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Celebrating the Taco Lifestyle in Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

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

Tune of the Day

Tune of the Day ~ Eddie Zuko, ‘Made,’ an Ode to Growing Up Brown in SoCal

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

News

Police Video: LAPD Bullet Killed Silver Lake Trader Joe’s Manager Melyda Corado During Shooting

Video: This is How Out-of-Control the Fourth of July Fireworks Were Above Los Angeles [Updated]

Tune of the Day: ‘Guatemala’ ~ Swae Lee, Slim Jxmmi, Rae Sremmurd

Images Show Rescuers Reaching Fatalities In Fast-Moving Ash Cloud of Guatemala Volcano

Dilan Garcia

Video

Angeleno Profiles: Neighbors Hold Their Recyclables for Doña Julia, a Mid-City ‘Angel’

Jennifer Velez is a multi-media journalist covering news and culture in L.A.

Jennifer Velez

Video Captured Robbery Attack that Left Oaxacan Street Vendor Badly Beaten

Police Chase Ends ‘Like Grand Theft Auto’ When Truck Goes into Gold Line Tunnel

Into Action ~ Recap Video

L.A. TACO STAFF

Downtown

Taco Truck Confessions #2 “My Taco’s On Broadway”