Taco Madness 2019: The Final Four

Apr. 25, 2019 Food & Drink

Where to find the best tacos in LA can become a heated debate. Well, L.A. Taco’s annual taco competition, Taco Madness 2019, is in full force. Four four finalists remain: Sonoratown, Macheen, Birrieria Gonzalez, and Tacos Y Birria La Única.

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TACO MADNESS 2019

Credits

Guest:

Daniel Hernandez - Food Editor, LA Times - @longdrivesouth

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Caitlin Plummer, Rosalie Atkinson, Amy Ta

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