L.A. TACO

“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-...

Statement regarding recent staff changes at L.A. TACO.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

Sunday Taquitos #35: The A.I. Bubble Bursts Art by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

"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

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

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

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

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...

Everyone 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

I 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.com/gianni-washi...

This 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...

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. Check out all 54 best Mexican restaurants in L.A.: lataco.com/best-mexican... By L.A. TACO STAFF

There’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

The 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... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social

L.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

The 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

Sunday Taquitos #34: Coup Season Art by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social

This 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

What 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

The 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

Most of these photos, showing global subcultures and inked-up artists, are unpublished and only on display at this weekend's gallery in Echo Park, opening tomorrow night. The full story: lataco.com/joe-altmann-... By Héctor Zaldívar

An unannounced change took effect on September 15, adding another layer of difficulty for thousands of families and lawyers trying to locate detained loved ones. Read more: lataco.com/final-remova... By Aisha Wallace-Palomares, Izzy Ramirez, and Jaylyn Preslicka

Yesterday, community groups and immigrant advocates started a 96-mile pilgrimage from the Adelanto ICE Processing Center to the Metropolitan Detention Center in DTLA to call for an end to all detention centers and an end to cruel immigration policy. 🎥: Erwin Recinos and Aisha Wallace-Palomares

Using data from The Deportation Project, L.A. TACO broke down the nearly 4,000 logged apprehensions in L.A. County by neighborhood and city. The full story: lataco.com/ice-kidnappi... By @eltragon.bsky.social

To quote the late and great MF DOOM: “If yer gonna hate, might as well get yer rumors straight.” Apt words when it comes to your L.A. team and its ownership group. The full guide: lataco.com/fascist-la-s... By @afroxander.bsky.social and Ivan Ehlers

Happening this Saturday, the CIELO Fund brunch is celebrating recipients and grantees, including L.A. TACO! We’re thrilled to spend an afternoon with the community helping us make IE TACO a reality. RSVP today: www.iegives.org/cielobrunch2...

We are mourning the losses from NBC4 and Telemundo 52's recent helicopter crash, yet not asking the question: Is the benefit of in-air reporting worth the risk? The full story: lataco.com/do-we-need-n... By Scott Shulman

In recent months, the planned safety upgrades for a mile-long stretch of road near Griffith Park have grown highly contentious for Los Angeles politicians, street safety advocates, and nearby cemeteries. Read the full report here: lataco.com/forest-lawn-... 🎥: @marinamasako.bsky.social

L.A. TACO reached out to Brew Ha Ha’s contact email asking if Cameron Collins still supports Trump or regrets it, but there was no response. This is the second time Collins has refused comment when requested by us. The full story: lataco.com/punk-in-the-... By @theglutster.bsky.social

An Appeals Court panel has ruled that federal agents can legally search through travelers' cell phones without reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or a warrant when they cross an international border. The full story: lataco.com/phone-survei... By Izzy Ramirez

ICE is scouting men driving to work early in the morning, but DoorDashers are most at risk while they drive all day for work. Read more from the ICE Watch newsletter: lataco.com/ice-watch-dr... By @eltragon.bsky.social

There’s a taco for every occasion, that’s why we tried tacos ranging from $1 to $100. Stop #3 on our tour? Tacos Royale. To see all five locations we visited, watch the full episode on Youtube: youtu.be/KP6XECBfPMs?...

The city recently came under fire for threatening to defund its public library to mitigate its debt, but it had no issue passing a $150,000 marketing campaign for Long Beach calling it "Vibe City." The full story: lataco.com/long-beach-v... By @lesbrains.bsky.social