At an unassuming end of an Echo Park parking lot are a pair of massive parasols providing temporary respite from the blaze of the sun; under its shade is a solitary figure pouring over the heat of a sizzling steel plate, sandwiched between two great flames in a solitary act of creation. The place is Alejandra's, and the creation is some of the best quesadillas you can get in LA. Coming up to the stand, you eye the menu and make your order, $8 dollars each or $10 for a dual topping type. There is potentially a bit of a wait due to every meal being freshly made on order, but it is a good and worthwhile wait, the staff, clientele, and food being most hospitable. At your order, purple dough is flattened to a blue corn tortilla, each tortilla freshly pressed and grilled in front of you. You watch it sizzle and rise brown, flip over, and continue its cycle to grow crisp. Topping highlights for me include squash blossoms and pork, which is chicharrones with a surprising crisp and crunch better than almost any other I've had, the ring of each bite echoing autumn leaves crunching under my feet, its condensed jerky flavour hemorrhaging in the still present sweetness of a meat once juicy. The stand provides a salsa bar with red and green sauces available, and other vegatative essentials- onion, cilantro, and pepper- serve as a lush and fresh forestry for the surprisingly substantial spice of the salsa to lick upon; piled upon the mountain of food and flavour, the green and red splatters evoked the Hollywood Hills, the red salsa smokey and particularly burning like the fires of last year. It's an addicting taste well worth the visit and short walk to sit and enjoy the meal in Echo Park. I'm excited to come back and try more ingredients for sure, very likely two or three quesadillas at a time to help expedite the process, as it can't be helped. 6.4/10 read more

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The blue corn masa tortillas are incredible and the star of the show. Squash blossom and huitlacoche are both solid, but I liked squash blossom more. Service is very friendly! Alejandra opened the cart and her daughter Britany runs it sometimes. We met Britany this time. Cash or Zelle only. read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

*Note: TDLR at the end of the review Potato & Chorizo: 5/10 It honestly was bland. It was pretty much potato in chorizo drippings. I couldn't tell if there was meat or not. Salsa and cactus on the side saved it. Squash Blossom: 8/10 This surprised me by how flavorful it was! It's squash blossom mixed with sautéed onion. Super savory and slightly sweet. Would 100% get again. Service: 8/10 She was super nice. The quesadillas were made on the spot, including the blue corn tortilla. Offers different salsas and cactus on the side. Ambiance: 8/10 I mean it's a cart on the side of the street LOL. Idk how much ambiance you can get from that. It's LA bro. I think it's pretty reasonably priced considering that its in Silverlake. The quesadillas are lowk fat so I think its pretty worth especially if you choose the meat options. TDLR: Just get it bro, but not the potato one. As a meat lover, the squash blossom was fire. It's a fat quesadilla for $8 in Silverlake. Everything is made fresh, including the blue corn tortillas themself. read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Incredible blue corn tortillas! Amazing family and amazing service. My favorite is the chicharon with the squash blossom. Such savory goodness when mixed with the spicy salsa. Echo Park and LA staple and among LA's best. Hands down. Great vibes all-around. read more

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Unassuming cart on the side of the parking lot behind all the restaurants. The quesadillas including the tortilla are made to order so be patient, it's worth it. $8 each and they take cash or Venmo with a $1 fee. The blue corn tortilla is really what makes this special. It's perfectly chewy and fluffy, creating a perfect bite. I came too late and they were out of a lot, including the squash blossoms. So I went with the mushroom quesadilla and it was stuffed full. The salsas are awesome and have a real kick. I'll be back to try the squash blossoms. read more

That blue corn masa on the quesadilla is just... Wow -- just wow. Such a good meal (you wouldn't think it would be enough, but it's quite filling!) Although it's just a little shopping cart next to a parking lot, the customer service is par excellence. The woman serving this is very personable and I appreciated her care in preparing my food. read more

The food where is amazing and so well-priced. My friend and I got there at the end of the day, so missed out on the squash blossoms, but we can't wait to go back and try it. We got the chicken, which was very good, and the chicharon, which blew our minds! Definitely recommend getting there early afternoon for all the things, but we were so glad to try what we did. Incredible food, great price, can't wait to go back. read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Chicken with super hot salsa on the side! Delicious but didn't want to slather it! - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So bomb!! Definitely recommend. The chicken and chorizo quesadillas were soooo good. Def a must visit if you're in the area

