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El Sabroso
Welcome to El Sabroso, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Los Angeles at 501 N Brannick Ave. This establishment is renowned for its authentic Mexican flavors, particularly its carnitas and chicharrones, which have captivated locals and visitors alike.
The reviews speak volumes about the quality of El Sabroso's offerings. One satisfied customer, Jaime Sanchez, raves about the "really great carnitas" and the unbeatable prices, marking it as a spot worth revisiting. Another patron, Ramiro Briseno, highlights the superior lard used in cooking, emphasizing its excellence. It's clear that the foundation of their dishes is rooted in fresh ingredients and traditional methods.
What sets El Sabroso apart is not just the flavorful dishes but the homemade touch. Edith Gonzalez draws parallels between El Sabroso and her hometown in Veracruz, reminiscing about the authentic preparation of cueritos and chicharrones in large pots. Every item is self-serve and available by the pound, making it easy for customers to choose their favorites.
However, it's essential to note that dining at El Sabroso comes with a few caveats. Depending on the time of day, the atmosphere can get quite warm, and they operate on a cash-only basis. Nonetheless, the flavor-packed dishes more than compensate for the lack of air conditioning or extensive parking options.
At a price of around $10.99 per pound, indulging in these fresh, expertly made carnitas and chicharrones is a delightful experience that will have you yearning for more. El Sabroso invites you to dive into a culinary journey that warms both the heart and the palate. Don't miss out on the chance to experience this flavorful haven. Visit them soon, and perhaps bring a cooler with you for that precious manteca!
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“ Really great carnitas. The price is the lowest you can get. Great flavor. I wish there will be a great salsa. I will come back soon. ”
“ You can get the best lard in town La mejor manteca para cosinar ”
“ The carnitas and chicharron are amazing here. They're fresh, super fresh, made daily. They allow you to pick pick and choose your own. They sell the pound for around 10.00, which is not bad. The only thing I don't like is that it's very hot inside. There's no AC or parking outside. ”
“ This reminds me of my little town in veracruz, where the large Pots (pailas) get the pork skin in a nice hot manteca where there are two points of cooking, one to create the cueritos and to a longer cook to create the chicharrones... this place has carnitas, tortillas, salsa, and manteca freshly make. Every pound of anything you get is 10.99 and is self served. Try it, you will thank me ”
“ They make the best chicharrones (pork rinds/cracklings), and carnitas in Los Angeles. Be forewarned, it's a CASH only establishment. ”
“ omg these are the best..I got a lil of everything to try it out carnitas.costillas.cueritos.chicharron...I ate the chicharrones before I could take the picture.. the prices are good you get you're own meat they give you gloves and sanitizer as you walk in the store ”
“ This place has some of thee best chicharrones in east los angeles...I was in this area earlier today, I just had to stop and buy some!!!! ”
“ Found this place on the hunt to find Chicharrones. Probably best chicharrones I have eaten! The best part is that you get to serve yourself, so you get to pick the ones you like the best! Will definitely be back! They have carnitas and Buche too! ”