Señoreata has been around for a good amount of years now and considering how long ago it was when I first visited this pop-up, I'm surprised I have yet to review this vendor. So my most recent trip to Smorgasburg has led me to revisit Señoreata. The Cuban Sandwich rocks my world! It's filled with mojo marinated jackfruit, pickles, and cheese. The toasty bread gives a nice crunch upon bite. It also comes with a side of plantain chips. Totally worth ordering again! https://bit.ly/40pNBIr The Potato Balls are also a standout item. It's filled with picadillo. The mashed potato is perfectly fluffy and tender while the outer breaded crust provides that crispy deep-fried texture. https://bit.ly/3JUzZPR And it's hard to resist Yuca Fries. These come with a cilantro garlic sauce. Yum! https://bit.ly/3Tsqk6l In an attempt to find my old photos of Señoreata meals when they used to pop up at Cosmic Brewery in Torrance, I've found something in my archives. Not sure if Señoreata still sells these but this is how long I've been a customer. I posted this photo of the Picadillo Plantain Nachos & Pulled "Pork" Sofrito Tamal on my IG back in 2017. https://bit.ly/3TvEMug I've also had the Guava Cheese Pastelito. Glad to see that Señoreata has had longevity! I'm sure that winning 1st place in Food Network's Great Food Truck Race (Season 15) played a significant role in their success. I'm also happy that I can get my vegan Cuban food fix at Smorgasburg every Sunday in DTLA. read more

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SERVICE - food stand at smorgasburg on Sundays - quick service as long as there's not a huge rush (go early to avoid lines) - food served to go - can be hard to find tables nearby so we went to the seating area just outside of the market - accepts card and Apple Pay - women of color owned! MENU - vegan Cuban food with appetizers/snacks and entrees - average price ($16 per entree) FOOD Lechon asada yucca fries (10/10): absolutely loved this! Starting with the fries, they are different from potato wedges since they are slightly crispier. On top of that was a generous amount of marinated jackfruit that was cooked until tender. My favorite part was the herb aioli on the top. It has a citrusy brightness which offsets the fried taste and lightens the dish. WOULD I COME BACK? Absolutely! read more

Senoreata - Lechon asada yuca fries - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After watching these amazing ladies take the title on the Amazing Food Truck Race I had to go check out their food and found them at Smorgasburgla. I ordered the Frita Cubana along with the Papa Rellena. I had to wait a little longer than usual due to a minor mix up which was understandable and they made it right. The Frita Cubana was really flavorful and literally melts in your month. The Papa Rellena was very crispy and the filling was very well seasoned. Definitely looking forward to trying other items on the menu on my next visit. read more

Senoreata - Frita Cubana - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I purchased pastries from the owner for a friends birthday in yucca, she posted a pickup flyer with the wrong info and I went out of my way to let her know her dates were wrong so she wouldn't mess up ALL her orders. She fixed it later but my friend must have still gotten confused seen her original posting and got to the location with her wrong info. She said if he didn't pick them up on time they'd go to the store to have zero acceptions . Even though I helped her out by correcting her mistake & purchased a big order she did nothing to be helpful to my friend. She had a rude entitled attitude the entire time. And her pastries weren't even all they're cracked out to be. Would much rather give my money to someone who cares about their clientele. For someone that's new to the Desert community you should do better. It's people like her that make locals dislike transplants. read more

Watching these ladies on The Great Food Truck Race I couldn't wait to try their food. I wasn't disappointed. Everything was delicious. I want to eventually try everything on the menu. The ladies were really nice just like on the Race. I gave them some ideas for O.C. events. Hopefully they will come down. I'm sorta new to Vegan food, and this was my first time trying Cuban. My tummy was very happy read more