The service was amazing, the daughter of the owner of the cart was making the food, I had huitlacoche for the first time, and it was amazing. I am happy I had it there first. She makes great conversation, her technique was great, I was beyond impressed. read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Huitlacoche with chicharrón quesadilla, I was too excited to even think to take a picture before taking a few bites - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Words cannot describe how fire the quesadillas are here. We had chicharrón I believe added to ours and the crunchy and cheesy goddess of a quesadilla was created ever so tasty. The lady working the cart was really friendly (I spoke to her in Spanish so I'm not sure if she speaks English but there's nothing fingers/pointing won't achieve). All of the sides and salsas we added to our quesadilla were an appreciated addition to the flavor as well. I am so happy we stopped here to try this out. I didn't realize how much I would love a blue corn quesadilla! read more

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Very simple yet delicious ! Good quality ingredients . Made to order and good fillings for the quesadillas ! The worker is also very nice as well. Well worth the price of $8 read more

I have a really hard time giving 5 stars for Mexican food in LA (because 5 star Mexican food here is outstanding) but this deserves it. It's a little food carte that's there 2 or 3 days a week, it's been serving food for 20 years (by the mom Alejandra for a while and now her daughter). The blue corn tortilla is the best I've had.... So nice and soft, I thought it was my usual favorite flour rather than corn. We had the chorizo and potato for 1 quesadilla and squash blossoms with pork for the other. Both were outstanding. The homemade red hot sauce was perfect... great flavor and good heat!!!! $19 total for both quesadillas combined. An amazing LA bargain! read more

The King James chicken & beef were . The service was exceptional and I have added their locations to my calendar. The elotes with the goat cheese is excellent! read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Service was personable! Food was amazing! I highly recommend! - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

best quesadillas in LA!!!!!!!!!!!! service is great, ms. britny is the best to chat with while she makes your quesadillas. the vibe is always chill, welcoming and down the street from echo park lake where you can go walk after eating (: read more

I tried huitlacoche (also known as 'Mexican truffle') for the first time and it was sooo gas. I had been meaning to hit up Alejandra's quesadilla cart, which is located in a covert parking lot in Echo park. Look for the rainbow umbrella and the blue corn tortillas. You can't miss it. Well actually you can so that's why I'm telling you the visual cues. Anyways, her cart has grown quite the reputation for being one of the only places cooking up huitlacoche in LA. The english translation is literally 'corn smut' and the photos on google do not look appetizing-- not one bit. I mean... it's quite literally fungus that grows on rotten corn. I can only describe the taste as earthy, mushroom/umami-esque, and subtle. It really isn't as potent as it looks. The tasting notes were quite mild and it paired amazingly with the Oaxacan cheese and freshness of the blue corn tortillas. You can also choose between squash blossoms, mushrooms, or chicharron in the quesadilla as well if you're turned off by the idea of corn fungus. Alejandra's granddaughter was actually the one cooking it up today. Alejandra was off to the side chilling. As she should. What I love about food like this is that it's simple. I'm talking literally 3 ingredients. When dishes are simple, the raw ingredients really have to shine-- and they sure did with this huitlacoche quesadilla. read more

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As of 10/13/24 open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am-7pm :) They have the blue corn masa tortillas pressed to order, with corn fungus, squash blossom, pork, chicken, mushroom, and chicharron fillings. read more

Read about Alejandra's Quesadillas recently when looking up spots to try a huitlacoche dish... such a nice treat! My favorite was the huitlacoche & squash blossom mix ($8). The cheese was so savory and had a perfect pull factor... the blue corn tortilla was bien tostada. Walked a few minutes down the road to enjoy the meal at Echo Park read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Quesadilla de huitlacoche y flor de calabaza - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been wanting to try this lady's food for a long time. Finally made it here! I think it is funny all kinds of reviews saying this lady is Oaxacan or the food is Estilo DF. If you actually take a moment to chat with her she will tell you she is from Michoacan. Description of what I ordered: Blue corn quesadilla filled with chorizo potato and squash blossoms. She has all the fixings hanging there on the cart onion cilantro nopales and a couple salsas. Her red salsa is 5 alarm! Really good delicious meal. Highly recommend. read more

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I just found the cart!! Literally eating and posting because I've been looking for her infamous cart for weeks. She's open Friday Saturday Sunday. Tried the pork and squash blossoms....amazing! Went for the salsa verde and it's just the perfect MILD. Not too spicy..just right. Plenty of lot parking. Just be careful of the parking enforcement..they are always around. read more

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Some fire quesadillas the salsa to go with it bomb my favorite it the pollo and then the papa with carne

