Best of L.A. TACO 2016
[dropcap size=big]2016[/dropcap] is universally acknowledged as a shit year, but that doesn't mean we didn't find some interesting stories from the taco lifestyle. The promise of a better future hasn't materialized, but the city of Los Angeles remains endlessly fascinating.
Our mission is to bring you stories that could only come from L.A., and thanks to our many contributors, we were able to cover the city in a unique way that we hope you enjoyed. Once again, Desilu Munoz and Erwin Recinos are on another level as our all-star writers/photographers, but thanks to everyone who contributed to the site, you are greatly appreciated. A testament to the diversity of our crew is that the top 10 most popular posts this year represent seven different contributors.
This year we focused especially on photo essays and interviews, which gave us a chance to present original art from people like Sean Maung and Gregory Bojorquez, and speak with artists like Gajin Fujita, Chaz Bojorquez, and The Tracks. We also held our 8th annual Taco Madness; this year's winner was Revolutionario Taco-- a North African inspired taco shop near USC that also champions worker and immigrant rights.
Please enjoy this list of the 10 posts that got the most views in 2016, along with our complete list of all our favorites from various categories...
- Vincent Price’s Guacamole Recipe
- Where to Go When You’re Hungover in L.A.
- Recap: “Por Vida” Originals Magazine Release Party
- Interview with NEVER
- Interview with Dora and Socorro Herrera, Owners of Yuca’s
- The Tacos of Taco Madness 2016
- The Offalo’s Top 10 Tacos of Tacolandia 2016
- Graffiti History: UTI CREW Celebrates 30 Years
- Interview with Matt Furie
- “Compton Cruise” ~ Photos by Scott Reyes
INTERESTING INTERVIEWS
Interview with Dora and Socorro Herrera, Owners of Yuca’s
Interview with Leafar Seyer of PRAYERS
Interview with Angela Boatwright
Interview with 2Tone of Born x Raised
Interview With Artist Ricardo Estrada
Interview with Brian M. Viveros
Interview with Photographer Michael Tullberg
Interview With Michael Cardenas of Angeleno Skate Shop
My Favorite Taco: Tobin Yelland
Interview with film photographer Jacquie Ray of High Creatives
Interview with Rob Gokee, Author of Tacocity
PHOTO ESSAYS
“Foreign Land” ~ North Hollywood & Van Nuys Photo Essay
Personal History: Documenting the Architecture of Pot Shops
Personal History: Murals & History in South El Monte/El Monte
Youth: Women & Children, First 2016 ~ by Quam Odunsi
“Compton Cruise” ~ Photos by Scott Reyes
Graffiti History: UTI CREW Celebrates 30 Years
Preview: ARCHAEOLOGIES: LA, New Photo Book About Los Angeles
Photo Essay: The Amazing Murals of Pow! Wow! Antelope Valley
View from the East Side ~ Photos by Gregory Bojorquez
Dia de Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
UNIQUE ART
Legends of L.A. Taco Art Series #2 ~ “Leo’s Taco Truck” by Hawk Krall
L.A. STREET ART TOUR ~ JANUARY 2015
THE FOOD SCENE
Inside LOCOL ~ Watts
Golden Deli: A Vietnamese Restaurant in San Gabriel Since 1981
Where to Go When You’re Hungover in L.A.
PARTY PIX
Crazy In Love: Lucha Vavoom at The Mayan Theatre
Recap: Printed Matter’s 2016 LA Art Book Fair
The inauguration of Diversion, LA’s essential techno block party
Recap: Artifesto 2016 ~ Inglewood
Recap: “Por Vida” Originals Magazine Release Party
TACOS...
The Tacos of Taco Madness 2016
Vincent Price’s Guacamole Recipe
The Offalo’s Top 10 Tacos of Tacolandia 2016
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