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In a Minute with Evan Lovett

Oaxacan Roots, L.A. Spirit w/ Bricia Lopez of Guelaguetza!

In a Minute with Evan Lovett

Audacy

Society & Culture, Places & Travel

51K Ratings

🗓️ 28 March 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we sit down with Bricia Lopez, co-owner of the celebrated Guelaguetza restaurant, to dive into her personal journey from Oaxaca to Los Angeles. Bricia shares how her family, culture, and the vibrant spirit of L.A. shaped her path in the food industry. We explore the rich traditions of Oaxacan cuisine, her dedication to preserving heritage through food, and how she’s working to uplift fellow female restaurateurs. Join us for an inspiring conversation about family, food, and breaking barriers!

Transcript

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0:00.0

Yo, welcome to another episode of In A Minute with Evan Lovett.

0:12.3

Come to you live from the heart of Los Angeles.

0:15.2

And speaking to the heart of Los Angeles, whoa, I am here with Brisia Lopez, who runs the restaurant Gila Getsa, which in my opinion is the heart of Los Angeles in Korea town representing the Wahawka community.

0:28.8

I am on record prior to all this, prior to even knowing Bricia saying that that's my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles.

0:35.9

But aside from that, she is a chef, a cookbook author.

0:41.2

I love Michaladas.

0:42.7

It's her brand showing L.A., well, not showing L.A., but sharing with L.A.

0:48.6

A really delicious Michalotti.

0:51.4

You can get those at Smorgasburg, by the way.

0:53.4

But welcome, welcome to the studio, and thank you for coming.

0:57.5

We reschedule this interview like three times.

1:00.7

True story.

1:01.5

But look, schedules come up.

1:03.2

Honestly, the fires, like a lot.

1:05.5

You were affected by the fires.

1:07.3

It's something.

1:07.8

We were all affected by the time. Somebody told me that that date is going to go down in history as an inflection

1:12.3

point for Los Angeles, like before and after the fire.

1:15.5

So, I mean, very significant.

1:17.0

But we're not here necessarily, not yet at least, to talk about the fires.

1:21.2

But before we get into anything, I got to thank my sponsor, Culver City Toyota,

1:26.9

best sponsor around, by the way, because they are the

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