L.A. Taco Gang Gang: These Are the Taqueros Rolling with Us to Tropicalia Fest This Year
Y’all ready to feel euphoric this weekend at Tropicalia with a belly full of our painstakingly curated tacos, a little Tigres Del Norte here, a little Cuco there, with a little Prayers mixed in for good measure?
Our Director of Partnerships and lead Taco Pimp Memo “El Trágon” Torres has been working his damn hardest to procure only the most worthy and best tacos for our loyal readers and fellow followers of the taco lifestyle. After hitting the streets hard, these were the taqueros who answered our call for Tropicalia’s taco carnage. There is something for everyone, from Macheen’s Alta California tacos to Evil Cook’s jet-black goth trompo to some good ol’ ribsticking pupusitas to even a couple of taqueros like El Rey who will be bringing tacos de canasta! Perhaps the hardest to find type of tacos in Southern California.
Come voracious this Saturday and Sunday cuz there will be tacos!
Here is our complete list.
Balam - A taqueria in Lynwood, this cool spot in the ‘hood specializes in new-school tacos with old school sensibilities.
Macheen - Jonathan Perez’s fine-dining-on-a-tortilla approach to tacos have made him one of the most unique and ambitious pop-up taqueros out there.
Masataco - A Whittier-based pop-up taqueria that is proof that vegan tacos don’t have to suck.
Evil Cooks - Newcomers to L.A.’s taco scene, Alex Garcia and his partner Elvia Huerta have carved a name for themselves with their custom-stamped handmade tortillas and vegan trompo.
Tobala - Tobala is chef Manuel Bañuelos’s catering company. He’s the chef for Padre and Mezcalero.
Tha Grub Plug - Tha Grub Plug specializes in “Californian street food.” Look out for their Elote Fries to help soothe your beer munchies.
Rasta Taco - Rasta Taco is based in Orange County and celebrates its founders love for the passionate cultures and flavors of Jamaica and Mexico. You heard it here first: Jamaican Tacos!
Teddys Red Tacos - Teddy is the Grandfather of L.A.’s obsession with beef birria. His grilled beef birria tacos are always juicy.
Triple Threat - Triple Threat calls themselves “L.A.’s Only Boricua Food Truck.” Look for them if you’re craving that Latino Caribbean flavor like mofongo and plantains.
Vchos - Vchos and their street-famous pupusas along with other Salvadoran specialties will be in the house.
El Rey Basket Tacos - El Rey will be bringing their tacos de canasta! Probably one of the most sought after taco styles after the episode based on them on The Taco Chronicles.
Read More:
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from L.A. TACO
Annual Cinco de Mayo Lowrider Cruise Shutdown by LAPD Before Sold-Out Dodger Game, Causing Confusion and Frustration
"Was really bummed to see a dead park with cops standing by today,” an Elysian Park resident told L.A. TACO. “Like, what’s the point of the park?? Also, why do the Dodgers call the shots? They made the calls [to] shut it down,” the resident speculated.
‘We Will Win:’ USC Students Won’t Back Down, Committing To Their Fight For Palestine Despite Arrests
One of their main demands is for the school to not only commit to a complete academic boycott of Israel and their killing of Palestinians, but also to be transparent about how much the school is investing.
What To Eat This Weekend: A Booze-Filled Piñata, Ethiopian Lamb Tibs, Mole Poblano in East L.A., and Tito’s Tacos’ Rare New Menu Item
Plus, one classic Mexican restaurant that promises its "last cinco de mayo on Skid Row."
Swarm of Police in Riot Gear Destroy Peaceful Pro-Palestine Encampment At UCLA During Early Morning Raid, Over 200 Arrested
At 4 AM, CHP broke through the fencing on the other side of the encampment and set up a police line, consistently firing flash-bang grenades into the air. They also fired on protestors with “less-lethal” munitions and rubber bullets, causing an injury to one protester’s face that required stitches.
Ten Palestinian-Owned Restaurants to Support in L.A. and O.C.
Supporting our local Palestinian restaurants not only allows you to experience excellent cooking and recipes from a culture and people who have been making these dishes for generations, but it also helps to broaden our worldviews on a culture some forces seek to bury and erase.
