Los Cinco Puntos - East Los Angeles

What's not to like?Crispy flautas that doesn't stab your gum, crunchy chicharons, amazing handmade tortilla, and more salsa you could ever dream of. This place is like a taco truck heaven, but not on a truck. I came at 2pm and there was still a long queue. The taco is slightly bigger though, so if you think you can usually finish four tacos, do plan out your ravenous desires.Chicharon: the best!Flautas: nice and crispyCarnitas: kinda lean, but still greatLengua: generous, big, and slightly gameyTripa: theirs are not the usual crispy small tripa, probably they use big intestines? So it's kinda bigger and not crunchy, but tastes deeper and more buttery.Definitely will come again for more of that chicharon, with tripa and carnitas!

Honestly this place set some pretty high expectations given the ambiance with the tortilla grille and long line but sadly none of that translates into their food. These have been some of the blandest carnitas I have ever tried. From their burritos to tamales you taste the beans and maza more than the meat.

I have been wanting to come here for a while and I was excited to finally have tried their food. However, it didn't live up to the hype.The service was great! The man who attended us was very kind and helped us out. The carnitas were rather bland. They had a nice soft texture but they were cold and flavorless. Very disappointing but I am willing to try the other meats another time. Parking on the street is your best.

"That's the best thing I've tasted in nine years, my friend. Definitely lived up to the hype! This taco spot is legendary, and they serve the best Carnitas ever!"

Los Cinco Puntos is a family-owned Mexican deli in East LA that has been in business for over 50 years since it opened in 1967. The deli gained fame after being featured in the 1993 film Blood In Blood Out, and is renowned for its hand-made tortillas and carnitas lengua. The deli offers a free private parking lot, but street parking can be challenging to find in the area. With a small lunch crowd, indoor and outdoor seating may be limited, so customers often enjoy their meals in their cars. The ordering process is straightforward - simply wait in line, place your order at the counter, and pay. The menu includes 11 meat options for tacos, as well as burritos, tortas, and sopes. The combo #1 with two tacos and a 20 oz Coca Cola costs $8.99 with additional charges for guacamole. While the tacos are on the pricier side, they are generously sized. The asada was delicious, but the carnitas was slightly dry. The mild salsa provided was more tangy than spicy. Overall, the portion sizes were satisfying, making it a good value for the money.