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No other city has been such a historical stronghold of Mexican-American cuisine, with the possible exception of San Antonio—which is often credited with the invention of nachos, tortilla chips, and Fritos.Although there are some who assert that tortilla chips were invented in Los Angeles.
Regardless of your opinion, it's in this city that Al & Bea's has been alive and kicking for half a century.Specifically, it's located in the historically Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights, where so much of the city's excellent Mexican food is to be found.If you visit Al & Bea's, the bean and cheese burrito is your requisite order: Smooth-as-lava refried beans, mixed with gooey cheddar cheese, and red or green chile are all wrapped in a tender flour tortilla.
Bite into it, and the savory concoction gushes out to meet you.. (Pro tip: Use tortilla chips to salvage the remnants.)While you're in the area, walk five minutes to.
Restaurant Santa Cecilia.
, in Mariachi Plaza, for one oversized al pastor taco.Gently reheat the soup before proceeding..
Originally appeared: April 2012.(Keep screen awake).1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
1 tablespoon rice wine.1 (about 2 ounces) Chinese sausage.