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Heri grew up in the High Desert but spent most of the last decade as a SoCal nomad before ending up in Whittier. A multi-disciplined writer, Heri strives to use his words to encourage thought and change.

Heriberto Rodriguez

L.A. Taco Guides

The L.A. TACO Guide To Eating Veg: Taco Crawling On The Eastside

Marina Peña is a writer and news producer who covers the social issues that affect Angelenos. She loves strawberries and a good empanada.

Marina Peña

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The L.A. TACO Guide to Argentinian Food in Los Angeles

Memo Torres is the Director of Engagement and multimedia journalist for the James Beard award-winning L.A. Taco. He is also the host of the Daily Memo and writes for Apple Maps’ ‘Where Memo Torres Eats in L.A.’ You can see him on Netflix&#8217;s Taco Chronicles and Pressure Cooker.  You can hear him on KCRW’s ‘Good Food’ occasionally. He was a finalist for the Ruben Salazar Award for Latino journalists and a former third-generation landscaper.

Memo Torres

Six Ways to Prepare and Survive Your First Taco Eating Competition

Janette Villafana is an award-winning bilingual multimedia journalist. Her heart lies in community-based reporting, and her work is highly centered on showcasing and uplifting community voices, with a significant focus on the Latino community. She developed her beat at L.A. TACO, covering street vending communities in Los Angeles. Past work has been featured on NBC, LAist, Latino Rebels, and more. She is currently featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington in an exhibit titled “¡De última hora! Latinas Report Breaking News.”

Janette Villafana

The L.A. TACO Ultra Last Minute Guide to Mother’s Day Gifts and Things to Do

Mariah Castañeda is a feisty multimedia journalist and social media editor.

Mariah Castañeda

The L.A. TACO Guide to Eating In the Inland Empire ~ Volume One

A writer who has lived across the globe and passionate about all things social justice and politics. Curry enthusiast and knower of completely useless facts.

Tavleen Tarrant

10 Los Angeles Restaurants Owned by Women Of Color to Support This Weekend

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

Cesar Hernandez

The L.A. TACO Guide to the Best Fish Sandwiches in Los Angeles, Mapped

Ben Mesirow is an Echo Park native who writes TV, fiction, food, and sports. At one time or another, his writing has appeared in The LA Times, Litro, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Los Angeles Magazine, and scratched into dozens of desks at Walter Reed Middle School.

Ben Mesirow

Wake and Roast: The L.A. TACO Guide to Finding the Best Low-Key Local Coffee Beans

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Update: The L.A. TACO Guide to Valentine’s Day Gifts (2021)

Patric Kuh used to write for Los Angeles Magazine and currently works as a restaurant manager in the South Bay.