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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.
@lataco.bsky.socialThrough experiences of sexual violence, girls and women learn that these institutions have a singular motivation: self-preservation.
Warning: Content in this story may be triggering or disturbing for some readers. Read the full story: lataco.com/college-univ...
@lataco.bsky.socialReposted by @lataco.bsky.socialSale alert: Get 33% off every order from now until Monday!
Shop all your L.A. TACO favorites, including the latest zine, Free L.A. t-shirts, and all hats. Order today: shop.lataco.com
@lataco.bsky.socialCheck out our list of the 54 best Mexican restaurants in L.A. and support one of these certified bangers this long weekend!
The very best Mexican restaurants in L.A., ranked: lataco.com/best-mexican...
@lataco.bsky.social"It's a dream we've been carrying for the past ten years, back when we were young, wishing there was a local healthy juice bar, coffee shop, and community space where we felt welcomed," one of the sisters behind the concept says.
The full weekend guide: lataco.com/guatemalan-c...
By Hadley Tomicki
@lataco.bsky.socialWe sat down with the mad minds behind Knott's Scary Farm, Delusion, Dark Harbor, Urban Death, and more to talk about their real-life ghost stories, deepest fears, and best tips for making your friends scream in terror.
The full story: lataco.com/halloween-sc...
By Hadley Tomicki
@lataco.bsky.socialThe first collab between Peanut Butter Wolf and J Dilla? An “illegal bootleg” record out long before Stones Throw’s production of the 2006 album ‘Donuts.’
Hear more about Stones Throw’s long history producing legendary music in our full video: youtu.be/vXJfDOkUYBI
@lataco.bsky.socialSale alert: Get 33% off every order from now until Monday!
Shop all your L.A. TACO favorites, including the latest zine, Free L.A. t-shirts, and all hats. Order today: shop.lataco.com
@lataco.bsky.socialWe ranked the 54 best Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles. These are all places we think will blow you away in one way or another, through food, service, vibe, and more often than not, all of the above.
See it all in our interactive guide: lataco.com/best-mexican...
@lataco.bsky.socialEveryone deserves a place where they can wear a furry head, get slapped by Zangya, drink mysterious green liquids, and spend the day letting their freak flags fly. For one weekend, that vision of paradise was in El Monte.
Read more: lataco.com/kimochii-ani...
By Lauren Bethke and Emilio Valdez
@shoton35mm.bsky.socialReposted by @lataco.bsky.socialI was floored when I found out a teenager murdered an unhoused Black man over a pack of Swisher Sweets.
My latest for @lataco.bsky.social
@lataco.bsky.socialThis past Monday, it appears that an ICE surge has kicked off in the region. L.A. TACO tracked more than 80 people detained across Southern California since Monday, with a heavy emphasis on Santa Maria and San Diego.
Read more on what we know about the ICE surge: lataco.com/ice-surges-l...
@lataco.bsky.socialThese are all places we think will blow you away in one way or another, through food, service, vibe, and more often than not, all of the above.
Check out all 54 best Mexican restaurants in L.A.: lataco.com/best-mexican...
By L.A. TACO STAFF
@eltragon.bsky.socialReposted by @lataco.bsky.socialThere’s a new ICE surge happening in the Greater Los Angeles Area now. At least 20 people have been taken by noon in Southern California, numbers we haven’t seen in a long time. @lataco.bsky.social
@lataco.bsky.socialThe tragic story of how a gruesome K9 bite exposed a teen's crime spree and the murder of an unhoused Black man.
The full story: lataco.com/gianni-washi...
@lataco.bsky.socialL.A. TACO recently visited the Stones Throw studio and got a tour from the founder, Peanut Butter Wolf, who shared some of the label’s history, including what it was like to work with Lee “Scratch” Perry. 🎙️ 📀
Catch the full video here: youtu.be/vXJfDOkUYBI
@lataco.bsky.socialThe truth is, the city isn't particularly motivated to encourage or assist small brick-and-mortars or street vendors. What really gets them salivating is corporate investment.
The full story: lataco.com/la-election-...
By Jake Hook
@lataco.bsky.socialSunday Taquitos #34: Coup Season
Art by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social
@lataco.bsky.socialThis unique collaboration between two local legends is paired with slushie sochu margaritas, mariachis, and a free fruit cart at a party on an L.A. sidewalk.
There's more to see in our weekend guide: lataco.com/wok-fired-as...
By Hadley Tomicki
@lataco.bsky.socialWhat are the favorite tacos of your favorite adult film star? For Violet Myers the answer is carnitas tacos from Los 5 Puntos. We visited the Boyle Heights location with Myers to learn more about what makes this her #1 pick in all of L.A. 🎥 : Erwin Recinos and Lauren Bethke
@lataco.bsky.socialThe first debate between candidates for California governor, streamed on CNN on Wednesday night. Two millionaires—one milquetoast and one MAGA—are facing off to decide Californians' fate.
The full recap: lataco.com/ca-gubernato...
By Sam Ribakoff
