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Carnitas Michoacan

4 star rating
based on 159 reviews

Category: Mexican  [Edit]

Neighborhood: Lincoln Heights
1901 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 224-9044
Price Range:
$
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street, Private Lot
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
Yes
Good for Kids:
Yes
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
No
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Good for:
Late Night
Alcohol:
None

159 reviews for Carnitas Michoacan

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"This place's carne asada rocks and their sauce is bloody amazing." (in 70 reviews)
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"fresh veggies, crunchy but not pungent onions, delicious al pastor." (in 21 reviews)
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"Hands down, the best nachos I've ever had in my entire life." (in 90 reviews)
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Ben F.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
Updated - 11/21/2009 5 photos

You have never disappointed me.

Even when I am feeling my shittiest, you comfort me.

Apparently, the Al Pastor burrito temporarily relieves the following symptoms due to the common cold:

loss of taste due to the common cold.
nasal congestion when using their hot sauce.
loss of appetite.
body ache, because the burrito makes me feel warm inside.

See you again tomorrow.

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6 Previous Reviews: Show all »

  • 5 star rating
    6/14/2009

    So I left Yardhouse, regretting that I had to take a mad piss because I was waiting for my Cavesa… Read more »

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joseph s.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
11/21/2009

Oh snap, this used to be a home away from home when I was phantom 6 yrs. ago. Me and my homies used to walk/drive to this place after class and get their carne asada fries. The fries are Crinkle Cut so that's a plus.
This place closes late so their is no worry about getting your fix late night.

Overall, they make some pretty bomb ass food

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Ken C.

Highland Park, CA

4 star rating
11/20/2009

I come here a lot only because they sell Crinkle fries, and they're open late!

I really should try the carne asada fries.

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iain w.

Long Beach, CA

2 star rating
11/18/2009

I really dont know what people are thinking saying these are the best nachos in LA.

Where i come from (long beach, ca) super nachos include things like:
-fresh shredded cheeses
-diced tomatoes and onions/cilantro
-fresh guacamole, sour cream
-carne asada
-beans

As a co-worker so elequently stated "these nachos are only slightly better than those available at dodger stadium or the movie theatre."

I was in sheer disbelief when i looked down at my plate to see liquid melted cheese that they likely buy in 5 gallon quantites, ground carne asada, and 3 chilles. NOTHING ELSE!!

Such a disapointment.

Side note: the chips were good. And they had big screen tv's showing world cup qualifing games, in a shaded indoor patio. Co-worker said the chicken tacos were good. These things account for the 2 star rating.

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angelica g.

Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
11/18/2009

Okay, I had high hopes, but take it from a Mexican, this place is average.

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Pancho V.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
10/16/2009 1 photo

So I'm continuing on the hunt through Lincoln Heights for some good tacos!

Directly across the street from the "HELL HOLE" called El Tarasco is this place Carnitas Michoacan and this is where all the customers are, so I order the same 2-Carne Asada and 1-Al Pastor Tacos. http://www.yelp.com/bi...

OH, Wow these are some real good tacos wonderful flavors and cooked perfectly, I'm about to explode from all the tacos I ate today or I would have ordered seconds that's how good they were!, can't wait to go back and try the Carnitas..............

5-Stars and two thumbs up you've earned it :) and your RED Salsa was awesome.............

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Erik S.

Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
10/7/2009

Burrito Tortilla was pretty good, doughy
The taste was alright.  

Horchata was creamy cinnamony and delicious.

I'd go there before my boar hunts (carnitas - fitting isn't it?)
But Not a place I'd drive 25 miles out of the way for.

-E

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Cat C.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
10/6/2009

I've tried a few other things on the menu (the only one I can remember is nachos, which I wasn't a huge fan of).  Now I just stick to the tacos al pastor and a small order of rice and beans.  That is literally all I've order for the last year.  Their salsa is fantastic!  Then you can pop over to Choi's Market to pick up some beers... that is a tasty night!  :)

The seating area is semi-outdoors so during the summer, it can get pretty hot.  The parking lot is rather small but I've never had a problem finding parking either in the lot or on the street.

