sanquintinsince73
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For DianaT
L.A. Times Article
El Tepeyac's Restaurant For Sale?
Right after I graduated from Rosemead High School in 1971 my girlfriend at the time brought me to El Tepeyac Restaurant in Boyle Heights, and I was
forever hooked on their faire. Doing my best to keep my waist from matching my age I have cut down to visiting Manual and El Tepeyac’s to twice per
month.
If you know Manual you know he loves playing the ponies, just bring him a Los Angeles Times and watch his face light up with elation as he scans the
newspaper for the horses and the tout sheet.
When I read on LAObserved that the restaurant was up for sale I was filled with sadness as the new owners would most likely change the menu, to save a
few dollars, and run off the regular clientele.
I’m pleased to learn, from LAObserved, that the property is for sale and not the restaurant.
So I will continue as a regular customer of El Tepeyac’s after thirty-eight years.
I know that you were a customer so I thought I'd share this with you, Diana. I still remember when Manuel got into trouble with his gambling and there
was a U.S. Marshall standing at the cashier collecting all the money. There was Manny though, greeting all customers with a shot of Tequila.
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Martyman
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Manuels-quite a tradition. About 2 miles from where I grew up in Alhambra
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DianaT
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I fear that once the property sells, the business may be next to go. It will be a very sad day, indeed. El Tepeyac's is one of a kind--
Keep a watch over it!
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Growing up in Alhambra this was our go to place when we were hungry for a good, big burrito to cure the munchies. I once ate a Manuel's special by
myself and won a $100.00 bet. That was when I was 6'4" and 175 pounds with the metabolism of a tapeworm. If it was a real late night we kept driving
until we got to the Rampart exit of the 101 for a chili burger. I will have to make sure and get by El Tepeyac while it's still there. Have not
stopped there in a few years.
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sanquintinsince73
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
Growing up in Alhambra this was our go to place when we were hungry for a good, big burrito to cure the munchies. I once ate a Manuel's special by
myself and won a $100.00 bet. That was when I was 6'4" and 175 pounds with the metabolism of a tapeworm. If it was a real late night we kept driving
until we got to the Rampart exit of the 101 for a chili burger. I will have to make sure and get by El Tepeyac while it's still there. Have not
stopped there in a few years. |
Ahh yes, the Original Tommy's chili cheese burger on Rampart. So many times we'd drive there from E.L.A. and rub elbows with celebrity's while eating
in the parking lot. I tried the Tommy's here in Diego but it's just not the same.
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Good stuff sanquintinsince73 (literally). I was hooked on what I think was the second in the REAL Tommy's chain on Sherman Way just west of Van Nuys
airport. I kept hoping I would GET a tapeworm somewhere 
carpe diem!
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