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The Eight Sickest Halloween Haunts In L.A. and O.C.

Honoring the kind of immersive atmospheres and talented actors that aren't recognized with Hollywood statuettes, but instead in thrills off giving you a good ol' fashioned jump scare.

October 1, 2025

The 43 Best Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles, Ranked

From the Valley to Long Beach, these restaurants make L.A. the most exciting city in the world outside of Mexico to enjoy peak Mexican cooking and hospitality.

September 25, 2025

L.A.’s 24 Best Independent Bookshops to Support Instead Of Amazon

Los Angeles, despite what its haters say, is a reading town, from its bookworms to its script-readers. It's full of great independent and time-honored bookstores that are almost as plentiful as the inspired authors this city has spawned.

September 24, 2025

The Best L.A. Movie Theater Popcorn, Ranked

L.A. TACO went on a mission to decide which local movie theaters sell the best popcorn in Los Angeles.

September 12, 2025

Nine of L.A.’s Oldest Family-Owned Hardware Stores to Support Instead Of the Home Depot

From live baby chicks and Big Green Eggs to keys painted with pink leopard print, these old-timers have things the big box stores don't. And are much friendlier, too, so you won't be left to wander aimlessly and helplessly down the aisles looking for that single 5/16" torque washer by yourself.

A Summer of Caldos: The Best 10 Mexican Stews, Ranked

Along with how to prepare them at home and feed large numbers of people. Let's get ready to rumble ... and eat all the caldo on the hottest of days.

August 1, 2025

Four New L.A. Hand Roll Bars That Stand Out From The Pack

Whole bluefin, Wagyu beef, Korean bossam, walnut shrimp, and Mexican tostadas are all in play at this fresh crop of new temaki bars.

July 31, 2025

12 Tacos New Visitors Must Try, From Whittier to Long Beach

You can only find quality tacos inspired by Mexico’s many regions in one single place: Los Angeles. Here are our 12 best taquerías to blow your mind, according to L.A. TACO and Financial Times.

July 24, 2025

The 10 Best Meat Markets and Carnicerías in Los Angeles

This is where to go to shop local for your next carne asada, from East L.A. to Santa Monica.

The 11 Best Tejuinos in L.A., From South Gate to West Covina

A fermented, fizzy, corn masa beverage traditionally from Western Mexico and recognized for Indigenous origins, tejuino packs a punch with every sip. Here are L.A.'s best.