Mmmm ... I think I'm going to have to go get some tacos, rice, and beans for lunch tomorrow.  Yummy!

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Chuck D.

Glendale, CA

4 star rating
9/30/2009

Best carne asada nachos in the nation... well, in all of Los Angeles. That's all that really matters anyway. They call it the Super Nachos.

An order of nachos big enough for two but should only be had by one. Don't forget the four magic words. Super Nachos, por favor.

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Anthony R.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
11/5/2009

Whenever I I am in Los Angeles,  I make it a point to stop in.  The Carne Asada Burrito,  Carne Asada Tacos,  Al Pastor Tacos,  Nachos Especial, Tortas and Sopes are awesome,  but what makes them amazing is when you pour their salsa on it.  The salsa is Deeelicioous.  The food is great the price is right and they are open 24 hours

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Richard k.

West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
9/8/2009

its pretty cool to see the variety of "best mexican joint" appointed by each individual person.  Everyone has their own take on the best.  While a lot of people i know say its el taurinos (and i know mostly asian people) id have to disagree and claim carnitas as king.  

The vibe you get at carnitas is very authentic as you feel like you are in tijuana about to get your shit jacked.  But that is part of the aura of carnitas and half the enjoyment is trying to eat your burrito/nachos as fast as dale earnheart jr so you can live to see another day.  Burrtio and the super nacho HIGHLY recommended.

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Alex T.

Arcadia, CA

4 star rating
10/26/2009

Whenever me and my friends are in the Lincoln Heights area, the first thing we think about when we're hungry is...you guessed it: Carnitas. After concluding that we want carnitas, we begin to call everyone up and demand that they go to carnitas for some burritos.
Probably one of the best burrito/nacho places in LA. Now that I'm out of California for school, I'm dying for some authentic burritos. Especially Carnitas'

Be prepared if you're ordering an all beef burrito. That thing can put your heart back a few beats if you don't handle it with caution.

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Jimmy C.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
8/21/2009 3 photos

Last night, after some K-town drinking. . .a couple of friends and I went to Carnitas Michoacan. I had never heard or been there, but my friends were raving about it. After considering Pinks, Kogi, and King Taco . . . they emphatically insisted on Michoacan. I had to admit that I was skeptical at first . . . but I wanted to keep an open mind about trying new things. And at the end, I was pleasantly surprised.

After getting somewhat lost from Chinatown, I finally found the place. This late night restaurant, in a part of Los Angeles that I rarely go to, is well lit and appeals to all comers - not just primarily latino neighborhood. Not far from the 5 freeway, Michoacan, well known among my friends - except for me. . . Sad, I guess I haven't been out as much lately. Inside the patio dining area, the large screen TV's mix with the chatter from the customers. When you finally order - you see their menu with different types of meats with either tacos, burritos, or tortas. One thing that I noticed were the nachos - super and the papa's. My friends insisted on the nacho's . . . and inside I was thinking boring nachos.

Boring is far from the experience of the nachos, here at Michoacan. They had large pieces of carne asada with melted cheese. . . and most of all was the mouth watering jalapeño peppers. I tend not to eat spicy food . . actually . . .I do eat spicy food. But I can't really take it. I will have one bite and starting bitching and moaning about the spiciness. But I do like to try it. But anyways. . . these peppers weren't that spicy. It was so good. I even had another large bite of the peppers. I just know it went well with the burrito that I had.

I don't know why my friends ordered carne asada burritos at a place called Carnitas Michoacan. I knew I had to order something Carnitas, so I got the carnitas burrito. OMIGOSH. . .they sauce, which is dark red in color, was awesome. I am not usually accustomed to any red colored (ass burning) sauce. But this sauce was great. Not too spicy. Just right, in fact. And you know what. . . the burritos need this sauce, it gives it a bite and more flavor. Personally, I like carnitas more than carne asada (I'm probably one of the few).

Anyways. .. check the place out. . .go there after clubbing and drinking. You won't regret it. On another note. . . there is nothing better than Orange Bang! Whipped, Sweet, and Yummy!!! I might try to add a little vodka in the future.

