Hand-Pressed Masa Antojitos

Gorditas de Asada in Los Angeles

Look for thick, hand-pressed corn masa cakes puffed on the comal, split along the rim, and filled with grilled steak and salsa 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
Hand-Pressed Masa Antojitos
PREPARATION
Thick masa cakes griddled on comal, split open, and stuffed with grilled steak.
MARKET
Imperial Night Market, Downtown LA
ABOUT THE DISH

About Gorditas de Asada

Thick masa cakes griddled on comal, split open, and stuffed with grilled steak.

Puffy masa pocket with toasted comal spotsHearty texture from freshly ground nixtamalStuffed with juicy grilled chopped beefLayered with queso fresco and table salsas

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Frequently asked questions

How are comal gorditas different from fried gorditas?

Comal gorditas are baked on a dry griddle rather than submerged in oil.

What fills a traditional savory gordita?

Once split open, gorditas are filled with meats alongside cheese, beans, and fresh salsas.

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