They are great people. However it was not the most sanitary place. No lids, just foil, cheese was in a bag still, she was grabbing it with her hands, then later put gloves on. Mushrooms are not fresh and, saw her other daughter pouring onion for the hot dogs out of a black bag from a grocery store. Quesadillas were not that great and felt sick after. read more

When it comes to eating in Echo Park, I always brace myself for overpriced, appropriated hipster food. I imagined the same to be the case with Alejandra's Quesadilla Cart... but it's quesadillas so I couldn't resist! Alejandra's Quesadilla Cart is exactly what it purports to be: a little quesadilla cart off Sunset just a few blocks away from the park. I was actually surprised when I walked up to it; it really is JUST a cart! Like many delicious things, the quesadillas were simple but good. Eschewing the meat options, I decided to get 2 of their most popular choices... squash blossom and the enigmatic huitlacoche. Huitlacoche is a corn fungus that has a distinctive savory flavor that is both saucy and nutty. Paired with the refreshing squash blossom quesadilla, I felt proud of myself for such a health lunch, cheese notwithstanding. At $5 a pop this place demands repeat visits to try out all the options. For my palate, the green salsa they offer is just the right punch, but for those with bolder tastebuds than I, go for the red sauce. read more

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I live and work in the OC so when I saw this highly reviewed gem, I took time off work and made travel plans to intentionally come here to see what it was all about. After studying the reviews here extensively, my friend and I decided to come on a Friday right at noon as a few reviewed mentioned the cart wasn't ready until that time. We arrive at our projected time and our blue corn quesadilla's were made right in front of our eyes. I ordered the chicharron (as it came highly recommended) and my friend ordered the chicken. Both had great flavors; however, I felt that for $5 each it would have been more filling. It was good, but I didn't really feel like eating a second one and instead looked for another spot to try. Next! read more

Best damn quesadilla I've ever had ! I've been trying to come here for awhile now . Came across a random yelp review about this cart over 3 years ago but every time I tried to visit she wasn't there ( sometimes she leaves early if she runs out of ingredients or if she's sick I assume she also might not work ) . This place is inconspicuously located in a parking lot just passed a a major intersection . Look for the colorful umbrella !!!! My dad ordered the chorizo y papas and I had the chicken which was recommended ...and omg let me tell you ..... the freshest corn tortilla I've ever had obviously . The magic of this cart is you can watch her make the blue corn tortillas fresh with an old school wooden tortilla press . The texture is hard to describe . Very different almost spongy in the best possible way ...a food sponge if deliciousness . I put a little cortija cheese on top and drizzled the red and the green salsa on topaz ....every bite had its own personality . Finished most of the quesadilla 4 hours later cold and it was just as good if not better ! Also the squash blossom will change your life! Best quesadilla I ever had. Feel free to freeze in unthaw on a hot skillet to enjoy the magic later as I did when I picked up some additional quesadillas a few weeks later to bring with me to burning man! read more

If you are in Echo Park, you need to go on a hunt for Alejandra's cart!! She is on Echo Park and Sunset in a parking lot off Echo Park. Surprisingly there is never a line, but I think it is because she makes it so fast. After every Dodger game, I always check to see if she is still open because cart food is the best after a game. I park in the lot behind where she is located. I'm guilty of not paying for the parking because I just sit in my car and eat my quesadilla. Since she is so fast, I'm not there for a long time. Fresh blue corn tortilla with amazing salsa- let me repeat- fresh blue corn tortilla with amazing salsa! I get the chicken, but my boyfriend loves the squash one. 1 quesadilla is pretty big, and it is $6?! What can you get on Sunset for $6!? Cash only so don't forget to hit the ATM or venmo your BFF who always has cash before heading here. read more

Best Oaxaca quesadillas in LA! This lady is a staple of Los Angeles. If you're not used to eating spicy food do not add the sauce. If you want Americanized food, go to Taco Bell. This is authentic blue corn quesadillas. Love them. read more

