Philippe The Original French Dipped Sandwiches - Southern California Food Review / Downtown LA

A visit to Philippe The Original in Los Angeles . Home of the french dipped sandwich.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Instagram - AdamTheWooATW Lots of iconic spots to go , glad things are starting to open again . Still a few places I want to check out which still haven’t however .

[@obijuankenobi6565]

Jack in the Crack.......

[@obijuankenobi6565]

Florida or Southern California ????? Choose wisely Mr Woo.

[@yoboitboy2009]

Once the pandemic is over you should go to a famous daves

[@williamparson9915]

Phillipe's is legendary. A lesser know spot, Giamela's subs just up Los Feliz in Glendale. Awesome sub with exceptional relish...

[@Lau.Ren_2.0]

You should visit Tito's Market in El Monte when it reopens. Famous for hot/cold sandwiches and Argentinian empanadas. It's been there for 40+ years; so good!!!

[@MikeFromNashville]

I can't help think of the late Huell Howser who had a few episodes at Philippe's. He was good friends with them. Before I moved to Nashville I made sure to make a last stop for a French Dip at Philippe's. Thanks Adam. Hope all is well.

[@kmm129]

Good ole' Huell. AAAmazing. So. Cal icon, just like ADAM.

[@PROSPECROOFING]

Ate one before moving to Klamath Falls, Oregon...🤩

[@Louinator59]

Mike - I have my home up for sale in LA and heading East. I will be in your shoes one day. I will think of you when I take my next bite.

[@MikeFromNashville]

Louinator59 I was born and raised in Orange County. I went to Canyon High. I moved to LA to Venice Beach in 1999 to work for a startup called Razorfish. I worked in the big Binocular building in Venice Beach. That was awesome. I left LA in 2015. Back then I had an apartment on Barry and Idaho next to Santa Monica Blvd. Next to a place called Cafe 50’s. My one bedroom apartment was $725 a month!! Those days are over. Living in LA and OC in the 70’s and 80’s was awesome. Traffic was only rush hour and only on the freeway! House prices are through the roof and it’s over populated. Trust me, there is life after California. People ask if I miss LA, I say I would if I owned a Flux Capacitor and a Delorian. I don’t miss the current California. I miss what it was. It’s not the same anymore. I have great memories of those times and what it was like living there back then. Take care man.

[@m.d.grimes1622]

We miss Huell.

[@MrBlink909]

Adam I’ve been watching you for ten years now!!!

[@ianrjm969]

...and also set a new record for consecutive years without sleep.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thank you so much !

[@daoyee]

Philippe’s was always the go to spot before a Dodgers game. Ah, the memories. Thanks Adam.

[@cookingartguy2170]

Ate there last year on my trip to LA. Also went to Union Station and Olvera Street of course. I don't eat beef or pork or lamb so I had the turkey French dip and loved it, with macaroni salad. The best part was soaking up the LA history

[@The_Practical_Bond]

I feel like I've spent the summer with Adam starting back in May and here we are in August. What a journey.

[@OutandAboutwithCraig]

My last visit to Philippe was way back in 1993, visiting from Australia. I can't wait to get back there one day to sync my teeth right into one of those yummy french dip sandwiches again. mmm 😋

[@jayoneill1533]

Philippe’s at last! My favorite place in Los Angeles. Thanks Woo!

[@skunkman9815]

That’s my request

[@micycles1200]

Oh yes. There's no place better.

[@frasermackie19]

wholesome content in chaotic times. thank you Adam, and stay safe.

[@dfair]

Agreed!

[@jasonconley4381]

My sentiments exactly

[@jasonconley4381]

Adam almost makes Southern California seem livable

[@Trainy2]

I feel like I'm living in fiction

[@pauline3735]

Jason Conley: It IS liveable! We live here in Southern CA. We love it 🏡

[@candarianpumpkin]

That is a beautiful no frills sandwich. It's amazing how the simplest idea can be so delicious.

[@AH-rl9ev]

The good ol' French dip sandwich. Just when I thought you were out of places. You pulled us back in......Nice!!!

