El Jalapeno Taqueria, Los Angeles

This little taqueria on the corner of Beverly and Normandie has long garnered warm praises from the locals. Serving a full line-up of Mexican food stand favorites from burritos and quesadillas to substantial combos, the place is popular for both take-out meals and late night snacks. But there is also a nook with a couple of tables and a TV, for those who prefer to enjoy their meal on-site. For a healthy appetite, the al pastor burrito comes highly recommended by a few regulars while their tacos make for great nibblers any time of the day, with chorizo, suadero (beef) and buche dorado (pig's esophagus) ranking among the favorites. For its token prices, this corner marvel cannot be beat. -Jamie Zum

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