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Due to overwhelming support, we have had to expand the petition to a FOURTH page. Sign below and join the over 6000 other supporters!
Led by District 1 County Supervisor Gloria Molina, the L.A. Board of Supervisors has passed new restrictions that will effectively eliminate taco trucks from our streets. Under Supervisor Molina’s new rules, taco trucks will have to change location every hour, or face a misdemeanor charge carrying a $1000 fine and/or jail. Yes, jail.
Taco Trucks are a special facet of Los Angeles, and something we don’t want to lose. Though this ordinance currently affects just unincorporated parts of L.A., that’s 65% of the County. And of course it opens up the doors for legislation closer to home too.
Let’s send Gloria Molina and the L.A. Board of Supervisors a message that we cherish our local vendors and don’t want to see them move away. This new law needs to be repealed!
Click here to SIGN THE PETITION
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Save the taco trunks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:47 am
They should be able to park for any amount of time. I understand the concerns of restaurant owners and if that is a problem then make the ordinace so that they cannot park within so many feet of a restaurant. This sounds like a so much better idea.
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:56 am
save those taco trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Taco trucks provide a great convenience and alternative to the public. I believe this kind of ordinance would wipe out more good than bad in the community and so I would urge anyone who will listen to me to stand against it.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Los Angeles flies the colors of salsa, that fish taco sauce, and blue agave tequila! As a Padre de los Foundo of Taco Tuesday AZ, I support your cause!
Please visit http://www.tacotuesdayaz.com and let us know how we can help!
-Ol’ Senor del Noroeste
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Thousands of people depend of these trucks for a quick affordable meal. Taco trucks are a way of life.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:01 am
save the taco trucks
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:04 am
This is a dumb law to pass. why are they trying to hurt people trying to make a living?
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Taco Trucks are a way of life and anyone who thinks otherwise doesn’t know what it means to live in LA.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:14 am
These trucks are an integral part of Los Angeles culture! There are so many other ways to address the concerns of restaurant business owners - but probably not at ‘lucrative’ for Molina and the rest of the board. This is typical LA politics.
Long live Rambo’s Tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Taco Trucks are a very important part of my life growing up. It was a time when family and community came togeter to talk, share and meet one another. It is something I pray I can one day share with my children. Please don’t take this away from the families and communities that hold this tradition very dear to it’s hearts. It would be very damaging to the comminity if **possitive** comming together was taken away. In my prayers, The Joe Chavez Family and Neighbors. Thanks for you time!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:24 am
this is an underhanded ploy to drive poor venders out of business and to hurt minority customers.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:27 am
They’re just making a living. And making me happy. What’s wrong with that?
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:29 am
They’re part of our culture and traditions.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Viva los tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:35 am
happy birthday carmen–here’s for not banning your taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Often times it is whole families who go out for a walk and stop to enjoy a taco together. They meet their neighbors and people simply get to know each other. It’s more than just tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Extending my support. We NEED taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Save the taco trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:54 am
They are part of LA.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Leave the Taco Truck in Peace! With the price of food going up and huge gas prices, we absolutely need the walk to the $1.00 taco truck!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Love the Taco Trucks… KEEP THEM AROUND!!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Maybe they should get rid of the sunshine, the film business, nior, the beach, the Lakers, the Dodgers and Korean BBQ while they’re at it! I know one family that put 4 kids through college by selling civiche. I won’t say where because I don’t want to put them at risk or increase my wait time. The fact is is that taco trucks have the BEST tacos outside of Mexico. Viva la taqurias mobile!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Are we going to start imposing fines for people who blog? The newspapers might feel threatened.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Taco Trucks are a beloved part of Los Angeles culture. Gloria Molina has too long tried to conform LA to her standards and not those of the people living here. Save our Taco Trucks!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Carne Asada is not a Crime! Save the roach coach! People depend on these trucks for a quick/affordable meal.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:12 am
I eat at Tacos Juanitas on 3rd and Western a few times a week. Everyone I take there to eat agrees it is the best asada they have ever had. We need to protect the freedoms of our taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:13 am
This is absurd. The taco truck(s) I frequent have great food that is affordable.
Personally, I find El Torito offensive. We should shut that bitch down.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Although I don’t indulge in the meet-eating experience, my friends do, and on the meantime, I enjoy the rice and bean burritos and orchata. An experience that is made possible only by your friendly neighborhood lonchera truck.
As long as they meet city licensing and health code regulations, what is the problem, Gordys?
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:17 am
!Viva los tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:18 am
What Dan said, Gordys.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:19 am
PLEASE don’t make the mistake of making a big part of what makes LA beautiful disappear forever, PLEASE
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:22 am
This is absurd! I stand by a free market. May the best taco win. Taco trucks are a beloved icon of Los Angeles and give us the BEST taco at the CHEAPEST price.
Shame on you, Gloria.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:23 am
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on May 5th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Maurice Pendarvis
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Taco trucks make me happy.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Down with Del Taco, up with the Taco Truck!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Always do the trucks in LA - they rock, get a life city ruler boys - taco trucks are just as healthy and safe - a down turn in the economy means that brick buildings are not as competative - so what! Let the people eat cake?
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:29 am
¡Viva los camiones del tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:30 am
please dont take a part of l.a.’s history and culture away.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:31 am
I’m a native Los Angelino, who just moved back here after 8 years in Seattle. The taco trucks were one of the things I missed while I was away. It’s part of the character and flavor of the city.
This also smacks of anti-capitalism. Whomever can make the best product, for the best price wins. Let market forces decide. Don’t legislate them out of business because the resturant owners are afraid of competition. What ever happened to the American dream? Let these people continue bringing us tacos!
dj
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:35 am
If our taco trucks can’t make their rounds and enjoy the freedom of commerce then what are we fighting for?
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Tell those restaurants and the rest of the complaining public to try a Taco, and then take some Tacos to the judge it will change their minds.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Government control at its finest.
whats next?
