The keepers of the early morning hustle before dawn and past dusk to keep our city fueled on carbs and caffeine. Here's a baker's trece of the best spots around Los Angeles. The full guide: lataco.com/best-la-donu... By Lauren Bethke

🚨We’re finally releasing our highly sought-after fútbol jersey! 🚨 Designed in collaboration with Nico Aviña, a small batch of this limited-edition jersey is now available. Secure yours while supplies last: shop.lataco.com/products/202...

Skip the car ride and the parking nightmare on your next museum visit. Tolliver shares five museums across L.A. you can access when you ride @metrolosangeles.bsky.social! #MetroPartner

“The Night Scene” curated by Jumbo’s Clown Room royalty Ashley Hayward features professional gogo dancer Trauma Boner and fellow Jumbo’s performers. The full story: lataco.com/zebulon-the-... ✏️: Lauren Bethke

In the L.A. comedy world, there’s improv, stand-up, and now . . . Smosh. Once two dudes with a webcam and a dream, they now head one of the only YouTube channels to achieve generational success. The full story: lataco.com/smosh-youtub... ✏️: Julianne Le

Walter Soto, the chef made famous for his Sonoran food truck El Ruso on L.A.’s streets and Netflix’s Taco Chronicles, is opening a brick-and-mortar location of El Ruso next Wednesday. The full weekend guide: lataco.com/el-ruso-stud... By Hadley Tomicki

A preliminary injunction was granted in part by a federal judge to detainees who sued DHS and ICE for the inhumane conditions that they face inside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, according to a court order reviewed by L.A. TACO. 🎥: Izzy Ramirez

“My condemnation of FIFA isn’t an indictment of soccer—it’s an indictment of the wealthy men who set the professional standards of the game, the smug puppet masters who treat FIFA like their frat house.” The full story: lataco.com/fifa-world-c... By @lesbrains.bsky.social

L.A. has never seen the kind of pasta that Chef Carlos Jurado is doing two days a week at his “Fuego Lento” pop-up at his Long Beach restaurant, Selva. The full story: lataco.com/selva-fuego-... By @theglutster.bsky.social

Whether it's remembering a customer's favorite drink, keeping the chips stocked, or simply asking how someone's family is doing, neighborhood markets prove that what makes a great corner store isn't just what's on the shelves. The full story: lataco.com/norwalk-cerr... By Shylah Featherstone

A 28-year-old man was killed during an immigration enforcement operation today, marking the third such death in the past seven days. The death occurred on the same day ICE issued a nationwide pause to all agents on most traffic stops. 🎥: Izzy Ramirez

Consider this your compa's guide. These are the best spots for cabeza, al pastor, and asada tacos in Lynwood. Plus, some neighborhood history, including its racist past. The full guide: lataco.com/lynwood-best... By Karina Soriano

"Why don't we just make waffles here? That way we can eat it all the time, but we can also share the love for Norwegian waffles and part of Norwegian cuisine with Angelenos,” says Elin Mork, Vaffel&Venn co-owner. The full story: lataco.com/norwegian-wa... By Karina Soriano

In a turn-around from previous tournaments, there’s lots of positivity surrounding the men’s national team despite their recent loss. The full story: lataco.com/mexicomaxxin... By @afroxander.bsky.social

Ruben Molina has written a deeply personal book that will delight the many fans of the music he covers and invites us all to think about the songs that make up the soundtrack of our lives. The full story: lataco.com/the-dreamy-s... By Mike Sonksen

Watch parties are taking over L.A., and they’re no longer exclusive to sports. Thanks to Reality Bar, fans of “Love Island” have a space to watch reality TV in community. 📺✨ 🎥: Karina Soriano and Erwin Recinos

"There are times in the middle of the night when I wake up thinking I’m back in that same place, because it's terrifying," the Glass House Farms worker and mother tells L.A. TACO, one year after the raids. The full story: lataco.com/glass-house-... By Izzy Ramirez and Aisha Wallace-Palomares

You have two days left to eat at the taquería that survived a drive-by in the 90s and is beloved by Brad Pitt and Johnny Knoxville. We sat down with the owners to go down memory lane. The full story: lataco.com/cactus-tacos... By Jake Hook

You know Colonel Sanders. Now, meet Carnal Sanchez, a spicy fried chicken stand popping up every Friday at Hollywood’s 101 Night Market. The full weekend guide: lataco.com/beef-tallow-... By Hadley Tomicki

California City Chair David Brottlund told one attendee to “shut their mouth.” He issued warnings throughout the meeting that he could have individuals removed from the chambers. The full story: lataco.com/california-c... By Aisha Wallace-Palomares, Amy Torres, Izzy Ramirez, and Memo Torres

The Dodgers are going to the White House to celebrate their latest World Series championship. According to a statement released by the team, the visit follows a “longtime tradition.” 🎥: @eltragon.bsky.social

A coalition of faith leaders, non-profits, victims, families, and the California State Attorney General's office caravanned to the town of California City to persuade its city government to deny the private company's business license and applications to run the state's largest ICE detention center.

Phillip Cejudo grew up serving tostadas at El Mar Azul, and currently oversees his own Venice breakfast street stand, Omelette Pan. His hope is to open Rosie's Canteen and bring wholesome food back to the community that raised him. The full story: lataco.com/street-omele... By Hadley Tomicki

Machette operates biweekly at Here&There Coffee. The next pop-up will take place from July 10 to 12, giving you a whole weekend to arrange the trip to La Mirada and try chef Evan’s creations for yourself. The full story: lataco.com/anthony-evan... By Karina Soriano

From a curated farmers market on wheels to visiting local community gardens, these organizations are combatting inequity with fresh produce and education. The full story: lataco.com/black-owned-... By Julianne Le, Valeria Macias, Lizbeth Solorzano, and Alejandra Cid

Continue supporting Venezuela's earthquake victims with L.A. TACO's list of donation requests, drop-off locations, and charities. The full guide: lataco.com/venezuela-ea... By Cecilia Cisneros

Burrito King was a link to the neighborhood's history, a valuable site of continuity between the Echo Park of the past, present, and future. So what do we do now?  Read more on lataco.com 🌯 🎥: Jake Hook

The best fries have personality. Some are hand-cut and fluffy. Some are duck-fat-fried and decadent. Some are covered in enough seasoning to scald your tongue. These are the best French fries we found around L.A. The full guide: lataco.com/best-fries-i... By Lauren Bethke

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Sunday Taquitos #29: U-S-A! Art by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social