That's Good! Classic Los Angeles Burritos: Part One

Welcome to "That’s Good!," where we venture into the depths of Los Angeles to find the city's unsung culinary heroes. In this first episode, we journey into Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles, a connected series of neighborhood where food tells stories of culture, family, and history.
We start at El Tepeyac, home of the massive Manuel Special and the fiery Oki Burrito. These aren't your average burritos-they're hearty, packed with flavor, and served with a side of nostalgia. Next, we hit up Al and Bea’s, a place where simplicity reigns and the bean and cheese burrito is a legacy passed down generations. Finally, we end at Lupes Burritos in East LA, where they have implemented some tasty items to there arsenal of amazing, classic bean and cheese burritos.
These are the spots that have been feeding locals for generations, places where the menu hasn't changed much because it doesn't need to. We're talking about food that’s comforting, authentic, and deeply rooted in the community.
If you're a fan of real, no-nonsense eats and the stories that come with them, this is your show.
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[@mobtptrondawg]

al and beas forever i used to live very close love going there. Long Live Boyle Heights

[@TheeSkateHouse]

Thank you for calling it what it is. LA Mexican food

[@DavidEatsLA]

East of the River LA Mexican Food! haha definitely

[@danstovall4424]

You made it through with no stains on your shirt. Good job!

[@Anthony-ue4zm]

Good first episode!

[@crebz5907]

El Tepeyac! RIP Manny!

[@ceebee8042]

The Okie at El Tepeyac is my favorite. It is all that.

[@LourdesBriseno]

Thank you for the trip home ❤ saludos desde San Antonio Texas!

[@tkuwata68]

Love this video. First time viewing your content. Just subscribed and will be binging your previous ones! Thanks!

[@DavidEatsLA]

@@tkuwata68 thank you! will be posting more longer videos soon this was the first episode of many 🙌🏽

[@rogeliomarinas1123]

I just stumbled on your channel and brother you got me bro, you should have more subscribers, thank you for what you do keep it up and more blessings…

[@DavidEatsLA]

Thank you! We are just getting started and will have more episodes soon.

[@fireice6228]

I grew up in City Terrace and those are the spots. Great job 👍🏽

[@Carl_Johnson_from_grove_street]

why am i watching this at 4am 😭

[@vonsheygarcia3198]

Great video, I will most definitely be trying these places out, thanks for sifting those out for us 😊

[@DavidEatsLA]

thank you!

[@Anthony-ue4zm]

Nothing comes close to Lupes beans and that Red Sauce!

[@DavidEatsLA]

so fire !!

[@susanBaca107]

I always got the taquitos de guacamole. Out of sight!!

[@yusofplayed]

Really good production values, glad I found this in my recommended!

[@DavidEatsLA]

thank you! we have more coming 🙌🏽 this is just the start

[@ReZounds]

Boyle Heights 🫶🏻

[@uncledohdoh]

Great series dude!

[@DavidEatsLA]

thank you!

[@elisaruiz2619]

Wow!! 😮

[@eternal2187]

Awesome video!

[@DavidEatsLA]

thank you ! stay tuned more to come

[@hungryinla]

So good bro! 🔥

[@EmakesItRain]

Will tip the fruit guy 5$ if he tells me if you were crying or not after that red salsa lol 😅…

[@DavidEatsLA]

@@EmakesItRain 😂

[@_HVACdad]

Great segment.

[@DavidEatsLA]

thank you! more to come

[@StreetWearFr]

Amazing video! 🔥🔥🔥

[@DavidEatsLA]

Thanks 🔥 man !!

[@rudymontes5050]

That’s chile Roja,AKA Red Burritos

[@danieldelrancho5749]

Rojo*

[@christophervaladez4656]

You said it 👏

[@DavidEatsLA]

thanks bro!

[@laoneking6149]

keep up the good work brother

[@DavidEatsLA]

thank you!

[@laoneking6149]

Anytime brother.

[@juliofranco1043]

Awesome Video! Lupe’s was a great spot, King Taco was a few blocks overs also. Used to work in Monterey Park and lived in Boyle Heights years ago and these spots were a go to for a lot of us come Lunch time. I remember Lupe’s had a real home cooked flavor to, like my Mom cooked it up back there lol. Lupe was a real character to, kind of a dry sense of humor who didn’t take crap from anyone, love that lady! One time a dude was there eating his lunch and told her how he used to go there as a kid but hadn’t visited in years and she said “Ok so what do you want a prize or something, and why did you stop coming?” Friggin Savage and Hilarious at the same time.