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Save the taco truck!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:39 am
taco trucks FTW!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Enough! Don’t take away any more of our traditions. I’m a 68 year old native who believes this bill servers only to harass legitimate business people serving the community. Moving the vendors around every 30 minutes to an hour will only add to congestion. I don’t need to be of Mexican descent to know this is a stupid idea. Stop this nonsense bill.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:42 am
This is seriously a gross misuse of laws.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:43 am
This is a crucial source of revenue for folks that would otherwise be looking for work. Taco trucks are also a part of the cultural heritage of Los Angeles.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:47 am
we all benefit in LA from diversity of people, languages, food–and the venues in which we eat it!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Save the taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Save those trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:54 am
great, exactly what we need in time of economic recession. lets make the hardship just that much greater….
essentially, im trying to say…
tacos por vida!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:56 am
save the tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:56 am
we have better things to worry about….
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:57 am
we have better things to worry about…. SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:57 am
STOP.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Enforcing this would be a huge waste of time and resources. Stop pandering to big business.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Everone knows that the best are the one’s on the taco trucks! They can’t go away! Taco trucks forever!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:00 am
“Taco trucks are a symbol of Los Angeles” it just would’nt be the same without them, what are they gonna do next close olvera street? Everyone at least once in there life has been to a taco truck.. “They are just trying to make a living is that a crime?”
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Carne asada is not a crime!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:02 am
This is ridiculous! We shouldnt have to fight for things like this! There are more serious matters to concentrate on! GOOD GRIEF! SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Carne asada is not a crime!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:12 am
If restaurants made tacos half as good as the taco trucks do I would be more likely to patronize there establishments, but they don’t, and for those of us who can’t afford to eat out often, they provide an excellent service.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Carne asada is not a crime!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Leave our taco trucks alone!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:16 am
This is probably a step up from banning the ‘devil dog’ carts you see around major sports venues in the city.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Hugo’s Tacos may very well be the finest dining facility in all of Los Angeles.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Leave our taco trucks alone!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:21 am
All I want to do is eat my taco.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Taco trucks are as much a part of our city’s personality as strip malls–not always a thing of beauty, but often home to some of the truest, tastiest food experiences we have to offer. “Small business” doesn’t always mean brick-and-mortar, and, as much as health officials would like to believe otherwise, there is a whole world of food happening on the streets of LA–and a whole lot of people standing in line.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Taco trucks are important to LA’s lunch crowd. Leave them alone!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Please do not ban taco trucks. This will ruin Los Angeles culture
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Greedy restaurant owners cannot shut down an LA institution. Gloria Molina, you will feel the wrath of the Los Angeles voter if this goes through.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Maaaaaa! the restaurant owners are just hating. Some of the taco stands in the corners are way better than some of the local restaurants. In fact some of those restaurants have started out as catering trucks or in the corners. See the thing is to just keep it street! is better tasting, more carne and frijoles on the tacos and is cheaper. politicians dont know none of this. all they wanna eat is taco bell and del taco.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Some of the best Mexican food I’ve had the pleasure of consuming has come from these taco trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:34 am
It is important to remember that there are large numbers of people who cannot afford going to a restaurant for lunch. The taco trucks have been a resource for quick, freshly prepared and easily affordable food for many Angelenos for many, many years. Let’s give these small entrepreneurs the chance to continue thriving.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Taco trucks are a great thing.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:39 am
SAVE OUR TACO TRUCK!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Save the taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:41 am
let us eat where we want
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Save the Taco Trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:42 am
let them eat tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Not everyone can afford to eat at a restaurant, and not everyone can get together the money to start a restaurant. These trucks give an opportunity to both feed and employ these people!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:44 am
IT WOULD BE THE DIMISE OF A GREAT LOS ANGELES SUB-CULTURE, BESIDES SOME OF MY MOST GENIUINE AND
HUMBLE MEALS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM THEM. DO WE
ALWAYS NEED ALL THE FRILLS INCLUDED? REAL CHARECTERS,REAL BASIC FOOD…….
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Ummmmm….one of the best reasons to live in LA. This cannot happen.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Viva los tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Viva Los Tacos
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:47 am
the bad guys will soon be finished hassling the working man
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Please keep the trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
TACOS ARE MY LIFEBLOOD!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Yo quiero tacos!!!! please keep the trucks!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Salsa verde rocks and so do our Taco Trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
taco trucks are the face of multi-cultural LA and help feed the mouths of many many angelenos, as well as those that work in the taco trucks. please focus your attention on helping LA be better, cleaner and safer. thank you.
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Do we really need the additional senseless oppression?
Has City Hall succumbed to some sort of idiocy-inducing spore cloud?
The answers, of course, are “No!” and “Apparently”, respectively.
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
i’m a taco-truck aficionado, and the idea that a bunch of restaurant-owning fatcats can just pay politicians to do their bidding really burns me up! if they can’t compete with the trucks, too bad–either drop prices or make better tacos, don’t use the state to eliminate competition.
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
LETS KEEP THOSE TACO TRUCKS. WHAT WILL I EAT AFTER THE CLUB???
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
let the taco trucks be!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Where will go to have real (really good) tacos?
You can’t get a real “Taco” at Taco Bell!
Save the Taco Trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
lonchera power!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
viva los loncheras
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
save the trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
It is about saving the culture of Los Angeles!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
I’m down like 4 flat tires.
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
without tacos where would we all be
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
this bill is capitolism?
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Just another way the city is trying to mess with peoples lives. They are not commiting a crime, The only crime here is against a legitimate buisness.
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
This is so sad. Those people rely on the business of their trucks to support their families.
The fact that they want to end this is just dumb.
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
This is wrong!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
This is just wrong!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
shall we remove all character from this city?
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
A visit to the taco truck during weekend trips to the local swapmeet was one of the highlights of my day as a little girl. Taco trucks are culturally and economically vital in LA.
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
This is a direct infringement of the rights to free enterprise
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Carne Asada is not a crime! No, really sometimes–esp. at 4 AM its a lifesaver!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
taco taco man, i want to be a taco man
borrachos and taco go together like chicken and waffles. DRUNKSUNITED and tacosunited 4 life
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Taco trucks do not threaten restaurants! Gimme a break and a TACO!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Save the taco trucks!
