Located off the 710 fwy. Takes Credit card with 3%fee. $2.20ish per taco. If you like lengua and cabeza tacos, then it's better than most of the places in this neighborhood, around and down Cesar Chavez. They are known for their cemitas (tortas) but it's too heavy for me so I tend to just order tacos from here. Within blocks/this neighborhood's tacos/burritos selections, think I enjoy Azteca for breakfast (very very different style but tortilla is bomb), this place Cemitas Tepeaca #3 for tacos (lengua and cabeza) is decent for locals, El momo (I like their original place but it's still decent, different style). This place makes it easy to take to go with condiments inside. Their buche, carnitas and asada were okay. Not bad but wouldn't get them again. $3 for jamaica drink. The green sauce is medium spicy. Condiments include lemon wedges (not lime), carrots onions, cucumbers as sides, and the usual onion ciltrano in the taco. Competitor truck - Taqueria El Pecas taco truck only serves mini bite size tacos, with everything else being dried? And you have to taste to add more salt if needed, as well as it's cash only. - If you go over the 710 to Boyle heights, there is Santa Rita Jalisco Taco Truck which is better with al pastor and such. - Also any of the trucks would be wayyyy better than. East Los Angeles Tacos for sure. There's parking in front of the truck, across from it, and down the street. They do have a small area to sit down and eat. I've only taken to go. read more

Always before a flight this place does not miss. Cemitas, Tortas, vibes with your special person. You got it all here I'm updating this review still 5 stars and still highly recommended read more

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Amazing food it's a Lonchera so don't expect a restaurant the food is so delicious. The only bad thing is that there's no parking you gotta look for parking in the street but that doesn't matter cuz the food is delicious read more

We made a pit stop for some late night munchies. We ordered three different burritos and they were all delicious. The only drawback on my carnitas burrito was that it had too much rice but other than that, very good flavor. They made an error by making a quesadilla filled with carne asada and mushroom and they gave it to us. read more

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Make sure to count your change ! They tried to steal 20$ of me . Payed with 100$ and the cemita was 14$ they gave me 66$ in change. Not honest people. Brought it up to them and they gave me the missing 20$ with no hesitation. read more

Around 10:15 on a Sunday night I tried paying with a ripped but complete dollar but lady charging me at the moment did not want to accept it because it was ripped. I told her that every place accepts even it was ripped as long as it's attached and complete. She then proceeded to give me attitude and act smart and says to go to those places then. The food was honestly good but customer service was horrible!!! Won't be coming back ever again! read more

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I always find myself coming back to this food truck for Cemita De Milanesa because they have pápalo, an essential ingredient for a delicious cemita. There's always people there ordering, from big families with kids to people who just got off of work. They continuously satisfy my craving for cemita every time I visit LA! read more

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The best cemitas in LA. Estilo Puebla made with your choice of quesillo or queso fresco. The bread is delicious and they always make sure to toast it. They have mexican drinks like Boing. Food is prepared fast and the price is even better. They provide stools to sit and the truck has a standing table outside. Usually not to long of a wait if you wait at all. read more

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Amazing flavor very original Cemitas tapioca this is very very famous in Puebla I've always wanted to try this since I went to Pueblo and visited Mexico it's an authentic flavor very original nobody else has is the chicken was amazing the Carna Sada was amazing fantastic place if you're in East LA check it out read more

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Compre una cemita con quesillo y se podía probar que ya se les está pudriendo el queso. Me dio cólico en el estómago y mi noche se hizo peor. Ultima vez que como hay. No puedes subir el precio y bajar la cálida del producto así pierden clientes. Bought a cemita with cheese specifically "quesillo"and you could taste that the cheese was already rotting. It gave me stomach pains and ruined my night. Last time I eat here. You cannot raise the price and lower the quality of the product, that's how you lose customers. read more

