I've been back in Los Angeles for a week. My friends and family know that my love affair with LA has been slowly fading for a few years now. I have to say I've recently had something of a rapprochement.
LA is arguably one of the best food towns in the world, the sheer diversity of the city make it a very exciting place for both eaters and cooks.
While leaving the Cape in August is heartbreaking, on this trip I have been reminded of some of the things I love about LA -
Among them is Yuca's tacos, which is just around the corner from me. Opened in 1976 by Jaime and Socorro Herrera, it is now run by their daughter Dora with her Mom. This unassuming taco stand won the James Beard Award in 2005 in the category “America’s Classics”.
The tacos de carnitas are incredible. The beans are rich and smooth with a creamy mellowness that far exceeds expectations of what a cup of beans should be. Soccoro's Yucatan tamales are great, but you have to get there early on Saturday, before they are all gone.
Check it out if you're in LA - Yuca's is at 2056 Hillhurst Ave. in Los Feliz, CA 90027
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