yuca's offers only fruit juices and water; head to Hillhurst Liquor or Albertson's next door for more beverages while your food is being prepared.
The Extras:
If you like your food spicy, ask for a side of jalapenos and carrots wrapped in foil. They're free, but not on the menu.
What to Drink:
Yuca's offers only fruit juices and water; head to one of the nearby liquor or grocery stores for more beverages while your food is being prepared.
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Payment Methods:
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