My friends and I had a Christmas tamale potluck and I got my bunch at Olmeca because they were one…read moreof the ones featured in Eater. I ordered the green pork and the birriria ones. We tasted each of tamales That everyone bought and we all voted for the 7 dollar each tamale! ( 5 dollars would of been more the price point I would expect for upscale tamales when you get get some for 2 bucks)As pricey as they were for tamales, it was the perfect bite with the masa and meat combination. I don't like when lots of masa and barely any stuffing. These tamales were made very well, masa was moist and the insides were well season. Super tasty! Wish it was spicier but I like my food spicy, just a preference. A must try if you have the money to splurge

Found Olmeca on several best tamales of LA lists (e.g., Thrillist, Eater LA) - it's a pop-up (IG…read more@olmeca.__. I pre-ordered some tamales and picked them up at Holy Grounds in El Sereno. The tamales were 6 for $40 ($7 for one) with a choice of three kinds. I wish the mole ones were offered but I'll have to get them another time. Duck mole tamales! The tamales were moist and soft (but not mushy). The layer of masa was thin and there was plenty of well-seasoned meat. The meat wasn't dry either. And the tamales came with various toppings (cheese, salsa, crema). You could tell that the tamales were made with love. They're also free of pork lard. The woman behind the pop-up, Yunia Fumes Mata, works at Bestia, one of the best restaurants in LA.

Their vietnamese coffee is perfect, not too strong. Casual cafe gift shop very nice!…read more Whenever I'm at the 99 cent store, I need to get my coffee here. Large for $7 last me all day.

They have a really good chicken sandwich. My wife and I really enjoy it. The service is nice. It's…read morea very low key spot .

I came here to get some donuts for my students and was impressed by the wide range of donuts, baked…read moregoods, and food items they made. They even had a good selection of drinks including lattes and coffees. I ended up getting a box of speciality donuts. They were a hit and each donut was pretty large and no complaints. The staff here is really nice and the donut shop is pretty clean. They have a few tables and chairs for you to enjoy your treat. Parking is easy since it's located in a strip mall and share a lot.

Too Good To Go App Review…read more I was looking for a donut shop to pick up a variety of treats for my family (non-vegan this time), and this place stood out while I was browsing online because of its great reviews. I decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did. When I arrived, I noticed the storefront didn't match the name listed online, but it was clearly a donut shop. It's located in a shopping plaza next to a salon and 7-Eleven, so there's plenty of parking and it's easy to get in and out. I was greeted by Amanda, who was friendly and welcoming. I let her know I had placed an order through the app, and she quickly got everything ready. She even took the time to explain the best way to heat up some of the pastries, which I really appreciated. While this shop doesn't specialize in over-the-top, gourmet-style donuts, it makes up for it with quality, value, and cleanliness. In fact, it's probably one of the cleanest traditional donut shops I've ever been in. Everything looked well organized and well maintained, which made a great first impression. For the price, I received a generous assortment that included four large croissant-style pastries (some with delicious fillings like danishes), two long donuts, and four assorted donuts. It was a great value, and everything looked fresh. I would definitely recommend this shop if you're looking for a clean, welcoming neighborhood donut spot with friendly service, fair prices, and quality pastries. It felt comfortable, well cared for, and like a place I'd happily return to.

When I walked in I said hi and guy said nothing! Rude! I…read morecame here for bread and pieces are normal size. Prices are approx 1.50 a piece depending on what you want. But my surprise was that they charge you 1.00 for using your debit card! Guys didn't tell me because he was so cushy on the phone talking to his girlfriend. Anyway, I passed! I refuse to pay extra money!

Friendly, low-key neighborhood bakery that proves that baking is truly an act of love. The warm…read morebreads act as a conduit which transfers the love from the baker to the customer, one fluffy bite at a time. The sweet empanadas were fragrant but not too sweet, which is a good thing. Each bread was toasted to perfection, and the store was organized so it's easy for the customers to select the bread buffet-style. I am glad that it's a little bit out of the way for me. Otherwise, I would end up eating too much of the bread and suffer the health repercussion of my indulgence. Street parking was difficult to find. Fortunately the street wasn't too busy.

