Noah Allison is an architectural historian and the author of the blog Good Food Preservation. His article on the history of Boyle Heights -- complete with a map of his walking food tour -- offers insight into a neighborhood many Angelenos have never visited. A list of the restaurants on his walking food tour are below:
La Placita del D.F.
1859 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-780-8232
Al & Bea’s
2025 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-267-8810
Guisados
2100 E Cesar Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-264-7201
La Favorita Bakery
2305 E 4th St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-265-4445
Birriería Jalisco
1845 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-262-4552
Music: "Mexican Coma" by Gringo Star