Skip to Content
Alhambra

My Favorite Taco ~ Emanuel Pleitez


In our quest to get every L.A. Mayoral candidate on the record about their favorite taco (Eric Garcetti's answer here), we turn to Emanual Pleitez, who describes himself as a progressive Los Angeles native who is running an unconventional campaign. Get more info on the candidate here. So, Emanuel, what's your favorite taco?

"1. Mojica Tacos in evenings/late nights off Alhambra Ave and Hollister Ave
2. Carnitas Michoacan off Soto St and Whittier  to sit down late night
3. Hecho en Mexico on Huntington Dr if you'd like to get served
4. Tacos El Gavilan on Washington and Central
5. El Sombrero on Main St just north of Washington
6. And, when I want to accompany tacos with a tamal or torta, then it's all about Tamale Man and King Torta in El Sereno, respectively

**Above all, though, my mom makes the meanest tacos and burritos in LA.  Join our campaign and you'll get access to some.  As Mayor of Los Angeles, I will do what I can to increase the amount and quality of tacos available for all Angelenos."

A message from the campaign: EMANUEL PLEITEZ is a progressive Los Angeles native committed to uniting, serving, and inspiring his community. We are running an unconventional grassroots effort so voters can really get to know Emanuel and his vision for Los Angeles. With full time field organizers, interns and volunteers, he is looking to reach out to each neighborhood to talk to the people, and truly understand what Los Angeles wants and needs. Pleitez for LA!

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from L.A. TACO

Weekend Eats: A New Ukrainian-Owned Pastel de Nata Truck Opens In Venice

We've also got a new taquería from Vegas trying their luck in L.A.'s Taco Life, a dark forest-themed brewery in North Hollywood, a contest to get the keys to your own burger ranch, and a sweet, creative use of Japanese milk bread.

May 15, 2026

Are These Birria Soup Dumplings Worth the Hype or Just Another Stunt Dish Made For Instagram?

You only have until the end of May to get the dish that blew our editor's mind.

May 14, 2026

Investigations Newsletter: Dr. Oz In MacArthur Park

The physician argued that Los Angeles is “farming homelessness” in MacArthur Park.

May 14, 2026

How Three Young Adults In L.A. Are Protecting Their Undocumented Parents During Trump’s Presidency

Hobbies and aspirations are put on hold as families reconfigure their lives to avoid deportation and familial separation, deeply aware of how ICE targets working class immigrants.

May 13, 2026

7 Tattoo Artists in L.A. Resisting ICE Through Flash Sheets

There's never been a better time to get a sick tattoo that says "F8CK ICE" in Los Angeles than right now.

May 12, 2026

Daily Memo: South L.A. Chef Known for Mentoring Youth Detained by ICE

In South L.A., ICE agents drew their weapons on chef Carlos Lool of La Granja Rotisserie, a local figure known for his years of mentoring young L.A. chefs.

May 12, 2026
See all posts