
La Raja Meat Market~ 2596 W Pico Blvd




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“I’ve completely lost contact with my parents; in fact, they’re searching for them right now,” Full Arepas owner Kelly Montano says. “I have relatives searching for them in one of the buildings that collapsed. And I hope to hear from them today.”
In addition to two trompos, there are lorenzas, caramelos, campechanos, seafood tacos, taquitos, and “gringo” tacos, plus $4 street tacos, rib eye tacos, surf n’ turf tacos, and several varieties of vegetarian tacos. In summation: a whole lotta tacos.
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The formula sounds simple: Gather guests, board a bus, and visit several Black-owned restaurants. But the experience unfolds as something much deeper.
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