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Street-level journalism in Los Ángeles covering news, culture, and the taco lifestyle. “The 2020 Emerging Voice” James Beard Award winner. Est. 2006. https://linktr.ee/LATACO

An exterior shot of a furniture store called “X-elence Furniture” Headline reads “Immigration Enforcement Cost L.A. Businesses $3.6 Million in June Alone, New UCLA Report Reveals”
Two men in suits shaking hands in front of a group of men. Headline reads “Don’t Want the Dodgers at the White House? A New Petition Is Gaining Momentum”
Two hands pouring syrup over a stack of pancakes. Headline reads “L.A.’s 13 Best Pancakes Worth Waking Up Early For, Ranked”
A man in a back t-shirt and apron stands in front of a large espresso machine making a coffee drink. Headline reads “L.A.’s First Palestinean Coffee Shop Is Now Open In Norwalk, Against All Odds”
A close up of a display with chocolate donuts all lined up. Headline reads “L.A.’s 13 Best Donuts Shops, From Long Beach to Eagle Rock”
A man in a blue jersey and red hat looks at the camera while standing outside. Headline reads “Shop L.A.’s Most Wanted Futbol Jersey”
Horseplay between two adult performers using inflatable AR-15s
Members of the comedy group Smosh pose in goofy ways in a group photo
Two tacos from El Ruso. Chef Walter Soto will open a brick-and-mortar next week.
Illustration of Infantino, with puppet strings, and Trump, asleep on a chair with a medal that reads “FIFA Rapist of the Year”
An octopus tentacle rests above a bowl of pasta from the Fuego Lento pop-up, served at Selva in Long Beach.
The exterior of a neighborhood market. The windows are covered by ads for drinks and lotto and the front door is propped open. Headline reads “The Soul of L.A.’s Neighborhoods Lives In Tienditas Like These Three Gems”
A chicharrón taco served alongside salsas and a jalapeño. Headline reads “The Seven Best Tacos in Lynwood, Ranked”
A Norwegian waffle, shaped like hearts and topped with various jams. Headline reads “Norway’s Subtly Sour Waffles Have Landed in L.A., Topped With Brown Cheese and Jam”
A large crowd gathered to watch a huge screen live streaming the Mexican national team play during the World Cup. Headline reads “Despite the 3-2 Defeat, Mexico Finally Has Reason to Believe Again”
A portion of book cover artwork that features various music vinyls in different colors. Headline reads “‘The Dreamy Side’ Dives Deep Into L.A.’s 1950’s Era Of Local Soul, Blues Music”
A clip of a large crowd protesting in front of armed forces lined across a field. Headline reads “We Spoke With a Mother Detained In the Glass House Raids, One Year Later”
The outside of a taqueria. A giant cactus sign sits atop the roof and a sign hangs on the side announcing its closure. Headline reads “After 34 Years, Hollywood’s Iconic Cactus Taquería #1 Is Being Forced to Close This Sunday”
Friend chicken on checkered food wrapping. Headline reads “Hollywood’s Beef Tallow-Fried Chicken Is Lighting Foos Mouths On Fire”
A group of activists gathered in front of a city hall while holding up signs in protest. Headline reads “Public Outcry Sparks Over California City Officials’ Approvals of Immigration Detention Center”
A man in a blue shirt and brown apron stands in front of a car with a sign that says “Omelette Pan.” Headline reads “Raised On Highland Park’s Legendary Mariscos Truck, This Street Omelet Chef Is Striving For His Dream Restaurant”
A plastic container holding a breakfast sandwich and tater tots. Headline reads “The Best New Breakfast Sandwich in L.A. Is Hiding In La Mirada”
A large sign with an illustration of a carrot that reads “The Degnan Microfarm” fencing off a garden. Headline reads “These 4 Black L.A. Businesses Are Stepping Up Against Food Deserts in Their ‘Hoods”
A lot filled with aid supplies being sorted into cardboard boxes by about a dozen people. Headline reads “Venezuela’s Earthquake Victims Are Hurting. This Is How Angelenos Can Help”
French fries piled on a plate with a side of ketchup. Headline reads “L.A.’s 17 Best Fries from Santa Clarita to South L.A., Ranked”
Taco man over a photo of downtown LA. Text above him reads “20% off all orders shop.lataco.com”
A group of people wearing USA merch cheering while a group of people getting detained by ICE go unnoticed. Text below reads “USA! USA! USA!”
A crowd of people waving Mexican flags and photographing the moment with their phones. Headline reads “Why Are Mexicans Chanting ‘¿Y Si Sí?’ Right Now?”
An illustration of a police officer in tactical gear riding a police horse. Headline reads “Lakers Fan Injured By LAPD During NBA Finals Celebrations Receives Historic Payout”
A painting of a green cartoon character wearing a sombrero that reads “Viva México Cabrones.” Small red and white skulls circle around it. Headline reads “World Cup Heartbreak Hurts. This Artist Turned That Pain Into New Paintings”
A yellow restaurant building with a a large yellow sign atop that reads “Burrito King” Headline reads “Goodbye, Burrito King. Echo Park Landmark Officially Closes”
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A clip of a man slicing carne asada. Headline reads “I Found the New Best Carne Asada Taco in L.A, And It’s in a Parking Lot In Silver Lake”
A man and a woman stand inside a restaurant while looking at a phone. Headline reads “Her Parents Are Missing After Venezuela’s Earthquakes. Now Her Restaurant Is a Donation Center for Victims”
A campechano taco topped with cilantro and onion. Headline reads “A New Spot Doing All-Day Sonoran Hot Dogs With a Mob of Tacos”
The remains of a storage warehouse that burned down. Headline reads “Who Will Pay For The Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire?”
A woman with blonde braids and wearing a white t-shirt sits in front of a restaurant sign. Headline reads “This South Central Native Reveals Black L.A.’s Best Hidden Gems through Food Tours”
A street view of a few firefighters around large warehouse burning down. Headline reads “Day Seven of the Lineage Fire: Residents Say They Feel ‘Used’”
A man wearing a fedora and eyeglasses holds up a fish taco. Headline reads “Chef Joshua Gil, Anarcho Punk Chef Who United Alta and Baja California, Dies at 50”
A man in a black chef jacket holds up a plate of food. Headline reads “L.A.’s 30 Best Black-Owned Restaurants: Vegan, Brunch, Coffee and More”
A street view of firefighters lining the block where a warehouse is on fire. Headline reads “Smoke From The Lineage Logistics Fire Continues To Pollute L.A.”
Artwork of a luchador with an orange and teal mask holding up two torches. Title at the top reads “200% Mexa” Headline reads “This El Sereno Art Show Pits Luchadores Against ICE”
A woman in a bikini top holds up an iced drink. Headline reads “I Went Inside Tanlines, L.A.’s New Bikini Coffeeshop”
A police cruiser set on fire in the middle of a street. Headline reads “Do Protests Actually Work? According to This Author, No.”
A short clip of a stadium filled with people. On the pitch a flag for Iran and another for New Zealand are displayed. Headline reads “Lessons and Reflections From Attending The Iran vs. New Zealand Game in L.A.”