Amor y Tacos
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  Location within the Los Angeles metropolitan area  Amor y Tacos (California)  Amor y Tacos (the United States) | |
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| Established | October 2013 |
| Owner(s) | Thomas Ortega Todd Tsujioka[1] |
| Head chef | Thomas Ortega |
| Food type | Mexican |
| Rating | Bib Gourmand |
| Street address | 13333 South St, Cerritos, CA 90703 |
| Coordinates | 33°51′37″N 118°02′50″W / 33.8602°N 118.0471°W |
| Website | www |
Amor y Tacos is a Mexican restaurant in Cerritos, California. Founded in 2013, it has been awarded a Bib Gourmand.[2] The Cerritos-native Hip hop DJ crew Beat Junkies plays at the restaurant every Friday night.[3]
History
[edit]Thomas Ortega opened Amor y Tacos in October 2013, but it officially debuted on November 4, 2013.[4] The restaurant was a new pursuit by Ortega, who had previously opened other restaurants throughout Southern California, such as Ortega 120 in Redondo Beach.[1][3] He had also worked with noted chefs Michael Cimarusti and Wolfgang Puck in the past.[5]
DJ Yella and Lil Eazy-E performed at the restaurant in 2014.[6][7]
Menu
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Amor y Tacos serves Mexican, specifically Alta Californian, cuisine. The food is inspired by the head chef's, Thomas Ortega's, Chicano upbringing.[2] Brussels sprouts, Yellowfin tuna tostadas, ceviche, calamari, esquites, chicharrón, mole tots, guacamole, broccolini, taquitos, tortilla soup, sopa de fideo, caesar salad, tacos, and nachos are served as starters.[8] Burritos and quesadillas can be made al pastor or with carne asada, short ribs, carnitas, tinga, shrimp, vegetables, and bean and cheese. The main courses include American Angus strip steak, quesabirria, carnitas in salsa verde, taquitos, pork belly, burgers, chilaquiles, shrimp, pizza, mole, salmon, grilled cheese, and spaghetti. Churros and bread pudding are offered for dessert.[1][9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Gold, Jonathan (December 8, 2017). "Review: How Thomas Ortega is redefining what Mexican food looks like at Playa Amor and Amor y Tacos". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 6, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "Amor y Tacos – Cerritos - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on November 18, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Elliott, Farley (November 6, 2014). "Amor Y Tacos' Thomas Ortega Wants to Take Over the Suburbs". Eater LA. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Odell, Kat (November 5, 2013). "Certified Open". Eater LA. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Bobby (September 7, 2014). "Chef Tommy Ortega of Amor y Tacos on the Food Business". The Hundreds. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Tomicki, Hadley (June 24, 2014). "DJ Yella And Lil Eazy ~ Live at Amor Y Tacos ~ Cerritos ~ L.A. TACO". L.A. Taco. Archived from the original on June 20, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "DJ Yella, Lil Eazy-E, Baby Eazy-E Perform At Amor Y Tacos". The Source. July 4, 2014. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Esparza, Bill (June 9, 2015). "Essential T: Sunny Egg Tostada with Spicy Mole at Amor y Tacos". Los Angeles. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Coser, Crystal (December 11, 2017). "Jonathan Gold weighs in on Thomas Ortega's modern Mexican restaurant siblings". Eater LA. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Official website". Archived from the original on November 14, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.