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Taco News Roundup ~ May 27th, 2008

12:12 PM PDT on May 27, 2008

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Even with mobile taqueros under attack in what I'll now refer to as 'Molinaville', the taco lifestyle is flourishing worldwide like never before. This week I've got juicy, marinated updates from exotic locales like Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Idaho-- you get the idea. Dig in to this week's Taco News and let us know in the comments if there's anything I missed.

SAUDI ARABIA: Taco Night in Riyadh
MOLINAVILLE: First East LA Truck Cited Under New Law
MALAYSIA: Frontera Has Tasty Tacos
IDAHO: Seafood Tacos Rule at Tacos Y Mariscos El Compa
COLORADO: Best Taco Trucks in Colorado Springs
West LA: Super Taco on Bundy-- Yay, or Nay?
RECIPE: Chipotle Talipia Tacos With Mango Salsa
PHOTOS: Taco Truck Pool at Flickr

Photo Credit: ¿Cuántos Tacos Van a Ser? by Edgarator

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