A New Champion Emerges at L.A. TACO’s 3rd Annual ‘BirriaMania’ Blind Tasting In Arcadia
There was more than one L.A. champion crowned this weekend; one headed to the World Series, and the other to immortal birria fandom. Hundreds came out to enjoy lucha libre and the city's best birria at Santa Anita Park.
L.A. TACO Investigative Reporter ‘Detained’ While Filming Encampment ‘Sweep,’ Released Without Charges
Ray was released by LAPD Sergeant Delano Hutchins without being cited or charged. Upon releasing Ray, Hutchins explained that our reporter was “detained” and not “arrested” because Hutchins determined he had not violated the law, due to Ray’s “media first amendment status.”
How to Crawl Through Eagle Rock’s Best Tacos and Dispensaries
Eagle Rock holds its own in northeast Los Angeles when it comes to delicious tacos if you know where to look.
L.A.’s 15 Best Panaderías For Pan De Muerto During Dia De Los Muertos
Los Angeles has the best pan de muerto scene in the country, from sourdough and vegan variations, to recipes that have been passed down through generations. Here are fifteen panaderías around L.A. where you can find the fluffy, gently spiced, sugar-dusted pan dulce that is as delicious as it is crucial to the Dia de Muertos Mexican tradition.
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How a Vacant Wilmington Lot Became Tyler Durden’s House in ‘Fight Club’ 25 Years Ago
The first rule of this article is… do not read further unless you’ve seen Fight Club. This is how the filming locations for the classic film shot in Wilmas look like now—25 years later.
In Search of True Jerk Chicken, We Found Excellent Curry Goat and Melt-In-Your-Mouth Oxtail In West L.A. Instead
Yes, there’s good Jamaican food In L.A, and this new low-key spot on the second floor of a strip mall in the Westside proves it.
Seven Indigenous Truths From These Native Community Leaders
We sat down with Indigenous revolutionaries, Sean "The Sioux Chef" Sherman, and L.A.'s own Odilia Romero and Alfonso Martinez to reflect on native wisdom. These were some of their universal truths.
Five Delicious Spots to Try In the U.S.’s First Official ‘Little Arabia’ in Orange County
Where to go In O.C.'s Little Arabia for crispy falafel, sticky knafeh, and more.
These Simple Mexicali-style, Aluminum Foil-Wrapped Burritos Are For ‘Lonches,’ Not Influencers
These are the burritos that northern Mexico is familiar with, especially in the borderlands that stretch from Juarez to Mexicali. These are the not french-fried filled burritos of San Diego, the beans-rice-and-meat burritos of Los Angeles, or the everything-and-your-mama burritos of San Francisco that most average civilians are familiar with. These are laborers' burritos sold out of a cooler, and so satisfying in the simplest way possible.
How to Make a Proper Altar for Day of the Dead
From your loved one's favorite dish to the spiritual significance of cempasúchil flowers and copal incense, here is our trusty step-by-step guide to build a respectful altar for Dia de Muertos this season.
Watch The Video For Marinero’s “Taquero,” Where Street Vending Meets Kill Bill
Spy Vs. Spy meets El Mariachi in defense of a hard-to-kill taquero in the new video by California artist Marinero.
News
ACLU SoCal Demands LAPD Officers Stop Obstructing L.A. TACO Reporter From Filming Homeless ‘Sweeps’
“Hopefully this letter will send a clear message to LAPD top brass that officers do not have the right to obstruct members of the media from exercising their 1st Amendment rights during encampment clearings," Lexis-Olivier Ray said in a statement.
Disneyland Sees Peaceful Protest for Palestine During Record-Breaking Heatwave
"The amount of people visiting Disneyland today matches the death toll in Gaza," said one of the signs. The peaceful protest organizers held it in front of the theme park to also bring attention to Disney's $2 million donation to organizations providing humanitarian aid to Israel.
‘I’m Innocent:’ He Was Stabbed In Prison After Nearly 20 Years, Will D.A. Gascón’s Policies Help Free Him Before It’s Too Late?
Fourteen people have been exonerated under the Gascón administration. And five people have been resentenced through the Conviction Integrity Unit. After nearly 20 years behind bars, Curtis Wallace is hoping for his own chance at exoneration.
Highland Park’s Charlie’s Tacos Returns to York Boulevard After City Removes ‘Unauthorized’ Red Paint
It is still unknown who painted the curb to attempt to kick out Charlie’s Tacos from vending on the same block the truck has been on for years, but the taquero has returned to its location to sell its famous birria, tacos al pastor, and other Mexican street food.
Guides
The Taco 69: These Are L.A.’s Best Tacos, Ranked
To live and eat tacos in Los Angeles. As the L.A.'s first publication dedicated to finding the best tacos, we are ranking our fine taco scene for the first time ever. It's the guide to end all other taco guides and dedicated to our members who support us and to the best damn city in the world—complete with a map. Happy 69ing. TACOS FOREVER.
Seven New, Must-Try Taquerías In L.A.
It’s never been a better time to live in L.A. and love tacos. For the last few years, the food media narrative behind L.A.’s arduous restaurant scene has been doom and gloom. But now, L.A. is experiencing a taquería explosion.
What To Eat In L.A. This Weekend: Oktoberfest Breakfast Burritos, A New Guatemalan Pepián, and Lobster-Flavored Potato Chips
Welcome back to L.A. TACO's weekly roundup of food and event finds! For members' eyes only...
Five L.A. Ceviches That Skip the Seafood For Ribeye Steak, Pork Belly, and King Oyster Mushrooms
We have no beef with fish. But if you can't eat seafood or don't enjoy eating it much, here is a local list of five meat-based ceviche variations from around Latin America that still deliver that rush of freshness and flavor.
Neighborhoods
What Chinatown Tenants Can Teach Us About Saving “Affordable Housing”
Almost 1 million “affordable” homes will disappear over the next decade in the U.S. as tenants struggle to pay a rent that they can’t afford, or have to move out.
Tens of Thousands of Fans Showed up to San Pedro for NOFX’s Final Show Ever
After 40 years, NOFX ended their storied career next to the San Pedro water, with a sea of fans and supporting punk bands watching the band go off into the sunset.
Johnny Marr’s Show In DTLA Reminds Us That Not all Manchester Music Is Miserable
The iconic ex-guitarist, co-founder, and co-songwriter of The Smiths (1982-1987) played a sold-out show at the Orpheum Theatre. And yes, the genius behind "This Charming Man" reminded all of us that only he can truly play that song the way it's meant to be heard, no vocals needed.
It’s Almost Time For The L.A. Greek Fest, October 5-6 In Pico-Union
The weekend is a must-see full of live music, incredible homemade Greek food, dancing, Cathedral tours and more. There will be gyros, loukoumades, pork souvlaki, and leg of lamb pita sandwiches, live Greek music and mariachi, traditional dancing, a dedicated kid's zone, a market for shopping and gifts, coffee, a taverna-style sports bar, and so much more.
