"There are two key reasons why Tlayuda LA in East Hollywood is a must-visit. The first is the woman-owned restaurant’s commitment to making everything from scratch, whether it’s their delicious moles, tortillas, frijoles, and agua frescas. You can even get a stove-top Mexican coffee for when you wander in half-asleep searching for a Oaxacan breakfast. The second reason is that it’s one of the few (if not only) Oaxacan places that offer plenty of vegan and vegetarian options for you or your non-meat-eating friends. This even applies to their tlayudas, with their vegetarian version - which nixes the asiento - showcasing an assortment of sautéed bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini, along with more of the fantastic bean paste. When I’m not in the mood for meat, but don’t feel like frying tofu for the fourth time this week, Tlayuda LA always does the job. " - sylvio martins
