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Taco News Round Up ~ Monday, June 9th, 2008

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Hola taqueros around the world and welcome to this week's taco news update, with hot taco news action from all over. Did you know that the taco lifestyle has moved up to the #4 most popular alternative lifestyle in the USA! We're now just behind "Fetish" and ahead of "Motorcycle", which is a huge step forward for our movement. So get out there and eat some tacos, spread the word, and keep the taco lifestyle going strong.

MODESTO: When is a Taco Truck Not a Taco Truck?
FREY: Author Says Angelenos Consume 250 Tacos Per Year
WINE: Food Pairing-- Coastal Chardonnay and Fish Tacos
THE OC: Best Al Pastor in San Juan Capistrano?
SAN DIEGO: Great Fish Tacos at Petco Park
NEBRASKA: Cristinas-- Tasty Mexican in Lincoln
BOARDS: Best Tacos in San Diego? Have Your Say

PHOTO CREDIT: "Taco Truck All Stars, East Oakland" by Anarchosyn

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