BREAKING: On the last Saturday that Ismael Ayala-Uribe was seen by his mother, she described him as having pale skin and bloodshot eyes. He told her, “Ya no puedo más, amá” (I can’t anymore, Mom). lataco.com/death-confir... By @eltragon.bsky.social , Aisha Wallace-Palomares, & Izzy Ramirez

Lesson learned: Waiting in line for Chiang Rai here in Long Beach is always worth it, even if the wait is up to an hour. Checked out our old standby spot, cuz we didn't feel like waiting, Spicy Sugar, and it doesn't compare anymore. Wild.

"The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to peacefully assemble and to petition the government." Thanks to Javier Cabral for this amazing photo. #LA #civilrights

I was born and raised in L.A., so I will always root for our OG teams. Yes, I'm a Galaxy fan. Though a casual one. Watching tonight's game in the background while I write, and man, gotta say it's a sleepy one. Where's the excitement? Nowhere to be seen...yet at the 67th minute against San Jose.

"I view the U.S. as a golden cage with many of our immigrant brothers and sisters trapped inside a system out of fear of the unknown in their home countries," says Anni Garcia, an influencer who has been documenting herself thriving in Jalisco. lataco.com/deported-inf... By @theglutster.bsky.social

New title unlocked: Keeper of the most L.A. corner of the internet. Gracias! open.substack.com/pub/mozillas...

Que en paz descanse Hildegardo ‘Japo’ Joya, guardian of raicilla’s coastal soul, who passed away Tuesday night at the age of 92. Learn all about his legacy, his impact on the mezcal world, and the magic of raicilla. lataco.com/japo-raicill... Written by @theglutster.bsky.social

Today's hot yoga was too hot, and for the first time ever, after going at least twice a week for six months, I nearly passed out. Crazy. I still loved it and would do it all over again, even in this higher humidity and heat.

“We didn’t study business or baking, Ana [Salatino] and I just dove into it all with absolutely no experience, just romanticism for bread and passion for our community.“ There’s more to this story: lataco.com/best-bakery-... By @theglutster.bsky.social

The group, Latino & Muslim Unity, will be hosting Eid Night for Palestine Mar. 31 from 6:30-10:30 p.m., featuring halal tacos and more. To learn more about them, check out this article from our archives. Written by @erickgalindo lataco.com/tacotrucksat...

Meanwhile in Mexico … spotted by @theglutster.bsky.social

My 0.7 seconds of fame 😂 in my first ever TV commercial for Discover LA! Can you spot me? Hint: I’m doing what I do best and what has given me everything in my life: Eating tacos. From Mariscos Jalisco at the 46th second mark. Algo es algo! Ha. Come to L.A.! Eat tacos! Up the East L.A. drunk punx!

Two of my favorite things in one place. Now up at @lataco.bsky.social

RIP to this titan of cumbias, the innovator of the subgenre of cumbia he dubbed "Musika de Barrios,” who we have no doubt is announcing his arrival into the afterlife with his famous lyrics, “ABUELITA, SOY TU NIETO Y YA LLEGUE!” Full story: lataco.com/grupo-kual-s... By @theglutster.bsky.social

It was my first time doing "infernal hot pilates" tonight, and while it kicked my ass. I loved it. Crazy to be old enough to..look forward to working out? It's a whole new world.

Yikes, hearing myself speak Spanish in an interview is a constant reminder that I need to feel less weird about it and speak it more!

A big part of DIY [culture] is just being curious and asking all the right questions." - Shawn Stern

Re: Dončić and his lack of food "discipline" being a factor for his trade to Lakers, what the hell was he eating and drinking (or not eating and drinking?)

Writing is not dead, and it will never die. It may get harder to find your flow as we doomscroll more (and more), but as soon as you feel it again. It's so damn powerful, and it will remind you that it's not going ANYWHERE and no AI or algorithm will ever defeat a good old-fashioned flow state.

I am working late tonight and bumping Charles Bronson, and it's the first time listening to them in...a decade. One of the most underrated bands in American punk rock that pioneered the omnipotent PowerViolence sub-genre. Still holds up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ndi...