[@GDS_Michelle]

That is the cleanest storefront window I have seen in such a long time!!! Food looks good, bottled drinks a plus. I think I’ll visit when I head back to LA

[@goodvibez9859]

up vote if you think banana peppers are not spicy at all

[@BeeWhistler]

Good Vibez So those actually were banana peppers? That’s usual as a side with a sandwich, but from his reaction I thought surely they were some pepper I’m not familiar with. He just nibbled a bit off the end. They’re about the hottest pepper I’d be willing to bite into, but that’s partially because they’re the mildest ones short of bells and because my stomach doesn’t appreciate anything spicy. :(

[@josearteaga9667]

I've been surprised by some before they are pretty good

[@alexcarter8807]

@@BeeWhistler I've found with peppers, if there are going to spicy parts, the spice is most concentrated in the bit down the middle the holds the seeds, *and the end*

[@kellygarcia5577]

Those are not banana peppers. They are picked cascabella peppers and depending on the size the heat can vary. It’s a California thing. They have them at in n out and many small burger places. My poor Dad now lives in TX and has to load up on them when he visits.

[@technolotree5690]

This series takes me back to my childhood. Growing up in Pasadena California, I'm reminded of a lot of these local gems. My dad used to take me to this amazing burger place in Pasadena called Sandwiches by Connal. Not sure if it's there anymore, but man, I remember those hamburgers being great! Love the Food series, keep up the great work.

[@kimphillips5162]

I shall join you Adam. Thanks for the invite!! Don't mind if I do.

[@dfair]

I reply this in my head each time he says it lol

[@disneygal3566]

Me too

[@minutemark]

Another classic that I never knew about! Thank you, Adam, for broadening my horizons yet again!

[@davenelson7159]

"This is what we're dealin' with!"

[@disneygal3566]

Love all of Adam's sayings

[@rc100692]

Looks delicious. Haven’t eaten in a restaurant since March. Thanks for sharing. Enjoying the videos Adam.

[@dr.pendyke4887]

I ate in my first one since March 11th today for lunch, I almost didn't know what to do.

[@lisawalkerblodgett3055]

I was born in Burbank and I have SO much nostalgia around these classic eateries. Thank you for taking me there!!!

[@ec5416]

This is a place I never miss while in town. The potato salad is phenomenal

[@bcrich792000]

I'm floored at the seating changes they've made! It looks so different now!

[@jonmckenzie7678]

Last hint: single dip means only of half the roll gets dipped in the jus, double dip means both halves of the roll are dipped. You get the same amount of meat.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Ahh ok that makes sense

[@blasi1800]

Adam had a complete dumb ass tag along who didn’t help. I think he was out for a free meal. It could have been better.

[@disneyangelmark647]

Adam ... since you were eating there, my recommendation would be to order it double dipped and next time grab the mustard on the front table!! The potato salad is bomb!!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Gotta try the potato salad at some point for sure

[@AdventureStop]

Thanks for finally going to Pioneer Chicken Adam! Your video yesterday gives my older Pioneer Chicken video from 7 months ago a suggested video and I gained a significant number of new subscribers! Thank you!!!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Oh nice! I really enjoyed the chicken there and glad I finally went after years of hearing about it

[@redpill5471]

Pickled beets are great. After the beets are gone hard boil some eggs and put them in the beet juice for three weeks. Actually you can use any pickle juice. YUMMY

[@KelDubs33]

Really loving this series. I'm on the East Coast, so most of these places are new to me, which is really fun! Those french dips looked great and I love pickled beet eggs. In my family, we keep the beets in the jar with the eggs and some sliced onion. Put on a little sprinkle of salt...Yum.

[@doncolincreative]

They are called Red Beet Eggs - Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking -have eaten them all my life.

[@alexcarter8807]

My favorite type of boiled eggs are "tea eggs" which are a Chinese thing, the folks at my local 99 Ranch are always surprised that I like them. You boil eggs then simmer them in a mixture of strong black tea and soy sauce, and a few seasoning, and also you crack the shell - don't remove the shells just crack them, so when you peel them they have a neat pattern on them.

[@conniecrawford5231]

I grew up in Pittsburgh and have always made these eggs. Love ‘Ben!

[@lisawalkerblodgett3055]

Connie Crawford I want one!

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Never been there before, thanks for the review, certainly an iconic L.A. restaurant. The Coca-cola in the bottles is bottled at the San Cristobal Plant, in Chiapas, Mexico and is reminiscint of the original Coke. The canned Coke has high fructose corn syrup in it. I prefer the "original."

[@joncrowley8227]

Love this place. Please visit Johnnie's Pastrami on Sepulveda at Culver. And make sure you get the DIP and the PICKLES!

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

I agree, a good recommendation!