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Tim S.

Pasadena, CA

4 star rating
6/28/2009

Que delicioso!!!

Sauce is good, just spicy enough without being too hot...for me at least.

Like people said, not the cheapest, but still way worth it.

I didn't realize they don't have a bathroom. Sup with that???

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Angela H.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
7/31/2009

Carnitas is located right next to my church, so it was inevitable that I would eventually try their famous nachos.

I'm gonna keep it simple - their carne asada nachos with cheese, jalapenos, and RICE (hold the cilantro and onions) is absolutely amazing!  Who would have thought rice could be good with nacho chips and cheese?  YUM!  And they give you SO much.  I would say it is more than enough to feed 2 people.

Tried their carne asada burrito once and thought it was just okay.  Unfortunately, I prefer Chipotle's steak burrito (sorry!).  Maybe I just prefer "Americanized" Mexican food...

4-stars for Carnitas for their delicious nachos!  I'm craving them now that I'm thinking about them...

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Pia S.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
9/22/2009

Their nachos are insane...if your inner fatty loves meat drowned in cheese then get the nachos. I dig their tacos too except for the carnitas taco - not so much, kinda bland.

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Chris N.

Westminster, CA

4 star rating
7/2/2009

I've been going here for about 5 years. They're usually random late night random nacho craving visits. It's about a 30 minute drive from where I live but it's totally worth the drive.

I've always gotten the same thing the Super Nachos. It's pretty much amazing. Carne asada meat covered in nacho cheese, nothing better.

The nachos has its good and bad moments, I tend to notice when it's usually busier the food is better because on slower days they leave the food on grille and back burner whereas when its busy they keep cranking out the fresh stuff.

If you haven't tried this place, you will need to at least once in your lifetime (haha). I guarantee you'll be coming back for more.

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Vita S.

La Puente, CA

5 star rating
9/22/2009

OMG!! This place is soo good!! They have the best nachos in the world.  I used to hate nachos until I tried theirs.  They put cheese and carne asada with peppers on top of the nachos!! OMG SO GOOD!! I call them SUPER NACHOS = ) I drive all the way from La Puente just to get their nachos. You must try them!

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Christine C.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
11/3/2009

this place is the bomb hands down. Either your comming from the club or got the munchies, this place will satisfy you for sure. Feel the munchies? get the nacho supreme. Its packed with a grip load of meat, cheese, picked carrot and jalapenos. I would recommend to get the cheese on the side because it just sog up chips if you get it all in one. Also this way they give you way  more meat and chips. The burrito is bomb too. They seem to pack a lot of rice and bean so ask for a lil or more meat. Tacos are bomb either way or style you ask for.

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heejin k.

Rowland Heights, CA

4 star rating
10/15/2009

i freakn LOVE you carne asada nachos with rice and jalapenos and hot sauce!! your burritos arent that bomb but thats okay because all I need is that cheesy nacho goodness :)

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Jeanne K.

San Diego, CA

5 star rating
7/24/2009 1 photo

This place is a shack. There are birds in the eating area and birdpoop on the seats, but greasy texmex style food does not get better than this.

Over the years their burritos, tacos, and nachos have definitely shrunk in size and their prices have increased, but the flavor is still the same. The burrito is so juicy with all the meat, rice, beans, and onions, and you do occasionally get the squishy non-chewable fatty meat piece but it is sooo delicious. Their special nachos are piled on with meat and jalapenos and if you ask them to top it with some rice it just adds to the greasy cheesy goodness.

I love to order an extra burrito and take it home and put it in the fridge. The next time you're hungry, all you need to do is take the burrito, keeping it wrapped in the foil it comes in, and just slowly warm it up on a frying pan turning it every so often so its evenly reheated.

Dang, i could go for one right now!

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Andrius A.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
8/10/2009

The veggie burrito and fries makes me moist.

