Emergency. This is not a test. This is not a ruse. This is not a marketing scheme. We need your support if we're going to make it and every single membership counts. The post Urgent: L.A. TACO Falling Short of Fundraising Goals and Needs Your Support appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

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

Their newly created and unexpected “Chicano loungey” hybrid style deviates from their grittier, guitar-driven garage-punk sound. The punk rock lifers debuted the song live at The Broad on March 30th. The post L.A. Punk Icons Kid Congo Powers and Alice Bag Collaborate On ‘Psychedelic Lounge On a Mexican Beach’ Act. Listen Now! appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

El abogado Nicholas Rosenberg dijo que su cliente, Edin Enamorado, asistió a una reunión del consejo días antes de su detención. El alcalde supuestamente le dijo: "Tenemos una sorpresa para ti." The post ¿Que Sigue Para Los 8 de la Justicia? Juez Deniega Acceso a la Información de la Policía. Los Abogados Luchan Por un Cambio de Sede. appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more

Attorney Paul Rosenberg said that his client, Edin Enamorado, attended a council meeting days before his arrest, during which the Mayor allegedly said to him, “We have a surprise coming.” The activists' trial is now set for April 29th. The post What’s Next For ‘The Justice 8?’ Judge Denies Motion Requesting Law Enforcement Personnel Records, While Attorneys Fight for a Change of Venue and More appeared first on L.A. TACO ..read more