#tacos

#tacos

Los Angeles travelers can find a sleek hi-fi hideaway tucked behind the main facade of an Ojai massage parlor. Radio Roma, a new mezcal bar attached to adjacent taquería Taco Roma, takes influences from Mexico City, the Oaxaca region, and even the listening bars of Tokyo, Japan. Music floats from a vintage Klipsch sound system while tacos, like a lamb carnitas rendition with crispy edges, fly from the kitchen.

"You have to help me understand," a friend emailed recently. We'd run into each other at Dolores, the Bed-Stuy taqueria that routinely quotes two-to-four-hour waits. On weekends, it's hard to secure even the rickety garden chairs on the sidewalk for drinks, and it took me over an hour to find a spot at the bar wide enough to set a napkin. "Is this normal now? Is it a TikTok thing?" my friend wrote. "HELP!!!!"

Order an array of small plates, like the just-spicy-enough chicken and chorizo empanadas, or the juicy quesabirria.

It's a sunny Tuesday afternoon in May, and it could not be nicer in Santa Cruz: 73 degrees without a cloud in the sky. A gentle breeze rustles the city's palm trees. Teenagers yelp as they chug along the pavement on trick bikes, and parents lazily wander back from the beach, their sunburnt toddlers already sound asleep in their strollers. There's nothing I'd love more than to read my book by the ocean, but my growling stomach leads me through the robin's-egg blue doors of a building in the shadow of the boardwalk.

This beloved taqueria, led and owned by Chef Victor Villa, was put on the map for its tacos with a signature queso taco base, though the rest of its menu isn't half bad either. Ordering a taco with the queso taco base means you can expect the restaurant's handmade blue corn masa tortillas (here's the difference between masa and masa harina by the way) made from a crispy cheese skirt of Monterey Jack with toppings like crema, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro, and guacamole.

Join us Every Tuesday Night at ZOË Cocktail Bar for a sizzling evening of Latin beats, mouthwatering tacos, and nonstop vibes, with live DJ sets spinning the best in Top Latin Hits.

Sometimes the best meals come from unconventional pairings, and filling taco shells with Caesar salad ingredients can yield seriously delicious results. Just as Caesar salad fuses delightful components, these tacos bring together the fresh flavors of lettuce, dressing, and savory elements like bacon or anchovies for a unique and satisfying meal.

Transforming nori sheets into taco shells means cutting them into tortilla-sized circles. Consider deep-frying them tempura style for a crisp texture.

Fried avocado slices make for a crunchy, buttery taco filling that appeals to both meat eaters and vegetarians, adding a unique dimension to Taco Night.

The acid in salsa is perfect for balancing out the savory flavors of most taco fillings and brightening everything up so you can more easily down one of the world's great culinary creations.

Tacos 1986 will open its first East Coast location in New York City on July 24, featuring Tijuana-style tacos with grilled meats on homemade tortillas.

There's no shortage of discounted drinks and snacks at Cuban cafes' happy hours, featuring piña coladas, daiquiris, and tropical-themed spritzes.

TATO is bringing back their "Taco Love" special, allowing customers to pay what they can for tacos, giving back to those in need.

Long Beach Taco Week celebrates the city's diverse taco offerings, featuring special deals and unique creations from numerous local restaurants, food trucks, and pop-ups.