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RJ Vogt is a legal news reporter and freelance journalist in Los Angeles.

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Food

Why Halal Burmese Food in L.A. Matters to the ‘World’s Most Persecuted Minority’

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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Gustavo Arellano is the author of “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America” and a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

Gustavo Arellano

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Gabriel Chabrán is a food writer and journalist from Highland Park. He currently lives in Long Beach with his wife Katie, their new baby, and their Russian Blue cat, Mars.

Gab Chabran

How Avocados Define L.A. and the Secret to Making the Best Damn Avocado Toast

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.

Erick Galindo

This Viral Donut Shop in Downey Is Doing Bionico, Mazapan, and Selena-Inspired Donuts

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Los Angeles

Jazz and Tui Forever: The story of Jitlada, Original Southern Thai in East Hollywood

I enjoy making photographs of the Latino food culture in Los Angeles. 
Storytelling is everything. 
Tacos. Always.

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Events

Everything You Missed at Taco Madness 2018 ~ Extended Image Gallery, Vol. 2

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

People

An Ode to Oaxacan L.A. ~ Friday Nights at Poncho’s Tlayudas

Highlights from the Rogue 99 ~ El Huarache Azteca

I enjoy exploring every corner of Los Angeles, looking for art wherever I can find it.

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My Favorite Taco

My Favorite Taco ~ Lapalux, Tonight at Union