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I was sooooo excited to finally experience this particular food truck! My husband told me a while back about this Latina-owned Cuban plant-based food truck that won The Great Good Truck Race, so imagine my surprise when i saw the truck at Smorgasburg LA! As someone of Cuban descent, this just made me proud! It's extremely rare to encounter a place that can take Cuban food which is so heavily based around meats and dairy ingredients and transform it into a plant-based option. That's no easy feat. So of course I was skeptical and had the hubs try it for me. We were greeted by a nice smiling face that explained the menu options. We decided on meat pies and croquetas. Delicious!!! They nailed the authentic flavors. Wow! Just...wow! I'm looking forward to tasting more and actually getting a photo of the food before the hubs demolishes it lol. I have to move quickly around him! This is certainly a winner! read more

Senoreata - Vegan cuban food!!! - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Senoreata serves a superior vegan Cuban sandwich. It is just the right combo of flavors and crispy grilled goodness. Get the cuban you will not be disappointed. Find them at the Smorsgasburg food fest in DTLA on Sunday. It is so worth the trip. Free parking in the parking structure. Double highly recommend. read more

The Frita Cubana here was delicious. It really is best described as a mash up of a smash burger and a sloppy joe. The fried potatoes add a nice crunch and the sauce provides the acidity to balance the richness of the sandwich. The impossible patty and cheese are so good you kinda forget that it's all vegan! read more

Senoreata - Frita Cubana - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I couldn't speak more highly of Evanice Holz and the whole Señoreata team. I'm not sure what's better: Eva's story, her endless curiosity and open-mindedness or the way she has reimagined the food from her roots into modern Cuban food for today's dietary preferences. The flavors are layered and punchy, which I view as a sign of culinary talent. Watching her compete (and win!) the Great Food Truck Race serves as inspiration to anyone who has an idea then brings it to life. keep going, Eva! read more

I am Cuban American and raised on Cuban food .. my favorite pastime is to cook with my family with These home cooked recipes growing up. Senoreata does a great job of keeping the spices and textures the same as if you're eating your abuelas home cooked Cuban food. I'm excited to have this plant based option not giving up on flavors and feeling that childhood memory substitute with only plant based meat.It's my go to at the smorgasbord LA on sundays ! Get there early ! She sells out quick.. I'll be back to try Cuban sandwich next and some yuca fries ! New to Vegan lifestyle so I really appreciate this option! Watch out Senoreata I'm going to start cooking vegan Cuban too ! read more

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How did it take me SO long to check out Smorgasburg!! THIS PLACE IS AWESOME-- So many unique, interesting and tasty foods... and tons of veg/ vegan options like Senoreata, a vegan Cuban food stand!! I got the nachos, complete with plantains chips, jackfruit, veggies and spicy mayo. It was so freaking good!! They said the Cuban sandwich is their best seller so I'll have to try it next time read more

I stopped by their booth during Smorgasburg on Sunday and ordered their fritadilla. Unfortunately I was unable to try it due to them making it and having it sit on the counter for 20 min. When I asked how much longer owner Evanice proceed to blame her colleague and let her know that she was told to put the toppings on. When I asked if they could remake it since it had been sitting for 20 minutes and I saw that they just made a fresh one that was on the grill Evanice said no.. I think their customer service could be a lot better. read more

Evanice is a force of nature! We had the pleasure of booking her for our wedding weekend and we heard such great things about her food from all of our guests! We just could not be more grateful to have had someone so passionate about her food, so thoughtful in her preparation, and vegan! Please use her for catering! You will not be disappointed! read more

Amazing food. Definitely will come back for more. Would be great if they served some refreshments at the stand, but there are plenty of other vendors to choose from for drinks. Also, organic ingredients could really separate this place from the other vegan food options. Nevertheless, check 'em out! read more

This place is so so good. I tried their Cuban sandwich and was very impressed. Will definitely be returning and I'm not even vegan!