[@wendy3girl]

wow Adam, you guys ate at one of my absolute favorite places!!! I was there last in late Summer or early Fall. I used to travel with other seniors on trips into Los Angeles on the Metro Rail once a month but all that stopped. I miss it. I would love to go to Union Station and then over to Philippe's. I am craving it so much. My go to order is a beef double dipped (I like it with lots of the au jus and it depends on the person serving you - some don't dip long enough), cole slaw, a custard, and a cup of coffee. It looks like from the sign they may have changed their coffee provider. I really loved their coffee. Another big change - they have remodeled due to the virus!!! The way you line up now and that seating area is all totally different. It's kind of lost it''s old school feel. But that doesn't change how good the food is.

[@TheDailyWoo]

I noticed that also . Years ago when I went it was all lined up down the middle

[@LAFan]

The long tables will be missed, but in the time of social distancing I guess it makes sense they remodeled the place.

[@micycles1200]

OH YES! This is the one I've been waiting for! I absolutely ADORE Philippe's. It is probably my all-time favorite food. I always either go with the beef or the pork dip. They are so incredible. I love French Dips from pretty much anywhere but nothing beats Phillipe's. For all the awesome delis that we have in L.A. (Canter's, Jerry's, Brent's, etc...) nobody makes a better French Dip than the original. Plus, Phillipe's has much better prices than those others. I've been going to this place ever since I was a kid and every time I finish my meal, I start counting the days until my next one. One of the things that we to sometimes is go to Olvera Street, walk around a bit, then go eat at Phillipe's. Or we may go eat there after a Dodger game (if it's a day game). The atmosphere in there gets really awesome. Whenever I'm anywhe near downtown, I'll make my way to Phillipe's for lunch. Lots of memories attatched to this restaurant. A Los Angeles institution to be sure.

[@kmm129]

Can you recall the lowest price you ever paid for a sandwich? Also had 10cent coffee far back as I can remember.

[@BeeWhistler]

Micycles The food looked absolutely amazing, but I’m reall wary of Los Angeles. I grew up in rural Louisiana and live in Orange County so LA scares me. Is it an okay place in the daytime, then? That particular area? I wanted to see Olvera St too though I dunno how it would be currently, maybe not much going on.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

Those sandwiches look awfully delicious! 😋 Here in New Orleans we have something similar called a roast beef po-boy with de'bris - that's a roast beef sub with the natural gravy that has tiny bits of roast beef in it.

[@disneythemeparkworld7680]

I just remember this iconic place! Almost faded from my memory! Thanks~

[@rmat.847]

Ahhh... Can you feel the envy? AWESOME PLACE!!!

[@dukeofhaas]

Adam, the next time you go, order your sandwich "wet" (it's a menu option) and they will completely submerge your sandwich in the pan of au jus, which is just a fancy French term meaning "with sauce." Au jus is the reduced and seasoned pan drippings from roasting the beef. Great video...glad to see folks eating indoors again!

[@richardschindler8822]

I ate there many times during the 80’s. I’m so glad to see it’s still around and doing well. I’d love to go back.

[@peacefulcanvasvibes]

Adam you should go to one of the most iconic restaurants in LA called "The Pantry". I am not sure how they are serving with social distancing, but they are open. The establishment has been open for 95 years!

[@DRush76]

I haven't been to The Pantry in years. I used to love their barbecue hamburgers and cole slaw.

[@kristic4472]

isn't that the one in downtown that Literally Never Closes? 24/7? I went there years ago, and it was great!

[@darylfaulkner4882]

We ate here after arriving in Los Angeles by train on a recent vacation. Thank you for the memories!

[@dianeadams353]

Yay! So glad you included this restaurant in this tour. Hi, Deacon!

[@helgabullabong]

Was hoping you would go here. It didn't disappoint. Thank you.

[@tomyosten]

Love this place-Thanks Adam! Oh that mustard though....

[@gregusmc2868]

Adam, I’ve been a subscriber for years and just wanted you to know that I love your restaurant reviews! I am a California native (born in Oakland) but I have lived most of my life in Ohio so I love seeing these places and hearing about their history. Great videos!

