A Latin American Feast in LA

Aguas frescas, or fruit drinks, at Tamales Lilianas in East LA. See this Recipe

A cook at Tamales Lilianas.

A burrito and cemita (sandwich) truck in East LA.

Beef enchiladas at El Tepayac.

Cooks at El Tepayac.

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A patron at El Tepeyac Cafe, a 55-year-old restaurant in Boyle Heights.

Grilling tortillas in East LA.

Cocido de res (beef and vegetable soup) at Ciros in Boyle Heights.

A man playing the guitar in Boyle Heights.

El 7 Mares La Playita, a popular taco joint in Silver Lake.

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A mural in downtown LA.

A street vendor preparing carne asada in MacArthur Park.

A clayuda, a Oaxacan, tostada-like snack, at Guelaguetza, which has locations around the city.

Moles at Guelaguetza.

A shrine in East LA.

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Carnitas at Downtown's Grand Central Market.

Chiles at Grand Central Market.

Cemita de barbacoa de borrego con quesillo (spicy lamb and cheese sandwich) at Pal Cabron, a sandwich shop in Huntington Park.

Bricia Lopez, co-owner of Pal Cabron.

A Downtown mural.

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Fish tacos from El 7 Mares La Playita. See this Recipe

A street vendor in Downtown.

Fried jalapeños at La Abeja, a breakfast spot in Highland Park.

A patron at La Abeja.

A chile relleno at Rivera, a restaurant in Downtown.

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Lamb chops at Rivera.

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