Sometimes a bean and cheese burrito is just a bean and cheese. But not at Al & Bea's. The humble burrito is a beloved staple at this 50-year-old Boyle Heights institution, and every time we order one, we're reminded how fantastic something filled with just two ingredients (three if you count the famous green salsa) can be. Head to Al & Bea's on a Saturday afternoon and you’ll find the whole neighborhood ordering from the small takeout window and hanging out on picnic tables—families, high school dates, local beat cops, and everyone in between. The kitchen also does retro Mexican classics like fried tacos, tostadas, and guacamole fries, but none of them are memorable enough that they should distract from that simple but glorious burrito.