My dad invited me to this year’s Taste of East LA, and I’m glad I went. The event is organized by the East LA chamber of commerce to bring attention to local businesses. While it’s true that there are some obvious absences from this collection of the “best restaurants in East LA” and some strange inclusions (i.e. Coffee Bean and Juan Pollo), there were some great bites to be had while taking in good music and art. To be honest, I actually had more stress-free fun here than at the recent LA Street Food Fest, where each tasting was separated by a 20-minute wait in line. Maybe it wasn’t the foodie event of the century, but vibe at the Taste of East LA was less competitive and the price was only $20 for a one shot at every booth, which garnered enough tasty food for two people. Plus, I even got to meet Lalo Alcaraz (see his “Tacos Sin Carne” print after the jump) of La Cucaracha fame.
Here’s what I ate and saw:
Fish Taco from Fish Taco Express 
Pork Mole Sope from Moles La Tia
Taquito plate from Manny’s El Loco
Candy Apples from Que Delicious
Lalo Alcaraz and Self Help Graphics were both representing for street food community:
-Valentina
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o c’mon! How did I NOT know about this event? The pricing makes much more sense, you’re supporting the community instead of some PR people, and it’s so damned CLOSE BY! Please tell me they will have a 4th iteration? And please invite me?
Fish taco express yumoooooo! fish tacos! 3rd anual festival love my e.l.a