L.A. TACO is an independently owned and operated media platform. We bring our loyal readers and paying members street-level news stories that often cover L.A.’s most marginalized communities, stories that other publications wouldn’t dare cover or don’t have the credibility to report on. We also feature profiles on L.A.’s underground culture and the everyday heroes who propel our fine city.

All of this is anchored by our constantly updated database of the best taquerías and affordable places to eat in this vital, continually evolving metropolis. Our reporting serves L.A.’s working communities outside the confines of L.A.’s trendy neighborhoods, in neighborhoods far south of 10, east of the 710, and north of the 101. 

For 20 years, we have delivered raw, street-level journalism from all corners of L.A. County to our loyal readers, supporters, members, and advertising partners who share our passion for Los Angeles. 

L.A. TACO was founded in 2006, stemming from a simple desire to document the things we love about the city (mostly tacos, weed, and graffiti at the time).

We coined the term ‘Taco Lifestyle’ to summarize our philosophy towards experiencing Los Angeles and its vast communities, inspired by the street food that unifies everybody in this city. No matter where you are from and how much this city changes, the one constant will always be tacos and the desire to know where to find the best ones, whether you’re a resident or a visitor.