La Azteca Tortilleria

Takes credit card. Add $1 for credit card transactions. La Azteca burrito ($14.25)- the most famous item they have. Add any meat they offer. Tortilla is nice and chewy, you can tell it's home made. The chille relleano with cheese is a poblano pepper makes this so unique. The pepper adds a nice chewiness. Unfortunately my pepper was a little undercooked and hard to bite through, I'd prefer it cooked more. Chicharroon- it's a great idea, and adds e texture to each bite but the chicharroon was too hard kind of like it was overcooked. Next time I'd get the carnitas meat. Breakfast burrito ($12.50)- asada meat. The meat was so tasty, cooked well, still soft. Tortilla grilled. This was way better than the. la Azteca burrito. This alone is worth the 5 stat rating. Prices have gone up probably because cost of eggs went up. Overall prices are pretty steep for what they offer.

Every time i go i order 3 burritos, one to eat while im there one on the ride home and the other for dinner later on lol When i tell you this is the best burrito ive EVER HAD.......let me tell you it really was. The Chile relleno was amazing inside the homemade burrito the carnitas are tender and juicy and the house made salsa OMFG ITS AMAZING. The service is fast and on point everything is always correct and fresh. The ambiance is nice and inviting when you walk in and look around it straight to the point and get in and get out. My only problem is it's far in east LA and i always want a burrito. I wish they would link up with DoorDash or ubereats so i can order stone while im working in dtla during the week....please make it happen im begging yall i neeed my fix

I've come here three times during different times of the day and ordered up front. The biggest tip I can give someone is to always order ahead of time because it takes a while to make the order. Granted they do have a sign that lets customers know that orders are not served on a first come, first serve basis. That being said, waiting around 15 minutes minutes for one burrito can really make it, as good as it is, not worth it. Parking can be a hassle and it can get a bit tight inside the restaurant itself during rush hour as well. That being said, the Chile Relleno burrito was out of this world. Having the poblano pepper inside the tortilla added levels of texture, something I've not experienced myself with other burritos. No wonder the restaurant's walls are adorned with reviews praising the place like Hudson "Doc" Hornet's collection of the Daily Exhaust articles covering his multiple Piston Cup championships. It's well deserved. It's a restaurant I definitely want to come back to, though I'll probably order ahead of time.

I work in healthcare. On occasion, I meet with medical staff at other hospitals and bring lunch while we meet or plan or discuss our mutual goals and lines of service. For this particular luncheon, the nurses had asked for La Azteca. Having spent years in ELA and my wife growing up here, I was actually embarrassed I never heard of this place.The framed reviews lining one wall spoke volumes of what this place is known for: the chile relleno burrito or simply, the La Azteca burrito. Don't get me wrong, they have other offerings, including a fresh nopales (cactus) salad and breakfast faire, but the go to was the chile relleno.The flour tortillas were made by hand as the sign so proudly read, "hecho a mano." There was a vibe of home made authenticity that made sense given these tortillas were part of the experience.Parking is non-existent and the restaurant, itself, is more of a waiting area. Sure, there are a few tables and one long counter, but most people, including myself, got my order to go (para llevar). The sign by the counter warned customers that orders came out as they're prepared, not in the order it was placed, meaning a guy can come in 5 minutes after me and only want nopales and walk out in 30 seconds while I might wait for 15.We were smart enough to order ahead and our order was waiting for us. We were at the counter for about 2 minutes and had a bag, a very HEAVY bag, handed to us. But after smelling the burritos and seeing how there were made, we ordered two additional La Azteca burritos for us (we only ordered for the nurses). That one, small addition added almost 20 minutes to our wait (read the sign, brother...).We finally got our orders, complete with 2 bottles of Mexican Coca Cola, and we lugged our order the 1/4 block to our car. I say lugged because our entire order had to have been close to 8 or 9 pounds. Each burrito easily came in over a pound or more like a pound and a half.The first bite was met with cheesy goodness. The tortilla wasn't overpowering, meaning the first bite wasn't all tortilla. It was skillfully wrapped so that every bite had tortilla and cheese or chile or beans. It was simply delicious. It's size belied its heft. It was a girthy burrito that made use of every square inch of the wrapped tortilla. While not exactly a two handed affair, it was weighty. The salsa roja that came with it, was a perfect spice compliment to give just the right amount of heat.If you look at the pics, you can see how it compares to a fork and an iPhone 14 case. You can also see the first bite of cheese. The last bite, like the first, was similarly cheesy with just the right amount of tortilla. No matter which way your turned the burrito or which end you bit first, the first bite and the last were exactly the same.There's true artistry with a burrito like that. And a wonderful way to remember a first bite with a lasting one...

