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Taco News Roundup ~ July 7th, 2008

1:12 PM PDT on July 7, 2008


In honor of July 4th, we're covering tacos and all things taco-related from coast to coast and beyond. From Hawai'i to West Virginia, from Austin to... East Austin, we've got America's taco lifestyle covered. Read on for all the taco news...

SANTA ROSA: Fire Destroys New Taco Truck
NEWPORT BEACH: The Drunken Story of Chronic Tacos
HONOLULU: Beto's Taco Truck Review
AUSTIN: El Paso Style Tacos in Austin on 10th St.
NAPERVILLE: Los Comales is the Taco Spot
SAN PEDRO: Free Tacos for Truckers
PIC OF THE WEEK: Seitan Tacos in Playa Del Carmen
EAST AUSTIN: Juan in a Million Review
WEST VIRGINIA: Porfiro's Mexican Restaurant in Barboursville Reviewed

PHOTO CREDIT: "Carnitas Taco with Guajillo sauce" by larry&flo

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