One event, one space, all the best tacos.
Get tickets now for Taco Madness 2026 on May 2 in Grand Park:
givebutter.com/taco-madness...
Or become an L.A. TACO member to get free entry to the event: lataco.com/join
A burger and fries in a tray. Headline reads “Five L.A. Menus to Stretch Your Recession-Era Dollar”
Recession menus are the new happy hours. Here's how restaurants in L.A. are coping with today's economy, from Long Beach to West Covina.
The full guide: lataco.com/recession-me...
By Julianne Le
For 420, we taste-tested 3 classic Chinatown meals at Philippe’s, LaSorted's, and Juanitas Cafe sober vs 🍃🔥💨
🎥: @marinamasako.bsky.social @shoton35mm.bsky.social Julianne Le, Lizbeth Solorzano, Izzy Ramirez
A man wearing boxing gloves inside a fighting cage. Headline reads “From the Kitchen to the Octagon: One L.A. Chef’s Journey Into the World of Mixed Martial Arts”
Chef Walther Adrianzen survived a diabetic coma. He then lost more than 30 lbs. and fought in his first mixed martial arts match.
The full story: lataco.com/kitchen-octa...
By @afroxander.bsky.social
Two people on a bench talking to each other. Text below reads “I don’t believe everything I read—just everything that agrees with what I already believed.”
Plus Bonus Taquito!
Art by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social
A cartoon of Trump holding a hand up. Text below reads “The Pope’s just pissed ‘cause we never invited him to Epstein Island.”
Sunday Taquitos #24: One Pissed Pope
Art by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social
A portion of the book cover for ‘Smog and Sunshine’ Headline reads “You Think L.A. Smog is Bad Now? Let’s Set the Record Straight”
Professor Ann Carlson’s new book, “Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air,” is for anyone who’s ever given a damn about the air we breathe in this city.
The full story: lataco.com/smog-and-sun...
By Julianne Le
Daily Memo: ICE Arrests Plaintiff of Federal Lawsuit Challenging ICE Raids
The full report on lataco.com.
a March Madness style bracket with taquerias.
A QR code and other details about voting for TACO MADNESS.
We’re now down to 8! Who will make it to the final 4? You decide.
Submit your vote today: lataco.com/taco-madness...
And don’t miss the live event on May 2! Tickets are on sale now.
🎟️ Want to come get in for free? Become a member.
Two plates, one with a Guatemalan tamale and the other a traditional breakfast. Headline reads “This Guatemalan Hub Has Chapin Breakfasts, Hot Dog-Taco Hybrids, and Guate Lattes”
Also in this weekend's guide, we got the first look on Estrano's 4/20 menu pop-up!
The full guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats...
By Hadley Tomicki
A woman with red hair in a grey long sleeve top. Headline reads “This 26-Year-Old From the Pacific Northwest Is Calling Out MAGA-Owned Latino Businesses”
From hairdressers to restaurateurs, the content creator known as Harrie has committed to using social media to raise awareness of the false allies that surround us.
The full story: lataco.com/maga-latino-...
By Julianne Le
Two tacos, topped with onions and cilantro. Headline reads “I Almost Died to Try Long Beach’s Viral New Tacos. Was It Worth It?”
Reflections from our editor-in-chief, who got in a bad accident on his way to try L.A.’s first all-beef trompo on a Tuesday afternoon.
The fulll story: lataco.com/beef-trompo-...
By @theglutster.bsky.social
UPDATE: The LAPD officer at the center of this story -- Vincent Deglinnocenti -- is no longer an LAPD officer. Last month he surrendered his license to be a cop in CA. This comes a year after my reporting pushed the LAPD to investigate Deglinnocenti for pulling a gun on a teen. @lataco.bsky.social
Daily Memo: 16th In-Custody ICE Death Reported as ICE Ramps Up Targeting in Los Angeles
The full report on lataco.com.
Flyer with the details for TACO MADNESS DJ line up: Slow Jamz, Ambiente Centrale, Camilo Lara (Mexican Institute of Sound), Spinorita, Sonrisita, and El Marchante.
Some of the best local collectives and DJ’s will be present. Plus, Highland Park’s very own Nativo will be serving drinks.
There will also be legal and immigration resources provided by Buelna Law Firm, ILRC, and Siempre Unidos.
See you all there!
