Lately I’ve been going to work early in the morning, 6 a.m. early and that’s WAY too early for this hibernating bear. Even though I only work three days a week thanks to “La Crisis.” That’s why I stop at Jim’s Burgers and grab myself a sunrise burrito and a cup of joe. I know I’ve mentioned them before, but the burrito is soo good that it deserves a post of its own. Sometimes it’s so cold in the morning that I can see the steam float from the burrito at every bite. Almost as if the taste/aroma of the burrito is enticing me to take another bite outta of it, like in old looney toons cartoons when the aroma would form a hand and grab the character and smack them up side the head. That’s how it feels eating a burrito of this caliber so damn early in the morning. Hell, by the time I get there, there’s already a few old timers eating and talking shit like it’s just another day on the job. Last week as I was scarfing down my burrito, I noticed a father and son walk outta the place together. The kid was about seven to 10 years old. Both him and his dad got into their truck getting ready to deliver tortillas. Just watching them pass me by like that took me back to the days when my father and I were hustlin’. Getting up early to beat the traffic, getting our shit together and grabbing a bite to eat before we had to handle the days business. Amazing how the simple act of eating a burrito early in the morning can evoke such powerful memories and emotions. Damn that burrito is good. Â
Jim’s Burgers
1901 E 1st St.
Los Angeles, CAÂ
(323) 266-3886 Â Â Â Â
Yes! Jim’s is the spot! The chili fries are excellent too. And the burger combo is a steal. Long live Jim’s!
Oh I would have loved a shot of their cool 60s signage and those orange metal umbrellas.
One of my fav places to eat is across the street at Placita del DF. Pambazos de quesillo, mmmm…
That billiards place on 1st street is an interesting place to pass some time. Beer is really cheap, and the bathroom has no doors and opens to the parking lot.
I was surprise at the food quality. I’ve always had bad luck with those places such as toms, ricks etc. but Jims is a great place, I love the chicken sandwich.