El Cortez Meat Market Downey

Cocina El Cortez, located inside El Cortez Meat Market in Downey, serves authentic Mexican specialties including fresh burritos, street tacos, and chiles rellenos. The kitchen is best known for its fresh carnitas, crispy chicharrones, and various pork cuts like cuerito, maciza, buche, and suadero sold by the pound with homemade salsas and guacamole.

Viewer feedback is generally enthusiastic, with high praise for the blue corn tortillas, chicharrón con carne, and high-quality meats. However, opinions are mixed, as some commenters note the dishes can be very heavy, complain about expensive avocado prices, and mention inconsistent food quality compared to other local spots.