Why is “the market” good when it decides how much our rent is, how expensive houses are, how little we get paid, but not when deciding what establishments should remain open and be successful?If I’m going to buy a cheap meal I’d rather buy a tasty, authentic meal from a taco truck that helps our community far more than buying a fast food burger.
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
They’ll have to pry the taco out of my cold dead fingers. Save our taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
SAVE OUR BACON-WRAPPED HOTDOGS TOO!
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
taco trucks are often located in under-served areas , you know ?
on May 5th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I need my carnitas!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Underserved areas, overserved areas… As long as it’s delicious! Taco trucks are a democratizing influence.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Somebody please.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
the reason i go to los angeles for vacation each year is somewhat because of the taco stands…if you get rid of them i’m not going next year and help los angeles become a tourist attraction…KEEP THE TACOSTANDS!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
oh boy, i am astounded. this is absurd. when people visit me here in los angeles the first thing they want to do is go to el matador on western. taco trucks are part of the local flavor.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
People who eat off the Taco Trucks, don’t and won’t eat in sit down restaurants. They don’t have the time or the money
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Why?
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
doesnt the city have more important things to do.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Taco trucks are the best. This is absolutely ridiculous.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
It’s been said, above.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Lunch trucks are not unfair competition when licensed and held to the same health standards as restaurants.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
i agree!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
WAR TACO TRUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
TACO TRUCKS ARE A HUGE PART OF OUR COMMUNIDAD!!!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Find something bette to take away …like traffic cameras.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
We will not bow to evil will of the Taco Nazis!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
York Boulevard represent!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
This is part of LA culture. It should be valued.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
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on May 5th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Why does LA always destroy its greatest treasures? Save the taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Please repeal this law. We value our local vendors and their contribution to our neighborhoods and to our city.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Save the Taco Trucks! Stop your war on the working class, L. A. belongs to everyone!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I LOVE TACOS!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Taco trucks are an IMPORTANT part of our American landscape and they have the best food!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Taco trucks are a treasure, not an eye sore…they are a crucial part of what makes Los Angeles culture as fantastic as it is.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Esclaro que no es competencia con los restaurants, super ridiculo,las taquerias no te ofrecen servicio de cubierto ni buen asiento, es por eso que se paga menos, y los restaurants te ofrecen el servicio y comodidad es por eso que pagas cubierto y conford, yes mas caro.Se debe ofreser todo tipo de servicio es a criterio de cada uno, que es lo que decide comer y en donde.
on May 5th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
No restaurant of worth is endangered by a taco truck.
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Taco Zone on Alvarado just north of Sunset in Echo Park. Please go there, she makes this wonderful guacamole salsa that is just the best thing ever.
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS POR FAVOR!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I will leave LA if we don’t save the taco trucks. I WILL LEAVE IT.
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
taco truck next to vons parking lot in glendale blvd wins my heart!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
let’s find a solution that saves our trucks. they’re often parked where there are no open restaurants for miles at a time. maybe just make an ordinance that prevents them from being within a certain distance from a functioning taco restaurant but don’t take them away completely!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I think its insane
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
We need our taco trucks it’s part of LA. SAVE OUR TACO TRUCKS!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
TACOS ARE NOT A CRIME, THEYRE DEVINE
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
This is not right.
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
…how about closing donut shops down so cops can do their jobs then?! It is so insanely absurd that the city would do this: People depend on taco trucks to eat. So Politicians, please take a few minutes of your day to FIND A FRIGGIN’ SOLUTION!!! Don’t make me contact Anthony Bourdain on this one! [dos del al pastor, compa! con todo…]
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
they are good affordable food, at HSC they are only almost the only source of food,I don’t see any reason for banning them
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
LA Politics as usual, this time a little more ironic. Gloria Molina and the legacy of ending the institution of the taco truck in Los Angeles–what a laugh. Can someone give this lady something to do, I don’t know like maybe dealing with the county health care system instead of shutting down perfectly legitimate businesses for her own political benefit. Haven’t we had enough of this woman. I say SAVE OUR TACOS AND OUT MOLINA!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
taco zone …the best carnitas yum!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
SAVE THE TRUCKS!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
I am appalled. Is there any clearer symbol of what is wrong with the political establishment in this city/county that this regulation? Molina — can you say “out of touch”?
When is the next election for District 1? I suggest that we pool together our “three al pastor and one horchata” money and send it to a worthy challenger to Ms. Molina. Maybe “Saveourtacoruck.Org” should be casting about for a potential challenger to Ms. Molina? Somebody with a “Pro Taco” agenda?
Let me know who it will be and I will send them a contribution. Set my tacos free!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
People who work in busy cities have access to many restaurants they can go to for meals. But I guess Molina and others on the board are forgetting about the people who work in industrial areas that don’t have local restaurants. Our taco trucks can’t move every hour b/c not everyone takes their lunch at the same time……..and to feed so many people just from one company in one hour is CRAZY!!!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
I just moved back to L.A. after 6 years away. I don’t think there was anything I was looking forward to more than taco trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Please don’t take away our taco trucks, they are an important part of Los Angeles culture, and have done nothing except unify the multi-ethnic poulation of this great city.
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
This kind of food is so good its hurting national chains. That’s why they want to get rid of them. Don’t worry, tacos will soon outnumber burgers nationwide!
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Those rat bastards trying to take away my carne. Forget about it.
on May 5th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
This is ABSURD- We need our TACO TRUCKS!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Let’s hear it for 21st-century pseudo-gerrymandering!
Come to think of it: no, let’s not. I thought this was a free market?
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
its not just tacos from a truck…its a california birth right to grow up with those things
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Taco trucks are an essential part of life in Los Angeles! Without them a piece of the city’s heart is missing that makes LA uniquely LA!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
RIDICULOUS! taco trucks along with all hispanics are here to stay, these idiots banning things like taco trucks will soon realize that!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Don’t take the trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Unfair targeting! If they break other laws, then fine: Give them tickets or whatever. But to single them out is wrong. Shame on you!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
The taco trucks are a part of Los Angeles culture.. Permits and fees are already being paid, how much more money do you need to make off the ambitious families that provide Los Angeles with an affordable and delicious meal? I think these efforts should be redirected to something more productive that will better the life of Los Angelenos. This is ridiculous.