Here are five attorney-vetted ways you can protect yourself and the employees of a restaurant for both customers and restaurant owners. By @theglutster.bsky.social lataco.com/ice-rights-r...

L.A. lost a legend today. RIP to the pibil powerhouse of Los Feliz.

We just dropped our first big story of the year. If you love @lataco.bsky.social and the work we do, def make sure to read us and if you can, subscribe, to make sure we don't go away soon. It's getting crazy out there. We out here figuring it out, but just know to not take our stuff for granted!

I went to go take my dog for a walk in this horrible air quality, and man, I think it's the first time I ever experienced the wheezing/asthma-like symptoms of breathing that shit in during "unhealthy for sensitive groups" advisory: itchy eyes, dry cough. Awful. That shit cannot be good for you.

Screeching Weasel > NOFX.

The mezcal, which douchebags can order on Tesla's website, is described as "delicate" and conversely, "spicy," "with a deep citrus and green apple nose that gives way to soft herbal notes with a delicate smokiness that linger... Full teardown lataco.com/tesla-mezcal... By @theglutster.bsky.social

Need a last minute gift? We have the perfect one. lataco.com/gift/products

It took me this long as someone born and raised in L.A., but I can finally say it: I’m tired of fake people here who are only interested in you because of who you are or your followers. Here’s to a better bullshit meter in 2025! Or calling as it is when you meet them and not wasting your energy.

. @shoton35mm.bsky.social took weeks to write this original investigative report. And it's now up on @lataco.bsky.social. Thanks in advance for reading and supporting and sharing.

Having some backyard Birria El Moyahua in Inglewood this beautiful Sunday. This is completely different than the birria you’re used to, and better IMO. Full story dropped this week. lataco.com/zacatecas-styl…

Have yet to figure out my flow on here but going to start posting about the stories I get to write on @lataco.bsky.social because these are what keep me going. My latest one is probably one of the most inspiring I've ever written.

“Have a hater today? Tase them away.” - Proverb from a taser vendor on the A line.

Shop at a swap meet this holiday season and support people hustling to get by. Some salt of the earth kind of shit, you know? Except with discount tube socks and all the customized car decals you can handle.   Full guide: lataco.com/swap-meets-f... By @elrandomhero.bsky.social

For the first time ever, we were one of those suckers on the evening news stuck on the freeway trying to get back home AFTER thanksgiving on Sunday night. It took an extra three hours to get home coming from Northern California. Lesson learned and never again. crazy.

IT'S BLACK FRIDAY AT L.A. TACO!! L.A. TACO's Black Friday sale on Memberships is now live. We're offering 20% off all three tiers of annual membership on L.A. TACO.  LATACO.COM/JOIN Two of our membership tiers include free merchandise, so it's a great deal!

After a year of doing pop-ups, Adriana Montoya has opened L.A.'s first dog pawnadería in southeast Los Angeles, including doggie guayaberas, and even 'Paw-cifico' cold ones to crack open with your loyal canine familia. The full woof woof: lataco.com/dog-pawnader... By @janettev.bsky.social

I was asked to moderate a panel on the "Indigenous Cuisine" panel, but the part that one wants to do or talk about in clout-obsessed L.A. is how people like me need to pass on these opportunities to let Indigenous people lead their own conversations. Pay it forward, always.

In honor of today’s opening of Foos Gone Wild’s first art exhibit at Super Chief Gallery curated by Estevan Oriol, we’re throwing it back to 2019 when @theglutster.bsky.social was the first to recognize this foo’s genius and write a full feature on the foo phenomenon. lataco.com/where-is-thi...

Crazy to get older and feel the “need” to go to hot yoga at 7 AM, and then really like it and want to go back. Is this the shift from night owl to morning person or daylight savings playing games with me and giving me a false sense of power?

Did anyone else see this rocket and Long Beach just now?

We love Evil Cooks and were so happy to attend their opening. lataco.com/the-evil-coo...

First post on here. Finally left X. What up! New social media platform, same foo.