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Cacao Mexicatessen
Mexican Restaurant, Deli, and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Eagle Rock, Los Angeles
The experts at LA Weekly and Los Angeles Times recommend this place
"LA Weekly's '10 Best Dishes of 2010' - Duck Carnitas!"(6 Tips)
"Carnitas de Pato - Duck Tacos - are the best."(4 Tips)
"Mole fries and gringo burrito amazing!!"(4 Tips)
"juicy duck confit"(3 Tips)
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The breakfast burritos are even better than their regular burritos. Order them by 1pm.. they won't be served a min later. I always think I'm dying after eating one bc of the size, but it's worth it.
Justin OrdovezaSeptember 19, 2014Unique and authentic Mexican food that you can't find in other places. The tacos especially the huitlacoche and the fried avocado are fantastic.
John FMarch 8, 2018The tacos are amazing. Burritos are HUGE and the tortilla soup is fantastic. Guacamole doesn’t come with chips which is a little baffling. Can be hard to find seating.
I like their hibiscus (flor de jamaica) tacos best, followed closely by the shrimp, duck carnitas, fried potato, and cochinita pibil tacos. Be adventurous: nearly everything on the menu is terrific.
Anna GregorDecember 14, 2012Sooooo good. Their Mexican Zucchini and squash burrito made my taste buds sing! Salsa is very flavorful, if not spicy enough and their whole wheat tortilla are TO DIE FOR.
Everything is great that's all I can say. Didn't post a pic, well the food looked so good that I just ate it. No time for pics, but you can see everyone else's
Chris LFebruary 3, 2015duck carnitas, chilaquiles smothered in rich mole poblano, cheesy-saucy stacked enchiladas made with homemade corn tortillas, and mole fries
The chips and salsa are what I come here for! Whatever they put on the chips is amazing.
Emma McNairyOctober 22, 2015Avocado tacos!! Potato tacos! This is some of the most beautifully prepared Mexican food I've ever encountered.
Lizzy SaxeDecember 20, 2014The mushroom torta is fantastic, you must order the hot chocolate and the specials are always interesting.
Their vegetarian selections are creative and full of flavor! It's so refreshing to have options where "vegetarian" translates to more than just "without meat"!
Ken SitzDecember 1, 2013Wow, the breakfast quesadilla with chorizo (scrambled egg and cheese) was fantastic! The Mimosa wasn't bad either"
JNETJanuary 21, 2012Parking in the back. Cute little place. Very diverse crowd. Interesting though a bit intimidating menu. Yummy though :). Horchata love love love !
Jenn ChenFebruary 18, 2017Cafe de olla -- cinnamon spiced house coffee -- is delicious (and bottomless!)
EVERYTHING is brilliant. Fav caffeinated bevy by far in the whole world is the Agave Latte w/ a few good dashes of cacao and chile de arbol. Squash Blossom & duck confit tacos are clear winners.
Samuel JacksonMay 29, 2015I love their tortilla soup. Best Mexican restaurant in LA, despite their hit or miss service.
Dude... The salsa here is some if the best around. Ask for the habanero and get some to go!
Erika RobbinsNovember 26, 2014You absolutely must try the hot cacao. The duck carnitas are also amazing.- Daniel L.January 15, 2013The one thing you need to eat here is the carnitas de pato taco - juicy duck confit, avocado, pickled onion, crunchy radish and spicy chile oil.
Good veggie taco options. All wines they serve are from Mexico. Interesting.
Over this place. Been going downhill, the small crowd here tonight is telling. Tell me they are out of my favorite taco after I already paid. Margarita is small and chips straight taste like Doritos.
Staff PicksJanuary 14, 2016Flan is trending this week and Cacao Mexicatessen has your fix. Theirs comes complete with whipped cream and almonds.- Ask for the habanero salsa. It's not too spicy of really goddamn tasty
Claire ArmstrongOctober 19, 2010Corn smut (or corn truffle) is way more appetizing than it sounds! Try it in a quesadilla or burrito, works great with cheese.
Rajat GuptaOctober 7, 2013Gave it a shot looking at the great Yelp & 4sq reviews. Food was delicious but highly disappointed with the service. Slow and disorganized. But I would go back for the food again.
Wouldn't expect it, but the turkey tacos are great! Mayan Feast special (Duck Carnitas & Shredded Venison) is more than enough for two and super tasty.
Scott RoseFebruary 12, 2016Great beer list. Food is of quite high reputation but didn't taste as good as I had hoped.
Corn truffle tacos are delish! Carnitas are yum too.
- Anastasia McGeeFebruary 2, 2010Carnitas de Pato - Duck Tacos - are the best. Try them with a side of rice or salad. For dessert or breakfast, nothing beats Azteca Hot Chocolate. Read more
SanAngelMoleFebruary 14, 2010Life's simple pleasures. Potato tacos just like Mom used to make. Thank You Cacao Mexicatessen...we're proud to be on your shelves. Read more
Corn truffle tacos are the truth. Before you die, you need to eat like, 30 of then. Add that to your bucket list sheeple.
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Cacao Mexicatessen
1576 Colorado Blvd (at Townsend Ave)
Los Angeles, CA 90041
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90041
United States
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 8:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:30 AM–8:00 PM
(323) 478-2791
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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