Los 5 Puntos

Where To Take New Yorkers Who "Hate LA" (Even Though They've Never Been) - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"There are enough great taquerias in LA to fill a week-long taco crawl. But you’ve got a full itinerary, so head to Los Cinco Puntos first, a Boyle Heights landmark that checks two boxes at once: old-school LA charm and outstanding tacos. The correct order at this historic market includes carnitas and crispy chicharron, both wrapped in thick corn tortillas. Hit the loaded salsa bar, too. The pickled nopales are a counterpunch to the fatty meats, and the chunky guacamole is a shade of vibrant green that New Yorkers have only seen at the Gowanus Canal." - brant cox