Guides
The 27 Best Vegetarian Tacos in L.A., Mapped
Tender, flaky young coconut battered like an Ensenada-style fish filet, crispy lions mane mushrooms with the texture of pork belly, roasted cauliflower with more sazón than the overcooked carne asada you had the other night. L.A.'s best and most original tacos are vegetarian.
L.A. TACO Neighborhood Guides: Chinatown
A stroll through Chinatown feels like slipping between the shifting planes of time and space. Here are our recommendations for places to eat and shop, along with a look into its dark history.
L.A.’s 7 Best Tacos Fusing Middle Eastern and Arabic Influences
Fueled by a deep love for Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines or by their own family recipes, chefs in L.A. are remixing recipes to create tacos that are L.A. through and through.
L.A.’s 12 Best Old-School Italian Delis
From Chinatown to the Valley, L.A.'s home to sandwiches that will make you forget all your problems for however long it takes you to put it down.
Which Of These 11 L.A. Running Clubs Is Right For You?
There are running clubs across the city for activists, athletes, mothers, food lovers, different skill levels, and those seeking community, as well as a little company on the road.
L.A.’s 13 Most Memorable Desserts
Los Angeles pastry chefs work a quiet kind of magic, turning butter, sugar, and cream into desserts that linger long after the last bite. From nostalgic bites to transformative modern takes on classics, this guide walks you through some of Los Angeles' best little treats.
Nine Places to Get to Know Venezuelan Food In L.A.
These are L.A.'s nine best places for getting to know Venezuelan cooking, from its beloved arepas, tequeños, and cachapas, to its national dish of pabellón criollo.
The Dark Origin of Rosca de Reyes, Plus the 10 Best In L.A.
Eating a rosca de reyes is a way to beat the post-holiday blues. Here are where to find the best ones in L.A. and plus, the macabre origin of the religious holiday that involves murdering infants.
L.A. TACO’s Most-Read Lists and Guides of 2025
This year, L.A. TACO compiled unique lists and guides for our readers to deepen their appreciation for L.A. and the people in it. We shared our top picks for local independent businesses, ways to get involved within your community, and strategies for resisting ICE in Los Angeles.
L.A. TACO’s Most-Read Daily Memos of 2025
Most federal agents and officials would prefer for their actions to go unnoticed, but Memo Torres has dedicated nearly every single day of the past six months to documenting and exposing the often heinous and violent abductions taking place across Southern California.
