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L.A. TACO’s 2026 Voter Guide
If you’re one of the million Californians who depend on federal funding for healthcare and not one of the roughly 250 billionaires living here, you’ve got a hell of a lot more to gain from reading all the way through. You’ll find someone or something that you agree with, or at the very least, someone to vote against. (Today, Monday, October 19, is the last day to register to vote.)
Sunday Taquitos #35: The A.I. Bubble Bursts
Sunday Taquitos! Art by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ivan Ehlers.
October 18, 2026
Why Are So Many Restaurants Using A.I. for Menus Now?
I already miss the era of gloriously sticky menus, coated with years of grease and who knows what else, and a menu behind the counter with pixelated photos, overexposed plates, low-quality clipart, and typos galore.
October 16, 2026
Our 12 Favorite Menudos in L.A., Mapped
Rich, fatty, earthy, savory, and slightly spicy broth. There’s always a memory tied to menudo: nights of partying and needing that hot broth to bring you back to life; your parents making it for the holidays; or years-long family traditions. These are some of our favorites.
October 15, 2026
These Are Some of the Wildest Behind-the-Scenes Stories From Stones Throw Records
Peanut Butter Wolf revealed rare lore about recording with MF Doom, Lee Scratch Perry, and J Dilla, beating the indie label odds for 30 years now.
October 15, 2026
A Completely Interactive Guide To L.A. Voter Guides
We've compiled the endorsements of 13 different progressive organizations, including advocacy groups, local media outlets, progressive politicians, and unions, in one interactive page to help you decide who to vote for.
