Yuca's is a restaurant in Los Angeles, California. The business was named one of "America's Classics" by the James Beard Foundation Awards.[1]

Yuca's
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Restaurant information
EstablishedApril 1, 1976 (1976-04-01)
Food typeMexican
Street address2056 Hillhurst Avenue
CityLos Angeles
StateCalifornia
Postal/ZIP Code90027
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34°6′32.9″N 118°17′14.3″W / 34.109139°N 118.287306°W / 34.109139; -118.287306
Websiteyucasla.com

History

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Founded in April 1976 by Socorro "Mama" Herrera, the original "hut" first opened in Los Feliz. A second location was later opened in Pasadena and is managed by her daughter, Dora.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Wrightson, Erica Zora (2016-05-03). "At Yuca's tacos in Los Feliz, a neighborhood origin story". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  2. ^ "Three of los Angeles' Beloved Latina-Owned Restaurants Will be Serving Food at Sunday's Official Super Bowl Tailgate ~ L.A. TACO". 11 February 2022.
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