Playa Amor Is Thomas Ortega’s Latest Mexican-American Restaurant Stunner

If you have been following the Chicano Cuisine guys, the homegrown chefs who have embraced Mexican American cooking that represents the tastes of Los Angeles, you know that their restaurants are some of the most vibrant in town at the moment, as...

Have you ever heard of “Mole Tots”? Yes, that's “mole,” as in the legendary Mexican sauce made from more ingredients than you have fingers to count, plus tots, as in tater, the cafeteria staple you loved as a kid. Order it at Amor y Tacos in...

All too often, the fancier the taco, the less it works.  The tacos at Amor y Tacos in Cerritos are indeed fancy, but this is a rare exception to that rule. Every one of the tacos at this lively cantina at the county line is a chef-driven...

According a 2019 poll, only about 22 percent of Americans know the real story of why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. But even if you don’t know all the details of the First Battle of Puebla, we can all appreciate taking a moment to celebrate the...

Behold the beginning of our annual 100 Favorite Dishes countdown! Every day until the publication of our fantabulous Best Of Issue, we'll list our favorite meals this year in descending order. Enjoy, pass it on, and tune in daily! Order the Mole...