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  1. Quote of the Day
    Ricky Piña Asks You To Hold The LemonThe owner of Ricky’s Fish tacos shares his biggest pet peeve.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  2. Taco Town
    Taco Madness Returns To Suss Out L.A.’s Favorite TacoWill your favorite taco make it to round two?
  3. Taco Town
    Desperate Taco-Hounds Long to Be With La Isla BonitaFans post “Missing” flyers when one of Venice’s favorite taco trucks doesn’t appear for a few days.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  4. Taco Town
    Meet Tacos El Bob, Now Spit-Roasting Pastor in KTownThough the pastor is not quite at the Leo’s level just yet, these new taco stands have potential.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  5. Coming Soon
    Steven Arroyo’s Escuela Is Still in SessionSignage goes up and the interior looks just about ready.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  6. TV Land
    Watch Javier Cabral Make Jeffrey Saad Eat a Ton of TacosThe host also munches on worm agave salsa.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  7. Taco Town
    Occidental Students Cautioned on the Dangers of TacosA nasty crime on campus shifts the blame to taco trucks on Figueroa.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  8. Taco Town
    Bill Esparza’s Tacos 101 Now In SessionHe rates L.A.’s own tacos as “poor to mediocre.”
    By Hadley Tomicki
  9. Mediavore
    Lion Meat Tacos in Arizona; Orange Is The New BlackBoca Tacos delights in making its product from exotic meats, while eating more carrots might make you too sexy for your skin.
  10. Video Feed
    The 99-Cent Chef Shows You How To Make The LoxacoWe’re sure the guys at Takosher are plotzing with envy over this new taco.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  11. Mediavore
    Taco Truck Extortion Scheme Exposed; Westwood McDonald’s Burger Carries GrossTwo gang members were charging taco truck operators weekly fees to run their businesses, while worms invaded the famous chain’s burgers.
  12. Taco Town
    Carnitas To Please Us at Tacos Los GuichosSorry, no pig uterus makes the cut in these authentic Mexico City-style pork tacos.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  13. Crime Scenes
    Thieves Steal Entire Boyle Heights Taco StandMight this be the same crew of strong-arms running around with Haven Gastropub’s ATM machine?
    By Hadley Tomicki
  14. Taco Town
    It Ain’t Over Yet: Fusion Tacos and Pop-Ups Come Together in Culver CitySean Chaney from Hermosa Beach’s Hot’s Kitchens will try and squeeze entire meals into a tortilla at The Culver City space.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  15. Taco Town
    Saby’s Starts Fish Taco TuesdaysChef Mario Curiel is now offering two-dollar salmon and ahi tacos with handmade tortillas in Mar Vista.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  16. Parking Lot Prospector
    Drive-Thru Lomo Saltado From a Former KFC in LBC; The True Best Fish Taco inEl Pollo Imperial’s chicken replaces The Colonel’s in Long Beach, and Bill Esparza discloses his secret spot for tacos in Baja.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  17. Taco Town
    Casa Chef Alex Moreno Takes On L.A.’s Taquerias, With PermissionThe seasonal Downtown chef and L.A. native finds inspiration at some favorite restaurants around town.
  18. The Other Critics
    J. Gold Finds A New Home at Pal Cabron; Virbila Probes Providence’s TastingL.A. Weekly enjoys having Natura so close at hand, while The L.A. Times calls Michael Cimarusti’s seafood some of the country’s best.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  19. Coming Soon
    Luna Looks VERY Excited To Come To KTownA randy, grinning moon mascot looks ready for the new Mexican joint to pop-up.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  20. The Other Critics
    Shoemaker’s Savory Scores With Virbila; Gold Throws a Taco PartyThe short-lived Bastide chef expresses his own personal vision in Point Dume, while L.A. Weekly drops five great tacos on readers.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  21. Taco Town
    Who Will Make A Better Taco? Eric Greenspan or Akasha Richmond?Meanwhile, Loteria Hollywood will preview its restaurant week menu.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  22. The Food Chain
    Traif’s Jason Marcus Has a Special Place In His Heart For Loteria’s CarnitasJimmy Shaw says it’s all about the chile morita, “the elegant cousin of chipotle.”
    By Hadley Tomicki and Helen Rosner
  23. Taco Town
    Benny’s Tacos Stays Up LateA new drive-through window allows the restaurant to serve past 10:00 P.M.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  24. Taco Town
    As Tacos Leo’s Star Rises, Officials Push Their Food IndoorsCity officials force the al pastor specialists indoors, proving again that legislation and great street food don’t mix.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  25. Taco Town
    Auntie’s Fry Bread Introduces L.A. To Native American TacosThe tacos use a 20-year-old recipe passed down from Montana’s Koyama family.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  26. Truckin’
    Tacos + Kosher = TakosherOwner Lowell Bernstein calls his brisket and latkes-filled creations “The Chosen Taco.”
    By Hadley Tomicki
  27. Taco Town
    Taco Asylum To Twist Trends in Costa MesaA new O.C. restaurant will serve craft beer and octopus tacos.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  28. Mediavore
    Korean Tacos Go National; Cake Boss Sued By Software CompanyAtlanta and Indianapolis can put kim chi in Mexican food too, but a popular food show might have to rethink its originality.
  29. Slideshow
    First Look at Benny’s Tacos, Now Open in VeniceTortillas are made to-order and meats are rotisserie grilled, already giving a leg-up on Campos.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  30. Taco Town
    Steven Arroyo Going Totally Loco For Tortillas at EsquelaIf Umami Burger-style successful, it could become a chain.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  31. Tacotown
    Black Bear Tacos Grace Union Rescue MissionHunters donate game meats to a homeless shelter, possibly leading to L.A.’s new taco trend.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  32. Tacotown
    FIG’s Ray Garcia Adds a ‘Taco Bar’ and Storms the SaMo Farmer’s MarketContinuing an exaltation of Mexican favorites, the kitchen makes its own tortillas and
    By Hadley Tomicki
  33. This Is Not Right
    Poe’s Adds a Boozy New BreakfastThe Scotch pancake nachos at Poe’s are fully insane.
    By Leila Cohan-Miccio