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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.

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“We are open to receiving an offer with the condition that we know Mr. Salinas is willing to take it," Deputy District Attorney Jessica Balady told Judge Karla Kerlin.

Read this week's Investigations Newsletter by @shoton35mm.bsky.social: lataco.com/luis-miguel-...
October 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Statement regarding recent staff changes at L.A. TACO.
A statement regarding L.ATACO staff changes that reads: “Memo Torres is no longer with L.A. TACO. Memo contributed meaningfully to our coverage, and we’re grateful for his many years of work. Our journalism and our commitment to Los Angeles is not changing. Izzy Ramirez has also left L.A. TACO to go independent and we wish him well. We can’t give details on internal personnel matters, but we can tell you this decision was made with our members and supporters in mind. Our integrity is everything to us. L.A. TACO is a 20 year labor of love and we’re proud of what we have achieved. We remain 100% independently owned. Our entire team is united and our mission continues.”
October 22, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Los Angeles has the best pan de muerto scene in the country. Here are 12 panaderías where you can find the fluffy, gently spiced, sugar-dusted pan dulce that is as delicious as it is crucial to the Dia de Muertos Mexican tradition.

The full guide: lataco.com/best-pan-de-...

By L.A. TACO STAFF
A man holding up a large pan de muerto and standing in front of cases full of pan dulce. Headline reads "L.A.’s 12 Best Panaderías For Pan De Muerto During Dia De Los Muertos"
October 22, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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Each ticket to SEY’s extremely luxurious tasting cost $250 and included coffee and water—no food. Plus, a guided tasting by leading coffee expert, creator, and SEY ambassador Lance Hendrick.

The full story: lataco.com/200-dollar-c...

By @theglutster.bsky.social
Two baristas preparing pour-over coffee for a coffee tasting experience. Headline reads "Why Would Anyone Spend $200 on This Single Cup of Coffee?"
October 21, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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The Huntington invites you to “This Land Is ...,” a major exhibition that offers an open-ended exploration into what this land means to various people, past and present, using historical artifacts, manuscripts, and artworks.

The full story: lataco.com/the-huntingt...

By Hadley Tomicki
A museum display, a glass case with artifacts and two framed posters above it. Headline reads "A Woody Guthrie Guitar, a Bust by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux & More Now On View at The Huntington"
October 21, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Most voters in California should have received their mail-in ballots already, and if you’re looking at your ballot with horror at all the people, propositions, and measures you’re being asked to have an opinion on, this voter guide is for you.

Read more: lataco.com/2026-los-ang...

By Sam Ribakoff
A man handing over his ballot to a poll worker at a voting center. Headline reads " L.A. TACO's Voter Guide to the 2026 General Elections"
October 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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For the second year in a row, we’re back at The Broad for a huge community celebration! Join us this weekend (October 24 & 25) for two days full of art and performances, FREE to the public from 11AM-4PM.

RSVP today: www.thebroad.org/events/celeb...
A flyer for a community day celebration happening at the Broad Museum. Set on a blue background, the museum building towers over text that reads "Art - Records - Books - Food - DJs." Text also includes the address and date.
October 20, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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What started as a story about the potential harms of police dogs turned into a complicated story about the alarming number of unhoused people murdered in L.A. and the ways young people get wrapped up in the criminal legal system.

Read more: lataco.com/gianni-washi...

🎥: @shoton35mm.bsky.social
October 19, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Sunday Taquitos #35: The A.I. Bubble Bursts

Art by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social
A cartoon of a man holding a phone while speaking to the devil. Text below reads “But, ChatGPT assured me I was going to Heaven…”
October 18, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Want a part in the next run of the L.A. TACO POST? 📰

Reserve an ad space now and see your advertisement when our print paper is back out on the streets of L.A.! Get more details here: lataco.com/advertise-la...
A pair hands over a copy of the L.A. TACO POST with an L.A. TACO sticker next to it.
October 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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I already miss the era of gloriously sticky menus, coated with years of grease and who knows what else, and a menu behind the counter with pixelated photos, overexposed plates, low-quality clipart, and typos galore.

Read more at: lataco.com/ai-restauran...

✒️: Marina Watanabe
October 17, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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Rich, fatty, earthy, savory, and slightly spicy broth. There’s always a memory tied to menudo: your parents making it for holidays, years-long family traditions…These are some of our favorites.

Read the full guide: lataco.com/favorite-men...

By Karina Soriano, Lauren Bethke, and Emilio Valdez
October 16, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Plan C stopped in front of LACMA and in East Hollywood over the weekend on their Community Road Trip to share that you can still order Plan B pills by mail, even in the 13 states that have completely banned abortion.

Read the full story at: lataco.com/plan-c-abort...

🎥: Karina Soriano
October 16, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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We’ve compiled the endorsements of 13 different progressive organizations, including advocacy groups, local media outlets, progressive politicians, and unions, in one interactive page to help you decide who to vote for.

Link: lataco.com/a-completely...
October 15, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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What do the candidates' stances mean for Jewish and Arab voters in L.A.? We asked both. Here's what they said.

The full story: lataco.com/bass-raman-g...

By Sam Ribakoff
A crowd of protestors holding up Palestinian flags. Headline reads “The ‘G-Words’: Bass and Raman’s Opposing Views on Palestine May Decide the Mayoral Election”
October 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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For its 15th year, L.A. TACO is bringing you the most extensive guide to Day of the Dead events around Los Angeles. These are our favorite Día de Muertos events for a celebration of life worth remembering.

The full guide: lataco.com/dia-de-los-m...

By Nya Manneh and L.A. TACO STAFF
A women in a white dress and skull face paint, holds up a decorative hand fan and sits in front of an altar. Headline reads "L.A. TACO’s Ultimate Guide to Día de Muertos Events in Los Angeles"
October 13, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Want a part in the next run of the L.A. TACO POST? 📰

Reserve an ad space now and see your advertisement when our print paper is back out on the streets of L.A.! Get more details here: lataco.com/advertise-la...
A pair hands over a copy of the L.A. TACO POST with an L.A. TACO sticker next to it.
October 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Through 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...

By @lesbrains.bsky.social
Artwork of a statue representing a woman covered by hands onver the mouth, chest, genital region. Headline reads "Opinion: College Campuses Were Built to Protect Abusers, Not Victims"
October 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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Sale 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
October 8, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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Check 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...
October 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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"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
An overhead shot of a menu sitting next to two iced drinks, a hot coffee, and an açaí bowl. Headline reads "A New Guatemalan Café In Leimert Park, Self-Funded by Two Sisters, Is Now Soft-Opened"
October 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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We 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
October 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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The 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
October 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Sale 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
October 8, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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We 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...
A screenshot of the L.A. TACO best Mexican restaurants interactive guide.
October 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM