Westerners often oversimplify the complexity of ramen, assuming the modest noodle dish is just one thing. But even within the vast culinary landscape of Los Angeles, there are endless styles, techniques, and regional varieties of ramen available to the hungry Angeleno. From traditional Hakata-style tonkotsu to a shiitake miso-based vegan ramen, here we go. The post Five Comforting and Complex Ramen Styles to Try In Los Angeles appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

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The month-old strip mall taquería in Anaheim make all their flour tortillas from scratch using both lard and butter, resulting in an extremely tender vehicle for their juicy guisados like carne en su jugo, carne deshebrada, chile colorado, chile relleno, and chicharrón. Every tortilla is cooked to order, too. The post Juárez-Style Burritos Have Arrived in Southern California, And They are Already Selling Out In Less than An Hour appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

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Despite many requests to publish this guide, L.A. TACO has been somewhat protective of these gems to not "burn out the spots." However, we wanted to share it with our small, loyal pool of paid members, as we appreciate your support (and know you to be okay, non-NARCs). Please enjoy responsibly and keep these 'hood secrets...secrets. The post The 11 Best Backyard Restaurants in Los Angeles appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

With more than 30 members-only perks at the best L.A. restaurants, breweries, and dispensaries waiting to be unlocked, the L.A. TACO membership pays for itself! The post Here’s What an L.A. TACO Membership Gets You and Why You Should Support Local Journalism appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

Plus, a pizza festival and a respected chef from Toluca, Mexico comes to Pasadena to consult for a restaurant menu, including enchiladas divorciadas, and more. The post What To Eat This Weekend: Cannabis-Infused Boat Noodles, Thai Smashburgers, and “Grass & Ass” appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

After Sunday, we do not have enough money to make another payroll. We need 5,0000 members to become sustainable. Our deadline is April 26th to hit this goal. The post Facing ‘Immediate Layoffs,’ L.A. TACO Launches Membership Drive to Save Our Publication appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

Supamu, which started as a food truck and a series of pop-ups, brands itself as Southern California’s first Okinawa-style onigiri. What sets its onigiri apart from competitors? All the details are in the post, plus where to find it. The post This New Koreatown Onigiri Spot Is Unlike Any Other in Southern California appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

A barback recalled a time when he had to use a payday loan app to cover a dinner bill. “How can you, with a straight face, hand someone a check knowing that there isn’t money in the account,” the barback questioned. The post When ‘Tomorrow’ Never Comes: The Saga of a DTLA Bar Staff’s Struggle To Get Paid appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more