Tamales Elena Y Antojitos

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E 110th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059

Tamales Elena Y Antojitos is the first Afro-Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles, proudly showcasing the rich culinary traditions of La Costa Chica, Guerrero, Mexico. Founded over 20 years ago by Maria Elena Lorenzo and her family, the business transitioned from a street cart in Watts to a mobile trailer, ultimately establishing a permanent location in Bell Gardens in 2020.

The restaurant specializes in authentic regional food, highlighting the flavors and heritage of Afro-Mexican culture. With a commitment to quality and tradition, Elena and her daughters continue to share their family's legacy through delicious homemade tamales and other traditional dishes.

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Heidy G.
8/26/2025

The tamales are delicious the service was great and the ambiance is a vibe even though it's just a food truck. So happy I found a spot out here in watts.

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James O.
4/26/2025

Honest Review, I seen this truck on Top 20 Mex Restaurants to eat in LA by Infatuation-LA on the gram...So I decided to take a drive down to Watts! I ordered 2 Green Chili's & Cheese Tamales,...

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Brian V.
9/12/2024

A truck that specializes in tamales located in the Watts area. I've actually been trying to go to this place for years, but they close up early so it's hard for me to get over here unless I...

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Jesus V.
8/26/2025

Best new tamale place I've tried in a while, highly recommended. Don't forget the champurrado

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Raquel H.
9/9/2024

Very clean food truck, they only have two little tables but most people were taking them to go. I also heard her say door dash so I'm pretty sure they deliver thru the delivery platforms but I'm...

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