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L.A.’s 13 Best Old-School Pie Shops

From a Hawaiian-inspired chocolate haupia pie in Torrance to a tender gourmet cobbler in Pasadena and a traditional apple pie in Van Nuys in between, this is your ultimate guide to pies that have stood the test of time in L.A.

November 25, 2025

Forget Spotify, Here Are L.A.’s 27 Best Record Shops

Whether you’re a dedicated digger of crates, a touring name in turntablism, or merely a tocadisco-dilettante hoping to start your collection, we can promise you, you’re in the right town.

November 24, 2025

Ten L.A. Restaurants Where Toddlers Are Welcome, From Casual to Fine Dining

L.A.'s insane food scene isn't reserved only for adults. If parents can't take their kids out to eat without judgement, we risk losing the messy, joyful humanity that makes sharing a meal special in the first place.

November 13, 2025

A Guide to The Best Bite at Every Spot in Mercado La Paloma

Including one insider's tips for skipping the line at Holbox.

October 28, 2025

L.A.’s Most Iconic Horror Movie Houses and Where To Find Them

The most iconic movie addresses in scary films are right here in our backyard, perfect for planning your own Halloween tour of horror’s greatest film locations.

October 15, 2025

Ten Expert Tips For Talking To Kids About ICE Terrorizing Their Friends and Family

Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.

October 9, 2025

Five Killer Tacos To Eat In L.A. On National Taco Day

From puffy San Antonio-style tacos from a fine-dining chef to a a blue tortilla from freshly nixtamlized corn that just so happens to be topped in French fries, these are the L.A. tacos to celebrate with.

October 7, 2025

The 43 Best Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles, Ranked

From the Valley to Long Beach, these restaurants make L.A. the most exciting city in the world outside of Mexico to enjoy peak Mexican cooking and hospitality.

September 25, 2025

L.A.’s 24 Best Independent Bookshops to Support Instead Of Amazon

Los Angeles, despite what its haters say, is a reading town, from its bookworms to its script-readers. It's full of great independent and time-honored bookstores that are almost as plentiful as the inspired authors this city has spawned.

September 24, 2025

The Best L.A. Movie Theater Popcorn, Ranked

L.A. TACO went on a mission to decide which local movie theaters sell the best popcorn in Los Angeles.

September 12, 2025