[@charlenem7395]

I've really been enjoying this series!! Thank you for doing it!!👍🏻💙☺😍

[@JustNess78]

You should go to Jerry's Deli, a historic and classic deli/restaurant in Studio City. There are other locations, but that's the original. It has been in countless movies and comedians are known to hang out there. The hubby and I go whenever we're at Universal since it's close by. I met Don Rickles there before his passing. What a great guy! It's a jewish deli with the best pastrami and jewish pastries. You should look it up. It's fascinating. I think I heard somewhere that Andy Kaufman worked there before his days on Taxi :)

[@TheDailyWoo]

Wow very cool

[@jonathanchilders7335]

Adam, I think you've struck gold with this series! You should keep this in regular rotation, even when you get back to roadside Americana and Disney. This series blends history with the all too human need for delicious food! Keep them coming! Amazing job as usual. Stay safe, man!

[@scottrunnels3958]

Lived in LA County for 35 yrs and never tried it. I had heard of it but never got there.. Looks awesome dipped French dips!

[@trulee1843]

Awww!! Loved when my Mom would make a homemade French Dip. That place looks like a goldmine😁

[@EG-ub3in]

It looks like they still have the saw dust shavings on the floor as a kid i use go there with family. My grandfather new the guys who started it he was a cook at Cilfton's cafeteria in 30's and 40's around the corner at another land mark restaurant in L.A.

[@scarabeo500gt]

Adam the French Dipped Sandwiches have been my go to Sandwich my entire life! (LOVE EM) - Thanks...

[@William_mailliW]

Adam, you should check out El Tepeyac Cafe in Boyle Heights. That place is chock-full of history.

[@jpdavis6042]

William I posted a few days ago to Adam, as to El Tepeyac and just posted again. Now scrolling down and seeing your comment. Hey, do you remember the beautiful Morena waitress Peggy. Did you ever hit Yi Mi Loo's bar just up the street on Ord. Maybe before your time?

[@LAFan]

I miss Manny greeting people at the entrance. That place is legendary.

[@charlotteryner6583]

Phenomenal sandwiches. Iconic atmosphere. Wish I still lived in LA, just to enjoy Phillippe's 😊

[@susan16k97]

Yay! You finally made it over to Philippe's! It brings back memories of going with my mom. ❤

[@deborahmcdermott6927]

Amazing! I love the background on this sandwich and I love a French Dip!

[@tammyw1873]

Good morning! making jam and jellies today and happy to catch you so quick. Have a wonderful day

[@scruffydog2]

Go to Portillo‘s for Italian roast beef. Also they have really good Hotdogs.

[@capriceg7042]

(#1) Adam the Woo, I love seeing Big the Foot!!! Always great to see new eateries!!!

[@billybagels3665]

I love that place, been there many times. Usually go there when on way to Dodgers Stadium. If you want to buy or sale extra tickets, they will get on the loud speaker and help you out! Also their Brownies are awesome ! Great Job, wish I could of gone with you!

[@LAFan]

I didn't know that regarding Dodger tickets. Good to know.

[@loveswayright]

You doing it again Dear 😂👍🙏😎 I like mine not dipped, I like the dip on the side. Dip as ya go 🙀😋

[@alisonedwards63]

Thanks for going there ! Glad you took my sugjestion. Yumm!

[@MrGroove1970]

Every time my sister and I are in the L.A. area we always stop at Philippe and get the double dipped beef sandwiches, delicious!

[@samanthalehmann4994]

Always the best day when the Woo uploads 🙌🏼

[@llcruize]

Living vicariously through you, not yet confident enough to eat in a restaurant.

[@mydixiewrecked515]

Quit being a sheep

[@carolgage4569]

🙄

[@naomiw7515]

That looked soooooo good 🤤 Thank you for sharing your adventures. Have a great day!

[@jbs256]

I’ve been to Philippe only once but it was great. You had a Single which is a single dip, not the amount of meat. They are Single, one bread dipped, Double both breads dipped and Wet which is essentially submerged. I got double dipped, it was perfect. Also the banana peppers aren’t really that hot. To get through one, take a good bite of the sandwich then include a pepper in the mouthful. It spreads out the hotness. Yum! It’s like the mustard, don’t just squirt it in your mouth, enhance the sandwich. Great show as always. I agree with The Original Pantry suggestion. Not sure how Covid is affecting them. They were also displaced by the 110 freeway. Maybe a hearty breakfast there? Or a steak, if they are open. Thanks Adam!

[@roadweary5252]

It’s amazing how the simplest of ingredients makes the most delicious sandwich...

