Los Feliz · Mexican · Yucatecan · Tacos
The Hillhurst shack that won a James Beard America's Classic — cochinita pibil and burritos since 1976
Yuca's is a small stand in a parking lot on Hillhurst that has been run by the same family since 1976 and holds a James Beard America's Classics award, a combination that says most of what needs saying. The Yucatecan cooking is the reason: cochinita pibil, slow-roasted with achiote and citrus until it falls apart, served in tacos and burritos to people eating at plastic tables a few feet from the window. Nothing about the operation has been updated to match the neighborhood's rise, which is the point. It closes at six and stays shut on Sundays. Go at lunch on a weekday, order the cochinita, and understand why Los Feliz has never let this place change.
Yuca's is the Hillhurst shack that won a James Beard America's Classic — cochinita pibil and burritos since 1976. Regulars order cochinita pibil taco and carne asada burrito.
Yuca's is priced at $ — approx. under $20 per person.
Yuca's takes reservations by phone — call (323) 662-1214 to book.
Yuca's is at 2056 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, in Los Feliz. Small lot shared with the liquor store; street parking on Hillhurst
Yuca's is open Mon–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Closed Sun. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.