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Erick Galindo is an award-winning writer, director, and journalist from Southeast L.A. His work spans TV, film, podcasts, and essays that explore the intersection of identity, culture, and chaos in Los Angeles.

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News Update: ICE Raids Delayed, Huntington Park’s New ‘RoboCop’ & Guerrilla’s New Late Night Menu

An award-winning journalist covering ICE and immigration raids. Host of the Daily Memo. ‘Where Memo Torres Eats’ on Apple Maps. Seen on Netflix, occasionally on KCRW. 3rd-gen landscaper. Proud son of an immigrant. Golden Bear.

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ICYMI: Photos from L.A. Taco’s Second Members-Only Tasting With Goat Mafia in Echo Park

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

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Taco Cart Guy: Genetically Modified Tortillas ~ By Lalo Alcaraz

Cesar Hernandez is Lynwood&#8217;s second best export behind Weird Al, and a writer and podcaster. Illustration by Tommy Gallegos.

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Opening Night: The Taqueros of ‘1986’ Want You to Have Good Tacos Late-Night in Downtown L.A.

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Micheladas Mean Summer in Los Angeles ~ 19 Micheladas to Drink in 2019

Taco Cart Guy: GMO Tacos ~ By Lalo Alcaraz

From Ensenada to London  ~ Five International Taco Shops to Try at Taqueando Festival

Taco Cart Guy: Salsa Burn ~ By Lalo Alcaraz

Melissa Mora Hidalgo was born in Montebello and grew up in the L.A./O.C. borderlands of East Whittier and La Habra. She holds a Ph. D. in Literature from UC San Diego and is the author of Mozlandia: Morrissey Fans in the Borderlands (Headpress UK, 2016).

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Video: We Ate Tacos With the Stars of ‘Vida’ and Talked About the Importance of the Queer TV Show

Sam Ribakoff is a reporter, journalism teacher, communicator for labor unions, and a nice guy from Long Beach.

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Video: This Massive Burrito Is Stuffed With Eggs, Fries, Pork, Beans, and More!  ~ L.A. Taco Tastes