Asadero Chikali - East Los Angeles

Asadero Chikali East LA brings authentic Mexicali-style tacos with handmade flour tortillas and smoky charcoal-grilled meats. Specializing in breakfast guisados (stews) until 1pm including chorizo with eggs, barbacoa, and chicharron in tangy salsa, plus classic carne asada tacos with distinctive char. Their handmade flour tortillas, made from imported Baja California flour, earn consistent praise for perfect texture. The barbacoa taco features ‘bold, flavorful, and tender meat’ while the guisado chicharron is called ‘the definition of comfort food.’ Vampiros (crispy corn tortillas with melted cheese and asada) are customer favorites. Prices around $3.75 per taco with amazing salsa bar featuring red salsa with onion and cilantro. The Infatuation notes their ‘spectacular Mexicali-style tacos de guisado’ and ‘soul-warming stews’ make this a breakfast taco destination.