Carnitas El Momo
Mexican · Boyle Heights, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Price
$10–20per person
Chef
Various
Why go
A no-frills Fairmount Street counter serving Michoacán-style carnitas with technical precision: named to the 2026 OAD Cheap Eats list for slow-cooked pork that balances crisp edges and tender interior. Counter service only, minimal seating, under $15 per person. Go if you prioritize craft over ambiance; skip if you need reservations or table service.
About Carnitas El Momo
Is Carnitas El Momo worth seeking out in Los Angeles? Carnitas El Momo is a Mexican venue in Los Angeles.
A Mexican Venue in Los Angeles
Carnitas El Momo is best treated as a Los Angeles Mexican restaurant to research directly before you go.
For diners comparing Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles, the safest approach is to evaluate Carnitas El Momo alongside other local dining options based on current information such as availability, location within Los Angeles, and the type of meal you want that day.
What to Confirm Before Visiting
The location is Los Angeles, but a street address, neighborhood, parking situation, or proximity to hotels or landmarks are not available. For visitors exploring Los Angeles restaurants, Carnitas El Momo can be considered as one Mexican option in the city, with current logistics best checked through up-to-date sources.
Bottom line: Carnitas El Momo is a Mexican venue in Los Angeles.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 10:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Location
- 2411 Fairmount St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
- Website
- carnitaselmomo.site
- Phone
- (323) 425-6697
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and bustling street-side taquería atmosphere centered around a truck/stand and simple shaded tables, with bright daytime light, lines of regulars, and a lively, no-frills East LA neighborhood feel focused entirely on the food.
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Soft drinks
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2011
Signature Dishes
- Carnitas tacos
- Carnitas by the pound
- Maciza (lean pork) carnitas
- Panza (pork belly) carnitas
- Cueritos (pork skin) carnitas
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- Getting there
- 2411 Fairmount St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Location
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