"Tamales Liliana’s is another Boyle Heights tamale institution where lines can get long quickly. Here’s our tip: Head to the smaller, original location on East 1st Street. The crowds tend to be much leaner compared to their flagship location on Cesar Chavez, and the tamales are just as good. The chili verde is an essential order here, but if you’re looking for something sweeter, don’t pass up the pineapple one." - brant cox, sylvio martins