Boyle Heights · Mexican · Braised Tacos
Boyle Heights' braised taco original — slow-cooked guisados on handmade masa tortillas, served the way East LA families cook at home
Armando De La Torre opened Guisados in 2010 on César E Chávez Avenue with the specific goal of serving the braised guisado-style fillings that are the everyday cooking of Mexican home kitchens — not carne asada or al pastor, but the slow-braised chicharrón in salsa verde, tinga de pollo, and estofado that take all morning to prepare. The masa tortillas are made to order, and the combination of fresh-pressed masa with the deeply flavored braises creates a taco that has no equivalent in the city. The sampler of six allows first-timers to work through the menu, and the chiles toreados — blistered and smoky — provide the heat that the guisados themselves don't.
Guisados is boyle Heights' braised taco original — slow-cooked guisados on handmade masa tortillas, served the way East LA families cook at home. Regulars order tinga de pollo taco and chiles toreados.
Guisados is priced at $ — approx. under $20 per person.
Guisados takes reservations by phone — call (323) 264-7201 to book.
Guisados is at 2100 E César E Chávez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033, in Boyle Heights. Street parking on César E Chávez Ave
Guisados is open Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.