Echo Park's lil secret.. which really isn't a secret anymore hahah. Succulent, plate-sized blue corn quesadillas for only $4 (or $6 if you get both veggies)!! I had to get both the Huitlacoche (infected/fermented corn) and Flore de Calabasa (Squash Blossom) for a very affordable $6. Quick Tips: -CASH only -ONLY serving on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays. But don't trust Yelp hours. I arrived at 11 and they had JUST STARTED setting up. -Just South of Sunset Blvd on Echo Park Ave IN the parking lot. Look for the mural with a man holding two birds. -Great if you can speak Spanish. I was able communicate enough. A young girl was there to translate for me.. because I'm a sad American. -BEWARE. The RED sauce is very very spicy. And I like 'Thai spicy'. On a scale of 1-Howlin'(10) it's an 9/10. I was crying. -I couldn't taste the green sauce because I was too generous with the red sauce, but she said it was less spicy. -raw onion and cilantro, a crumbly Mexican cheese (similar to parmesan), red sauce, green sauce, and pickled green chilies are FREE available garnishes Taste 5/5 I got a massive, freshly-made quesadilla stuffed with Oaxacan cheese (similar to mozzarella), huitlacoche (tender in texture, earthy like mushrooms), and softly sauteed squash blossoms. I was stupid and drenched it in hot sauce. Despite the burn, I was able to taste every bit of this quesadilla. And it was fabulous. Price 5/5 Lunch on the go for $6? Yaaaaas Service 5/5 Ladies were so so sweet. Forks and napkins are available. Drinks for sale are also available read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - BEWARE the red hot sauce is muy picante - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great chicken quesadillas!! So flavorful and the chicken was seasoned well. Fast service, she was so nice and clean. Highly recommend!!!

$3 per quesadilla, add your own condiments then head down to echo park enjoy the lake while eating ur quesadillas ...I think what makes these amazing is cuz they're blue....cuz honestly they are pretty average to me ;) Also, these aren't grease-a-licious maybe that's why Im "egh" about them. read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Corn smut & squash blossom - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love huitlacoche --- mmm, corn fungus -- but it's such a rare menu item that it's even difficult to find in Mexico. The woman who magically runs what people on Yelp call the Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart is actually from Puebla and she lives up to her culinary reputation. She's a Yelp celebrity. It's fun to watch the blue corn tortillas take shape on the hot griddle as she spoons in the huitlacoche, mushrooms and cheese. In my perfect world, there would be a food cart on every corner of every intersection across the United States. In the meantime, I'll continue to look for the bright multi-colored umbrella of her tiny food cart on Echo Park Ave just south of the Sunset intersection. read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Quesadillas with huitlachoche, mushroom and cheese filling - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Holly hell these things are good! Like i just inhaled 3 and the lady is already grinning and had another one lined up on her griddle because she knew I was going to come back for a 4th good! The tortillas are hand made with blue corn and grilled right in front of you, then they are filled with cheese and your choice of fillings which includes: squash blossoms, huitlacoche, chicken, potato and chorizo, mushrooms and chicharron. Then you get to customize with some onions and cilantro, cactus, queso fresco and green and red salsa. The squash blossoms were smokey and the included grilled onions gave it a nice sweet finish. The huitlacoche had a funky fungi/mushroom flavor with a hint of smoke and corn. But my favorite was the chicharron! A little salty, fatty and super crunchy combined with gooey melted Oaxacan cheese, the snap from the cactus and the spicy red salsa that cuts the fat... perfection! read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - $3 - chicharones, nopales, queso fresco, cebolla, cilantro and salsa picante - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Blue corn tortillas are my thang, so when you say they're made fresh with some added inserts and toppings, you definitely have my ears perked up. I stumbled upon the Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart while searching for the latest highly rated restaurants in my neighborhood and with high reviews for a cart, I couldn't help but explore what the hype was about. A highly rated street cart in my neighborhood, that's only accessible on the weekend? I definitely bookmarked this to add as a "to try" on my list. The opportunity finally arose one afternoon, when I failed to bring lunch to work and informed my co-workers that I was going to try an affordable Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart up the street. I pulled up the hidden menu that was only available from a helpful Yelper via the photo section, took orders from my co-workers and was quickly on my way. I lucked out on parking as I was able to find street parking since the street signs indicated street cleaning until 12pm and I was able to arrive a few minutes after noon on the same side of the street that the cart was located on. The experience was not just like an ordinary bacon-wrapped hot dog cart that you can see on any given weekend or night outside of a bar, but was just one woman who was not only cooking your quesadilla or huarache but also collecting your money with the slipping on and off of a plastic glove that she stored in her pocket. Most of her customers were Spanish speaking, so with my minimal Spanish and food-ordering skills, I was able to put in my order and receive it successfully. I did not hear anyone put in their order in English during my 15 minute wait. Vegetarians, have no fear, there are good vegetarian options as well as I ordered a quesadilla with cactus (nopales) and another one with mushroom, both VERY good. My co-workers and I were very happy with our orders, with the quesadillas costing $3 each, it made my office happy and full that day, putting a cap on our Friday. One piece of advice: if you are ordering for others for the first time, it may be more helpful to try to take them with you, as you will have to add your own toppings, cheese, salsas, etc. and everyone likes their quesadilla according to their particular taste. If you have a little bit more time, try to eat it right after you order it and order some more to your liking. It's the best way to enjoy it, just like any street experience worldwide. read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of the reasons I love LA. Where else are you gonna get Oaxacan blue corn quesadillas handmade right in front of you at a cart? And yes, every filling option is delicious from the mushrooms to the papas con chorizo to the chicharron (my favorite). They come right out of a plastic jar on the cart to your tortilla filled with Oaxacan cheese. Their can be a wait, but be patient. The lady is super nice, and takes time on each order. After you get your quesadillas, help yourself to some nopalitos, onion & cilantro, Parmesan, and green and red salsas. Warning: the salsa roja is hot! read more

