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L.A. TACO
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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
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 3h
We've saved the best for last! The top five spots on L.A. TACO's best Mexican restaurants list earned their place because of their creativity, flawless execution, and willingness to just be fucking delicious.

Find the list with all 43 restaurants here: lataco.com/best-mexican...
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5h
"Now I’m not saying Trump is King George III ... He recently sounded proud when he said, 'we took the freedom of speech away.' ... No matter who you voted for, being against an all-powerful executive branch should unite those of us who love democracy and the Constitution."
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 8h
By singing entirely in Spanish and refusing to apologize, Bad Bunny is telling millions of Americans to stop sitting on the sidelines as he takes to the biggest stage in the world at next year's Super Bowl.

The full story: lataco.com/bad-bunny-su...

By Gabriel Buelna and Enrique M. Buelna
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J.D. Connor @jdconnor.bsky.social · 22h
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The header illo from the LA Taco newsletter: a brick that says "PARA LA MIGRA" in orange military stencil lettering with a black drop shadow. The brick sits on a shiny red surface
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 23h
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 23h
DAILY MEMO: ICE Raids San Fernando Valley Kidnapping At Least 20 People and More 🧵 2 parts

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 1d
"Traditionally, we do not recognize borders. We are all Indigenous people and seek to represent unity," George Funmaker, a Ho-Chunk/Dakota nations member and organizer of the nineteenth Many Winters Gathering of Elders event, says.

The full story: lataco.com/indigenous-p...

By Héctor Zaldívar
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 1d
Long Beach's Open Gallery owners, Liz Garibaldi and Artos Saucedo, are trying to keep their spirits up but are running low on fumes at this point.

The full story: lataco.com/longbeach-op...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 1d
#20 SOL 626

When you think of a typical Mexican restaurant, you envision sombreros, murals, and margaritas. But Sol 626 is anything but typical. It specializes in southern Mexican cuisine, featuring ornate dishes from regions such as Puebla, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

All 43: lataco.com/best-mexican...
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 1d
“Easy, and his friends exist to testify about a volatile time in Black, and therefore American, history," Mosley states in this installment's author note.

The full story: lataco.com/walter-mosle...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 3d
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 3d
DAILY MEMO: In New Tactic, ICE Kidnaps Random Bystanders Near Foiled Raid Sites 🧵 2 Parts

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d
L.A.'s taxidermists are honoring the wildlife we share our city with—parking lots, high-rises, and all. “It’ll last longer than any of us,” Paloma Strong, the 26-year-old owner of Strong Taxidermy, says.

The full story: lataco.com/la-taxidermy...

By Julianne Le
Photos by Erwin Recinos
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d
For your own Solidarity Sign and more Know Your Rights resources, visit ilrc.me/protect.
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d
Not only do the signs offer practical advice on one’s right and secure one’s sense of safety, they show solidarity against the illegal actions of the administration as it does away with due process and ignores our rights.

The full story: lataco.com/solidarity-signs-ilrc
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d
Plus, in this weekend’s guide, a Jamaican food truck open until 3 A.M. and specialist fried Chicken-and-caviar sliders with live jazz.

The full guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d
One in five restaurant workers was born outside the U.S; in California, it’s nearly one in three.

The full story: lataco.com/restaurants-...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d
L.A. TACO is launching our first-ever mini documentary series. Here's how you can be a part of it: givebutter.com/lataco_october
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d
DAILY MEMO: Another ICE Detention Death and A Woman is Saved From ICE By Police 🧵 2 parts

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5d
Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.

The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...

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Memo Torres @eltragon.bsky.social · 5d
I used to be able to keep these DAILY MEMOs to under 3 minutes, the last couple videos have been impossible to. ICE is escalating in Los Angeles, just look at the article version with every incident highlighted. This is only what we could confirm, only what we know of. @lataco.bsky.social
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5d
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5d
DAILY MEMO: ICE Raids The Streets of San Pedro, Long Beach, and More, Kidnapping at Least 30 People
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