Antojitos Chilangos
Ξ July 8th, 2008 | → | ∇ 90042, Food, Highland Park |
Hole in the wall eateries come and go pretty quickly in the omnipresent strip malls of LA. After three visits, all without bringing my camera inside, let’s hope Antojitos Chilangos sticks around. Antojitos roughly translates to “little cravings” and this little shop specializes in simple cuisine specific to the Mexican capital. (I am informed however that chilango, referring to someone from Mexico City, is not a word to be thrown around in the wrong context.)
The specialty of Antojitos Chilangos has to be their panbaso. This large sandwich starts with a salty bolillo roll that is dipped in a mildly spicy red sauce. The roll is then filled with potatoes, chorizo, lettuce, and cotija cheese. Sprinkle a little salsa on top and gorge (with a fork and knife to keep your hands clean).
(Photo: ocfoodblogs.blogspot.com)
In true D.F. fashion, you can also grab some tacos de canasta filled with either beans, cheese, or chicharron. I’m not sure if these are authentically cooked in a basket as they are in Mexico, but they are an excellent small appetizer, which is important here as they really take their time bringing out the panbasos. If you’re so inclined, Antojitos Chilangos also serves a filling gordita, and some fruity liquidos with bananas and strawberries that make for a nice refreshment on these hot summer afternoons.
on July 19th, 2008 at 9:51 am
I actually went to this place because I read about it here,……I can’t say I liked the food because I went in and walked out. The place is so small and the people working there were more interested in their regulars. It’s a lot like Raspados Del Parke on Figueroa. I like it much better and the ladies are very nice there.