Yuca&#8217;s is a Los Feliz institution, a James Beard award winner, and perhaps the archetypal Los Angeles taco shack. It opened almost exactly 33 years ago by Jaime and Socorro Herrera and has been a beloved part of Los Angeles ever since. Today is just another day for Yuca&#8217;s. They&#8217;ll serve hundreds of hungry people…

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