It's small parking lot off Alemeda, but the food at Juanita's is great. I have been eating their taquitos with green salsa for over 30 years. The staff offers great hospitality and effecient service!
Olvera Street is full of history and excitement for those people first visiting LA. It is the origins of the city and can fulfill those who come there with a sense of what old LA must of been like years ago, there is a plaza with something always going on for the weekends such as celebrations of old lore. The finest is the Dia de Los Muertos on ...
Its a small taste of mexico, where you can eat, shop, and see what history with its wonderful Museums. And, Chinatown & Union station is just around the corner.
I believe Olvera St. is one of the greatest way to experience the Mexican culture to its fullest. I myself am Mexican, and I just couldn't get enogh of the colorful art and of course the delicious food. Come and experience the magic.
It was a very quiet and relaxed afternoon, enjoy the music, the shopping and most of all the eating. Next time I will go earlier. Very pleasnant afternoos.
Olvera Street is a great place to take the kids and enjoy a corn on the cob, raspado, or fruit waters that are typical of various countries in latin America. The history in this little section of Los Angeles is also educational for the children.
Olvera street is a relaxed lo-cal. Great for old or young, it brings classic L.A. culture to the constantly evolving Los Angeles community. It brings people, food, and music together in a comfortable enviroment suited for any tourist or local Los Angelonian.