If this review was solely based off of the food i'd give them a 5 star rating, because the food here is good. I've had their Cemitas, tacos and burritos and everything is equally good. Now... the reason i'm knocking off three stars is because their customer service is HORRIBLE. I mean HORRIBLE. EVERY TIME. I was just at their location on ford (i came here thinking i would get a better experience than i do at the Indiana one) and it was the same thing. I normally always get extra curtido (which i pay $1 for @ the Indiana location) the women said $1.50 and i asked if they had different prices at each location because i normally pay $1 at the indiana location. she responded so defensively saying that she had already given me some in the bag and i'm asking for more and she's not the boss "nomas cobro". Seriously? it was a simple question. I'm baffled. These reviews either don't reach the owner and that is why this kind of behavior continues or the owner just doesn't give a you know what. Whatever it is, i will stop supporting their business. If you don't mind rude people stop by. As for me, i will take my business elsewhere. read more

The food was amazing!!! Kinda hesitant cause there's places that don't do good cemitas but this place didn't disappoint! definitely a place to stop by and check out service was amazing! read more

The worst torta I ever had. Fresh but cold not toasted telera bun with one razor thin slice of Milanesa de res, shredded lettuce and minuscule slice of avocado $6. Cemitas Tepeaca always parked at the corner of Indiana and Cesar Chavez, always busy so I expected something much better. read more

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I lovee these cemitas! The barbacoa cemitas is a bit salty but other than that they are amazing. I always order milanesa de pollo.

Most of the time, their bread is fresh, however.. the oil they used for frying the milanesa is RANCIT, and taste really bad. I tried to complain, the cashier was very rude. read more

my spanish is not good, but i know when i'm being taken advantage of for looking like a white girl i got a cemita de pata, some fries and two sodas and the lady charged me $15. cemita - $6 sodas - probably $1 but maybe $2? so my fries were either $7 or $5 which is still kind of a lot for this small size. can't be too mad though, cause the cemitas are super good. ‍ read more

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Worst cemita ever cold and hard to chew do not recommend at all takes long to make food to end up giving it to us cold won't be back and will tell everyone about there nasty service read more

FIRST....Sorry "Javier J." I know your "Elite" but.......I must correct you on one thing, Check your pictures the sign reads "CEMITAS TEPEACA". TEPEACA is a small pueblo in the State of PUEBLA, MEXICO!., http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepeaca "TEPEYAC as you posted is a Hill located in "DF" Mexico City"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepeyac The Sign SAYS: CEMITAS TEPEACA................................ Other than that your right on, I stopped by this truck for the first time while heading down Cesar Chavez, and ordered a couple of Carne Asada Tacos and a Cemita de Milanesa, unfortunately I was in a hurry and got it to go!. 2- Carne Asada Tacos $1.00 each were some of the BEST TACOS I have ever had meat wise, the only thing that could make these better would be good hand made tortillas, but since the tortillas tasted fine you can't knock them for this!, and the Red Salsa had a wonderful taste.http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kIDgalv1GLK4j1arCXh9iA?select=Q2yeLCgksTNYEoZGMI6Z_A The Cemita de Milanesa $4.00, ( a cimita for those of you who are not familiar with is basically the same thing as a Torta!) the big difference is the type of bread "Cemita" is made with an egg bread and it has "Semillas" "Seeds" on top,...http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kIDgalv1GLK4j1arCXh9iA?select=ZmZTtDhk4AcUHvkz6kpaew So I give them 5 Stars and can't wait to go back, I HIGHLY recommend you try this place out if you in the area. And remember "CEMITAS TEPEACA" as there are several trucks in the area! Don't fear the Truck, Carne Asada is NOT a crime!....................... read more

