Category Archives: La Comida

Glorias Restaurant (2657 Pasadena Ave. 323.221.3972) seems like a perfect place to eat Cuaresma food, this place is a religious establishment to the core, it just doubles as an eatery. They’ve maintained an outdoor public altar with La Virgen for … Continue reading →

I was sidetracked last week but I’m back on the hunt for Tortas de Camaron, the availability of these is quickly slipping away! Today’s outing was at Villa Restaurant (3300 N. Broadway 323.225.8806) right near Lincoln High, site of the … Continue reading →

Oh Pete’s Patio, how we miss you. When it got sold, the great and popular 2 dollar breakfast was gone, the quality of the food did not survive the transition, and I stopped going. Now it’s become DJ’s which I’ve … Continue reading →

I had to get to La Llamarada (2622 Pasadena Ave. 323.221.2259) early today to make sure I was able to sample their version of Tortas de Camaron, last week they ran out! That’s not surprising as this popular restaurant often … Continue reading →

I hate Religion just as much as the next person: from the kooky-but-accepted major ones that are often the cause of world craziness, to the just-plain-kooky minor ones that lead to individual crazies. I spit in all their general directions. Despite that, I always enjoy the arrival of the Catholic Cuaresma (aka Lent) for one reason only: the availability of the dish Tortas de Camaron. Continue reading →