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Carnitas El Momo

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Carnitas El Momo is a Michoacán-style carnitas operation that began as a weekend stand on Fairmount Street in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, and later opened a restaurant in Monterey Park.

Contents
  1. History
  2. Menu
  3. Reviews
  4. See also
  5. References

History

LAist described the business in 2015 as a stand run by Rómulo "Momo" Acosta, who simmered pork in copper pots and parked on weekends at 2411 Fairmount Street. Time Out credits Juan "Billy" Acosta with starting from a Boyle Heights trailer in 2015 and lists a counter-service restaurant at 1470 Monterey Pass Road in Monterey Park. The Infatuation likewise describes the move from a trailer to a brick-and-mortar shop.

The pork is cooked slowly in lard; The Infatuation notes that the seasoning includes Coca-Cola syrup. Diners choose among cuts such as shoulder, belly and skin, or order a mixed taco that combines several. Time Out mentions a surtido taco nicknamed the "aporkalypse," as well as beef cheek and oxtail. Tacos are topped simply with onion, cilantro and red salsa, and a carnitas torta is also available.

Reviews

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See also

References

  1. "Carnitas El Momo Boyle Heights". The Infatuation. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  2. "The 25 Best Tacos In Los Angeles". The Infatuation. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  3. "Best Taco Trucks in L.A. For All Hours of the Day". Time Out Los Angeles. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  4. "33 Best Tacos in Los Angeles To Try Right Now". Time Out Los Angeles. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  5. "10 Amazing Tacos You Need To Try In Los Angeles". LAist. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
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