Went here with my friends after class after we were craving burritos. I ordered the al pastor burrito without the refried beans, since I'm not really a big fan of refried beans. Upon tasting the burrito, I've got to say, this was the best burrito I've ever tasted. Hands down, the meat was so tender and flavorful and the sauce had a good kick to it. Definitely will be coming back in the future for more!

La Azteca Tortilleria is just unbeatable Mexican food! Their homemade tortillas are amazing--thick, fresh, and with that perfect chew that makes each bite a worth it. And my absolute favorite? The chile relleno burrito! It's packed with flavor, with just the right amount of spice, meat, melty cheese, and, of course, wrapped in that incredible tortilla.The place itself is a little slice of East LA charm, with a beautiful mural inside and surrounded by other amazing, Mexican-owned businesses. It's clear that really good people run it, and you can feel the warmth in their dishes along with being a breakfast / lunch spot it gives a nice home feel to the place and food.

The front door to this eatery boasts "Voted Best Burrito in Los Angeles" (sans quotation marks). A bold claim. One that raises many questions ...Voted by whom, exactly?Is the sample size in the poll statistically significant?"Best" in LA City ... or LA County?*Is* it really the best?Is this just hype?Is this claim just puffery?The list goes on.Well, this is just one man's potentially controversial and subjective take, but here it is: in my estimation, this is *not* the best burrito in all of "LA" - I'd *probably* award that prestigious title to Alfredo's in El Monte (inclusion of guacamole - or lack thereof - makes the difference for me - your mileage may vary).But does La Azteca offer a delicious burrito that can stand on its own merits? Absolutely! I thoroughly enjoyed my Chile Relleno with Asada - definitely worth the $13.25. The taste was satisfying, and the portion was filling. The quality of the meat and tortilla were fantastic.Their included green and red salsas were flavorful - oddly, their green salsa appeared to be more spicy than the red salsa (my experience has been the opposite in pretty much every other Mexican eatery I have patronized).Their Cantaloupe Agua Fresca was also incredibly refreshing and delightful - easily worth the modest $3.25 price. If you don't get one with your burrito, you're missing out.The cashier appeared to be experiencing an existential crisis of some sort. That said, he was very polite and appeared to recorded our absurdly complicated and massive group order with satisfactory accuracy.There is no public restroom, and limited interior seating. Parking availability nearby generally seems atrocious - if you ain't walking or ridesharing here, I would file this place under the "2-man food run" category (one person to drop you off and circle around the block until you come out with the food). That said, we got *super* lucky and scored a free curb spot smack dab in front of the eatery.I'm admittedly not a huge fan of them closing so early at 3:30/4:00pm, but ... I guess business is really good, and who could blame the staff/management/owners for wanting the evening to themselves?

I had the chile verde burrito which was loaded with tender and tasty chunks of pork, tangy green sauce, and beans. The burrito was wrapped in the thinnest yet delicious giant flour tortilla. My only regret is not having purchased a pack of tortillas to take home! La Azteca is on a busy street but you can find parking up and down the street. There also seemed to be some parking lots but I lucked out with street parking a couple of shops down. I came on a Saturday during lunch and although the line was long, the cashier was getting people through impressively fast while answering questions. We also had some aguas frescas, the flavors of the day were cucumber lime and strawberry lemonade. Both tasty!The restaurant is very lively, bustling with people coming in and out. There's also some stools and a counter that wraps around the room where you can enjoy your food. They had hand sanitizer available for customers too which is a plus when preparing to devour LA's best burritos.

The Best Burrito in the world. Chile verde, chile relleno, huevos con chorizo. Oh my.Delicious handmade tortilla that holds up to the weight of some amazingly flavorful guisados and antojitos.Deathrow meal. 100%.

We ordered three burritos: two regular and one chile relleno with carne asada. However, they forgot to add the carne asada. Overall, the burritos were good, but the relleno was undercooked.