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Live and let live. America is about opportunity and being able to succeed. Are they paying taxes? Yes. Are they providing a service? Yes. And with the way our economy is at the moment…this is one way to enjoy good food at better than reasonable prices. VIVA LOS TACO TRUCKS!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Taco trucks are as important to the L.A. landscape as the Hollywood sign! SAVE OUR TRUCKS!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
The trucks do a lot of good with no harm
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS! [:
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Aqui estamos,
Aqui quedamos –
Carne Asada Is Not a Crime,
ni taco de pollo, tampoco
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I love tacos.
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
The trucks are an LA institution. Why ban something that helps to make our city unique? It is also a relatively inexpensive way for working class people to start their own businesses. Since when have we become so anti-entrepreneurial in this country?
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I love tacos too!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Taking the taco trucks (and bacon-wrapped hot dogs carts) off the streets is as ridiculous as if we took down the Hollywood sign for unforeseen safety reasons. It’s one of the great defining personalities of LA!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Si se puede!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
SAVE OUR TRUCKS!! Taco Trucks are a staple to Los Angeles and would be a waste to see them go.
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
How in hell do you supervisors expect people whom work in the construction business or many other to pick up a hot meal and get back to work on time with only a half or maybe an hour to do it in! Do away with this law.
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Sign my name!! i love tacos! and the the tacos on the trucks are THE BEST!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Coming home to the taco trucks is one of the only things that’s kept me sane at graduate school on the east coast. Please don’t let them take away one of the best parts of home!
on May 5th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Vivan los tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
x
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Economically and culturally shortsighted. We love the taco truck!
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Echo Park just wouldn’t be the same.
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
HOLD UP…IS THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THAT SLOW…HEY MR. MAYOR WHEN YOU START LAYING OFF..FIND OUT WHO BROUGHT THAT TO THE TABLE AND START AT CITY HALL AND LEAVE THE VENDORS ALONE
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
I think Supervisor Molina has gone too far. Maybe instead she should focus her molvidas on reasonable health code regulations such as limiting the number of roaches per coaches. Viva la taco truck!
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Taco trucks are Uniters, not Dividers. They are part of SoCal and AZ culture and should be respected as an important part of our cultural heritage.
Vivan los tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Taco Trucks are a trademark of Eagle Rock! They don’t hurt anyone, they just feed us all delicious tacos. Please don’t take them away…..
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
xoxo
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Save the trucks! They dont hurt anyone…
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Who doesn’t love Taco trucks
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
save our taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Taco trucks are such a huge part of LA! Please do not make this huge mistake of removing such an import part of la’s culture. Save the taco truck!
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
taco trucks are part of our culture!
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
I used to be a truck driver and had deliveries in various parts of LA. The taco trucks was how I ate — not because they were cheaper, but because the food was better — not bland like the brick-and-mortar chains.
And to think I moved to this country (from Europe) in part to escape the European penchant for legislating every little detail of people’s lives. What happened to the land of the free?
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
vivan los tacos!!!! abajo los politicos!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
How dare they try to get rid of an essential part of the Los Angeles culture!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Leave them Taco Trucks alone!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Save the tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
It would be criminal to deprive this city of its Taco Trucks
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Save the trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
si to tacos si se puede!!!!!!!!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Save the taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
save the taco trucks!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
hell to the strip malls, all praise due to taco trucks. in sha allah.
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I TOTALLY understand why people (especially Mexicans) want their taco trucks. I’m a Dominican living in New Jersey (Paterson to be exact) and if we didn’t have our Chimichurry trucks up here, I’d be going crazy! They are scattered all over New York too, in an area called Washington Heights. Having a spot that reminds you of home through the food, the way people at the truck are and the music they probably play just makes you feel good! Not being able to be at your hometown at any moment hurts. Having a chimichurry truck around (in this case a Taco truck) makes the hurt of not being there eases down a little bit. I say we keep the taco trucks because they’re not bothering anyone! They’re just there to make the natives of this country feel at home a bit!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
taco trucks are a long standing los angeles tradition…. whose going to sober everyone up after late nights of drinking!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Save our taco trucks!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Save LA’s taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Dear Sirs,
I am all for this petition!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
What happened to free enterprise and the American dream? Couldn’t someone have thought of a way to protect restaurants and not put taco trucks out of business? These new restrictions are a bad idea.
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Taco trucks are Angeleno’s watering holes…it’s a legitimate business that we cannot let go away!! SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I travel a lot for work, and it wouldn’t feel like home without the taco trucks. Leave them alone. There have to be more pressing issues for our government to concern itself with.
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Taco trucks are a quintessential L.A. institution. Why are people dead set on eliminating anything that constitutes culture in this city? Taco trucks bring all kinds of people together. What’s next, no dancing in public? Wait, I think we’re required to have a license to do that too. Live a little!
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
LA without taco trucks is like Cornflakes without the milk!
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Al Pastor is ALSO not a crime.
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Save our taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
we need taco trucks!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Why do they have to move?
They are not ice cream trucks.
They are not selling pre-made pre-packaged goods.
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
The Taco Trucks are an LA institution! SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
serious. I need taco trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
DON’T BE A FOOL!!!!!
TAKING AWAY THE TACO TRUCKS ISN’T COOL!!!!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
it would be a sad day if taco trucks were gone.
dont take them away!
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Please! While working throughout the community, I look forward to my ” on the road” luncheon treat. I recently heard the familiar sound of an approaching truck near my home and became so excited! Music to my ears.
Especially in times of financial crunch, please do not destroy this service.
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Long live the tacos!!!
Take them away and thats taking part of L.A away
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Please do not prey on the immigrants who are trying their best to make a living, and feed us good food! Outrageous that you would force them to essentially go out of business. Shame on you!
Sincerely,
Kristen Guzman, Ph.D.