[@RubbertexRaccoon]

Oh man this takes me back. When I was a kid my Dad would always take us to dinner or lunch at Philippe's before a Dodger game. Such great times. BTW, Adam Its been long debated over who invented the French Dip. Some say it was Philippe's, some say it was Cole's which was established in 1908 and resides in the old Pacific Electric Railway building downtown, it's where all the street cars used to be stored. (A important theme to the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit.) Its apparently got a speakeasy in the back and on the list of Los Angeles Historical Monuments. Might be worth trying them too, lots of history there.

[@letsgo6434]

I love that you are not afraid to try new things! 🥚

[@donnytucker]

Back in 94 I worked at Arbys and would always eat a French Dipped sub. I loved the au jus sauce.

[@fourbuick]

Hitting up the best! Such a staple of DTLA! Parents love the place, and passed down to now a place I go when I get the chance.

[@superduperwillsaxby]

Great video Adam. Loving this series

[@catliftresearch]

A block away is The little jewel of New Orleans which is a half a block from the now closed Velveteria. Loving this series btw!

[@whomanbeing]

Hilarious how Adam goes into fast forward when eats the pepper. He needs to do a pepper challenge for our entertainment.

[@yumitokushige8486]

Every shop and place he visits is so clean and organized. People must be working nicely and great. Apparently it's a nice weather and temperature in this season or throughout the year. (So much heat and humidity here where I am)

[@radar7792]

Love this series Adam, thank you

[@Louinator59]

Woo. Great pic. This is a before stop before any event in downtown LA. It's not expensive and it is so good. I get the Lamb Double Dipped every time. I've been going there for 40 years. I always buy mustard to take home. Shirts are iconic also. LA's Best!

[@proconsumersafety]

Nice vid. I love eating at Philippe's. I have been many times. I get the turkey French dip and ask for it "wet". This means while normally they dip the bread into the dipping sauce, asking for it wet, they dip it twice. But I also ask for it " very wet". I love it. She double dips the bread, then pours the 1/2 cup or more over the entire sandwich. Then you pour their hot horseradish mustard on the sandwich. Its great! I also get their potato salad which is also amazing. Their brownies are good, but their pies are perfect. Especially their fresh boysenberry pie. I have not been there since the pandemic, but hopefully one day soon. Ask for it wet or very wet, and when eating it, dip it more in the sauce, then add their hot mustard horseradish sauce over it. OMG (its the best)! Once day I noticed that their prices keep going up like in many places. But I was told my management that all workers at Philippe's get full healthcare and retirement benefits, so that is where most of their cost goes too. Thanks for filming and reviewing Philippe's.

[@jabreck1934]

My vote is for Barney's Beanery. It's been around 92 years

[@joseph6948]

It was named the French Dip because it's on French Bread and you dip it in Au Jus beef drippings...

[@randymoffatt5634]

Wrong. It’s called a French Dip because Philippe, who accidentally invented it, was from France. Forty years ago I used to work a couple of blocks away and went their often. The story was on their placemats.

[@lorenzojoneson]

@@randymoffatt5634 sure, and santa claus is real

[@stickyfluff347]

Thanks so much for doing this video. It was one of the eateries I suggested on Facebook because I read about it in Michael Connelly's Bosch series.

[@patrickdougan4066]

That is a bucket list restaurant I want to visit. Iconic food.

[@joehernandez6580]

Adam you inspired us to go out and ger a French dip sandwich here in Tucson Arizona at little Anthonys dinner..your trips to all the eateries make us hungry...lol

[@moniquerodriguez2447]

OMG! That’s my all time favorite restaurant. I get beef double dipped, it much more better with two pink eggs. 😍😋

[@askpriz]

One of my all time favorites!

[@Anna-ww9cl]

This place is delish, I've been there with my grandparents way back when, this video brought back memories for me 🥰

[@skunkman9815]

Me too

[@rhondaz356]

Now, Adam, that is seriously looking so delicious. YUMMY. YUMMY 🤠😁🤗

[@Jesus-do1wl]

Nice video Adam! Philippes French Dip Sandwiches are really good. I've been there plenty. Though the actual oldest public house in L.A. is at their rival Cole's French Dip in downtown on 6th street. Cole's has been in the same building since 1908, they never moved locations.

[@LAFan]

Philppe is way better than Cole's in my opinion.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Amazing place... now on my list for next visit to LA. I always go for extra dip!

