You can’t travel to southern California without sampling some of the best, most authentic and innovative Mexican restaurants in town. Start your journey at La Casa Garcia, a family-owned restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with Mexican favorites along with Americana classics. For breakfast, try the menudo, nopalitos with chorizo and eggs, or a Spanish omelette. Of course, flan is on all three menus!
Los Alazanes Mexican Food is one of the few Mex stops open around the clock for counter service. You’re going to love their spin on street tacos, or if you have a raging appetite, check out the massive burritos. Tortas and smaller authentic bites are always popular, and you’ll find the best spices and flavors 24/7 at this beloved local stop.
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Head to Casa Rangel for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In the morning, nothing beats their huevos rancheros, chile verde con huevos, or the chilaquiles. Their famous wet burrito dinner, sizzling fajitas and shrimp cocktail are great picks for lunch or dinner. Get a side of onion rings or fresh guacamole, and save room for the churros, flan or deep fried ice cream.
At El Cholo, you’ll find an aged cheese quesadilla, Sonora-style nachos, and a crabmeat enchilada. The southwest chicken tostada with blackened chicken and avocado is a Cali staple, or get the Taste of History featuring a cheese enchilada, beef taco, pork tamale and chile relleno with Spanish rice and refried beans. Where will your gastro journey begin?
