El Huarachito 🇲🇽
Mexican restaurant · Lincoln Heights ·
Authentic Mexican food, handmade tortillas, cafe de olla, guisados
Authentic Mexican food, handmade tortillas, cafe de olla, guisados
"Sometimes less is more, but not when it comes to the chilaquiles at El Huarachito. This old-school spot in Lincoln Heights serves what might be the best Mexican breakfast in LA, otherwise known as El Campesino (a.k.a spicy chilaquiles loaded with carne asada, a fried egg, and whatever else you could possibly want). Everything here from the frijoles to the café olla exudes comfort. If lunch is more your scene, prioritize their cheese-oozing chile relleno, taquitos de papa, and whatever the guisado of the day happens to be." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder
"Sometimes less is more, but not when it comes to chilaquiles at El Huarachito. If you're craving spicy totopos at this Lincoln Heights spot, we strongly encourage going with El Campesino (a.k.a chilaquiles with everything else you could possibly want.) The large plate comes with a serving of red chilaquiles with a smoky, savory salsa roja, queso cotija, and a generous drizzle of crema. The totopos sit next to some fairly tasty breakfast potatoes with bell pepper, two fried eggs, and some very good frijoles that we always want more of." - sylvio martins
"When a packed, family-owned restaurant has staff who know customers by name, the meal is going to be great — El Huarachito has been serving home-style Mexican food in Boyle Heights for 24 years on Broadway between Daly Street and Lincoln Park Avenue. For a hearty morning I go for their breakfasts — chilaquiles, huevos divorciados, or a heaping pile of shredded beef with eggs (machaca con huevos) — and as the weather cools a caldo (try caldo de res, pozole, or menudo) is perfect. A serving of cheesy queso fundido with chorizo is always worth it, as are the tacos made with house-made tortillas; the massive menu also includes birria de chivo, carne asada with grilled cactus, enchiladas, tortas, and daily aguas frescas. Come with four to try as much as possible and leave happy." - Eater Staff
"Sometimes less is more, but not when it comes to the chilaquiles at El Huarachito. This old-school spot in Lincoln Heights serves what might be the best Mexican breakfast in LA, otherwise known as El Campesino (a.k.a spicy chilaquiles loaded with carne asada, a fried egg, and whatever else you could possibly want). Everything here from the frijoles to the café olla exudes comfort. If lunch is more your scene, prioritize their cheese-oozing chile relleno, taquitos de papa, and whatever the guisado of the day happens to be." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder
"I’ve favored El Huarachito the most among diners and cafes; the rich guisados, sweet cafe de olla, and the festive personality of Esther, the owner, have been a great source of soulful replenishment this year." - Eater Staff
