The Smothered Mole Burrito at EK Valley Is Pure Oaxacan Genius
Washington Boulevard in Culver City cuts through a sleepy residential community studded with longtime neighborhood gems like Cognoscenti Coffee; In...
Washington Boulevard in Culver City cuts through a sleepy residential community studded with longtime neighborhood gems like Cognoscenti Coffee; Industry, the Eritrean and Ethiopian spot that showcases live jazz music; and old-school pizza and pasta spot Brunello Trattoria. Even among those neighborhood anchors, EK Valley, a decade-old Oaxacan restaurant, stands out as a secret that only Culver City denizens seem to know about. Though LA is known for its expansive Oaxacan restaurants serving a wide variety of food from the region, like the James Beard-recognized Guelaguetza in Koreatown, EK Valley is beloved among locals for its inventive take on a classic Mexican American dish: the humble burrito.