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Celebrating the Taco Lifestyle in Los Angeles, CA

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Carlos Navarrette is a writer &amp; filmmaker from East L.A. His first three loves are The Dodgers, Star Wars &amp; Cheese.

Carlos Navarrette

Film

Everything You Should Know About ‘Roma’ Director Alfonso Cuarón Before the Oscars

Cesar Hernandez is Lynwood&#8217;s second best export behind Weird Al, and a writer and podcaster. Illustration by Tommy Gallegos.

Cesar Hernandez

News

‘Roma’ Actor From Mexico Gets Visa to Attend Oscars Ceremony After All

Erick Galindo is an award-winning writer, director, and journalist from Southeast L.A. His work spans TV, film, podcasts, and essays that explore the intersection of identity, culture, and chaos in Los Angeles.

Erick Galindo

‘Roma’ Actor Denied U.S. Visa to Attend the Oscars

Nash Baker is a crime scene videographer and regular contributor to L.A. Taco.

Nash Baker

Crime

Video: Black Lives Matter Calls for Boycotts of 24 Hour Fitness and Walgreens ~ Nash Baker Reports

Daniel Hernandez is editor emeritus of LA Taco, serving 2017-2019. He is currently a staff writer for the L.A. Times. He is former Mexico bureau chief for VICE News, and former staff writer at the Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly. Daniel is author of the book &#8220;Down &amp; Delirious in Mexico City.&#8221;

Daniel Hernandez

Security Guard Charged with Murder in Killing of Man at Hollywood Walgreens

Tacos

New Favorite Tacos 1986 in Limbo After Sudden Shutdown at Hollywood Parking Lot

Melanie Gonzalez is a multimedia journalist obsessed with botanicas.

Melanie Gonzalez

Tacos from Tacos 1986. Photo by Erwin Recinos for L.A. TACO.

‘El Joy Dreams of Tacos’ ~ Tacos 1986 Brings Tijuana-Style Tacos and a Dancing Chef to Hollywood

Erwin Recinos is a seasoned visual artist with an eye for capturing life as a working commuter aboard public transportation in and around Los Angeles. For 20 years now, Recinos has been documenting the urban landscape, street culture, and Hispanic communities of Los Angeles utilizing his daily routine and the city of Los Angeles as an inspiration. Recinos also works with popular food and event websites such as LATACO.com and Eater LA to capture the cuisine and culture that is so important to the city of Los Angeles and across Southern California.

Erwin Recinos

Events

MMA and Warren G: Why Live Fights and Music Could Be the Next Big Thing in Club Nights

Gabriel Chabrán is a food writer and journalist from Highland Park. He currently lives in Long Beach with his wife Katie, their new baby, and their Russian Blue cat, Mars.

Gab Chabran

El Machete: How the Hottest New Handcrafted Hot Sauce Almost Went Away Due to Regulation

Liz Ohanesian is a journalist covering arts and culture in Los Angeles.

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