Taqueria Frontera

“Taquería Frontera made a strong debut in Cypress Park's emerging food scene with its soft opening in August, bringing the essence of Tijuana’s taco culture to Los Angeles. The taquería, founded by Juan Carlos "J.C." Guerra, draws its inspiration from his family’s well-known Tijuana chain, Tijuanazo Taquerías. With its authentic Tijuana-style tacos, Frontera aims to spark conversations about border politics, hoping to replace the metaphorical borders between people with the shared experience of enjoying great food.

Though L.A. boasts hundreds of taquerías, it’s rare to encounter one that instantly stands out. Taquería Frontera is one of those exceptions. While Guerra's venture is independent of his father’s successful chain, it has the same spirit and support behind it. The family’s former chain, Taco Nazo, recently rebranded as El Tijuanazo Taquería after settling a cross-border trademark dispute, further refining their identity.

Guerra, who grew up between Mexico and the U.S., is also the owner of Rancho Meat Market in Lincoln Heights, where he first began his taco pop-up. At Frontera, he has assembled a skilled team from Tijuanazo, ensuring that the quality and tradition of Tijuana tacos are preserved. In addition to tacos, Frontera serves specialties like vampiros, tortas, and a rare birria de lengua, with recipes uniquely crafted by Guerra himself.”