Black Pastor and Sweet Churro Tacos From El Sereno Pop-Up - Spectrum News 1

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EL SERENO, Calif. — The pandemic has closed breweries and seen events and festivals canceled, so pop-up restaurants have had to get creative to continue operating. In El Sereno, two chefs decided to open their business right on their front lawn, which ended up being the best thing that ever happened to them.

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Two El Sereno chefs opened a Mexican pop-up in their front yard

Evil Cooks serves traditional Yucatan cuisine with a rock and roll twist

Before moving to their front yard, they did pop-ups at breweries, events, and festivals

The owners of Evil Cooks Alex Garcia and Elvia Huerta want to kill your appetite through their unique cuisine.

“Rock star lifestyle in the kitchen. We make our own rules,” said Garcia.

Garcia actually wanted to be in a rock band, but chose to be a chef instead. He brought that vibe to Evil Cooks. But this couple says don’t judge a book by its cover when looking at them and their sometimes black or green food.

“It’s just a name. It’s just a concept. We are very nice people. Don’t be scared. Be open minded. Come and try something different and unique,” said Garcia and Huerta.

They used to do pop-ups at different events, breweries, and festivals, but now they sell right in front of their house.

“I feel people are more committed to going to one spot instead of trying to find you,” said Huerta.

It became a positive of the pandemic. It makes setting up and prep much easier, especially when they get lines forming even before they open for the unique, yet nostalgic rock and roll Mexican eats. Garcia is from Mexico and actually never cooked his home cuisine before.

“At some point you have to go back to your roots to cook what reminds you of your childhood,” said Garcia.

So, you’ll find that in their chilaquiles burrito and in their black pastor. It fits their dark theme, but also is traditional to Yucatan. Garcia and Huerta actually got the recipe from a chef there who allowed them to sell it here.