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The Five Best Tacos in South Gate

From a spot that uses a unique Michoacán-style "salsa agridulce" to a fish taquería where the batter stays crispy, next time you're in SELA, now you know! Southeast Los Angeles, presente!

June 13, 2024

Black Music Month: Five California-Based Baddies Taking Over The Music Industry

From Sacramento to Slauson Hills and Pasadena, these emerging California-raised artists are representing the state's current hip-hop and R&B scenes.

Open Thread: What Is L.A.’s Most Overrated Dish?

Dry donuts you drove an hour for? "Texas-style" tacos you just don't seem to get? That mean Michelin-recognized chef's new place?

Here’s Everything You’ll Eat at The Clippers’ New Intuit Dome

Sushi-dogs, three meat pizza, and churros that put all other stadium concessions to shame.

Building Generational Wealth Through Estate Planning: How to Apply for L.A. County’s ‘Leaving a Legacy’ Program

Only one-third of Americans have a will, with even lower figures in Black (23%) and Latino (18%) communities. The full impact of this problem is often only felt after a loved one passes away or when an adult with a disability or an older adult doesn’t have a Power of Attorney in place. 

June 11, 2024

Here Are All the Tacos Confirmed For TACO MADNESS 2024, June 15th at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes!

TACO MADNESS is the best one-stop shop to try L.A.'s (and the country's, if we are being honest) heaviest-hitting taquerías in one extremely fun michelada, tequila, and natural wine-fueled evening. Plus, you are directly supporting our independent journalism with every sip and bite.

June 11, 2024

The Six ‘Healthiest’ Things to Eat and Drink at a Dodgers Game

From vegan Dodger Dogs to veggie tempura and fizzy non-alcoholic drinks, to baseball's most traditional snack, not everything is ruinously terrible for you at Dodger Stadium.

June 11, 2024

Try L.A. TACO’s First Natural Wine. Available at TACO MADNESS, This Saturday Only!

L.A. TACO is proud to announce its very first natural wine! Two, to be exact: a 100% Pinot Noir we are naming "Salsa Roja" and a 100% effervescent Barbera named "Salsa Rosa." Both made with love and minimal intervention by our friends at Vin de California in East Pasadena.

June 10, 2024

What To Eat This Weekend In L.A.: Pork Tongue Tostadas in Montebello, Goat Legs in Hawaiian Gardens, and Bludso’s Smoked Beer in Santa Monica

Plus, a new street pizza in Glendale and braised mussels in escabeche in Venice. It's your city, go out and eat it.

June 7, 2024

This Godfather of California’s Punk Scene Founded Goldenvoice Before Going to Prison For Smuggling Weed

In the early 80s, Gary Tovar named Goldenvoice after he smoked a strain of Thai weed. He threw the biggest punk shows in the country, filling up spaces like The Grand Olympic Auditorium with 5,000 punks. Decades later, Tovar still plays a part by consulting and helping to formulate some of the biggest punk shows today.

June 6, 2024