Professor of History, Santa Ana College
Life-long resident of L.A. County
A registered voter
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
If the other companies can’t hang, that is no ones fault but thier own. Taco trucks just have the best tasting tacos.
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
DUDE!!! TACO TRUCKS RULE!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I always have dreams of late night taco truck visits!
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
save the tacos
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
I LOVE TACOS!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
When I lived in Echo Park last summer, I ate at the taco truck on Alvarado Blvd every night for dinner. Since then, I have moved to New York, and my unhappiness here in New York is based solely on the lack of taco trucks. I am returning to Los Angeles with a year’s long mouth-watering for El Taco Zone and will be shattered if the truck is not there upon my arrival. I am sincerely disappointed in Los Angeles if these nonsensical restrictions on taco trucks are put into place.
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
save the taco trucks
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Save the taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
I like tacos and I like trucks so save them all.
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
where will we go after last call?
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
i love taco trucks!! save them!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
PLEASE DON’T GET RID OF MY FAVORITE RESTAURANTS.
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Save the Olympic Blvd Gordita truck!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
NO!
on May 5th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Good Luck!
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
long live the tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Save our Taco Trucks!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Please save our taco trucks! Love those guys and their delicious tacos!
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Let everyone enjoy tacos! SAVE the taco trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Vive le taco.
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Let ‘em stay. Please.
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Let’s focus on more important things that helping people eat quickly and inexpensively! Leave the taco trucks alone!
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Taco Truck rocks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I heart taco trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Save the taco trucks!
what will I do when I only have 3$ and no food ;(
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
This “law” is unacceptable to me, I’m a citizen of Los Angeles, 4th District and I KNOW that the taco trucks are not a nuisance, or infringing on the business of anyone… I support them wholly and WILL vote against anyone who penalized them in anyway whatsoever…!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Tacos transcend all cultures. They are food of the people. Embrace diversity, let us have our tacos– God’s perfect food.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
que vivan las taco trocas!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
We can’t lose the best thing about Los Angeles.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
The argument that the taco trucks are taking away the restaurants business is very weak. People don’t walk around and go restaurant, restaurant, Hey, a taco truck, lets go there instead of a sit-down meal. People sit at home and say, “I want taco truck… TACO TRUCK!!!!” the people that eat at taco truck would be at home instead of outside helping the economy if it weren’t for taco truck.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Taco Trucks rule
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Please try and find a more compassionate solution to this problem.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
We want our Taco Trucks!!!!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Ms. Molina:
I am from your district and I vote. I am not amused by this law.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
taco trucks offer better food than most resturants. lots of us like to eat out of doors, standing up. please, no restrictions on taco trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Taco trucks rocks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
If the brick-and-mortar restaurants are suffering, they should get creative and figure out a way to compete.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Come on! Taco trucks make good tacos. If they are taking business from restraunts, it’s for good reason. They provide yummy and convienient food at affordable prices and perfect locations. Also, think of the investments these people put into their trucks. Good job trying to take away these people’s income and jobs. That’s real smart.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
DON, SAVE OUR TRUCKS!
JUAN
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Taco trucks are part of the landscape of Los Angeles. They are our culture a staple of Los Angeles’s identity.
If a restaurant can’t compete then maybe that says something about there food.
on May 5th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Taco trucks are part of the landscape of LA. A unique flavor to Los Angels cuisine. If restaurants are suffering maybe it has something to do with their food not the trucks.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Save our taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Street vendors have always been a part of L.A. taking them away is is taking a part of its culture.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Save our taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Want to taste those tacos when I come to L.A. in summer ;D
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Save Highland Park’s cultural landscape!
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
long live taco trucks
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
I’m from Orange County and usually stay away from LA as much as possible. One of the few things that keeps me coming back are the amazing tacos that I get from these taco trucks. You must be mad for wanting to ban them.
on May 5th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Save the Taco Trucks! They are as much a part of Los Angeles as the wonderful weather!My friends from out of state ask me about them and I live in Santa Monica/Ocean Park.
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
save my tacos
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
why don’t you regulate something that really matters. Regulating taco trucks is just stupid
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
best food comes from the taco trucks!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
If we shut down taco trucks we will be putting these people that run them out of a business that provides a yummy and affordable service to us Angelinos.
P. S.
I heart TACOS!
on May 5th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Save the tacos! What would LA be w/o being able to make a late-night run to your favorite taco truck? Why don’t we put our effort in tax dollars into something more important and not limit our food choices!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:05 am
WE LOVE OUR TACO TRUCKS! GO FIGHT SOME REAL CRIME!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:18 am
Obviously Gloria’s never had a truck taco, which means she’s probably never had a late night of fun in her life… how about getting the homeless off the streets instead??? LA’s got much bigger problems - it ain’t tacos.
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:29 am
It really bothers me that people like Gloria Molina in a influeniatial position focus on the small things rather than focusing on the major issues that negatively affect our community.
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:57 am
This is what LA is built on — save the trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:25 am
Ms. Molina: I would be embarrassed if I were you. Do you not have any other, more important, issues in the community that should be addressed? Rather than supporting those that are trying to make a decent living, you push them down! Go fight some real crime and leave our tacos alone!
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:11 am
we must stand together for what is right! that is to protect our spanish colture and hard working Latinos who just want to share a talent and give back to their community.
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:23 am
un burrito de arroz, queso, y frijoles, con salsa rojo y double tortilla por favor
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:37 am
Loyal customer of Leos taco truck for 8 years and will eat there till I DIE!!!! I hope I die of old age enjoying Leos for the last time! Last rites!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:37 am
Family tradition, great meal at affordable prices for the working man, while supporting his fellow working man.
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:39 am
As a military guy; the taco truck is usually the first stop when I go home on leave.
on May 6th, 2008 at 4:37 am
x
on May 6th, 2008 at 5:58 am
Where I live there are no taco trucks but I want one sooooo bad. So I thought the first step would be to support other taco trucks that way I could possibly get one for my town. I hope that this helps your taco trucks.
Yay tacos!!!!!!! They are the friggen’ best! Long live tacos and their trucks!!!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 5:58 am
(: i like tacos.
