neighborhood: Boyle Heights

our favorite ready-to-go Made in Los Angeles gift boxes

December 13, 2021 By barrio.la

  Hi friends! Since we’re shopping last minute & you may be, too, here are our favorite ready-to-go made in Los Angeles gift box...

El Machete

December 1, 2021 By barrio.la

El Machete Handkrafted Chilli Sauces: rebellious & bold flavors that reflect Angeleno food and urban culture.

why barrio.la?

March 1, 2018 By barrio.la

supporting L.A. local - we want to help cool, local people, & be motivated by how we can positively impact our local, Los Angeles...

boyle heights urban hike

September 13, 2017 By barrio.la

Boyle Heights is one of our favorite, old school L.A. neighborhoods; nestled just across the bridge from DTLA - it’s inviting, full of...

gifts! made in LA

July 24, 2017 By jen of barrio.la

We're confident we can find pretty much anything made-in-L.A.

Simon Que Si

April 21, 2017 By Henry Lara

In 1982 my carnal Simon (see-mon) was falsely accused of murder. His name ain't really Simon but todos en la vecinadad called him that....

Angeleno Heart by Henry Lara

March 3, 2017 By Henry Lara

Angeleno Heart: I've always loved my city and today I love it more than ever. I'm crazy about old L.A relics & about getting...

Los Angeles love

October 24, 2016 By barrio.la

There's a certain sense of pride that Angelenos have in living in one of the greatest cities in the world, & few things capture...

meet me at metro

August 7, 2016 By barrio.la

Created by the Watts Village theater company with the goal of connecting arts, public transportation & our Los Angeles communities.

metro LA love

May 21, 2016 By barrio.la

We love Metro LA because it helps us learn people's stories & connect in ways we may not be able to in our car.

Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton

May 11, 2016 By Henry Lara

Alonzo "Lonnie" Clayton - at the age of 15, became the youngest jockey to ever win the Kentucky Derby. That record still stands today.

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