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Hours

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

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  (118 Ratings)   Read Reviews (118)    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
was a wonderful place to eat
By LEDOUXMN on 11/11/2009
we use to go when I was growing up in Cypress and it was always a treat .... the best food. We would go twice a month or more. Haven't been in yrs probably 27 yrs ... but at that time it was the best .... great atmosphere great people. Glad to see it's still around.
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Review rating 4 out of 5
Mmmm Good
By Brap63 on 08/04/2009
Signs of a great restaurant is it's large clientel and it's longevity. Of course everyone has there own opinion but it is funny how negativity always forshadows positiveness. Manuel's Tepeyak is a staple of ELA community and also America. Than'ks for the great food and Tequila. Long live El Tepeyak!
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Review rating 1 out of 5
Food vs Dog food
By Suggee602 on 06/16/2009
Adam doesn't know the difference between mexican food and dog food. I order two chicken beef tacos and two burritos. When I opened the cantainer it was messy and cold food and not to mention it was tastless,greasy .It was disgusing and I would not recommend anyone to go there It will kill you and you'll waste your money and time. sampling some of the country's best Mexican food. **************** worth nothing At El Tepeyac, he'll attempt to stomach the five-pound Manuel's Special, (dog food)
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Review rating 4 out of 5
By Mikereyess on 04/04/2009