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Wendy C.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
7/12/2009

Probably one of the few 5 stars I will ever honor a restaurant with.  This place is amazing.  Number one for Mexican take out and late-night; open 24 hours.  My usual?  The carne asada burrito with no beans and a side of guacamole.  This is burrito heaven.  It REALLY doesn't get better than this.  I also always hear their nachos with the works is really good too, but I've never had the heart to order something in place of my beloved burrito.

The house sauce is  arguably the best hot sauce I've ever had.  Not too spicy, perhaps a bit on the salty side - but it's perfection in combination with their tacos/burritos.  Oh, and they serve radish as a palette cleanser.

I grew up in this neighborhood, so I might be biased when I say its a pretty safe place to be.  Still, I wouldn't recommend eating here.  The seating area has a roof, but is pretty much outdoors with bright yellow gates serving as a barrier to the outside world.  Pigeons and sparrows can become your new best friends as you try to enjoy your meal.  Novelas/soccer are often on the one (chain-downed) flat screen TV.   Also, there's a sign that reads "Smile, You're on Camera" ... but I find it hard to believe this place would actually maintain a video security system.  (Not even our high school a few blocks away had that.)

Private lot parking available in back.

Price-wise, this place has been steadily increasing the costs over the last couple years ... but I still think its worth every penny.  A meal including a drink would be about $9 per person.  Definitely doable, and not something to scare you away.

Anyway, I love this place.  I have a feeling you will too!

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Andrew M.

Phillips Ranch, CA

4 star rating
Updated - 6/21/2009

Made a quick stop here after Circus Bezerk since it was just down the street!
Always busy, always good.

I noticed that they have a lot more lighting, more LCD TVs and it seems to be a bit "safer"

Had the wet carne asada nachos. Yum! BTW, the jalapenos will burn the SHIT out of your face! you are warned!

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2 Previous Reviews: Show all »

  • 4 star rating
    12/14/2008

    Came here after a bike ride in downtown.
    Never been here during the day and I have to say, I'm not… Read more »

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loana u.

El Monte, CA

5 star rating
10/27/2009

I'm Driving all the way back from San Francisco to get some super nachos and im so glad that it is open 24 hours! Love the food here. I've been eating here for many many years, Every time we go pick someone up at the airport or go visit grandma, we stop by here before we go home and get food coma!

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Tommy L.

San Gabriel, CA

5 star rating
6/10/2009

This is the absolute best place for good Mexican grub at ANY time of the day. Although some folks might find it ghetto and smelly as sin, there's something about this place that brings you back.

I could rant and rant about all the stuff they have, but I'll just say this:

Carne Asada Tacos
                        Burritos
                        Nachos

Although they got a little more expensive, the food is just good as ever.. I'm Asian too, so no bias here. Best PLACE EVARRR!!

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Carlos R.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
4/25/2009 1 photo

If you want to binge on Mexican food, try the "Super Nacho" with the works. It was so sloppy, it was good!

It's got nacho cheese on chips that's sprinkled with delicioso Carne Asada - did I say "sprinkle"? No, it was slapped on top layered with avocado and jalepenos along with it salty juice. Jeez, it was huge and a mess but it tasted so good. I highly recommend this place for any time of day, especially after a night on the town in Los Angeles.

If your a neat freak, this place is not for you because there is no restroom to wash your hand after a meal. Michoacan food is so juicy, you can't help being messy.

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Jonathan T.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
7/10/2009

***4.5 stars***
almost perfecto save for lack of a restroom and a legion of creepy crawlies (more about that later)...

ok, em, err, for those of you who are still reading on (after all, what dorkus mallorcus would give a joint an almost perfect score and lead in with complaints about no restrooms and bugs??!!!--yea, ladies, i don't blame you for giving the 'ummm...no' to this joint)....

but i digress. and i swiftly (kinda sorta) come back to all the great reasons why you SHOULD suck it up and suck it down here...daaaammmnnnn this shit is fuggin' dee--eee-lish!

ok, so it DOES have a gated off/closed in dining area that has all the ambience of a prison cafeteria, complete with the ghetto ass mangled soda machine AND (bonus!) Ronald McDonald gold n red golden arches color theme that makes you almost headachy and dizzy enough to you-know-what.  

