Tortillas de Harina Chatias Expands to North Hills
The restaurant, which opened its second site on October 9, brings regional Guatemalan flavors to the Los Angeles area.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Mexican Food
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Tortillas de Harina Chatias expanded its presence by opening a second location in North Hills on October 9, 2026. Owners Janissa and Linda Urrutia launched the business in late July 2026, originally operating out of Van Nuys before moving to Northridge.
Why it matters
The expansion reflects a commitment to sharing regional Izabal Department cuisine with the local Guatemalan community in Los Angeles. Owners opened the additional site to better accommodate consistent customer demand.
The restaurant currently operates 2 locations following the North Hills opening. Weekend customer groups have reached sizes of 6 people.
The players
Janissa Urrutia
She is a co-owner of Tortillas de Harina Chatias who focuses on bringing Izabal cuisine to the Los Angeles area.
Linda Urrutia
She is a co-owner of Tortillas de Harina Chatias who manages the business alongside Janissa Urrutia.
The details
The menu features giant flour tortillas topped with mayonnaise, meat, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and salsa. Diners can also order traditional Izabal dishes like tapado, rice and beans, and various antojitos.
Timeline
Late July 2026: Tortillas de Harina Chatias opened its first location.
October 9, 2026: The restaurant opened its second location in North Hills.
Culture Shift
This expansion tracks with the growth of regional Guatemalan culinary diversity in Southern California. The move highlights how niche ethnic restaurants are increasingly scaling to satisfy specific local community demand.
Residents of North Hills now have easier access to regional Izabal specialties including tapado and giant flour tortillas. The second site helps alleviate wait times for the community by providing an additional venue for dining.
The takeaway
The growth of Tortillas de Harina Chatias highlights the success of prioritizing authentic, regional recipes over mainstream offerings. Diners looking for specific traditional Guatemalan antojitos should verify the latest hours for the new North Hills site before visiting.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Eater LA.
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