Press
2022
https://www.visitpasadena.com/directory/yucas/
P22 Mountain Lion of Hollywood – UPCOMING EVENT Oct. 17 4:30 PM
https://goallevents.com/e/cougar-taco-time-at-yucas-E200023136327058
Thrillist, Sept. 12 (mention with clickable link to website)
https://www.thrillist.com/events/los-angeles/ultimate-football-tailgate-guide-los-angeles
KFI 640 AM, Logan Deloye Aug. 24 (mentioned in report from Cheapism)
https://kfiam640.iheart.com/content/2022-08-24-this-is-californias-signature-cheap-food/
South Pasadenan, July 24 (Pasadena food donation)
https://southpasadenan.com/vecinos-de-south-pasadena-4th-of-july-food-booth/
Hand Dyed Diva Podcast, Jul 11
https://youtu.be/ZntKRYSYK4w
Tryin A Burger Ep.13, Marilyn Mineo, April 13
Dora is guest trying Hangaburs (who turned out to be a customer!)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcTEQzLJE16/
Tryin A Burger Episode 9, YUCA’S, Jan. 23
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZGl2i5ofSV/
L.A. Times, Glenn Whipp Feb. 22
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-02-22/kristen-stewart-spencer-perfect-day-in-la
“There are endless variations of this perfect day that Stewart would recommend. Take Topanga Canyon to PCH, head north and land at whichever beach isn’t too crowded. “Go to f— Venice,” she enthuses. “Go rollerblading. Bring a sandwich. People-watch.” Go to In-N-Out and have a cheeseburger or grilled cheese. Go have a taco at Yuca’s in Los Feliz.”
L.A. TACO, Feb. 11
Three of Los Angeles’ Beloved Latina-Owned Restaurants Will Be Serving Food At Sunday’s Official Super Bowl Tailgate
https://www.lataco.com/latina-super-bowl-tailgate/
The Yucatan Times, Feb. 8
https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2022/02/yucatecan-pride-yucas-hut-restaurant-will-cook-for-a-super-bowl-party/
Glendale Library Arts & Culture, Restaurant President & Community Organizer Dora Herrera, Jan. 28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIOFE3uhtLc
2021
https://theclick.news/yucas-commitment-continues-after-decades-of-homemade-tacos-and-burgers/
En Casa con LA Plaza, cooking show – Chirmole
https://youtu.be/5UjFFRt1MPg
KCET, Jean Lim Flores Oct. 21
https://www.kcet.org/shows/socal-wanderer/10-best-ways-to-explore-los-feliz-according-to-a-45-year-insider
SoCal Wanderer – (Emmy-winning episode!)
https://www.kcet.org/shows/socal-wanderer/episodes/yucas-tacos
United Latinx Fund, Oct.- Dora’s awards recap
https://unitedlatinxfund.org/article/profile-dora-herrera
FOX11 Los Angeles Dine Latino Restaurant Week, Sep. 28 – features YUCA’S Pasadena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBg0IW64rk0
Super Bowl LVI – Business Connect member highlight, L.A. SBLVI Host Committee, Sept. 17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOxngQXqVgk
The Burger Show with guest Tony Hawk, Hidden Burger Gems, Jun. 15
https://youtu.be/O5uTukJ9vc4
Eyewitness News ABC7 (video) May 24
https://abc7.com/sandwich-breakfast-near-me-tortas/10690322/
Feral Parrot, the Inscape Blog from Pasadena City College, May 12
http://www.pccinscape.com/feral-parrot–the-blog/yucas-tacos-and-burritos
Social Media for Humans Podcast Dora interviewed by Alexis Bushnell, Mar. 26
https://youtu.be/nvVpt_w61Cg
B-E Collection Presents – Dora Herrera
https://youtu.be/UHYCKTq3aSw
2020
https://youtu.be/P4iAS1haF_c
Zimbio, Micheal Cera Eats at Yuca’s, Oct. 21
https://www.zimbio.com/photos/Michael+Cera/xmSjdPJ0GGP/Michael+Cera+Eats+Yuca+Los+Feliz
Sweet Leisure, Immigrant Chefs, May 3
https://www.sweetleisure.com/2020/05/yucas-hut-cochinita-pibil/
2019
2018
https://www.mandatory.com/living/1475795-best-burgers-los-angeles
KNBC4 Michelle Valles, Sept. 30
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Tiny-Taco-Shack-Builds-Big-Legacy-in-Los-Feliz-494735681.html
Immigrant Latinas, Danay Escanaverino (focus on Socorro Herrera – great photo)
http://www.danay.net/whats-great-latina-immigrant-entrepreneur/
VoyageLA, May 22
http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-dora-herrera-yucas-hut-los-feliz-village/
2017
2016
https://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-0507-yucas-tacos-20160428-snap-story.html
Dana Brunetti, Feb. 10
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/02/dana-brunetti-hollywood-producer
2006
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/simply-the-best/all
2005
Los Angeles Magazine, Patric Kuh article about James Beard Award, Jul 2005
REVIEWS
The Infatuation, Eric Lane (no date)
Yuca’s is a classic – it’s been around since the 70s. Everyone agrees this tiny Mexican place is great, but good luck getting any consensus on what you should be ordering. Our favorite is the carne asada, but then we remember the cochinita pibil, the machaca, and the carnitas. There’s no bad order at this 10-seat little shack on the side of the road.
PASADENA
I LOVE yuca’s!!!!! It is definitely in my top 5 favorite restaurants. Everyone in the staff is super nice and the beans and meet are AMAZING!!!! So overall I WOULD recommend!!!!!!!
As a customer, their food is delicious and the service is personable. As a food delivery driver the service and kindness is wonderful. Great business!
MUST TRY! I love recommendations from foodies. Watched and follow a utuber that lives near by…. Tried what they suggested and more…..was blown away. Worth the drive and already thinking about my next visit back!
I was so hungry that I immediately wolfed down half of it. This is always the case for Yuca’s delicious food!
The best hole-in-the-wall Mexican place in So Cal. I love the sisters who work here! So cute and nice. The food is almost as good. The cochinita pibil, or pork, is very addictive, juicy and spicy. Tacos were fresh and yummy. Tortas were smaller than what I’m used to, but delicious. Burritos were filled refried beans. Aguas fresca de pina, or pineapple, drink was good. I can’t wait to go back for more.
LOS FELIZ
Been coming here for 20 years now and it’s still as good as ever. Everyone is lovely. First time trying the double cheeseburger and was not disappointed, but the carne asada and the cochinita pibil are also incredible.
It felt so good to receive the welcome I got. I haven’t been here in years since I moved away but La Señora made me feel like I was just here yesterday. This is a very small place with more parking than seats but it’s perfect since most pick up and go. This place has the most delicious cheese burgers but omg their Yucatan style tacos!! YUMMMY.
Small taco shack. Bare bones menu but what they do have is exceptional! You can tell quality is high priority. Hope to come by next time I’m in LA.
Carne Asada burrito with cheese? Incredible. Green Chile burrito? Fab. Carne asada taco with cheese and jalapeno and carrots? Sensational. And just about no wait. What a great experience!
Yuca’s has amazing burritos! You order from this little lady sitting in front of the kitchen and the menu is pretty limited but everything is so good! There’s a small parking lot, but they are a quick in and out so you won’t be there long!