Cook's Tortas

First of all, major apologies to Jeffe. I promised we go together and try this place but this week, alone and hungry, I was a block away from it and couldn't resist. Cook's is located at 1944 Atlantic Avenue Monterey Park CA and allegedly rivals the Torta place on First in East LA. Hmmm? maybe? I ordered the Milanesa. The thick fried batter around the flank steak was spicy and full of flavor. The torta was filled with spices and fresh tomatoes. The bread was fresh too. BUT, it didn't work together for some reason. I want my torta to explode in my mouth like a deli sandwich and this didn't do that. Rather, it's a delicate version of the torta. It's like an upscale version but something was lost in translation. Sorry.