Cochinita pibil trailblazer and the first ever TACO MADNESS champion—back in 2009—Socorro “Mama Yuca’s” Herrera has passed away after fighting a “short illness,” according to the ...

And it was. For 48 years, Herrera helmed Yuca’s Hut on Hillhurst Avenue with the help of her family and a few longtime employees. The menu and its beloved “Mama” or “Mama Yuca’s,” as ...

Although Herrera, who affectionately became known as Mama Yuca, and her family legacy will always be known for the excellence of its Mexican food, there's another menu item that I feel the most pa ...

Socorro Herrera, founder of Yuca's Restaurant in Los Feliz, passed away on Dec. 23, 2024. Known as "Mama Yuca's," she leaves behind a cherished legacy and a James Beard Award-winning taco stand.

And it was. For 49 years, Herrera helmed Yuca’s Hut on Hillhurst Avenue with the help of her family and a few longtime employees. The menu and its beloved “Mama” or "Mama Yuca's," as ...

And it was. For 49 years, Herrera helmed Yuca’s Hut on Hillhurst Avenue with the help of her family and a few longtime employees. The menu and its beloved “Mama” or "Mama Yuca's," as longtime ...