Tirzah’s Mexi‑Terranean, a compact counter‑serve spot on Valley Boulevard in El Sereno, is quietly pulling off one of the city’s wildest comfort‑food mashups. Egyptian home cooking gets tucked into familiar Mexican street‑food formats, so you end up with kofta‑stuffed burritos, falafel‑topped sopes, and a fully loaded Egyptian nachos plate coming out of a tiny neighborhood taquería. Owners Tirsa and Steve Farah rebooted the concept here after their downtown project closed, scaling things down into a more local, walk‑up operation.
According to L.A. TACO, the menu leans hard into the fusion: There are homemade sopes, an “L.A. Kebab” burrito that rolls hummus, fries, and feta into a flour tortilla, and Egyptian nachos layered with house‑made frijoles and tzatziki. The outlet also notes that the shop teamed up with The L.A. Local on a short video that walks viewers through the kitchen and cooking process.
What To Order
Regulars are already locking in a few favorites: the L.A. Kebab burrito with kofta, hummus, and fries; the falafel sopes; and the oversized Egyptian nachos built for sharing. These and the rest of the lineup are also available for delivery, with details listed on Uber Eats.
From DTLA To El Sereno
The Farahs previously ran Tirsa’s Mexican Cafe in downtown Los Angeles, where their inventive sopes and oversized burritos picked up wider attention. A 2020 review in The Los Angeles Times chronicles the earlier DTLA menu and its signature dishes. For the new El Sereno venture, Steve has been learning his mother’s Egyptian recipes and working them into the format, according to L.A. TACO.
Practical Details
Tirzah’s operates out of a small storefront at 4625 Valley Boulevard in El Sereno. The counter typically opens in the late morning and winds down in the early evening, and customers can order in person or through delivery platforms. Current hours and ordering options are listed on Tirzah’s Mexi‑Terranean and the restaurant’s delivery page on Uber Eats.
