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Los Cinco Puntos

Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles
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8.7/10
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    Michael M.
    "Awesome hand carved carnitas tacos and authentic tamales."(3 Tips)
    Jaysyn L.
    "The tamales are huge and amazing!"(6 Tips)
    Sara J.
    "hands down the best tacos in LA!"(2 Tips)
    Offbeat L.A.
    "authentic carniceria specializing in homemade tortillas"(2 Tips)
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  • Jose V.
    Jose VelazquezFebruary 18, 2013
    After growing up in Los Angeles my family has become a regular at this store. We mainly know it for it Totillas that are made by hand and the Tamale Masa.
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  • Sara J.heart icon on user image
    Sara JonesMay 17, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    tacos de pollo but they also have a market to buy Mexican groceries as well as a different variety of meats. tortillas made fresh right in front of you. hands down the best tacos in LA!
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  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousApril 13, 2015
    The sheep's head meat taco is a go-to. The secret is in the dried corn of the tortilla, which imparts a slightly acidic tang. And god forbid you make any changes to this taco by adding hot sauce. Read more
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    Offbeat L.A.February 29, 2016
    Opened in 1967. Boyle Heights market and authentic carniceria specializing in homemade tortillas and Mexican food served take-out counter style.
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  • Carolina M.
    Carolina MirandaFebruary 10, 2013
    The best cheese and green chile tamales, as well as tacos de carnitas (order with everything!). They also sell their spongy hand-made corn tortillas to go.
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  • Alexis Q.
    Alexis QuijasJanuary 7, 2015
    you have to come here and try the carnitas and hand made tortillas !
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  • Michael V.
    Michael VillegasDecember 20, 2011
    Order the carnita tacos with salsa, qucamole and nopales. They have home made corn tortillas that are to die for!
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    Claudia A.April 22, 2015
    Their 8 dollar super burrito is more than enough for two people to split.
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  • Michael M.heart icon on user image
    Michael MahoneyNovember 2, 2014
    Awesome hand carved carnitas tacos and authentic tamales.
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  • Charles T S.
    Charles T SebestaMay 17, 2017
    If you like Tamales....you will LOVE this place!
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  • Mario E.
    Mario EstradaOctober 5, 2014
    Best tacos in LA.
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  • Dianna R.
    Dianna RatsamyJanuary 22, 2013
    I read on imdb.com that one of the scenes from blood in blood out was shot here :)
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  • Jaysyn L.
    Jaysyn LongoriaNovember 4, 2010
    The tamales are huge and amazing! Why wait to get home and eat? Grab a bite in the parking lot!
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  • Alex R.
    Alex RayaJanuary 18, 2015
    good food and good services
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  • Cat V.heart icon on user image
    Cat Vega HernlundJune 24, 2013
    Carnita tacos are to die for!
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  • Los Angeles
    Los AngelesJuly 14, 2011
    See how corn tortillas are made at Los 5 Puntos - http://ht.ly/5AXao
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  • Edward H.
    Edward HeadingtonNovember 11, 2010
    Check out the Memorial Plaque honoring sons and daughters of Mexican descent who fought in WWII
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  • Llanet
    LlanetDecember 24, 2010
    why wait in line come around 11am there's no one here
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  • a A.
    a AApril 3, 2010
    Good place to acquire meat
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  • Victor A.
    Victor AguilarJuly 4, 2010
    Good tamales
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