adding to the joy and delight are four-count'em-FOUR-- wall mounted flat screen tvs--BLARING at such high decibel levels my brains began an honest dialogue with the molded plastic picnic table below me. I was treated to an enchanting mix of 3 screens showing the Oliver Stone film 'Platoon' (en espanol, of course) while the other one was showing a particularly saucy telenovela. while i was partial to the telenovela, i found it kinda ridiculo that all FOUR tvs were cranked to the max, thus who the fuck could follow that sultry telenovela? i guess that's the point---while watching a war film interspliced on dialogue with a sordid sexy telenovela, it doesn't really matter what anyone's saying--just look at the pretty pictures, and, snap on those earplugs if you gottem!!!

'QUESADILLA!!' 'TACOS DE CARNITAS!!!'  'ARROZ CON FRIJOLES!!'
shouted from the window aroused me from my blissful musings, and thus began an absolute orgy of feasting that has not been seen this side of the Rio de Los Angeles since...ummm...last weekend or so???
:O)P

LISTEN UP...ALL THIS SHIT FOR $8.58 INCL TAX!!!:

-Big honkin' plate of quesadillas with copious amount of lettuce, a huge fresh tomato, 3 large albondigas-sized radishes, jalapenos, several cooked carrots, a large, creamy, perfectly garlicked guacamole and a slightly oversalted cup of salsa very rojo

-perfectly marinated taco de carnitas

-a monstrousoid plate of queso, frijoles, and arroz which, despite my animalistic, gordito-esque, valiant efforts, i was barely able to squash 1/3 of it during my gorge-fest.

fucking brilliant.

all the while, of course, tiny ants, jumping mini-flies that looked like fleas, and a stray random wood-beetle or three were crawling, hopping, and doing somersaults up and down and all around my platos. i may have eaten a speck or a small family of 'em but tha shit was so juicy and dee-eee-lish i didn't effin' care yo!!!

if you can brave the creepy crawlies, and don't mind an extra session or three at your friendly neighborhood gym, then get thee to tha Michoacan pronto!!!

DONE.

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alex C.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
3/9/2009

Their name might say Carnitas in it, but I think I actually like their asada better.  Okay, here the tacos are 1.35 and burritos are 4.85, pre-tax.  Maybe not the cheapest taco joint you'll find, but I do appreciate that they can take credit cards.

I usually come here after doing a run in the Historical Park to finish off my jog with three asada tacos or a burrito (protein shakes are boring, have something real).  I'd get their nachos, but they're more than I'd want to finish by myself.  Oh, but they are good--made with that gooey nacho cheese and topped with meat.  After all, nachos should have actual nacho cheese.

This place is like a fixed in taco truck though.  No restroom, parking lot is terribly cramped, and the place kinda smells.  There's ample covered seating for post-party food mongers though, which is great in a 24 hour joint.

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JC K.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
2/18/2009

"Hey, who wants Carnitas?"  You'll hear this said all over Young Nak Church across the street on Sundays and the weekend.  Why Carnitas you say?

At Carnitas Michoacan, the place doesn't look much--but they have changed the decor by adding a fresh coat of paint.  The murals are vagely Mexican on the wall, but they do have nice tv's on the corner and an open-air enclosed patio where you can enjoy your huge Carnitas.

Carnitas, my friends--refers to the Grande Nachos.  Order this and it comes smothered in a pile of liquid nacho cheese, nacho tortilla strips, grilled carne asada, cilantro, onions, jalapenos and spicy carrots and radishes.  Add some hot salsa, a squeeze of lime and there you have it--Carnitas at its best.  

Their burritos are huge, and feed more than a family of two.  One if you're a guy.  It's too bad they don't offer refills on soda, but that's ok.  Carnitas though, is definitely a place to splurge on your caloric intake and not recommended for anyone who doesn't like to sweat while they eat.  

They also offer a Mexican hamburger and fries special, but don't get that.  It doesn't taste that good, and the meat tastes kind of off and bland.  It tastes like an ordinary hamburger.

