A neon crown hangs in the doorway of the East L. A. institution that serves the king of the spicy torta, or Mexican sandwich: breaded carne asada, cheese, avocado, and jalapeños on a toasted roll glistening with grease. Dip it in one of the homemade salsas. (3701 East First Street; 323-264-0678)
Columnist Bill Lubinger reports: "Agave, a new locally owned tequilarilla and grill featuring Latin-Mexican fusion cuisine, will fill the rest of the former Hoggy's restaurant at Crocker Park in Westlake ... He's shooting for a late August opening, once the space is overhauled into a lively, colorful room with a glass storefront to expose the hip-shaking energy inside. ...
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