Memo Torres
Memo Torres is a multi-media taco journalist, a third-generation landscaper, host of L.A. Taco’s new Plant and Gardening column, Yerbalife, host of Apple Maps’ L.A. food guide on all iPhones, Director of Partnerships for the James Beard award-winning L.A. Taco, a finalist for the Ruben Salazar Award for Latino Journalists, a taco scout for numerous shows, can be seen on Netflix’s Taco Chronicles, Pressure Cooker, Mythical Kitchen, KCRW, and elsewhere.
One of Tijuana’s Most Respected Taco Shops Just Opened in East L.A.
It is the eighth location of the celebrated T.J. chain, but the first one in the U.S. The ninth one is opening in San Diego soon.
L.A.’s Next Top-Tier Taquería Brings Border-Defying Asada and Perfect Al Pastor to Cypress Park
Even with hundreds of great taquerías in Los Angeles, you know this taco is a winner as soon as you take your first bite. The owner pulled temporary visas for his staff to bring them from his legendary taqueria chain in Tijuana to make sure the tacos and the experience are as delicious as it is in Mexico.
$7 Mini ‘Al Pastor Trompos’ Have Arrived In the San Fernando Valley
You can either tear into each mini trompo with your hand using a corn tortilla like a glove to eat it like a taco or bite into it like a kebob. It's the the first of its kind in the streets of L.A.
Rancho Cooking With a Twist: Carnal Opens In Highland Park From Two Titans of Mexican Seafood
The new restaurant is a collaboration from two prized local purveyors of Mexican seafood and fish tacos: Simón LA and Baja Cali Fish + Tacos, though the resulting menus are not at all what you'd expect.
Photo Essay: Celebrating Estevan Oriol and Teen Angel’s Magazine at Beyond the Streets
The exhibition charts a visual legacy of Oriol's seminal photography aside a corresponding look at artifacts, images, and original works from Teen Angel's magazine, a pioneering, self-made publication delving deep into Chicano culture in the Southwest U.S. for over 24 years.
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.
This Underground, Seven-Course Omakase In An El Sereno Front Yard Features Tom Yum Aguachile and Cacao Sopes
Evil Cooks' specially-tailored dinner pop-ups are an excuse to be creative, unshackling their culinary artistry with dishes so splendid and eye-catching, that you may come to the conclusion that they've sold their soul down in Georgia.