The Most Classic Restaurants In Los Angeles - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Cielito Lindo is a food stand on Olvera Street that could easily be confused for a cantina-themed information booth, but make no mistake, the history on display is very real. This miniature taqueria has been open since the 1930s and is revered for one thing: crispy beef taquitos fried until golden brown in a big pan and smothered in an equally famous tangy avocado salsa. They're a simple, quick snack that delivers exactly what you crave while shopping for ceramic bowls, but they're also something else—a nearly century-old symbol of LA's Mexican American community and its deep roots that run through the city. Taquitos with avocado sauce, beef tamale" - brant cox, cathy park, garrett snyder, sylvio martins