La Canasta — Restaurant in East Los Angeles

This is a humble secret hideaway for great Michoacán style Mexican food! The exceptional cooking skills of Michoacán cuisine was a key factor in Mexico’s status as a World Patrimony cuisine! Only Mexico and France have this honor! Surprisingly few people realize this!

The prices are very good and the quality is homemade style! The hand made tortillas are soft and tasty, so much I almost cried!

Service is like you’d expect if you were visiting family! The man and woman that were there really love their job and their guests!

I had pork ribs in green sauce which were superb! The rice and beans were exceptional! Gauge a good Mexican restaurant by its rice and beans folks! Simple sides yes but key in the flavor profile!

Their burritos are phenomenal!

Street parking and...

Favorite place. Just wish it was bigger. Their food tho is sooo beyond bomb. Tamales. Burritos. Sopes. And mmm their Birria is bomb. And they have a special for it. Just don't go last minute cause the guy was beyond pist off which i understand but he shoulda been more understanding. Cherish your custees boy b4 i change the 5 stars lol oh and they do take FOREVEERRR like always but it's totally worth it since they...

Old-school Mexican restaurant with awesome Guisados and handmade tortillas place kinda need some upgrades. Everything kind of looks old, but food is great. Parking it’s hard to find in the front. They have a parking in the back, but it’s kind of a hassle to park in the back. The ladies working there are nice and the food is fresh as well as the handmade tortillas. Try the Chicharron. It’s great. I will be back when I am...