Milpa Grille Boyle Heights

We had an amazing lunch at Milpa! The pozole and taquitos de papa were both excellent! I highly recommend the esquites on the side too. Sadly we arrived overly-caffeinated but will return to try some of their delicious looking coffee drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

All I ever want when I’m in Boyle Heights is this burrito and some berry jamaica

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Breakfast burrito was great, service was great. Will definitely visit again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best breakfast burrito in LA with the kindest staff. Always delicious. The burrito literally melts. The perfect size where I don't leave feeling super full/gross but just incredibly content & satisfied. Coffee is also delicious!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

All flavor. Quality not quantity.

Very very good breakfast burrito. Def adding it to my favorites list.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Disappointed

Food: 2

I inhaled that burrito and that was the best lavender chamomile with agave tea ever. Workers were really nice and patient with my slow brain and blind eyes Ima come back 💕

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito El Chilango

Awesome spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely delicious! They combine common ingredients just right. My favorite is the breakfast burrito. The hardest part is deciding which protein to get. Vegetarian or non-vegetarian are both delicious. Each choice of protein is combined with a sauce, depending on the protein you get, and each of those combinations complements the burrito very well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Milpa has an array of foods that will satisfy your craving for traditional Latino foods, can’t miss out on the Burritos, Tacos and my personal fav Enchilada plate. Can mix and match meats. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a Lavender Latte. 10/10 service is very hospitable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First timer at Milpa , came around noon ordered a breakfast burrito with sausage truly one of the best burritos I’ve had unlike in LA’s that fast food processed meat and cheese. Along with chicken tacos giving an authentic flavor and experience along side the cactus corn sides. Service was great bilingual and recommended Hibiscus strawberry beverages-which I have never been a fan of - that were sweet and flavorful. Will be coming back !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got food here and it was honestly gross

Food: 1

Review of Milpa Kitchen: More Style Than Substance?

I recently visited Milpa Kitchen on a Sunday, and while the space itself has a clean, curated aesthetic that’s clearly built to attract foodies or those looking for vegan/vegetarian options, the overall experience left quite a bit to be desired.

To start, the Sunday menu is extremely limited—only offering burritos and tacos. While a focused menu can sometimes be a good thing, in this case it felt more like a restriction than a specialty. The brisket burrito I ordered was overly greasy and, unfortunately, underwhelming in flavor. Given the portion size and quality, the prices felt steep; $65 for 2 burritos, 1 order of tacos, coffee and tip. It’s the kind of meal that leaves you wondering what exactly you’re paying for beyond the branding.

One small but noticeable detail: the café de olla, traditionally a rich and spiced Mexican coffee, was only available with non-dairy milk options like oat or almond milk. While it’s great to offer plant-based choices, having no dairy option at all felt unnecessarily limiting, especially for a beverage that traditionally relies on whole milk for its signature flavor.

Overall, Milpa Kitchen feels like it’s tailored to a very specific crowd—those who prioritize aesthetic presentation and trendiness over value and substance. If you’re looking for food to compliment your selfies on Instagram or TikTok, this place might hit the mark. But if you’re after a satisfying, well-priced meal with depth and tradition, it may fall short.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

Tried the breakfast burrito and it was a letdown. It was greasy, bland, and forgettable. The Milpa Bowl was even worse, heavy without being flavorful, and definitely not something I’d recommend. The menu sounds better than the food actually tastes. For the price and hype, it just didn’t deliver.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3