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Daniel Hernandez is editor emeritus of LA Taco, serving 2017-2019. He is currently a staff writer for the L.A. Times. He is former Mexico bureau chief for VICE News, and former staff writer at the Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly. Daniel is author of the book &#8220;Down &amp; Delirious in Mexico City.&#8221;

Daniel Hernandez

Aztec Opera Is What We Need Right Now: A Psychedelic ‘Circo Anahuac’ Retells Volcano Origin Story

Lalo Alcaraz is an award-winning cartoonist and illustrator, author of the long-running comic strip &#8216;La Cucaracha&#8217;.

Lalo Alcaraz

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Taco Cart Guy: Whatever, Banksy ~ By Lalo Alcaraz

Taco Cart Guy: Señor Columbus ~ By Lalo Alcaraz

Erwin Recinos is a seasoned visual artist with an eye for capturing life as a working commuter aboard public transportation in and around Los Angeles. For 20 years now, Recinos has been documenting the urban landscape, street culture, and Hispanic communities of Los Angeles utilizing his daily routine and the city of Los Angeles as an inspiration. Recinos also works with popular food and event websites such as LATACO.com and Eater LA to capture the cuisine and culture that is so important to the city of Los Angeles and across Southern California.

Erwin Recinos

Recap: American Revolution by Mear One ~ Print Release

Recap: Mike Miller’s New ‘California Love’ Exhibit ~ M+B Gallery

Taco Cart Guy: Global Warming ~ by Lalo Alcaraz

Recap: Greenspan’s 90th Anniversary Party in South Gate

Taco Cart Guy: Happy Mexican Independence Day ~ by Lalo Alcaraz

Recap: HighLife Music Festival 2018 ~ NOS Center

Taco Cart Guy: Taco Me Out to the Ball Game ~ by Lalo Alcaraz

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