[@DavidEatsLA]

😅😅 yep you hear lot of those stories .. you kinda had to understand that humor or you would think something else about her 😅. yeah they still do everything from scratch homemade

[@alfredrubalcava9538]

La Azteca Tortilleria in Cesar Chavez is also another great burrito spot…. 👌🏼

[@DavidEatsLA]

absolutely! that’s coming 🙌🏽

[@Lawomenshoops]

There is a second La Azteca on Atlantic and 3rd, where that McD’s is. They open another location because of the huge lines at the one on Cesar Chavez. Taste exactly the same.

[@nytrydr5709]

bro immediately subbed lol I am heading to try those spots ASAP

[@DavidEatsLA]

appreciate it ! more to come

[@sincitysyndicate]

Manuel once called my father at his home while I was visiting. I answered the phone and told him my father went to the store he'll be back in 15 minutes. So when my dad got back I ask him was this Manuel one of my uncle's friends he said no its Manuel from El Tepeyac. 🤯 I said who going to call you next Ronald Mc Donald and Jack in the Box? 🤔😆🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DavidEatsLA]

@@sincitysyndicate 😂🙌🏽

[@tonylee5860]

Brah, getting the shoes on right now!!!

[@DavidEatsLA]

yes!

[@raybandz8053]

Bro you want a good burrito go to SUPER CUCAS in Santa Barbara you won’t be disappointed trust me!!!!!

[@erniearambula3525]

These are the culinary institutions of East L.A. they are part of L.A.s history they are family.

[@Karen-ci7eu]

NOW, I COULD EAT THE BURRITO 🌯 BY MYSELF, IT WOULD TAKE ME A FEW DAYS TO EAT IT! LOL!!!😂👍🌯🍽️🍹🍮🎉🎉🎉 I LOVE BURRITOS TO GO ALSO!!! LA MEXICAN FOOD! I GET IT!!! 🍽️🍹🍓🥭🌯🌮🫔🍜🥩🍗

[@DavidEatsLA]

😮😂🙌🏽

[@justsaying182]

Manual or Manuel?

[@martinlanz5113]

Taco Tour would be nice

[@DavidEatsLA]

oh that’s coming !!

[@martinlanz5113]

@@DavidEatsLA awesome! I love LA and i loooove Mexican food! Looking forward greetings from Switzerland

[@DavidEatsLA]

@@martinlanz5113ahh greetings! thank you for the follow 🙏🏽

[@martinlanz5113]

@@DavidEatsLA could you please tell me the name of the Song at 1:22 please? Thank you

[@Lawomenshoops]

Lupe’s is so much better than Al & bea’s! La Azteca has the best chile relleno burrito in LA! But Lupe comes close

[@DavidEatsLA]

hey stay tuned ! La Azteca 😮

[@Lawomenshoops]

I recently found out they have a second location on Atlantic and 3rd, in the McDonald’s strip mall. Everything tastes the same, as the original

[@MrGordo-cu9tm]

I’m sorry but La Azteca is nothing special. They got good reviews mostly because of the tortillas that are made there but not because for their burritos or tacos. I was there last week and it’s was disappointing.

[@Lawomenshoops]

@@MrGordo-cu9tm cluless

[@malo_213]

That Voice..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@paquesepas6696]

Tex mex style has nothing on mexican food. For example why put grated cheddar cheese on beans when you can put cotija or queso fresco or panela.

[@DavidEatsLA]

this isn’t Tex Mex this East Los Angeles/Boyle Heights 3 generations of Mexican American food.. nothing to do with Texas. these are foods that people grew up on. Not trying to be anything else

[@paquesepas6696]

@DavidEatsLA it's similar to tex mex is what I was saying just look at the ingredients they are in your face telling you and yeah emphasis on the American on the Mexican American food. Just the beans is really mexican lol. I'm from l.a and I know east l.a very well, their flavors are more American that's why they don't have many great spots.

[@DavidEatsLA]

@@paquesepas6696 there are so many traditional regional mexican spots and pop-ups , probably form every state of Mexico if you know where to find em

[@DavidEatsLA]

in East LA/South LA

[@Mrniceguy959]

Shit looks nasty

[@DavidEatsLA]

which ones ?

[@Mrniceguy959]

@DavidEatsLA first ones bro

[@DavidEatsLA]

@@Mrniceguy959gotcha yeah not for everyone.. it’s a mess but taste good 😂

[@Mrniceguy959]

@@DavidEatsLA al and beas fire

[@LaChona420k]

LA burritos are fucking trash.

[@Mrniceguy959]

Bunch of slop

[@ViggenStory]

That food don’t look good at all fam. Cmon now