Ughhhhh where do I start!? Cuban!? YES Meat pies!? YES Guava strudel!? YES YES YES Also, HELL YES to more vegan LATINOS!!!! Am I right!?! Seriously quit contemplating just go now!!! Try it! You wont regret it :) read more

Yummy comfort style food! At least the rice was!!! Only thing I tried tonight but I will be back! read more

Senoreata - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my first stop at Smorgasburg and it was so delish! We got the plantain nachos with cuban picadillo. The picadillo was warm and perfect on this gloomy fall day. It was flavorful and hearty. The plantain chips are the perfect texture to hold the generous portion of picadillo. The chunks of creamy avocado and drizzle of cream was the icing on the cake! Loved it! We will be back to try the jackfruit cubano sandwich. read more

Senoreata - Delish and hearty Cuban nachos! - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got the Cuban Sandwich and Potato Balls. The flavors of the Cuban Sandwich were amazing. The bread was nice and crispy. Jackfruit has great sweet flavors and is a great pork substitute. The Potato Balls were very crispy on the outside, but ratio of mash potatoes and the filling were off. There was more mash than filling which was overpowering the filling. Porto's Bakery Potato Balls has a great filling with the peppers and onions. But overall, really creative plant-based food. read more

The food is absolutely amazing. Get the Cuban quesadilla, you won't be disappointed. I also checked out their food truck when I spotted them in Long Beach, I'm sold. read more

I tried them out at Eat Drink Vegan for the first time, and I'm pretty darn impressed. I got: Meat Pie - 4/5 They're filled with a chili ground beef based mixture, with some onions and peppers, I believe. Well seasoned, but I wished these were more brown. They were served cold, which took away from the experience. Guava Cheese - 4.5/5 So long Portos, I'm breaking up with you. I'm a sucker for Guava Cheese Rolls, and I'll still have the vegetarian ones once or twice a year if it's at family pot lucks or events, even though I eat 99% vegan of the time. It's probably the last vegetarian item holding me back in terms of my willingly consumption of it. Well, while I must admit it does lack the fermented taste of the dessert cheese found in the former, Senoreata's version tastes good enough to compare to the standard guava, and surely curbs my craving when placed side by side with the nonvegan version as a choice. My bf had a bite and said he could tell it's vegan, but I think it's a completely acceptable veganized version, and that he's just too critical. It too, was a little white for my liking and I think it would have helped if they were warmed up (maybe bring a convection toaster oven next time). It is ideal for those who plan to travel with it, and eat it for a later time. (Meaning to just retoast it at home) Overall, I would definitely frequent their actual location if I'm in the mood for Cuban baked treats. The food is good, prices are fair, and service is friendly. Plus vegan Cuban places are rare to come by, so this place is definitely a keeper. read more

Senoreata - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I randomly came across this food stand in highland park and I was so excited because they serve a vegan version of one of my favorite foods, guava and cheese strudel. Since going vegan, I wasn't sure I would get to eat one again until I found them here. The filling was absolutely perfect, I couldn't even tell the cheese part was vegan. Only small complaint is I thought it was just slightly underbaked but it was otherwise one of my favorite things I ever ate. I had dinner plans elsewhere so I didn't try anything savory this time but I will need to come back! read more

Senoreata - Vegan guava cheese strudel - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Senoreata is a pop-up business doing Cuban vegan food. They usually have four or five different things. I wish they would have more but I think it is a one-person business so I understand why that's hard. I tried their food for the first time when they were in front of Block Party on York Blvd in Highland Park, which is one of their more frequent spots. I liked their pulled "pork" sofrito tamale, which was excellent, and their plantain picadillo nachos, which were good. I didn't love the "meat" pies or the guava "cheese" pastelitos. Like I said, I hope they will be expanding their menu a bit, or swapping things in and out. I think people look forward to new things. You can check their Instagram to see where they will be next. read more

I can't believe I have a local VEGAN spot for meat pies!!! These things are so addictive, you cannot just eat just one! I went to Smorgasburg and tried her NACHOS and loved. I was so excited about this new found pop up that I took some treats togo for my family to try. We put the meat pie and guava cheese strudel in the toaster oven and it was out of this world. She ALWAYS sells out so stop by early or you'll regret it!!!! read more

ever since I've been vegetarian then vegan for a total of 5-6 years I've missed eating portos and this hits the spot. food is fun. although friendliness of workers are lacking - she's a bit rude and snappy like okay. I'll come back yeah but it's not that hard to be a little.. nice? maybe the other girl making the food has nicer customer service. read more