Alejandra’s Quesadilla - Complimentary nopalitos - Food Stands Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Really good freshly made tortilla -I ordered the chorizo and potato's This one was very bland and there wasn't much taste to it. It was filled with a whole lot of potatoes -deep fried pork skin (Chicharrones) This one was actually flavorful and tasty. Ordered two, one was a little to fried so it was a bit bitter but the other one was super delish! Hit or miss on this. -there's salsa and condiments to add on to your quesadilla -super heavy. Great for a cheat day $4 for one, I personally don't think it's really worth $4, I rather have the kenmore tacos for $2! Way better and more full filling. But it was def.ly a yelp bucket list of mine -parking super hard to find -her days and hours are MONDAY.friday&Saturday 9am to 5pm read more

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Absolutely the best. $6 fresh tortilla made to order, flor de calabaza (squash blossom) is my favorite pick. The owner is a sweetheart! Make sure to tip an extra buck or two. read more

As you twirl through Los Angie's east side neighborhoods, a charming lady with a cart may catch your eye. I call her the 'blue corn quesadilla lady' and have told every one of my friends about her. How is it blue ? Blue corn masa dough, a delicacy from Mexico, is reminiscent of Play-Doh and awaits Alejandra's jazz hands every weekend. She thoughtfully makes her quesadillas with love. Ask for the chicharrón and enjoy every bite. XOLO read more

Alejandra!!!! i miss homegirl! she hasn't been there at her regular schedule... mondays and fridays! these quesadillas are so amazingly delicious! my favorite ones are the chicharron! mmmmmm regrese pronto Alejandra! read more

Do you like street food? Because this is the definition. The blue quesadilla lady is a LA legend to the point she's had posers. I suggest squash blossoms and pork for fillings but go nuts. You got to try this spot at least once read more

These are super special quesadillas made from blue corn. I can't recall ever having Oaxacan food before, so these Oaxacan Quesadillas were a treat. Hand made from blue corn and freshly grilled it was mighty tasty. I heard about this cart from Gino E. and made a trip out here just for lunch on a Sat. You don't really know it's there unless you are looking for it specifically, it looks like any other hot-dog, taco cart in LA but when you get up close you can see the difference. These quesadillas aren't Your puny hoity-toity truck fare, these quesadillas are a meal! The blue corn tortilla is thick and fluffy and worth the $3 price, because the amount of filling you get is about the weight of 3 street tacos. I got two quesadillas, Chicharon and Huitlacoche. If you are gonna put hot sauce, don't go with the red one do the green one. It's spicier and has better flavor... yum. A sprinkle of cheese, super fresh diced onions and cilantro and a few pieces of nopales (cactus) and you are set! Chicharon- Porky goodness, I can feel my heart slowing down with each bite of crunchy grease. But hey, for my first Oaxacan Quesadilla experience I had to go all out! My $2 Tamarind flavored Jarritos helped wash down the oil, dude kinda felt like the Jarritos was a rip off considering the quesadillas were $3! =p Huitlacoche- The better of the two quesadillas, so good it's got this juicy mushroom flavor and with the melted cheese, highly pleasing to my taste buds. It makes sense since Huitlacoche is a corn fungus, but it's not very appetizing to look at since it's this runny black mush and also-known-as "corn-smut". So many fillings, I need to come back and them all! I had a bite of my friend's Pollo quesadilla and found it had good spice, it wasn't hot spicy but flavorful spicy! You can get combinations of fillings so if you want a little of this and that, the woman in charge will be happy to oblige, the chorizo y papas seemed like a delish one. This cart was on the corner of Echo Park and Sunset, right across and behind the Bank of America. Good luck finding her, I heard she moves around. These elusive quesadillas are totally worth a hunt, the taste of Oaxaca in the streets of LA! read more

Awesome stuff Chicharrón is amazing My favorite is mushrooms Be careful with the salsas read more