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I noticed that this restaurant on the corner of Floral and Eastern (in East Los) had recently undergone some changes, but I just got around to stopping by to check out the place. The name suggests its Chicano owned; guarachito must be an Americanized spelling of huarachito, as far as I can tell. And even though it was already getting close to noon, they still had the HR’s available. Won’t you join me as I sample their version of that fine Mexican breakfast dish? Well click ahead then, times a wastin’!<\/p>\n
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It’s a cozy place with some tables, a small patio, an eat-at-the-counter area, and a comfy looking couch or two as I guess this really is a cafe, espresso machine and all. I’d already had my morning caffeine dose but I’m looking forward to tasting their coffee next time. Cuz there will be a next time. They have a small menu but they seem to cover the bases, and I got a bit excited when their description for the $5.50 HR’s included the line “crispy corn tortillas.”<\/p>\n
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Even though there were more people than I expected on a late morning weekday, the service was prompt and soon enough I had my chips and salsa. Pick, Dip, Crunch! Repeat until your plate arrives.<\/p>\n
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And here it is! At first glance I thought they forgot the salsa ranchera, but if you take a closer look you’ll notice it’s sandwiched between the perfectly cooked eggs and the satisfyingly crispy tortilla. Nice touch, as it was actually easier to eat them this way. Plus they added a sprinkling of queso cotija, that dry sharp cheese that works so well on this dish. The sauce was a bit different as well, with the taste of the fresh tomatoes being the most prominent flavor, though if it was up to me I’d add a few more chiles in the mix, and no doubt I’d ruin everything in the process.\u00c2\u00a0 I don’t remember having such tasty Mexican rice anywhere. I poked around at the beans for a bit trying to see or taste if they had bits of meat mixed in as they were also very rich, but I didn’t spot anything offensive. I guess I should have asked. Maybe they just have a good cook or someones jefita<\/em> is giving a hand.<\/p>\n All I know is that my quick stop for a morning meal turned out much better than anticipated. I hope you have the same luck!<\/p>\n El Guarachito Cafe (323) 261-3564 I noticed that this restaurant on the corner of Floral and Eastern (in East Los) had recently undergone some changes, but I just got around to stopping by to check out the place. The name suggests its Chicano owned; guarachito … Continue reading
\n710 N. Eastern Ave.
\nEast Los Angeles, CA 90022
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