Restaurant
Yuca's
40 locals recommend,
Location
2056 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA
Central LA
Tips from locals
Yuca’s is a classic. It’s been around since the 70s, and just about everyone agrees this tiny Mexican place is great—but good luck getting any consensus on what you should be ordering. Our favorite taco is the carne asada, there's also a great cochinita pibil, machaca, and carnitas. Although, they also do serve a pretty good burger too, a simple, diner-style version that comes wrapped in yellow paper and resembles something you'd eat at a bowling alley. There’s no bad order at this 10-seat little shack on the side of the road.
Yuca’s is a classic. It’s been around since the 70s, and just about everyone agrees this tiny Mexican place is great—but good luck getting any consensus on what you should be ordering. Our favorite taco is the carne asada, there's also a great cochinita pibil, machaca, and carnitas. Although, they a…
Cochinita Pibil burritos are THE BOMB!!! Grab a soda or beer from the market next door and eat in the parking lot. The family has been doing this forever! Grandma often has beautifully manicured nails.