L.A. TACO LIVE: The Podcast

On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by Councilmember Mike Bonin, Diosa Femme from Locatora Radio and singer Chrisol. @hungryineastlos , @lataco, @mikebonin, @diosafemme, @chrisol_

On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by Nemuel DePaula, founder of flower truck Lenita by Grita. Leah Guerrero of Brujita Skincare stops by the studio. Plus, the ladies from Tamarindo Podcast, Ana Sheila Victorino and Brenda Gonzalez. @hungryineastlos , @lataco, @lenitabygrita, @brujitaskincare, @tamarindopodcast

On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by Sandra Velasquez, founder of Nopalera Mexican botanicals for bath and body and the first Latina body care brand sold at Nordstrom. Plus, Blanca Espinoza aka Moon Chola stops by the studio for a special tarot card reading. L.A. TACO's very own investigative reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray joined us on the show to talk about L.A's top ‘cop watcher,' William Gude. And L.A. TACO's chief editor Javier Cabral and Director of Partnerships, Memo Torres to talk about their new series, “ Tijuana Taco Safari” on Youtube. @hungryineastlos , @lataco, @ officialslv, @moon_chola, @shoton35mm, @thegluster, @el_tragon_de_los_angeles

On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by comedian Felipe Esparza. The hilarious comic talks about his roles in Gentefied and Supermarket, and his favorite VEGAN spots in L.A. Jesus Morales, aka Juixxe also stopped by the studio to talk about his rise to fame on Tik Tok. He shared how he first got started giving back to street vendors while he himself was out of a job and the heartfelt story of giving away his first $1000 to a family selling elotes. L.A. TACO reporter Eddie Lin talks about all the festivities and traditions surrounding Lunar New Year, plus the funkiest taco he's ever tried ( It's wild!) Plus, we check in with Memo Torres who is out in the field tasting the yummiest tamales L.A. has to offer. @hungryineastlos , @lataco, @felipeesparzacomedian, @juixxe, @deependdining, @el_tragon_de_los_angeles

On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by writer and podcaster Erick Galindo. We talk to Erick about all his incredible projects including his bilingual podcast, The Ballad of Chalino Sanchez. We also chat about how his New York Times piece about his hometown of Downey is now becoming a family comedy called Mexican Beverly Hills on CBS. We also chat with Elmer Argueta who works behind-the-scenes for L.A. TACO's social media accounts. We get to know more about Elmer and his start in the business. L.A. TACO reporter Mike Ade also stopped by the studio to talk about the cargo thefts in L.A.'s Northeast train tracks and how he saw the train derail first hand. We also have a special beer tasting with L.A. TACO reporter and professor, Melissa Mora Hidalgo AKA Dr. Beer Butch. We talk about Whittier's latest brewery, La Bodega and taste some of her favorite beers! @hungryineastlos , @lataco, @erickgalindo, @elmerdargueta, @bellikemike, @drbeerbutch

On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by co-founder of Vive Cosmetics, Leslie Valdivia. We talk about how she started her cosmetics brand with zero experience. Barney Santos, founder of BLVD MRKT, Gentefy and Alchemy Craft also stops by the studio. Barney and Laura talk about bringing good food and great people together at his new spot in Montebello. Plus, his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. We also chat with L.A. TACO investigative reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray about why MacArthur Park has been closed for months and how his story prompted a response from the local government. L.A. TACO reporter Dee De La Cruz also stops by to talk about her piece on Gentefication vs Gentrification. @hungryineastlos , @lataco, @leslievaldivia, @barneysantos, @shoton35mm, @dee.de.la.cruz

On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by Josh Scherer from Mythical Kitchen and Tik Tok star and bartender Lucas Assis. The cocktail connoisseur shows us how to make some of his favorite cocktails ( and mocktails!) and shares some little known facts about the history of tequila and mezcal. We also get to know Josh before he became a huge Youtube star and how he got his first job as a food critic. You know the saying " fake it till you make it?" Well it worked for Josh! We also chat with L.A. TACO reporter Gab Chabran about the best tamales across Los Angeles and we do a taste test with Memo Torres to find the best tamal in L.A. @hungryineastlos , @lataco, @thelucasassis, @mythicalchefjosh, @el_tragon_de_los_angeles

This week on L.A. TACO Live with Laura, ware joined by Chef Walther Adrianzen from Ceviche Stop in Culver City and DJ Sizzle Fantastic, founder of Cumbiaton and Sazon Restaurant in Huntington Park! Don't miss out as Chef Walther prepares some of his favorite Ceviche recipes for us and talks about the age-old debate about which one is better: Peruvian or Mexican ceviche? DJ Sizzle talk about being a DJ and how she balances it all. Plus, L.A. TACO investigative reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray talks about the Gadsden Flag that was later removed from Grand Park following his reporting. And Memo Torres stops by the studio to share his experience at L.A.'s first shrimp farm. @ hungryineastlos , @lataco, @chefwalther, @sizzle007, @shoton35mm, @el_tragon_de_los_angeles

On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by actress Melinna Bobadilla. Laura and Melinna talk about how she chooses her roles from Orange is the new Black to playing a lawyer on Netflix's Gentefied. Tik Tok star Leo Gonzalez stops by the studio to talk about his hilarious viral videos and what he did before his Tik Tok success. Plus, surprise guest and fellow Tik Tokker Jesus Nalgas makes a special appearance. Jesus and Laura chat about the best tacos in L.A. and his transition from a Walmart employee to a Tik Tok star. L.A. TACO investigative reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray also stops by the studio to talk about all the restaurants Jose Huizar dined at while allegedly collecting bribes. You don't want to miss this one! Social Handles: @LATACO @hungryineastlos @melinnabobadilla @leogonzall @jesus_nalgas @shoton35mm

On this week's episode, Laura is joined by poet, author and online personality Yesika Salgado. Get to know Yesika in this unfiltered conversation about love, writing and Latinidad. We are also joined by comedian Jesus Trejo. We talk about growing up in Long Beach, and his parents' reaction to him becoming a stand up comic. Plus, things get interesting when Laura asks Jesus something no one has ever asked him: is the Comedy Store haunted? Don't miss Jesus' hilarious story about when he was visited by a ghost on stage!! Plus, Laura and Memo say goodbye to former L.A. TACO food writer Cesar Hernandez as he makes his way up north as a restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle. And we chat with L.A. TACO reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray about his new documentary he's working on with William G. from Film the Police LA. Social Handles: @hungryineastlos @lataco @Yesikastarr @Jesustrejo1 @el_tragon_de_los_angeles @fukufoodz @shoton35mm