Yuca’s

Can’t believe this place has been in business since 1976! This is truly the essence of a Mom & Pop restaurant right here. I’ve been coming here for the last 10 years and I can tell you that they have the best steak sandwiches. They’re known for their burritos, but I’ve never had them before because I only come here for the sandwiches and sometimes burgers. If you plan to order a hamburger, it will take longer than most orders (10 minutes), but it is well worth it.
Yuca’s is a small shack located in a parking lot of a liquor store on Hillhurst Ave. It is amazing to find a bunch of fancy cars parked in front of this place just to order a taco. They don’t have much seating, but you are lucky, something might pop up. As far as I know, it is always busy, so you can’t really go wrong with anything that you order here.
If you are hungry and passing by, I would definitely recommend this spot.

Yucas is over priced 4 dollars for a
least it could have had flavor. This place sucks. seen it on a news cast couldn’t wait to try it big disappointment. When the lady working there poured my lemonade from a minute maid half gallon that should have been a sign the food was gonna be shit ty. negative 5 stars for this craphole. Hipsters enjoy

This place sucks. Lol one person had it right, its to milk the white people. I ordered the asada torta, it came in a small bun, and the meat wasn’t chopped, and was very hard to eat. A lot of onions? Yes, but it was a little tasty. But it was 8 dollars, and they had no soda. They didn’t tell me they had OJ, but I probably wouldn’t have bought it anyway. Prices are too high around here anyway.

Yuca’s is yuck yuck yuck! I decided to give them another chance today and was quickly reminded of why I disliked this place. The last time I ordered a carne asada burrito, it was full of gristle, and was very watery drippy, and lacking flavor. Today, I ordered the chile verde burrito and pulled out this huge jalapeño core, and again watery. It was just disgusting! I gave them two stars for convenience, only because they’re located right next to my apartments.

Don’t order a taco, the carne asada burrito is so special while the chili cheeseburger is an undercover trophy winner for those that know. Place your order and dip over to liquor store for your drinks. The price is relative to the neighborhood but very worth the visit.

$ 8 for two meh tacos when I could get some that taste better at my local taqueria (tacos al pastor) for $ 1.50 a pop. Burritos were better but small in size. So for one burrito, two tacos, and a child’s size serving of lemonade (cause they don’t do Aqua frescas) it cost nearly $ 20. You sure don’t get your monies worth here.
And what’s the deal with serving Orange Juice & Lemonade instead of Horchata or my fave, tamarindo?! $ 2.50 for 8oz of powdered mix. NO WATER!!! No plastic knives. This place is here to milk the white folks. Not one Mexican in sight. Now that I think of it, this place SUCKS! The end.

OK, after about a year now of trying to get my first Yuca’s Burrito, I finally made it today. Had to wade through a crowd of ‘Hipsters’ though.
Once I came, it was too packed; lack of parking and lack of seating… it is enough to keep many away. The second time I came, 10:45am, the place was closed… couldn’t wait for them to open and had to leave — strike two.
The third time, sadly, wasn’t the charm. I went for the Cochanita Pabil; a slow & low roasted Yucatan dish of pork that is suppose to make your toes curl in delight when done right; and I make it at home and mine is awesome. Sadly, I couldn’t tell you what Yuca’s Cochanita Pabil tasted like due to all the darn Pinto beans drowning out all the flavor. For $ 9, it was a sad waste of time for a fairly tasteless burrito; not a single bit of savory juice from the Pabil to be had.
Hey, the Lemonade is good though.
I have no doubt that Yuca’s makes good authentic food. But because this was my first time there, I am a bit disappointing for failing to know how to order my food their right… had I known there would be a bowl full of Pinto beans in my burrito, I would have skipped the beans; which is my honest recommendation… if you can order a burrito with meat only, that would be my recommendation — or, if you like pinto beans, just ask for less beans. The beans actually made the tortilla a soggy mess half way through it. Nothing worse than a soggy tortilla of bean juice.
Oh, yes; sadly — not even any decent salsa to mention — only bottled ‘salsa.’ The other disappointment is; no rice or fresh vegetables (no guac, tomatos, jalapenos, onions, SALSA, nadda) for the inside of the burrito.
Yuca’s could be a real hit only if she’d stop drowning the burritos in beans and bean juice. She would also fair much more favorably by making real, authentic Yucatan salsa for guest to use; like roasted green (verde) or red (roja) salsa… what ever is traditional for Yucatans… but skip the bottles altogether. And seating has to be improved somehow.

$ 4 for a SINGLE TACO. ONE TACO for $ 4 lol. I am very sorry but I find that so funny. Thought it was a joke but I guess not.

Yuca’s has been around for a very long time and throughout the past 10 years of going there the amazingness of this place lives on. This location is the better one out of the two, as there is one in very close proximity to this location. This place is cash only and doesn’t have drinks but don’t be discouraged… The liquor store next door has any beverage you can even think of. I get the carne asada burrito with no beans. The burrito is not too big and is simple but just tastes AMAZING. The quality of their meat is awesome and remains awesome. Their burgers are also amazing and if you’re a dude and really want to get full I would suggest getting a carne asada burrito and a cheeseburger. Definite hole in the wall gem in Los Feliz.

Torta de cochinito pibil is to die for! Simple menu but Delish. Tacos are not fixed the way I like them but still pretty good.

The Cochinita Pibil burrito here is one of my favorite foods in Los Angeles.
If my «last meal» was a multi-​course type affair, then it would land a spot on the menu.
Love the old «abuela» that takes orders. Love that you sit outside under a tarp in a parking lot next to a liquor store. Love that you can grab yourself a Mexican Coke at said liquor store.
Sometimes I’ll get a steak sandwich or a Carne Asada taco — but that burrito is the ticket.
A gem.

