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THIRD ROUND OF VEGAN TACO MADNESS VOTING NOW OPEN! MEET THE FINAL FOUR VEGAN TAQUERÍAS🗣️🌮🗳️
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Every time I drive by this place, we wonder what the food is like, but we never had cash. This article made my curiosity go even higher. So, I need to get to an ATM and purposely go.
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I grew up eating this pizza for a good chunk of my life and I’m so glad to see it get its shine from my favorite publication
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The extremely unique tom yum paste and curry-topped pizzas at this strip mall gem is one that you have to visit, taste, and reflect on to truly appreciate.
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Hey L.A. TACO Fam!! We’re helping bring the community together on February 11th at for the Lifted Snow Fest Series! Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration!!
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In case you missed it: For this week's Neighborhood Project, visited L.A.'s City of Roses and compiled this tried-and-true guide of locally beloved restaurants, including great CDMX-style lamb barbacoa tacos. Guide by .
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Pasadena is also one of the few cities in Los Angeles that have their own water well and privately owned water companies, not dependent on the Colorado River for water. However, “Sunny Slope Water Company” only services a select area in Pasadena.
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Make your own pizza and show us the results 🍕
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If these checkerboard tablecloth-covered tables could talk. Customers are known to drive in from as far as Bakersfield for some of their timeless pizza.
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Under the ordinance, if a landlord increases rent by more than 10%, or the Consumer Price Index plus 5%, the landlord must pay the tenant three times the fair market rent for relocation assistance, plus $1,411 in moving costs.
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Originally from Guatemala, the 30-year-old street entrepreneur started as a dishwasher and worked at prestigious Italian restaurants like Eataly and Cecconi's.
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It's not Cinco de Mayo it's something even better, it's national pizza day 🍕
Here are some Mexican-inspired pizzas to try this week.
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“People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment,” warns the company.
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And lastly, on a needed lighter note ... the fine folks at assembled the XVIII best wings in Los Angeles.
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You're invited to the LIFTED Snow Fest this Saturday 2/11. Fat Tire beer brings the party to the mountain with beer, music, vendors, a snowboard contest, and more. Join us for a celebration of community with tons of free prizes and giveaways. Learn more at mthigh.com/site/mountain/
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Hey L.A. TACO Fam!! We’re helping bring the community together on February 11th at for the Lifted Snow Fest Series! Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration!!
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A new proposal making changes to the city's Al Fresco Program may spell an end for COVID-era outdoor dining. A public hearing—which will be streamed online—will be held today at 6 PM to hear public comment.
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Whether you’re chowing down on historic burgers and sandwiches or scoping out the latest to open, Pasadena’s dining scene accommodates every budget and palate. Here are our favorite bites around the city of roses—including tacos!
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Mark Tripp, founder of smash burger pop-up Tripp Burgers, shared tips about how popups can keep their gear and trucks safe. Tripp recommends installing a “kill switch” in all vans or trucks and not just any brand. Tripp suggests a Ravelco kill switch.
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All because it’s Super Bowl week! And big Super has convinced us that on Game Day, we feast on spicy, sweet, tiny juicy, glistening poultry parts.
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My proceeds from these will go to the Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund, which includes plans to build a public skatepark in his honor; as our worlds continue to grieve his loss. He was a talented skater among other admirable traits. Let's keep his legacy alive:
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El Zarape on Melrose serves some of the best tacos I’ve had in a minute. The freshest tasting tortillas I can remember. (h/t /)
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LAPD Suspended Officer Who Obstructed L.A. TACO’s Reporter’s Vision While On Duty - via lataco.com/lapd-officer-s #wilshiretoday #lanews #socalnews
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A letter from our Editor addressing a complaint L.A. TACO filed in defense of a Staff Investigative Reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray after an officer obstructed his vision and camera while on the field for assignment.
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A taco that is always there for you: smoky, juicy, and always satisfying. These are the best carne asada tacos in Los Angeles right now.
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Our latest in L.A. TACO's Neighborhood Project! Here are some more casual spots you might want to check out even if you’re not trying to meet with an agent or sell a screenplay, written by a local.
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If there is one question that L.A. TACO receives almost as much as “what are the best tacos in L.A.?” It is definitely, “What are the best tacos in Mexico City?” So here are the six best taco shops.
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Following a string of burglaries on small businesses in Long Beach and surrounding communities, a food influencer , used his platform to make Taquería El Sabrosito in Bellflower go viral for their gigantic “Super Wet Burrito.”
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Votes continue to come in for Vegan Taco Madness and some of our contestants are catching up to each other.
Voting for round 2 ends tomorrow at 11:59 P.M. Who will advance to the next round?
Keep checking back for updates.
lataco.com/vegan-taco-mad
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There will never be another 34.
Congratulations Fernando Valenzuela on having your No. 34 retired!
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If there is one question that L.A. TACO receives almost as much as “what are the best tacos in L.A.?” It is definitely, “What are the best tacos in Mexico City?”
So here they are!
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In case you missed it, this week's Neighborhood Project took us to Hollywood, where resident and writer compiled a list of the best neighborhood gems and tacos that you've probably never tried. Now up.
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The next round of Vegan Taco Madness went live this Tuesday and the votes are coming in.
Remember that slow and steady wins the race, and voting closes this upcoming Tuesday at 11:59 PM.
lataco.com/vegan-taco-mad
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Newly-elected City Controller Kenneth Meiia announced on Twitter his office plans to audit the LAPD's infamous fleet of helicopters. They'll take a look at LAPD's compliance with deployment policies, the overall costs associated with the program and more.
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Had a blast tonight with LA TACO partners Don Cuco’s TJ style tacos, and the team at ‘s screening of Freeridge 🌮
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