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Stop #1 of our Taco Crawl :) Thanks Wes S for bringing everyone together. They were known for Cemitas - which is similar to a torta, or a sandwich. I wish I kinda knew what the difference is. Lo behold - the power of the google - http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2012/03/cemita_versus_t.php I had a mini bite of Jennifer B's cemita - the meat was good but the bread was a little meh. However - if you're a torta fan, you'll love a Cemita. I was a little full - so I opted for tacos instead. $1 each!!! Holy moly - haven't seen those prices in a long time. Didn't know it still exist. Well after this crawl, I'm totally a believer for yummy + cheapie! :) I had carnitas (holy tenderness. Flavorful, delish, juicy - I would definitely come back for that!!!) and al pastor (flavorful, but definitely carnitas overshadowed the taste). Kept it a bit safe for my first round. But definitely delish food here! Plus for small business owners. Plus for decent tacos and foods! There's a laundromat with a lot right around the corner (for parking, ya?) read more

Sorry Pancho V, I find that your recommendations are usually spot-on but I felt pretty let down here. It's been a few years since your review, though, and I think things have changed. A cemita is an eggy bread topped with sesame seeds, but can also be the sandwich made with said bun. It's got a completely different taste and texture than a torta (which I think I prefer). I anticipated ordering the milanesa (thin, fried beef), which is a pretty traditional meat for a cemita, but at the last second opted for barbacoa (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_ePJ6XMhIuqRj8Km1Sp2iA&userid=1prVpumNNs_6LmHR_6opYA). The beef had good flavor but was a little dry and left me wishing I would have gotten the milanesa after all. The bun itself was stale and they were pretty skimpy with the meat. You couldn't see it (or hardly taste it) under the toppings (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=s2XNGuVA4lbKYQCAv3UC6g&userid=1prVpumNNs_6LmHR_6opYA). They were also heavy-handed with the very mild panela cheese but didn't use any Oaxacan cheese, which has more flavor and is pretty standard on a cemita. Yummy acovado and rajas, but instead of onions they added... thick slices of carrot? Puzzling to say the least and no bueno. And no papalo (or even cilantro), even though it looks like Yelper Miguel R. got some in his cemita just a couple weeks ago. Overall, it was bland and disappointing. I also got some tacos - lengua (good, not too chewy), asada (5 stars), and al pastor (chopped too fine and overdone). The tortillas were store-bought and fried in too much oil, but hand-made tortillas seem to be a rare treat so I can't be too disappointed. Cemitas are $5 and tacos are $1. read more

If you want some arguments on how your taco truck has more of a foundation than most of the stores around you, here's a little test. Google map the address it's normally located on and if you see it in the street view, you know they might as well put some plumbing sticking out of the road. Cemitas Tepeyac will be the future King Taco. I believe this is their second truck. The other is over on Whittier Blvd. and they have made the cinco puntos area their home for as long as I could remember. Huge neon sign that reads Cemitas Tepeyac. Cemitas.. if you've never eaten one, it's pretty much a sandwich that has taco meat in it. Sort of like a mix of Torta and a taco, but with a different bread. They're damn delicious and you can taste that here. The truck even has chairs set up and lights, so you don't even have to worry about the dark coming as you'll be well lit in that area while you enjoy your food. Considering I have been to many parties around the homes here, this is a nice late night treat when I'm walking.....er.. stumbling home. They also have tacos and burritos up for grabs if you're not feeling like trying something you've never heard of. They are also just as delicious. Remember, Mexican food is just about interchanging the same exact ingredients that are in everything. Meat, Cheese, Tortilla and Salsa. Their tacos are pretty good, but I would stick to what they're neon light says. I mean, they paid for it to say that for a reason, right?! read more

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This truck specializes in Cemitas. Not tacos. If you want a review on that...check this blog... http://yorkblvd.com/2009/02/16/cemitas-tepeac/ As for tacos, here's a bit of my review, straight from my taco blog, "These tacos were really good. The carne asada was well seasoned, with hints of cumin and chili powder, and was cooked to my personal preference, juice running down my hands and tender crispy charred edges on the asada. Mmm mmm mmm. The salsa roja added a spicy kick that took the taco to flavor heights I can only dream of recreating. The tortillas were probably store bought, but I have a feeling they buy from Los 5 Puntos, and they make their own. They aborbed and kept heat well. There were even little crunchy parts on the tortilla (note the little browned areas). Now I know why so many people rave about the calibur of mexican food here in East LA. It's mexican food, made by mexicans, for mexicans. I'm pretty sure they could tell I was asian, but that didn't stop taquero from talking to me en espanol. I respected and spoke back in common tongue. Me encanta. ps - tacos are $ 1.00. Amazing. read more

