Burritos La Palma
Burrito restaurant · Boyle Heights
2811 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA
Highlights
Small, flavorful burritos with handmade tortillas and tender meats
Small, flavorful burritos with handmade tortillas and tender meats
"Arguably the most portable form of birria consumption, the birria burrito is what you need to order at this beloved Boyle Heights takeout window. Made with chewy, handmade Zacatecas-style flour tortillas, these tightly wrapped swaddles hold nothing except tender beef birria dripping in smokey consommé. That's right, no guac, cheese, or lettuce to be found—the birria is flavorful enough to stand on its own and pairs well with the buttery tortilla. Keep in mind that these burritos are small, so make like everyone else in line and order a few." - sylvio martins
"There is no greater hype for shredded and stewed beef in LA than the kind found at Burritos La Palma. The smallish, loosely-rolled concoctions began life out in El Monte but now sport locations across the city, and can even be bought as frozen burrito packs from local stores." - Farley Elliott
"Made with handmade Zacatecas-style flour tortillas, the tightly wrapped burritos at Las Palmas in Boyle Heights are small pockets made with perfectly chewy tortillas that hold nothing except tender beef birria dripping in smokey consommé. That’s right, there’s no guac, cheese, or lettuce to be found in these burritos, and that’s 100% OK. The birria is flavorful enough to stand on its own and pairs well with the buttery tortilla. Keep in mind that these burritos are small, so don’t expect the forearm-sized monsters you might be used to seeing elsewhere. Instead, order as many as you want, which is usually one to two more than we probably should have. Food Rundown photo credit: Andrea D'Agosto Birria Burrito La Palma’s buttery flour tortillas are the perfect vessels for eating as much spicy, juicy beef birria as you can possibly consume in one sitting. Not only can they hold in all of the meat’s saucy drippings, but they’re also just the right balance between soft and chewy. Platillo Especial This plate takes La Palma’s already excellent birria burritos to a whole other level with its tangy salsa verde. The richness of the birria is complemented by the salsa’s acidic tomatillo flavor, and the melted cheese on top is really just there to make everything even creamier and more decadent, which we fully support. photo credit: Andrea D'Agosto Frijoles y Queso Burrito This bean and cheese burrito is super flavorful, but it’s really just a soft flour tortilla with a mushy (but delicious) filling. You really can’t go wrong with this option, but it definitely lacks the interesting and smoky flavors of the birria burrito. Our suggestion: mix and match because... why not?" - Sylvio Martins
"L.A. Taco’s annual Taco Madness tournament is here, bringing its bracket-style competition to the Los Angeles dining scene starting a 10 a.m. today. The opening round pits plenty of favorites against one another, from Sonoratown vs. Loqui to Burritos la Palma vs. Asadero Chikali." - Farley Elliott
"Burritos La Palma recently expanded to a new location on Fairfax, sharing space with Plan Check. The menu includes a variety of burritos, tacos, starters, sides, and drinks. Operating hours are Sunday and Monday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and extended hours during the rest of the week." - Farley Elliott