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:10 am
Can’t make it through Friday’s without a breakfast burrito…
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:25 am
In support America’s entrepreneurial spirit and good food.
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:46 am
This is crazy and stupid!
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:46 am
Can’t live without them.
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:46 am
The best food on wheels!
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:47 am
<3 you have my support!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:48 am
This is an unfortunate event.
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:51 am
This is ridiculous. In Washington, DC, there are spots reserved for the lunch trucks, and if you park there, you will be towed. It is a part of the landscape in several major cities, and runs the risk of contaminating food that has to be packed and moved every hour.
Legislators, spend your time (and my tax dollars) on issues that actually affect people adversely. If you want to increase oversight for health and safety reasons, fine. But don’t hide behind this pointless piece of psuedo-legislation. It is insulting to the sensible members of the general public.
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:52 am
I suppose since Gloria Molina is pretty much set for life, she is trying to take away from the actual hard working individuals. These trucks are doing no harm, only feeding those who can’t afford your 5 star restaurants….Darn you for taking away from these people who are just trying to make a living and get through life.
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:59 am
We do not need another way to crminalize workers!
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:00 am
These are a part of the culture in Los Angeles. To take this way is take away what makes LA unique. First the Raiders and the Rams now Taco Trucks. What’s next, the Dodgers, Dodger Dogs and mom’s apple pie? Get a clue people.
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Have each Taco Truck submit to an inspection regularly and be placed at a location as to where it will not interfere with restaurants and to those who are complaining about it.
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:01 am
couldn’t have said it better myself, phillip. go taco trucks!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:02 am
What are we supposed to do for food after the bars and clubs close now? Taco trucks are just a tradition…a part of life and growing up in Los Angeles.
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:03 am
There should be should be more petitions out there but this one is a great start. I just ate 3 tacos last night from a local taco truck! (Chorizo and Pastor) Why because it is better than most places. The tacos are fresh and priced right. Most importantly think of the Families that will be affected. The money the Families invested in their Trucks to feed their OWN Family. They are not Corporations, it is a Latino Family. I hope the Bacon Hotdog Lady is not next. . . Seriously . . . .
There are better things to be worried about.
Thank you Kevin and Bean, If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t know about this stupid law. WHY ARE YOU BAD AMERICA?!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:10 am
To those who can, spread the word by sending out the messages to other public outlets (Radio Stations) Piolin, Don Cheto, El Cucuy, KIIS FM, KPWR (Power) and those alike….. Just a thought. and you are right Israel “Why are you BAD America?”
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Way to go!!! Thanks for your efforts.
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:15 am
I usually feel safer standing at a taco truck at night than I do going to the store.
That’s my experience at Highland Park trucks.
My family frequents La Estrella on York Blvd.
and Rambo’s on Eagle Rock Blvd.
It seems anything good is being taken away.
I have been listening to those complaining, as I will not frequent there business.
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Tacos are not a crime! Let them stay!
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:20 am
an outrage!
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Best damn tacos ever!
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:37 am
As a Hispanic these taco stands are somewhat iconic.
Plus the best tacos in town besides food from abuela and abuelo
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:37 am
It’s sad when politicians have nothing better to do than target taco trucks.
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:40 am
The iconic Taco Truck is the epitome of American Entrepreneurship.
It appears that other businesses which can’t compete are turning to another American institution, “obtaining” and abusing political influence.
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:55 am
They are iconic in our LA City. Try banning the vendors from NY. Our Taco trucks are the same thing. It is not reasonable to ask them to move every 30 min. LA is starting to take out all the fun staples of this city.
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Save the taco trucks
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Carne asada is absolutelly not a crime.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I believe in taco trucks.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Can loose’em!!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Support your local taco truck.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:21 am
A life without loncheras is a life not worth living.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:25 am
“Taco trucks are not inspected like a regular restaurant and don’t pay the same amount of taxes a real restaurant does. some are run by illegals.”
I bet that doesn’t stop you from eating there does it???
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:26 am
First they came for the bacon dogs and now this? Will L.A. kill all its homegrown food?
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Hey! When I truck in LA. I don’t have time to find a Booger King. I need them Taco Trucks to come by where I am loading, and get me a good meal, so I can drive all night to where-ever. Thanks for nothing, you politicians. And, enjoy your Booger King too!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Hey Gloria Molina, why don’t you go tell all the kids in the pictures that you pose in that they won’t be able to eat tonight and might not have a home tomorrow because you won’t let their parents work. Are you sure you grew up in Pico Rivera? P.S. Taco trucks rule.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Why does it seem like politicians are always out to make the lives of hard working people that much harder? If it isn’t one thing,it’s another. I was extremely upset when Bacon Doggs where pulled off the streets and now their trying to eliminate another authentic staple of latino and hispanic culture. I don’t see Hot Dog Venders in New York being attacked, Why is California targeting our people?
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:55 am
If you have never had a taco from a truck you are not an Angeleno!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Don’t take them away! The trucks are part of Los Angeles culture, tradition and history.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:04 am
SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:05 am
This Los Angeles’ trademark street food, Chicago and New York has Hot dogs, we have Tacos.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Taco trucks are an Iconic presence in L.A
Providing a service to the community.
