Restaurante La Guera

Where to Find the Best Tamales in Los Angeles

"Since opening her stand in 2002, Elisa Chaparro Garcia has been building a hyper-loyal customer base for consistently moist corn husk tamales accompanied by an assortment of hot beverages. Garcia’s weekend specials include tamales de mole and costillas, or pork ribs in salsa verde. During the week, her combos of two tamales with a medium champurrado, avena, or arroz con leche drink are a steal at $7.50 for regulars who can choose from salsa roja, salsa verde, frijol con queso, rajas, dulce, and sweet corn. Located on the southeast corner of Broadway and W. Vernon, Wednesday to Sunday, 6 a.m. to 12 p.m." - Bill Esparza