Yeya’s Restaurant

About

Mexican

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 1816 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Phone: (323) 264-4245

Work Hours

Mon 8:30 am-10:00 pm
Tue 8:30 am-10:00 pm
Wed
Thu 8:30 am-10:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am-11:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am-11:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am-11:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    No
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Melisa A.

    star star star star star 10 June 2026

    Went there last year when I visited LA. I went there with my husband because I was craving some soups that day. Yeya's pop up on the search that around the airbnb that we rent. So we want to give it a try. I ordered the Caldo de res and my husband ordered Mole con pollo. The soup was really good, it has good amount of beef and vegetables and the flavor is exactly what I'm craving for. they served it with the rice and tortilla on the side. The Mole was good too I believed is in my husband yelp review lol.
    Will go there again next time we visit LA.

  • Veronica M.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 6 June 2026

    Definitely a hit or miss kind of place.  My first time eating here and it was a miss. Overpriced for mediocre food. Had an egg and bean burrito for breakfast and the cashier looked at the owner to confirm it was $4 before she charged me and the owner answered no $8 and $4 for an orange juice.  For that price I was expecting a delicious burrito. Instead I was served a burrito that needed salt.

    Sometimes you overlook the negative appearance for delicious food, but this definitely is not the case. This place is not a gem.

  • Ronald C.

    star star star star star_border 1 June 2026

    I came on a Saturday morning for the chicken pozole and it was pretty good. 4/5 stars. It had a tender drumstick and thigh in it and red hominy instead of white. I like that you get a quarter of an avocado with it too.  Unfortunately as other reviewers have noted it's not a very nice place inside. It was hot and uncomfortable with no A/C so I opted to eat outside where they have 2 tables in the shade.  The owner Betty was there cooking and she seemed pretty nice.

  • Phoenix D.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 29 May 2026

    This place is dirty as hell, like you can see the dirt on the walls, on the floor, grease smudge and years of not cleaning are evident on every wall. Stacks of boxes in the kitchen greet you nicer then the people working there. I'm a Venezolano and came in here with the fam asking for Menudo, my mom wanted "pata" in it and upon asking the lady barks at us saying that they don't have any more "pata" left. Not even 5 min later a guy comes in and asks for Menudo con pata and they give it to him nor problem. I ordered a Lengua plate and I'm not sure they have ever cooked tongue because it was like trying to eat a piece of rubber instead of a delicious chunk of meat that falls apart in your mouth. In my opinion way over priced for the bad customer service, bad cooking and dirty environment .

  • G G.

    star star star star star 20 May 2026

    I  Love Yeya's!!! I ordered a large side of their fantastic frijoles for my mom and I, chicken burrito for my Pops, Chicken taquitos for me, and we all tried one carne asada taco. This place is a gem. I also ordered asada fajitas. My mom was ao pleased with the Chile Relleno and that made me so happy :) Everything was made in the open kitchen. Yeya's is one of the Best! Gosh, even the frijoles I can't get over it.

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