This place is a very small restaurant and not so easy to find. Somehow everyone is so in love with this place but when I came I was very disappointed.
I had gotten a Carne Asada Torta. I regretted it. I was hoping for a normal torta like every other place I’ve tried. I was wrong. It came in a hot dog bun with two huge slices of carne asada and bunch of onions in it. The meat was not cooked, I couldn’t take a bite of it at all. I left hungry and went somewhere else to eat. But I’ve heard the burritos are amazing, so if you do come here do not get the torta’s & stick with everything else.
Hopefully will give this place another shot and try their tacos and burritos.

It’s been an reoccurring theme whenever I’m visiting friends in LA, to eat here the majority of my stay. Fine by me! This gem of a cantina is pumping out the best Mexican food north of the boarder. Carne asada torta, extra spicy carrots, yes please!

love Love LOVE this spot! Mexican is one of my fav cuisines and I can easily say that this cute character-​rich spot is one of my favs by far. The vegetarian/​bean tacos, plantain, rice and amazing watermelon juice are the best items on the menu… though everything is really great. The only thing I am not really a fan of is the chicken taco.
Not the least expensive place bust still reasonably priced.

Yuca’s is so tiny that you could miss it if you blink as you drive by. And that would be a shame, because there is a lot of goodness tucked away in this tiny little shack. You place your order with a kind old lady sitting outside, pay at the window, and then take your pick of one of 10 seats under the awning.
The menu is medium-​sized but manageable. Mostly, you’re just picking the innards for a burrito or taco, which range from just beans and cheese, to beef, to pork. The standout, as others have commented, is the pibil, which is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The tortillas are perfectly soft, and a little bit gritty, which is a refreshing change from the Chipotles and the Qdobas of the world.
Don’t expect it to be a tidy affair: the burritos are very juicy and will degrade if you don’t give them the attention they deserve. But, you’re not there to look graceful. If you get there on a Saturday, the tamales are also worth a look.
All in all, Yuca’s hits the spot. The food is simple but good, and the service is friendly. I will be back!

Cute tiny little place, ok ok, I said the samething three times. Food is good and affordable! they make the food pretty fast considering a lot of people come here for lunch.
4 stars as its difficult to find a place to seat and eat, other wise YUMMY! and fresh.

So I still haven’t tried the famed cochinita pibil burrito, but I did try «the Crazy Burrito.» It was crazy… crazy good. A massive burrito that I was not able to finish in one sitting… unheard of.

cochinita f*cking pibil, duh. Another place I have to give credit to the momz for introducing me to.
It’s a little stand. I’ve had the cochinita pibil tacos and the soup-​like beans many times here. not lately though cuz I’m working on that supermodel bod. I have like 10 reviews that say that… I must be starving. Anyway I was reading some best burritos list and their cochinita pibil burrito was on it. A freaking cohcinita pibil burrito. When I am at my goal weight I am rewarding myself with a cochinita pibil burrito.
They have that green habanero hot sauce. Be careful if you’re a wimp. Not a problem for me though because I am a bad*ss. I go cray with it. If you don’t like spicy food I don’t trust you. i don’t care if it messes with your stomach. spice is worth it.

This little stand has been hyped up as one of the best taco places in all of LA. I didn’t order the tacos, but my carnitas burrito was good! I enjoyed the way it tasted, and it was a good enough size to make me full.
They have red and green hot sauce in the bottle to use on your food, like most taco stands/​trucks. The red was hot and pretty good, but I loved the color of the green sauce. It even had a surprise spicy punch, but delicious nonetheless. I wouldn’t mind eating at Yuca’s again.

I used to frequent Yuca’s before the days of hipsterville, when divey places were truly dumpy and priced as such, when the crowd at such establishments as Yuca’s didn’t wear chunky black-​rimmed glasses, fitted chambray shirts and skinny pants. While the crowd has changed and prices have nearly doubled, the food is still BOMB and I’m pleased to see Socorro still sits on her stool out front taking orders and barking commands at the toiling cooks in the sweltering shack.
Yuca’s specializes in cuisine from Yucatan (central mexico). They serve my favorite cochinita pibil (achiote seasoned slow roasted pork) of all time. You can get it in taco, burrito, or my favorite, torta, form. The machaca (beef only, no eggs), has a similar flavor profile and is equally tender and delicious. The carne asada is incredible! No excessive grissle or questionable textures here – just pure meaty goodness.
Prices have certainly gone up over the years ($ 6-​$ 7 for just a burrito), but with the increase has come slightly nicer patio seating and beverages. Yuca’s is an undisputed Los Feliz staple and I hope they’re around for years to come.
Tip: check business hours before coming! Ask for jalapenos and pickled carrots. And try the tamales on the weekends!

Meilleur Burrito de toute la ville de Los Angeles. J’y vais 2 – 3 fois par semaine! Carnitas Burrito sans oignons JUSTE PARFAIT !!

Es un kiosco pequeño de comida mexicana ubicado en la calle Hillshurts. A pesar de su tamaño, es normal ver filas largas filas, pero el servicio es bastante rápido dada a la simplicidad de sus platos y por lo general, su dueña siempre está allí para tomar las órdenes. Cuenta con algunas mesas y comparte parqueadero con otros locales.
Sus precios son bastante buenos; tacos por $ 1.50, burritos por $ 4.00… Variedad de comida a precios muy razonables.
Mi recomendación: visitar el lugar en diferentes horas al almuerzo, si la intención es comer ahí, puesto que el lugar tiene limitadas mesas. Traer efectivo y en billetes pequeños, pues no reciben tarjeta.