California is know of it’s rich Mexican culture and I can’t think a better place to enjoy its music, traditions and food in Olvera Street in Downtown, LA. This festive Mexican Marketplace located right across the street from Union Station makes a wonderful day trip. Here, you can enjoy life, Mexican music in the Olvera Street plaza, trying the sombrero and browse the Olvera Street shops for unique Mexican products such as huaraches, ponchos, lucha libre masks. But what really makes this place with the trip is the food.
Some my favorite Olvera Street restaurants are Cielito Lindo known for it’s beef dokitos drench an avocado sauce and La Noche Buena where you can dig in to authentic street tacos stuff with carne asada.
For more upscale Mexican menu enjoy your Maragarita at La Glondrina opens since 1930. This was the first two Mexican Restaurant in Los Angeles.
After lunch, satisfy you sweet tooth with some Mexican candy at Lupe’s Candy Shop or pop to Mr. Churro for a hand dip cinnamon sugar pastry.
Olvera Street history dates back to September 4, 1781. A wood cross commemorates the date with 11 families from Los Alamos Mexico founded the Pueblo which became the birth place Los Angeles.
Don’t miss the free tours of Avila Adobe built in 1818. This is the oldest standing residence in Los Angeles, furnished with period pieces from the 1840s. It was also the home of Christine Sterling who developed the marketplace during the 1930s.
The Sepulveda House built in 1887 and now serves as the visitor’s center. Here, you can view an 1890’s boarding house kitchen, watch a short film or signing up for the free 15 minute walking tours by Las Angelitas, offered three times daily Tuesdays to Saturdays. It’s a great way to learn about his cherished local landmark.
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