A Latin American Feast in LA Published Feb 12, 2010 10:00 AM Travel SHARE Aguas frescas, or fruit drinks, at Tamales Lilianas in East LA. See this Recipe Penny De Los Santos A cook at Tamales Lilianas. Penny De Los Santos A burrito and cemita (sandwich) truck in East LA. Penny De Los Santos Beef enchiladas at El Tepayac. Penny De Los Santos Cooks at El Tepayac. Penny De Los Santos A patron at El Tepeyac Cafe, a 55-year-old restaurant in Boyle Heights. Penny De Los Santos Grilling tortillas in East LA. Penny De Los Santos Cocido de res (beef and vegetable soup) at Ciros in Boyle Heights. Penny De Los Santos A man playing the guitar in Boyle Heights. Penny De Los Santos El 7 Mares La Playita, a popular taco joint in Silver Lake. Penny De Los Santos A mural in downtown LA. Penny De Los Santos A street vendor preparing carne asada in MacArthur Park. Penny De Los Santos A clayuda, a Oaxacan, tostada-like snack, at Guelaguetza, which has locations around the city. Penny De Los Santos Moles at Guelaguetza. Penny De Los Santos A shrine in East LA. Penny De Los Santos Carnitas at Downtown’s Grand Central Market. Larry Nighswander Chiles at Grand Central Market. Larry Nighswander Cemita de barbacoa de borrego con quesillo (spicy lamb and cheese sandwich) at Pal Cabron, a sandwich shop in Huntington Park. Penny De Los Santos Bricia Lopez, co-owner of Pal Cabron. Penny De Los Santos A Downtown mural. Landon Nordeman Fish tacos from El 7 Mares La Playita. See this Recipe Penny De Los Santos A street vendor in Downtown. Ariana Lindquist Fried jalapeños at La Abeja, a breakfast spot in Highland Park. Penny De Los Santos A patron at La Abeja. Penny De Los Santos A chile relleno at Rivera, a restaurant in Downtown. Penny De Los Santos Lamb chops at Rivera. Penny De Los Santos MORE TO READ RELATED 9 Amazing American LGBTQ Bars, Clubs, and Restaurants The pandemic walloped queer-owned businesses the country over, but those that persevered are roaring back—just in time for Pride Month. READ NOW RELATED Reviving the Lost Art of Ireland’s Small Batch Whiskey Bonding Traditions Craft distillers and blenders are reimagining their island’s famed spirit. RELATED How Learning to Butcher in France Made Me Rediscover Myself Meat and mentorship with the pioneer of seed-to-sausage charcuterie.