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Philip Iglauer covered all things Koreana for 15 years — foreign diplomats, kimchi, Samsung and, of course, North Korea — out of Seoul. After returning to his native Northeast Los Angeles in late 2016, he freelances on his hometown’s goings-on.

Philip Iglauer

From the Streets of Atwater to the Next Possible Chief of the LAPD ~ Meet Robert Arcos

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

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Three LAPD Veterans Named Finalists for Chief ~ Robert Arcos, Michel Moore, Bill Scott

Casa de Clarke: A Model For Unsupervised Homeless Housing Opens in Highland Park

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

Gabriel Carbajal

Events

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

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

How Triple G Became An ‘Honorary Mexican’ In His Quest to Win Over L.A. Boxing Fans

Jennifer Velez is a multi-media journalist covering news and culture in L.A.

Jennifer Velez

FYF Canceled: Poor Ticket Sales Doom Festival After Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Founder

L.A. TACO STAFF

Your Taco Madness 2018 Recap ~ Photos, Vol. 1

Lesbian, Latina, Large: The Unapologetic Artwork of Laura Aguilar ~ An Image Gallery

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.

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