Street Tacos & Charred Meats

Burritos de Asada in Los Angeles

Look for large, pliable wheat flour tortillas folded snugly around charred, savory beef, refried beans, and vibrant salsas at Imperial Night Market in Downtown LA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, when a vendor is serving it. Free entry.

2300 E 15th St, Downtown LA · Free entry
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CATEGORY
Street Tacos & Charred Meats
ORIGIN
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
PREPARATION
Charred beef wrapped snugly with beans inside a warm, thin wheat flour tortilla.
MARKET
Imperial Night Market, Downtown LA
HERITAGE

The origins of Burritos de Asada

The burrito originated in the northern border city of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.

Stretchy, thin wheat flour tortilla exteriorSmoky, charred pieces of grilled steakTightly tucked cylinder holding hot juicesAccented with pinto beans and chile salsa

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Frequently asked questions

Where did the burrito originate?

Culinary dictionaries trace the burrito to the border city of Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua, Mexico.

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