Javier Cabral

1 month ago | lataco.com | Javier Cabral

If you like feasting from a flimsy paper plate of tacos in the streets of Los Angeles, chances are you’ve had Angel’s Tijuana Tacos at least once. Masterminded by Angel, a 31-year-old, born-and-raised in Glassell Park with roots from Guerrero, this eponymous taqueria is arguably the street-level king of L.A.’s taco life, with a whopping 16 stands slanging guacamole-slicked al pastor, fresh off the spit on handmade corn tortillas, on a nightly basis.

1 month ago | lataco.com | Javier Cabral

Axe Ceremonia, a major music festival staged in Mexico City this past weekend, was shut down mid-event by the local Mexican authorities after a tragic accident involving a construction crane and a metal prop killed two photographers and injured at least three others. The tragedy occurred at around 5:30 PM on Saturday, according to The Associated Press.

1 month ago | lataco.com | Javier Cabral

Jesus Carlos Guerra, the second-generation taquero from Tijuana known as J.C., is having the best year a new taquería could have in Los Angeles. Just seven months in after opening his first border-defying taco stand in Cypress Park, he was rated #1 taco in Los Angeles in our annual 69 best tacos list, and he’s opening a second, bigger location in Silver Lake that is even closer to Dodger Stadium—and you’ll be able to enjoy his tacos with ice cold fresh local beer.   “It’s a surreal feeling.

1 month ago | lataco.com | Javier Cabral

Victor Villa, the taquero behind three-time TACO MADNESS champions Villa’s Tacos, is opening his third taquería—just up the street from his original location in Highland Park, where he started selling tacos on the street. This time, though, he is delving into memories of visiting his family home by the beach in Rosarito for the menu.   “Baja fish tacos have always been a favorite for me, “Villa tells L.A. TACO as he gets ready to open for service on Thursday.

1 month ago | lataco.com | Javier Cabral

The L.A. breweries that remain open in 2025 survive solely due to a commitment to consistently delicious beer, which likely tastes slightly better every time you try it. To this day, these taprooms remain community hubs for people with kids, dogs, and thirsty friends. L.A.’s craft brewery scene began in earnest in the post-2008 Great Recession period.