La Imperial Tortilleria Menudo
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This is an excellent place to go for Mexican food. The tacos, burritos, tamales are all very flavorful. The best options are their soups simply because I enjoy a good soup. They serve menudo which is very flavorful. It is served with the usual garnishments. Onions, cilantro, chili flakes, and lemon. The soup also includes cron tortillas. That are made on site. My favorite soup is the albondigas. It comes with a side of rice and beans and also includes tortillas. They also...read full review
Let me preface this by saying that there is little to no AC in the building, so plan accordingly. If you're going for their weekend buffet, I highly recommend it. They have other refreshments you can buy there, but the buffet has a cucumber limeade included. Don't ask for the enchiladas, they're pretty cold. But the chilaquiles are great! And so is the pozole. The menudo really is the star of the show, imo. Served with a side of hot tortillas, and it hits the spot every time....read full review
1st time visiting, we enjoyed the Green and Red chilaquiles.
The sauce we're tasty.
Looking forward to coming on Saturday.
The sauce we're tasty.
Looking forward to coming on Saturday.
Hours
| Monday | 6AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 6AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 6AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 6AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 6AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 6AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 6AM - 3PM |
La Imperial Tortilleria Menudo is a beloved East LA restaurant known for its warm, flavorful, and authentic Mexican food. The menudo is considered the star of the menu, praised for its rich, home-style taste, fresh handmade tortillas, and juicy meat. Customers often recommend trying their menudo at least once, especially for its traditional flavor that hits the spot every time. The restaurant also offers chilaquiles in red salsa, which are saucy and tangy, and the elote tamale, described as sweet, tender, and nostalgic. Tamales, particularly rajas and those with salsa verde, are highly appreciated for their perfect masa and big chunks of meat, tasting just how a tamale should. The buffet, available on weekends, is highly recommended and includes a cucumber limeade refreshment. Other options include pancakes, eggs, and shrimp patties, with vegetarian options available during Lent.
The atmosphere is friendly and neighborhood-oriented, with staff that is bilingual and helpful, although service can sometimes be inconsistent. The interior gets warm, so plan accordingly, as there is little to no AC. Parking is available on the street with a meter. Overall, La Imperial is a hidden gem for those seeking flavorful, home-style Mexican food in LA, especially for their menudo and tamales, which consistently impress and keep customers coming back.