It's that time of year again for my annual tamale hunt. This place had been on my radar since 2023…read morebut it's not close to me so I've put off checking it out. This weekend I told myself the time had come to make an attempt to try these tamales so off I went to Lakewood. After a 45 min drive with no coffee prior to my departure and driving at over 100 mph because they will not hold tamales for you even if you prepay, the goods were obtained. I arrived after 10 a.m. and the chili and jalapeño were already sold out. I ordered pork with red chili, chicken and green chili and sweet corn. I asked for a plate so I could eat at least one in my car. You know your girl ended up trying all three flavors because I just had to see if the drive was worth it. This place has write ups as a tamale place to check out yet there's only one Yelp review. Strange. Anyways, I first tried the pork tamale. The masa was fluffy and moist and the meat was plentiful. Each tamale is $3 and as you can see, it's a decent size. I would have liked it to be a little more "saucy" but after a couple of years where my tamales were missing the meat, I think I'd rather have less sauce and more meat. A wetter tamale is just my personal preference but the overall combination did the job. The chicken and green chile were noted to be spicy but I took the warning lightly. Nope, the warning was legit - it's pretty spicy. This tamale also comes with a side of green salsa, which I did not try. Again, same comments as with the pork one - the masa is perfect, it's full of meat but it could have a little more sauce. I am not a sweet tamale girl because I tend to find they are overly sweet. Well, I have found the perfect sweet option - the sweet corn tamale. This was utter perfection! It wasn't too sweet, but just sweet enough to satisfy that sweet tamale craving. I have to say that while my go to is a pork tamale, the sweet corn was my fave. As a side note, if the chicken one is too spicy for you, pair it with a sweet corn one and the heat level will diminish. There is a Costco right by the Home Depot where this tamale cart pops up at so after I sampled my haul, I went to get gas. I figured I'd rerun after getting gas and get my holiday stash to avoid the rush in the coming weeks (you can freeze them and steam them at a later time). By the time I returned, the supply had greatly diminished and the sweet corn ones were all gone. The point of me telling you this is so you realize they sell out fast. As stated above, this cart is found at the Home Depot in Lakewood. Like all Home Depots, parking is a bit of a challenge but I just pulled right up to the cart and parked there. Sure, I got dirty looks but I'm all about convenience. You can pay with Venmo or Zelle (not sure if cash is accepted). If you're a morning person, I'd suggest you go earlier than I did so you a pick of all the flavors (multiple customers kept asking for the cheese and jalapeño). I'll be returning to get sweet corn ones and try my luck at scoring the cheese/jalapeño ones. If you're like me and like to switch up your tamales as you're still in search of the perfect one, this place is worth checking out. It's a solid 4.5 in my opinion but I didn't want to knock them down to 4 stars. Editing only to update that today I was finally able to score the cheese and jalapeño tamale. I can definitely see why this one sells out fast. Oaxaca cheese is used and to me, the jalapeño rajas tasted like perhaps vinegar jalapeño rajas were used. I could be wrong. I, personally loved it. Sometimes the peppers used make it too spicy but this was a perfect combination and zero spice level for you that fret a little spiciness. With this, I close out my 2025 tamale hunt.

Tamales are pretty solid. Although I just ate a sweet corn tamale with not one kernel of corn. Like…read morenot one. Weird.

The owner is super sweet and she gives very generous samples! Banana pudding was delicious, will…read moredefinitely be stopping by again!

We were excited to try the pudding after seeing videos online and great reviews. The price was $33…read morefor two 8oz puddings, one was the OG and other was Biscoff. The puddings were artificial tasting like you can taste that they use one of those jell-o pudding packets, I honestly didn't see any real bananas in the pudding either. I also think the price point is not reasonable, $16 for a small container when I can easily spend that at the market and make a large platter is kind of crazy. I would understand the price if the quality of the pudding was THAT good but it wasn't.

Went here while shopping on a Thursday. Staff were a bit standoffish but quick with our order. I…read moregot an iced green tea and thought it was refreshing and very good on a hot day. The flaming hot Cheetos Korean corn dog was not too spicy and was soooooo good. Had an amazing cheese pull. Lastly, for the mochi donuts we got the mango donut, the ube donut, and the Dubai chocolate donut. These donuts were nice and dense and my favorite part was how each individual donut had a unique taste that made it extra special. I loved the decorations and the ambiance. Overall, nice donut shop and definitely go here if you up to trying more dense donuts with some of the best flavor options to choose from! So delicious!

Delicious and in a good location. The donut was chewy and fresh and the milk tea was the perfect…read moreamount of sweetness. Service was okay. I wish the donuts were a dollar cheaper.

Chamoy Queen is incredibly friendly, and her candy is amazing -- by far some of the best I've ever…read morehad! Everything is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly coated. You can really tell she puts care into what she makes. Highly recommend if you're craving something sweet with a kick!

Best Mexican candies in the country! Highly recommend the chamoy gushers, mangitos, and skittles…read more Delicious!