“I sold DVDs on the street,” Raul Ortega tells L.A. TACO. “I was a custodian, I was a mechanic; all while going to school to learn English. I did everything that was needed to feed my family.” The post The Untold Origin Story of L.A.’s Most Iconic Shrimp Taco appeared first on L.A. TACO.

Pursuing death penalty cases at a time when approval for state-sanctioned killings is at an all-time low is a weird hill to die on (no pun intended). The post Investigations Newsletter: D.A. Nathan Hochman Wants the State to Keep Killing People appeared first on L.A. TACO.

“I came back from college. I was applying for jobs, and no one was responding,” Jaechan Lee says. “So I decided I’m just going to make experiences for myself. I had seen the local media post an Instagram poll where 80% of people were against Flock cameras." The post In ‘Cop City,’ Young Santa Clarita Activists Are Fighting Flock Cameras appeared first on L.A. TACO.

Look, touch, get inside of, and even test-drive the most cutting edge vehicles at the esteemed 10-day celebration of the newest 2027 cars. With plenty of classics among its one-million square feet. The post Be The First To See The Newest Rides From Porsche DTLA, Chevy, Alfa Romeo, and Dozens More At L.A. Auto Show appeared first on L.A. TACO.

Where to get a big bowl of rich, coconut-creamy Thai curry with fresh noodles and dry egg noodles, and pickled mustard greens, with an entire medium-rare sliced ribeye, cooked to your preference, on top. The post Juicy Ribeye Khao Soi In a Wisteria-Covered West Hollywood Courtyard appeared first on L.A. TACO.

If these politicians are truly working in the best interests of their constituents, we’ll see the quick defunding and absolute abolishment of ICE, as well as better support for small businesses, working families, and improved resources for the homeless community. The post ICE Watch Newsletter: Will Newly Elected Officials Finally Melt ICE? appeared first on L.A. TACO.

It's been 21 years since an incumbent L.A. Mayor didn't win a second term, plus other crucial takeways from the mid-term election. The post Raman and DSA Candidates Have Defeated the Odds. That May Be the Easy Part appeared first on L.A. TACO.

Hear ye, hear ye. Over 100 regulars gathered at Ye Rustic Inn, including L.A.'s new Mayor-Elect Nithya Raman. Where were you? The post Ye Rustic Inn (and Its 50 Years Worth of Regulars) Are Not Going Down Without a Fight appeared first on L.A. TACO.

It can also bring you money-saving rebates on electric upgrades to your home. The post Southeast L.A. Residents Can Save Thousands on an Electric Vehicle by Attending This Free Event In South Gate appeared first on L.A. TACO.

We take a deep dive into carne asada inflation with the owners of Sonoratown, Tacos Royale, and Luis' Butcher Shop. The post Asada Inflation: A Rare Look at How L.A. Taqueros Are Handling Soaring Beef Prices appeared first on L.A. TACO.