[@daledeimel1833]

My Grand Parents took my brother and I to Philipps in 1972. In those days the meats were all fresh cooked in their kitchen and the ladies at the counter used to slice it of the bone and add it to those french rolls. My uncle took me a few times and it was the same. Today they use deli meat. Already made meats that maybe they slice to order. Not bad and their salads are as amazing as ever but I miss going in there and seeing fresh cooked meats coming out and being sliced for the sandwiches.

[@lorih2924]

The Philippe Original French Dip is amazing being around for so long. That’s my kind of place. It’s great y’all got to eat inside the place. That was nice. Y’all did get there just in time before it got busy. So many great eating places that I never knew about before that we don’t have where I live. I hope you keep the food series going for a long time. Thank you for doing this series. Be safe.

[@brienmiller1005]

Two beff french dips, wit mustard, macaroni salad and a slice of banana cream pie! Then back to my office and put head down on my desk. Damn. I miss that.

[@maurzackbr]

Man those sweat beads bursted out on your face with that pepper !! Ok ppl will call me strange but i LOVE watching you eat Mr Woo

[@lindajohnson4204]

Thanks for covering Phillippe the Original! This is what I think is cool about it, besides the fact that it's historic (and it sounds really good): if you arrive on the Amtrak Sunset Ltd, it is due in LA at around 5:35 am. You're allowed to stay in your room/ette to get more awake, until maybe 6:15-6:30 or so. But if you wait too long, you're in rush hour in downtown LA. So you take a quick shower when you arrive, then dress quickly, leaving your room as neat as possible. Then go get your reserved rental car, and your luggage, and you're good to go. Phillipe is officially 1.5 blocks from Union Station, but since the station is so big, its probably 5 or 6 blocks from your room on the train (i realize I'm talking about the expensive accommodations, and there is coach, and buses and a commuter train system, but I'm getting so old that it's the only way I could probably do it). Anyway, drive your rental car down there, walk in, order your sandwich and wait for it to arrive. It might be nice to eat it there, but you're racing against rush hour traffic, so you probably take it with you, and drive to the park along Ocean Drive in Santa Monica, and eat your breakfast overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Or you go on the pier, if it is open, or to Venice Beach, and eat your breakfast there. It sounds like a great way to arrive, if driving I-10 all the way to Pacific Coast Highway is not an option for you. By the way, do you know whether the I-10 Santa Monica Freeway is crowded headed westbound during morning rush hour? It's probably more crowded headed in, but a lot of people work out there, too.l And what is the best non-freeway road to take between DTLA and Santa Monica or Venice Beach?

[@ricknineg]

Proud to say I’ve been here...finally been some food place that you have. I approve! Good sammiches

[@HobbyTimeSeattle]

I just ate there a few days ago. Super tasty!!!

[@richardcrouse4644]

What a great reminder. Haven't had one of these sandwiches a long time. Thanks for posting ~ from Texas

[@rrrrrrtt1]

Great place after Dodgers game!! :) Thanks, Mr. Woo.

[@TerryB751]

Very nice. I think this is the first time you ate indoors unless I missed one.

[@christopherjohnson3520]

Hey Adam! How about that, you were here in Idaho Falls for the Eclipse! Apparently, the whole town booked up almost a year ahead of time. That was a good episode. I watched it at the Train Locomotive Park on the Hill above the Missouri River in Omaha, NE. It wasn’t as good over there. It didn’t get that dark. A guy brought his family. He had a cool cardboard with glass from a Welder’s Mask. It made the Sun Green. Thnx! CJ

[@jpdavis6042]

Next stop 5 miles due east, to El Tepeyac Cafe (Manuals) on Evergreen Ave, ELA ... This revered joint is the home of the savory Wet Okie Burrito. Also love their deep fried beef Taco's. This place is packed with nostalgia and not much has changed decor wise since they opened (60's). Don't worry, it's safe there.

[@LAFan]

I remember going there and Manuel would greet you at the door and offer you a shot of tequila. Great burritos.

[@jpdavis6042]

@@LAFan I knew Manuel, he also drank in Chinatown. What a great man, helped out the Catholic Church across the street and a lot of people who were down and out. Do you remember waitress Peggy, a beautiful morena who worked there for over a decade. How far back do you go. Regards, JP

[@LAFan]

JP Davis I don’t remember Peggy, but I would go a few times a year back in the day. It is time I go back. I haven’t been there in a few years since Manny passed away.

[@Bganno]

I've been following you now for over 2 yrs. your knowledgeable about where and what you see . thank you for your vids.