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La Noche Buena
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La Noche Buena
7.6
A small, early-opening Olvera Street counter spot best known for menudo and breakfast-leaning Mexican comfort. Low-key and affordable, it’s a reliable stop for a warm bowl and a stack of tortillas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Menudo, Al pastor torta, Chicken flautas
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 7.7
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: One of the few Olvera spots doing legit breakfast and menudo daily.
Who should go: Morning explorers and menudo devotees.
When to visit: Right when they open for peak freshness.
What to order: Menudo, al pastor torta, flautas.
Insider tip: Add extra lime and chile for the menudo—it wakes up fast.
La Noche Buena
7.7
A no-frills Olvera Street breakfast-and-lunch favorite where burritos come out hot, fast, and generously filled. It’s less about flash and more about reliable, comforting plates that keep regulars returning.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Burrito, Al Pastor Burrito, Huevos con Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Straightforward, satisfying burritos with a strong local-regular core.
Who should go: Breakfast burrito seekers and low-key eaters.
When to visit: Early morning for the freshest breakfast wraps.
What to order: Carne asada burrito, al pastor burrito, huevos con chorizo burrito.
Insider tip: Grab a table near the entrance for people-watching while you eat.