In March, Sky’s Gourmet Tacos celebrated 34 years of operating from an intimate Mid-City space. Barbara “Sky” Burrell has become known for her all-day breakfast tacos, wraps, and crawfish burrito; she’s one of the Los Angeles chefs who celebrates the blend between Black and Brown cultures as a soul food-Mexican food hybrid: Black tacos. Los Angeles spots like Sky’s, Worldwide Tacos, and Taco Mell prepare a lightly fried tortilla shell featuring meats with non-traditional seasonings (Lawry’s or an all-purpose seasoning was the standard in my childhood home), and topped with shredded cheese, lettuce, and sour cream. The result is fiercely flavorful, satisfying, and pure Los Angeles.
Sky’s resembles a spot in Puerto Vallarta, full of umbrellas and high-top tables in an adobe building. It’s a good place to settle in with horchata, sorrel lemonade, or coffee.
During later hours, parking can be scarce. If Burrell is present, introduce yourself. Her smile lights up any room.
The entire Sky’s Gourmet team is dedicated to presenting the most appetizing and freshest food possible to its many fans and clients. Sky’s has set out to reach its customers with innovative services and variety of locations…