Javier Cabral

Professional punk and Editor-In-Chief for James Beard Award-winning L.A. TACO. Associate Producer for JBA-winning Las Crónicas Del Taco. Former restaurant scout for Jonathan Gold. Co-author of “Oaxaca: Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico (2019, Abrams) and “Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling” (2023, Abrams).

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Tacos

We Mapped All 64 TACO MADNESS Competitors, From Palms to Pomona

Did you know that our list of TACO MADNESS competitors doubles as a foolproof guide to try L.A.'s absolute best tacos? Here is a Google Map of them all. Happy taco hunting.

Javier Cabral

April 7, 2026

Personal Essay

Opinion: Is Canceling Noma L.A. Louder Than Reforming the Systems That Made It?

Reflections from an editor caught In the crossfire.

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Javier Cabral

March 17, 2026

L.A. Taco Guides

City of Masa: L.A. TACO’s Ultimate Guide to Tortillas in Los Angeles

Life is too short for bad tortillas. Here’s how to choose flour and corn tortillas that have the power to change your outlook on life.

Javier Cabral

March 5, 2026

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