Tis the season for tamales. Then again, there’s never a bad time for tamales—here are the best spots to get some in LA.

The storefront of Tikal Mayan Food. Tikal’s interior. The restaurant peddles polished home-style fare. Tamales come wrapped ...

A rroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas) is one of the staples of Puerto Rican cuisine. Depending on who you ask, it might ...

New Mexican food is its own, special animal. It lives somewhere between traditional Mexican food and Tex Mex food, in a place ...

Red, white and blue decorations on baked ... Of course the “s” wasn’t really served on a “shingle,” but dried beef or hamburger in white sauce spooned over toast, mashed potatoes or ...

In 1999, Leo Limeta was working at Panchitos in Terra Linda when Pancho and Yolanda Aceves, the couple who had owned it since ...

These meatballs made of beef, rice, and split peas are stuffed with dried fruit and braised in a flavorful tomato sauce—a hearty, satisfying labor of love. Filled with seasoned ground beef and ...

Much like Italian baked ziti or lasagna, everyone has their own version of enchiladas. These beef and bean enchiladas have ...

For those who prefer to keep things veggie-friendly, the Champinon empanada is a mushroom lover’s dream. Packed with ...