Surely L.A. has much more important needs
that Gloria Molina can give her attention to!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:05 am
The movement to do away with taco trucks is a fundamentally racist movement that crops up in times of economic stress. The anti-immigrants hate the fact that Mexicans and Central Americans can find a way to survive in the hardest of times. Not only do the truck franchise owners (they dont actually own the trucks) survive, but they keep many people, literally alive and healthy with their excellent food. Those cooks do not learn their recipes from books- they cook the way their mothers did. It is genuine Mexican/CA home cooking. It is a prized part of the culture (another reason the racists hate it). Yesterday, in fact, I ate at a sit-down Mexicn restaurant because it looked “authentic” and ordered carne asada a la tampiqueña. It was a strip of meat, a taquito, rice and cheese on everything and a spoonful green mush. (Supposed to be; meat, enchilada de mole, rajas con crema, refritos and guacamole, not mush, and NO CHEESE). Price $15, with a tip $20. These are the restaurants that dont want you to eat on the street for much better and cheaper. They have formed an unholy alliance the Anglo old guard to keep control of the city for themselves, and damn the people. They are financed and supported by racists who think that Mexicans are foreigners and who would rather die than admit that they have stolen the land. It is time to fight back and to keep the multinationals, the MacDonalds and other fast food joints that serve Frankenfood, which only make people obese without nourishing them, at bay.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:05 am
i wish to save your taco truck!!!:)
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:12 am
This is outrageous. Somebody please fix the political system.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:13 am
To Gloria Molina taco trucks are not only part of our history they are also affordable for many local low income families. Not everyone can go eat at those expensive high class restaurants you go to. We all enjoy eating those delicious tacos and know that we are helping the sellers make a living. You are not only taking away a low price delicious meal for children you are also taking some childs parents income away. Shame on you!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:14 am
I support the trucks and there loyal staff that are making in honest living!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:16 am
This is a low blow. If these restaurants can’t compete with Taco Trucks, then maybe the restaurants should go out of business.
Keep the Taco Trucks.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:16 am
wow, what a weird proposal. why don’t we get rid of puppies while we’re at it.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:22 am
ALL TACO TRUCKS TEACH EVERYBODY A LESSON. ITS A SMALLER VERSION OF A RESTAURANT WITH A BIGGER HEART… THEY WORK HARDER TO KEEP UP WITH PROBABLY MORE CLIENTEL THAN SOME RESTAURANTS. KEEP THE TACO TRUCKS! THEY ARE JUST HARD WORKING PEOPLE WORKING WITH WHAT THEY HAVE.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Keep Taco Trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Save our Taco Trucks!!!
They are a part of our city, culture and everyday life.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:30 am
They are not harming any one. The people want them, that’s why they are in business. They are healthier alternative to many fast food “restaurants”. I’d rather have my kids “hooked” on tacos than deep fried , calorie filled processed food.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:32 am
As a man who is working on opening his own truck in Santa Barbara, this effects me as well as so many other people in LA. Its unfair to attack these trucks, they are a way of life for so many. If the restaurants are so concerned, I suggest they go mobile!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:33 am
This is a target against Latinos in East L.A.!! In 2008 this discrimination should not be happening..period!!
Support East L.A.s Taco Trucks!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:37 am
As long as the Taco Trucks have a license, I see no wrong. If it’s a question about safety, then why can they not also be graded like any other establishment in the Los Angeles County that sells food products (letter’s A, B, C, etc).
Why always target unincorporated cities of LA County! If you (Gloria) wanted to make a difference, then you should had push to get the MTA Gold line underground, not above ground, where traffic congestion is bad now, and will continue after construction is over. I firmly believe that these attacks in my city continue to go on because it is an unincorporated city, which lacks in politic power and big media influence.
The individuals that own these Trucks are providing a service to their community/cities. Instead of being at home collecting government support, they work hard to earn an honest buck. They are living the American dream to come up with a business, succeed in it, and provide for their families. Don’t punish them! Instead come with legislation to improve education and resources for families. Why is it that in El Segundo Parks have well establish community programs for the youths, yet in East LA, there’s non or minimal. I see Obregon Park, North Side Belvedere Park and even Salazar Park lack these resources. BTW: just look at the Soccer and Baseball Programs in Montebello and compare those to East LA, to see the difference.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Gloria Molina is just a puppet for McDonalds and those other restuarants. Let’s put an end to special interest groups! Give the people what they want.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:40 am
i love eating tacos
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Please let us eat our Street Tacos in peace….
Thank you
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Way to ruin the livelihood of hard working, tax paying people!
WHAT A JOKE
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:48 am
LOVE THEM TACOS!!!!!!!!!!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:57 am
lets all throw burritos at that fat bitch Gloria’s pad!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:59 am
people eat at taco trucks cause its fast food. if restaurants are complaining it’s because the service is not fast enough or the food is not as good as the truck. lastly, if taco trucks are competition it would be mostly to large fast food chains such as McDonalds and Burger King. Hmm, i’m curious if the McD lobby is contributing to Gloria Molina’s future campaign.
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Gloria Molina looks like a piece Pastor!! She was concieved in a taco truck!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Why do they have to go? They go thru the proper channels and get a license. Would you rather see more unemployed people out there??? Is it that the big fast food chains are feeling threatened??? Don’t they make enough billions?
LEAVE OUR TACOS TRUCKS ALONE…GLORIA MOLINA SPEND OUR TAX $$ WORKING ON REAL CITY ISSUES!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:06 am
To the powers that be, I urge you to reconsider the law requiring taco trucks in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles to move locations every hour. Taco trucks are known by their locations, and forcing them to move would rob them of that identity. I know that for me personally, it is never a choice between going to a sit-down style restaurant and a taco truck. When I want something quick, portable, and inexpensive, the taco truck calls my name. I therefore do not agree that taco trucks take business away from free-standing restaurants, and think that the new proposed fines to be levied against them is mean-spirited and seeks to crush the entrepreneurial spirit they are known for.
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Taco trucks are run by hard working people who normally start with a taco truck and then graduate to an established restaurant wich helps California economy. Politicians just worry about filling their OWN pockets and dont worry about the people that are struggling to make a living in an ever changing economy with gas,rent,food (pretty much everything we need to live) prices rising its hard enough without them being harrassed
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:09 am
This is not the first and it won’t be the last time Gloria Molina goes against her own people. Let’s not only put a stop to harassing taco truck vendors, but to her power as well. YA BASTA!!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:11 am
i feel like i want a taco
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Save The Taco Trucks!!! Taco trucks do not take business from local restaurants — they serve different markets. Taco truck is for a quick bite — restaurant for a sit down meal!!! NYC with moving hot dog vendors??!! SAVE LA’S TACO TRUCKS!! DOWN WITH THE NEW ORDINANCE!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:13 am
A public official’s job is to serve the interests of his/her’s constituients. I know of no one who wants this ordinance passed. It makes zero sense and no one has explained how this will benifet the people of Los Angeles. I demand that this ordinance be dropped. Gloria Molina, I will do all I can to see that you never represent the public again if this ordinance is passed. It is clear you are out of touch with the people of Los Angeles.