This vegan Cuban spot is awesome, I always drive by signs that's says Cubana tortas at spot I know are not vegan but Senoreata has a good vegan Cuban sandwich, the jackfruit and pickles are the best part of it for me but the whole thing is awesome, I still need to try more from here but if u still them stop by and try well worth it. read more

We watched these ladies on the Great Food Truck Race and experiencing there food did not disappoint. 1st time trying vegan food but to be honest could not tell the difference, tons of flavor. Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I LOVE Eva's "meat" pies. We could literally eat 10 + ...but refrain. Also, her arroz sin pollo is so flavorful, creamy, and delish. It's a very hearty serving and great for sharing. Would def recommend and she's also the cutest and sweetest thing ever! read more

I hit them up when they are parked outside Block Party in Highland Park and I'm never disappointed! I'm both vegan and gluten free and the plantain nachos are something I dream about all the time now. They are AMAZING. I only wish they had a full on restaurant so I could eat them more often! read more

So. Have you ever had Porto's ? Do you love it? Well Senoreata is that, but SO MUCH BETTER than you ever imagined...plus it's 100 % VEGAN BABY, so no animals were harmed in the making of your delicious meal. Chef Eva puts her heart and soul into every one of these dishes and believe you me, you can taste that passion she has for cooking, plus she CUTE. Not only is the food tasty but her branding etc is all on point..support this small woman owned business ! I wish I could give her more stars because she and the food are both 10/10!!! read more

THIS FOOD WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE! It not only looks so beautiful when presented to you ( one of many reasons to love is that you can tell details are made with love) it is my favorite food not only vegan food. It warms you from the inside out and the quality and flavor combinations make you feel something special. It's more than "just food" it's a while experience that will leave you wanting more. I bring my friends to her pop ups just to see their face when they first take a bite of her food. Instantly hooked. If I could eat it everyday I would. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND to you, your mom, your coworkers, etc. Also, its run but a strong independent woman who's food is their medium and they paint the world in flavors you'll never forget! Love that! read more

The food is amazing, and I couldn't believe it was all vegan! There was a long line when I went, but it moved along pretty quickly and the food was absolutely worth the wait. My friends and I ordered a bunch of things to share, and we loved it all. Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu! read more

Probably my favorite vegan pop up. Senoreata is at Block Party every Tuesday and Smorgasbord every Sunday! Must try the meat pies and guava strudels! I've gotten 6 meat pies at a time and they are still good the next day! Also, the nachos and Cuban sandwiches are delish! She switches up the menu so follow her Instagram to see what she is making. You can never go wrong with Senoreata. Great service, super friendly and all around great experience! read more

I tried her amazing Vegan Meat Pies at Smorgasburg! Wao it was delicious and the funny part is that im not Vegan! High Five Senoreata! Keep the amazing work! read more

The nachos are delicious. I also love the meat pies and guava pastalitos. Vegan Cuban food is a dream come true for me :)

Delicious Cuban vegan food that pops up in York Ave (Highland Park) on Tuesday nights. Their nachos and pastries are delicious but my favorite is their tasty jackfruit tamale. They are cooked to perfection. Their menu is seasonal so they may offer something different when you visit. The food, however, is always tasty and comforting. The perfect bite to eat when you hang out in Highland Park. read more

Hands down some of the best food in Los Angeles! If you are visiting L.A. make a point to find out where Senoreata is and visit! You won't be disappointed! Also, everything on the menu is perfect. Keep up with their social media too, you'll be in love with the food posts but also dying for Eva's personality, she's incredible. read more

Senoreata - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Outstanding! I would give six stars if I could. Delicious nachos, "meat" pies, and gauva "cheese" strudels, tamales. Superb Cuban food! I love the food here! read more