I feel kind of bad for the Mexican tacqueria competitor across the street.  It's open, but every time I'm at Carnitas--there is a line of people waiting on the corner, but not a soul across the street even though it's open.  Maybe people don't want to walk across the busy street?  :D

I think seriously Carnitas needs to give us Young Nakers a YN discount!  I think we form a good 80% of the business on Sundays, since they're literally right across the street from the Young Nak Church campuses.  It's a pretty good bet that I see someone I know standing in line here every Sunday.  And I bet you wanna try the Grande Nachos right?  And after or before, visit Young Nak Church for service!  

Four Yelp Stars for Carnitas!

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Lee L.

El Monte, CA

4 star rating
Updated - 1/25/2009

Update? You know what that means. . . another random drunken spree through the divey bars of downtown L.A.

lee.la@workemail.com 4:59pm
Inbox: 1 New
Subject **URGENT BS Assignment w/ no clear details or instructions that MUST be completed ASAP**

Working with know nothing higher-ups = alcoholism. . .
Alcoholism = Downtown L.A. bar crawl = Middle of East L.A. at 2 am

This time I tried the Al pastor burrito. The meat was really fatty, even with a fifth of vodka flowing through my bloodstream, I couldn't handle the greasiness.
Going to stick with the carne asada burritos every time now.
My friend had the torta, not bad.
The carne Asada nachos are just as greasy and artery clogging as usual. I seriously don't understand how people just don't drop dead of a heart attack right after eating that. My skinny stick friend devoured the entire thing.
I must admit though, I have a secret love for nacho cheese. =/

I need to retire soon, before my liver gives out or I have an aneurysm from all the Mexican food cholesterol blocking the blood flow to my brain.

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  • 4 star rating
    10/10/2008

    Just another typical Thursday night at 1am . . .
    Carne asada run!!!

    Carne asada burrito - Very… Read more »

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Charles K.

Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
2/16/2009

Good place for a late-night snack, and it's open LATE!

The best thing to get here, is the nachos. It's the kind we grew up on, with nacho cheese! YUM!

There's nowhere to sit inside, but there's a covered patio. There's also a parking lot in the rear. There's some sort of weird Catholic tribute out there too. It's pretty lit up, and hard to miss at night.

The burritos, tacos, and quesadillas are so-so. To me, they're just average. Not gross, but nothing to die for. I usually just get the nachos.

Pretty close to downtown, so it's convenient. I wouldn't come here any other time, then late-night either.

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andrew g.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
7/14/2009

it's hard to say exactly which quality makes CM so good: is it the perfect carnitas? the fluorescent-lit ambiance of an open patio painted red and yellow and nothing in between? perhaps the three different brand flatscreen tv's, each playing a different tv show at max volume?

i'm not sure.

but at this moment, the nachos just rocked my world. talk a holy trinity...this is a holy quadrinity: crunchy salty chips, meat of your choice (i did carnitas), what just might be house-made pickled jalapenos and carrots and (get ready) cheese sauce?

i know what you're thinking. cheese sauce HAS to suck. and it does. but here, it works perfectly. real melted cheese would have been too intense and greasy. this cheese goop is the perfect equalizer, uniting everything and giving you hints as to which chip to grab at.

the people there are super nice. last time i went i got upgraded to a large horchata at no charge.

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Davey G.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
2/22/2009

The burritos here are so good, folks can't wait to get home and dig into their to-go orders. I saw this dude precariously pile up two bags of food and extra containers of cheese and salsa before making the dash back to his car. Sadly, he never made it more than two feet before the cups of salsa and cheese toppled onto the sloping tiles leading to the eat-in area.

The queso stains on my pants and hoodie were but a small price to pay to the burrito gods. I didn't say anything because it would be only minutes before I was in the same position. No, not spilling my condiments... but eagerly racing back to my truck with my carnitas, al pastor burrito and an order of chips and homemade salsas tightly bundled up against my chest.

Once home, B and I divvied up the burritos so we could both enjoy the various takes on pork and slather them with house salsa -- a smoky, moderately vinegary and spicy concoction that tastes equally good on the burritos and chips.