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Not good or original that all, and the tacos arabes are horrible in this place

Hey everyone, After living in the area for 14 years, I finally decided to try out the cemitas from this location. I'm giving this location 3 stars because both the milaneza and bread were cold. The bread alone felt old. Someone made a review about them "heating up" the bread to make it seem like "fresh" and after my experience I completely agree with that person. I will be back next month, and hopefully they provide "fresher" ingredients. read more

This spot is a legit spot for Cemitas! They use original ingredients not often found anywhere else to create an authentic flavor. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Check them out! read more

I used to come here a lot but the customer service is really awful specially at night, the lady that takes the orders is very rude ! I guess she is the owner because she is a snob, she acts like we are doing her a favor by buying. By the way this is not the first time it has happened. I will be taking my business somewhere else. read more

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These are my favorite cemitas in all of the East LA area. The milanesa cemitas are definitely the best. The mulitas are also very good!! The parking is kind of hard if you don't park in the laundry mat. read more

Do not even bother tasting their food. I ordered Cemitas and it was cold and nasty. I went to their food truck by beverly and their customer service is really bad. The girl taking the order give attitude, and they are stingy with the napkins and sauce. I asked for some napkins and she told me " there are some in the bag" with an attitude. I checked and there was none. I showed her the bag and she only gave me TWO NAPKINS!!! When i bought 7 cemitas in total. WTH! Afterwards, I asked if she can give me chipotle on the side. This B**** gave me a quarter size of chipotle. Please please people avoid their food truck. For sure the LAST time i come. read more

the cabeza tacos ate the best.. but shouldn't the girls be wearing a mask? that is concerning. . maybe i will go elsewhere! read more

I have been meaning to try Los Angeles style cemitas for a while now and then Yelp featured them! My BF told me about some tasty cemitas in East Los Angeles. He didn't know where his cousin got them from but said he thought they were from Cemitas Tepeaca. I thought, how could you imagine that name unless you knew about places in Puebla so I decided to see what was up with Cemitas Tepeaca on Yelp. Turns out that there are two Cemitas Tepeaca in the Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles area when you look for it and it seems they are not from the same owners. What to do? What to do? In essence, the cemita must have good cemita bread! The bread itself is called a cemita. In Puebla, you often hear cemita bread sellers on the street crying out "Cemitas...Cemas... Cemitas Cemas".... well at least in Cholula where I lived several months. So I based my search on Yelp on the best looking cemita bread. It turns out that Cemitas Tepeaca in East Los Angeles, on the border with Boyle Heights had the handsomest most authentic looking cemitas. The rest had deformed cemitas. The only thing that discouraged me was that Cemitas Tepeaca had only four reviews. Here is the thing though, it is deep in East Los Angeles where few people Yelp comparatively. Yelpers like Boyle Heights because it is close to Downtown Los Angeles. That's why there are so many reviews at cemiterias next to DTLA and not further from it. I drove out to Cinco Puntos where the Cemitas Tepeaca truck parks. Cinco Puntos is where Indiana and Cesar Chavez meet very close to the Evergreen Cemetery. It was a bit of a hassle to find parking but I found some soon. I only had to walk half a block. The truck has a beautiful mural on it! I ordered a cemita de milanesa which is the most traditional cemita in Puebla, Mexico. There are many other types of cemita but my favorite is the cemita de milanesa! The cemita was ready in a flash! The bread was as beautiful as I had seen in the Yelp pictures! The milanesa was beautiful too! Milanesa is thin a thin and breaded steak. It was not over fried at all! They also ask you what kind of cheese you want. Always ask for the stringy Oaxaca cheese. This is the most traditional way to eat a cemita. The cemita was nearly as delicious as the cemitas from El As de Oro in Puebla - one of the most famous cemiterias! I also asked for an horchata which was pretty good as well. The total came to $7. Cheap since the cemita is well stuffed with meat and cheese. I had a bit of chile chipotle in my cemita too! It was tasty! I didn't want rajas. Rajas are strips of chile. I am not a big fan of chile.... Of note is the fact that on good days they put papalo in their cemitas! This is an herb from Mexico that gives cemitas a traditional and distinctive taste! I was excited when I heard that they usually have papalo here! Wow! I thought, what a find! Cemitas Tepeaca may just be the best place to get cemitas in Los Angeles based on the great bread they use and the fact they use papalo, but I will try more spots and let Yelpers know where they can get a taste of Puebla, Mexico! read more

