Omar Flores knows what it's like for small bands trying to make it in L.A. That's why he carved out space for a stage at his diner in East Compton where punk rock and tortas collide.
The rock ’n’ roll-themed Mexican restaurant serves Baja-inspired burritos, tacos and tortas alongside a short menu of American fast food. It’s a casual neighborhood place to get a filling and affordable meal most of the time, but twice a month it hosts live music nights, with an eclectic mix of local punk, ska and indie rock bands.
“In L.A. when you play, sometimes the host isn’t even there, there’s no love at all,” Flores said. “We give the bands tacos. Our photographer takes pictures of them. We try to give them a lot of love, and they appreciate it.” Renan Carrasco, left, and Jacob Cohen, of the band No Refunds, perform at Alexander’s Hub Burritos in Compton.
The stage was turned over to No Application Fee, Compton residents who transitioned furiously from bass-slapping funk and breakneck thrash to rap and trombone-assisted ska in Dodgers gear.
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