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M T.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
6/3/2009

This place has the BEST carne asada nachos in LA.
The burritos used to be the best burritos in LA.  They were so damn good that I came back for more after I got vomit-inducing food poisoning in high school from eating here.  I haven't been food poisoned since and I must say the quality of their meat went down sometime after 2003..  However, I still want to give this place 5 stars for their nachos, orange bang, and the fact that they are open 24 hours/7 days a week.

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Jay Y.

Newport Coast, CA

3 star rating
3/20/2009

You know those hole-in-the-wall places that you always hear and see about but never want to try because it looks too ghetto and you're just unsure??

Well this is one of those places.. but I'll tell you this much, they're good.. real good.  I give this place three stars for two reasons.  Number one, they one star because of cleanliness.  Number two, they lost one star because of cleanliness.  It's just not necessarily the cleanest it can be.  It's pretty surprising that they usually have an A or B letter grade on the window.  But the food is good!!  And cheap I might add.   I usually get the carne asada torta or the chimichanga, and my friends usually get the carne asada nachos and a couple tacos.  Another good thing about this place is that it's open 24 hours.  VERY convenient if you're coming back south from a night out on the town in LA.  What's also surprising is that for a hole-in-the-wall, they accept all major credit cards.  Just thinking about this place makes me crave their carne asada tacos.  Good stuff good stuff!!  =)

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Phung D.

Rosemead, CA

4 star rating
3/29/2009

This is one of the places that got me fat but it's soo hard to resist their food! Luckily I'm 20 mins away or else this would be another hang out place for me or something. I've been here many times but I only tried their nachos + al pastor tacos.

For $7, you can get a full box of nachos WITH carne asada for 2. Remember to ask for cheese on the side so your chips won't get soggy. Just tell them it's for to go (= I like it with the gigantic jalapeños chili in there, it's not spicy btw!

For $1.25, you can get 1 al pastor taco for.......one? I can't seem to find another place that can make al pastor tacos like this place do so it's a must get. Make sure to get your side hot sauce when  you get the food cause it costs 50c for extras!

Tip: they only have 2 sizes for drinks here, medium & large. So when you ask for small, they'll give you a medium cup. When you say medium, they'll give you a large! I guess it's better to get a large since refill is 50c more?

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D T.

Baldwin Park, CA

4 star rating
5/19/2009

Have you ever had nachos that just suck?...Try these nachos and you won't be disappointed! If you're old school then you know to call it "nacho special"! I guess they decided to revamp it and now call it "super nachos"! Let me tell you..there's no difference in taste! carne asada covered with cheese with every chip in every bite!
One advice tho'..DO NOT GO THERE ON THE EARLY HOURS...TOO MANY SHADY CHARACTERS WALKING AROUND!...I was actually there when a shoot out occured so BEWARE!!!

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Jenn T.

El Monte, CA

4 star rating
8/15/2009

The best burritos and nachos in town.

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Mindy H.

San Marino, CA

4 star rating
12/17/2008

I was (and still am) a good girlfriend and I would always accompany my ex to his car meets.

So I went with him this Sunday, and it just so happened that the meet wasn't too far from carnitas michoacan.  I've only heard about it from my boyfriend from years ago when he and his frat buddies would come at 2 A.M. after a night of clubbing, hungry and ravenous for carrniittass michoaacaann.

I know it was a Sunday afternoon, but for some reason, I expected to see clubgoers, and was surprised instead to see a long ass line full of Korean churchgoers.

My ex complained about the price hike, but said it was still worth it. We ordered two carne asada burritos with no beans.  IMO, the meat was a little salty.  The rice was very fluffy and soft, and I was surprised to see peas and carrots in it (it was like fried rice but not).  My ex told me not to eat the end of the burrito because all the grease tends to settle at the bottom.  I took his word of advice.  The sauce is goddamn good and spicy. . .mmn.  Even though I complained about the saltiness of the meat, I was very impressed with the food and I'm sure I'll come back again after the carnnitttass miccchoacaan craving sets in after a night of drinking (personally I think this beats eating ghetto/dirty dogs that are grilled on a baking sheet over a shopping cart).

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