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I am sorry Cemitas Tepeaca, but you don't deserve more than two stars. I visited you because my friend featured you in a video and I thought it would be good spot since it is located in such a popular corner. You got two stars for the following, 1) The Cemitas bread felt old. The bread was heated to make it seem fresh, but failed. 2) avocado in my Cemitas was already dark... Meaning it was either an old avocado or it was exposed to the air for a while. 3) Papalo was old, it was black already! That means it was at least one or two days old. 4) Not enough to meat. It was mostly cheese. 5) Customer service was not what I expected. Once I was handed the Cemitas I was told by the lady to leave ! ... "Ok, Ya vayase" 6) Taco Arabe had little meat and bad presentation. I am originally from Puebla, where Cemitas are from, I have been to different Cemitas trucks/restaurants that have better food and service . Sorry. read more

The food is ok. But now they want to start charging for salsa. Seriously! They are acting like king taco. Never ever have I been charged for salsa at a food truck. Not worth going back. read more

Their plates average around $5-7 dollars and they're definitely worth it. Always come here to get a 'Taco de Cecina' or a 'Cemita de milanesa de pollo'. They have little to no space for customers to eat but what do you expect? It's a food truck. So we usually take our food to eat in the car. If you're looking for somewhere to grab some quick lunch, this definitely would hit the spot. read more

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I stopped by with my brother and mom because we were craving some spicy Mexican food specifically from Puebla , some tortas called Cemitas and it was a pretty good cemita because we were all hungry and decided to stop by in East LA. read more

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The bread they use is really good. The flavor is on point and service is great. My favorite is milanesa de pollo.

This spot can be a hit or miss, but most of the time delivers. I come here at least 5 times a month and maybe once out of those times the cemitas bun is too hard/toasted. They always hook it up with the avocado and meat, it's not skimpy. If you want extra spices/toppings then just ask for them and don't expect them to give them to you automatically. The customer service is the least of my worry, I mean cmon they are bunched up in a truck making food all the time of course they're not gonna be super happy; come here for the food not the service. The tacos are always a hit as well. Just ask for onions and cucumbers they'll give them to u. read more

OMG this place is so damn delicious. The cemitas are awesome, especially the milanesa and queso de puerco, and the quesillo tastes just like in Puebla. Loved the taco de cecina, too. Really big and homemade tortilla. read more

I love this place I must have it at least two three times a week sometimes more the best in town

okay okay I don't see what the big five star fuss is about. the tacos were okay but I guess they're not famous for the tacos. we came for the cemitas. considering I never had one of those I have to say it was just oaky. something I probably won't be craving or something I won't go out of my way for I must say, the cheese that they put on their food is really really bomb, so that's what all the five star fuss should be about. if i do come back I'll have to get the cheese cemita one thing I did not like is they did not have a salsa bar, so you kind of feel like you're bothering them when you asking for extra limes read more

The food has definitely gone down in quality. Not to mention the lack of good customer service and the high prices. Service was 10x better when the owner worked at the truck. Now you have employees with bad attitude and who are not capable of getting your order right. I was there last week and the avocado on my cemita had dark brown lines. They need to use fresher products. Also the meat used in the tacos tasted like the frozen meat you get at your local grocery store. Not going back. read more