Hand-Pressed Masa Antojitos

Quesadillas de Comal in Los Angeles

Look for elongated, hand-pressed corn masa discs toasted on the comal, folded gently over melting cheese and fragrant seasonal fillings 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
Hand-pressed oval masa griddled on comal, folded around savory fillings, and melted.
MARKET
Imperial Night Market, Downtown LA
HERITAGE

The origins of Quesadillas de Comal

Quesadillas de comal trace their heritage to central Mexico, particularly Mexico City and the State of Mexico.

The masa cooks directly on the hot metal surface of the comal.

Elongated hand-pressed fresh corn masa shellToasted comal exterior with tender interiorStretchy, melted Oaxaca string cheese coreFilled with seasonal squash blossoms or mushrooms

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