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L.A. Taco Guides

The 11 Best Places to Drink Ultra-Refreshing Tejuino In L.A.

A fermented, fizzy, corn masa beverage traditionally from Western Mexico and recognized for indigenous origins, tejuino packs a punch and delivers refreshing complexity with every sip. Here are L.A.'s best.

L.A TACO’s Guide To Your Free Summer Concerts

An orchestral celebration of Dr. Dre! Red Kross and Dengue Fever! The Delphonics and The Drifters with the Stylistics! An actual summer night with Lil Rob! Plus, free shows by the beach.

June 3, 2025

The 34 Best ‘Hood Burgers In Los Angeles

It’s important to remember that these places have fed many inner-city families. When many classified parts of Los Angeles as “food deserts,” those $19.99 family value packs of burgers and fries were feeding many mouths, way before Smash Burgers.

Lucia Pioneers Fine Dining Caribbean Cuisine in Los Angeles. Here Are Five Dishes to Order

Jerked steak, anyone? Kingston-born chef Adrian Forte, a semi-finalist on Top Chef Canada, tells us about the techniques and influences that go into his ambitious menu, in a project he sees as "an institution" for Black and Brown chefs to learn at.

May 27, 2025

L.A. TACO’s Guide To The Best Mariscos, Tacos, and Drinking Spots In Ensenada

Drive into Baja California from downtown San Diego to hit one of Mexico's seafood powerhouses: Ensenada, home to the most crucial port city that supplies the majority of pristine seafood to the rest of the country (and even bluefin tuna to Japan). It’s also a laid-back destination where many flock for the perfect battered fish taco in the state where that beloved taco style was created.

May 22, 2025

A Running List of Mom N’ Pop Businesses In Danger Of Closing That Need Community Support Right Now

It feels like almost every other month, we hear about a business closing its doors or attempting to stay open. To help these businesses stay open rather than report on them once they’ve closed, we created this ongoing list of restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles that need the most support. Did we miss any? Let us know which ones also need love in the comments.

May 15, 2025

The Nine Best Tacos In The Inland Empire 

From tacos de canasta in Fontana to brain tacos in San Bernardino and insanely tasty puffy tacos filled with chile verde in Alta Loma, these tacos fuel the Inland Empire's working class and taco fanatics. All are worth the drive.

May 13, 2025

The Seven Best Tacos in Azusa

In Azusa, you'll mostly find CalMex and the simple joy of traditional taquería fare. But there are a few glorious outliers involving mole negro, fried quesadillas, and stewed spicy pork leg. Here's where to go.

The 15 Best Carnitas Tacos in Los Angeles

We scoured every corner to bring you the most melt-in-your-mouth, sticky, slow-cooked carnitas all over. These are some of the best cazuela players in Los Angeles, including a handful that make their own handmade corn tortillas, too.

The 4/20 Guide to Underground Parties and Events to Celebrate Cannabis Culture In L.A.

A free music festival, workshops on how to grow your own herb, and other underground things happening around town to celebrate this year's 4/20!