La Casita Chilanga — Restaurant in California

A cozy Mexico City-style joint.

La encajossa de chorizo torta was big enough for two people at $7.25, but had a bit of the non-distinctive chorizo taste. They described the bread as a French baguette, but it was more of a flat pressed bread, fluffy and good.

Suaperro (beef rib) taco for $1.50 was unique, can't get that at many places. Taco itself was hot and delicious, the meat was fatty.

Tradicional Connsume y Barbacoa de Borrego, which was the soup made from drippings of roasted lamb was only available on weekends, so I lucked out at $2.75. One of the spicier soups I've had, and super salty, but good and had a lamb flavor.

Horchata was given in the smallest cup I've ever gotten at a Mexican restaurant - at $1.75.

Pay after you eat, takes credit. A few parking spots outside the restaurant. 3 small tables. TV...

This place is the real deal - hit it up for huge tortas! Really small venue (about six chairs) so took it to go. It may be impossible to finish one on your own. The torta is heavily layered on a thin, light bread with avocado and jalapeño on top of layers upon layers of toppings. The menu is long and diverse and only in Spanish. (The black menus in photos are the ones that are current as of September 2018.) We sampled La Super Aguilar (dense, multiple meats, delicious) and La Haragana (lighter, eggy, with crisper meats). Friendly vibe and lots of takeaway business. Would definitely stop by if you’re...

A cute lil taqueria with minimal seating but with very distinctive and easily recognized exterior.

The worker was on feet, courteous and joyful. It's always a good sight to hear a kitchen full of cheerful coworkers at a restaurant 💞💞💞

I got the Torta Cubana and I have to say half of one is so filling (and I have a big appetite). I would say "inflation where?" after one bite because every bite was so decadently filled with well seasoned sausages, meat, peppers and onions. The hibiscus agua de fresca is amazing too!

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