A flyer with a list of competing spots: Taqueria Frontera, Tire Shop Taqueria, Evil Cooks, Tacos El Toro, Sonoratown, Borreguitas, Macheen, Tacos Los Cholos, Taco Nazo, Tirzahs, Asadero Chikali, A Tí Restaurant, Tacos Y Birria La Unica, Los Dorados L.A., and wild card contender LaSorted's!
Here are this year’s competing taquerias!
Only one will be crowned the crowd favorite, as our guests vote for the taqueria they feel deserves to win the “Best In Show” award.
An event flyer for L.A. TACO’s TACO MADNESS live event happening May 2,2026 from 3-9 PM at Gloria Molina Grand Park.
L.A. TACO’s Taco Madness returns for our biggest taco festival yet, with a stacked lineup taking over Downtown’s massive Grand Park on May 2.
Big thank you to our sponsors Boomtown Brewery, Kahna, Maison Perrier, and Jarritos.
Secure your tickets today: givebutter.com/taco-madness...
An illustration of a taco topped with salsa and fries. Headline reads “Meet the ‘Spicy 16’ Moving on to Round Three! Voting is Now Open”
A March Madness-style bracket filled with taco shops.
This isn’t a bracket anymore—it’s a taco war. Here are the 16 taqueros still battling it out.
The third round of TACO MADNESS is live now! Submit your votes by Thursday, April 16: lataco.com/taco-madness...
Two women looking toward the camera. Headline reads “Why did LA Public Library cancel its ‘Read Palestine Week’ talk?”
The controversy over the cancellation has grown since December, with several national legal groups accusing library administrators of censorship. LAPL has also received more than 7,000 protest letters.
The full story: lataco.com/lalp-cancel-...
By Phoenix Tso
An ICE agent stands over a body bag while another agent kneels next to it. The text below reads “You’re fine—people only get angry about us killing white people.”
Sunday Taquitos #23: Cold As ICE
Art by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social
Rey Mysterio Sr. gave wrestlers a name, a style, and a future in both Californias. A new PBS documentary tells his story.
The full story: lataco.com/rey-mysterio...
By @afroxander.bsky.social
Daily Memo: ICE Keeps Targeting People at Rancho Cucamonga Court
The full report on lataco.com.
Under California state law, all law enforcement agencies must report the number of so-called less-lethal munitions used. Is the LAPD providing honest reports?
🎥: @shoton35mm.bsky.social
A person wearing a t-shirt with the word “decolonize.” across holds a plated meal. The headline reads “James Beard-Winning Lakota Chef Sean Sherman Is Coming to Town”
Also in this weekend’s guidea new burger with Lebanese roots in Culver City and the world's biggest dry-aging facility with its own hand roll bar in DTLA.
The full guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats...
By Hadley Tomicki
Police officers in full riot gear mounted on horses. The headline reads “Scoop: City of L.A. Facing Over 120 Claims For Damages Related To Anti-ICE Protests Amid Financial Crisis”
These claims for damages come at a time when the city is in a financial crisis, largely due in part to the number of past lawsuits filed against the LAPD.
The full story: lataco.com/claims-for-d...
By Lizbeth Solorzano and @shoton35mm.bsky.social
Who makes the best tacos in L.A.?! Find out at this year’s TACO MADNESS on May 2nd in Grand Park 🌮
Members get free entry to the most-exciting food festival of the year — so sign up today at lataco.com/join!
And drop your favorite spots in the comments 🗣️🗣️
Daily Memo: ICE Returns to Downtown LA ISAP Office, Increases Raids in the Inland Empire
The full report on lataco.com
A band playing inside a restaurant. Headline reads “The Best Restaurants in L.A., According to Punks”
From shows in a Bellflower Denny’s to sold-out marquees, I started asking around, where are the punks eating now? Here's a guide to where today's grittiest punks eat.
The full guide: lataco.com/punk-restaur...
By Lauren Bethke
The Huntington Library recently unveiled Sandy Rodriguez’s “Book 13,” which features a 20-foot-wide U.S. map of child migrant detention centers alongside federal Native-American boarding schools.
To reserve tickets to the full exhibit, visit huntington.org.
Erika Arhuiz Vega died after suffering severe medical neglect at Core Civic’s privately owned ICE detention center in California City and being deported back to Peru. This isn’t the first case like this either and we fear that there is and will be more. @lataco.bsky.social