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Fight The Power! We are denying food? somos la raza que puede! Viva la Revolucion!
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Taco Trucks give LA its local flavor! Long live taco trucks! Let us eat our carne asada burritos on the sidewalks forever with no fines just the right to choose where we eat. Gloria…who is more importanf the common eater or the restaurant owners.
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Please do not force the taco trucks off the streets. They are a distinct part of LA culture.
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:27 am
taco trucks are open late, delicious, very affordable, and just about everywhere! why would anybody want to get rid of them? they even come to your job and provide food.
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Save the rights of small businesses.
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:37 am
=]
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:38 am
im kinda craving tacos at this moment
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:54 am
small businesses are the character of a city. close them down, and this will be a generic american town, like any other. let’s not live in a mall. keep the flavour of los angeles!
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Stop killing our vibrant, diverse food culture with your bureaucratic nonsense.
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Taco Trucks are amazing they are not a weight on our city. It is a way for people to eat late at night.
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Save the taco Trucks!!! they are just trying to make a living It’s not a Crime…..
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Save the taco trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:21 am
I doubt very much that taco trucks are impacting brick and mortar establishments. Either you dine or you eat a taco. It’s a different goal.
City streets aren’t free, and there is no reason not to make truck operators subject to the same economic forces suffered by restaurant owners including space payment. Daily permits with requirements to get them and change space daily would not seem undue. $1000 fines, on the other hand, are just silly.
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:24 am
This world has gone mad!
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:27 am
This is ridiculous.
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:32 am
SAVE OUR TACO TRUCKS CAUSE EVEN THE PEOPLE WHO ARE AGAINST THEM EAT AT TACO STANDS (THEM HYPOCRITES)
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Tacos peeps are working to earn a living not stealing. They need to concentrate on the real criminals out there. No Tacos is a B.S. Law.
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:35 am
the trucks are part of our culture
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Carne Asada rules!!! Some people just need to understand other cultures and just try and get along instead of always trying to stay divided. Remember, somewhere along our family history, we all had someone who immigrated somewhere else.
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:39 am
tacos! =]
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:39 am
At least these people are making a decent living and not out stealing or robbing people…..
SAVE OUR TACO TRUCKS!!!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:43 am
As a taxpayer, its appalling to find that the government is not only looking to drive these establishments out of business and thereby hurt the local economy, but also to take away a piece of our culture!
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Save our tacos!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:44 am
No not huichos anything but huichos damn Nazis
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:45 am
No, it’s all about the carnitas! Much love going out to Los Gallitos in the parking lot
on PCH in Wilmington (or Carson, or whereever it is).
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Mobile Taco vehicles are the ONLY thing keeping me in LA. That and medicinal reefer.
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Eliana Ruiz is dumb and has bad B.O. on the other note, save our taco trucks! i want my tacos!! =)
I’m Mexican and i like my tacos!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Save our trucks. Tacos are good.
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Save our taco trucks
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Lets keep the taco trucks alive in LA.
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
viva taco trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
TACO TRUCKS FOREVER!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Please listen to the voices of your constituents and repeal this senseless legislation!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Taco trucks and street vendors are a crucial part of the Los Angeles culinary tradition, not to mention an important source of cheap good food and wages. Given the current economic troubles facing this city and country, this is a misguided attempt to legislate a non-issue. Please focus legislation on more pressing issues like economic development, education, and fixing potholes!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I LOVE TACOS!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I grew up eating tacos. Going to the taco stand was a family activity of mainly Friday nights when my mother came home from work. Taco stands are more than the “a taco truck” they are, for some of us; the culmination of a week! and the beginning of the weekend. As my friends and i get older, we find ourselves going there after concerts or to meet up and catch up and while there are other places, we prefer tacos because it gives us a sense of familiarity and family.
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Please!! Taco trucks are an LA institution. Why you trippin Gloria?!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
“Taco trucks” provide a legal livelihood for many families, and inexpensive, healthy, tasty food for many residents. This ordinance is detrimental to the economic health and character of Los Angeles.
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
This is how people make a living. What happens when you take away there only means of surviving. Gloria Molina should be ashamed of herself. We must work together to come up with an alternative.
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Whatever happened to free enterprise?
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Another ridiculous city ordinance that needs to be ridiculed!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
tacos!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
save the tacos!!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
save tacos, save jobs!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Save the Taco Trucks! (And send some to Seattle, please!)
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
@ Lincoln and Rose in Venice. Yum!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Save the taco trucks, they are not steeling, they just trying to make a living, it is not a crime.
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I grew up eating tacos de la lonchera….
Let hard working people make their money…
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Let the tourists buy there “tacos” from restaurants. Angelenos know better. The tastiest, most varied, and inexpensive tacos in L.A. are sold from trucks. Meanwhile, WTF is up with Molina? Does she really think we won’t see through this cynical and transparent ploy to curry favor with businesses at the expense of an irreplaceable part of L.A.’s urban culture? Sin Verguenza!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Save the Taco Trucks!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
save our taco trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I love tacos,
I eat them in my sleep.
yummy, creamt tacos with light sauce. Without taco trucks i will starve myself. I NEED TACOS. NOW!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
DON’T GIVE UP THE BURRITO BROTHERS!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
good to see so many supporters
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
What’s next Ice Cream Trucks?? Is this what our L.A Board of Supervisors considers a serious issue that needs immediate attention?! What about the Los Angeles’ Tree Initiative Act, where are the trees we were promised? Or fixing our continuously sinking potholes, or our diminishing school programs, or just making the streets safer and cleaner for everyone. Gloria Molina Shame on You!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Tacos are like people! You cannot force them through hoops!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Lovers of the taco unite
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Save the tacos!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Si Se Puede
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
So good.
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
leave our truck alone! not all of us have the money to spend more than $5-10 dollars on restaurant food. We love out lunch trucks because they serve real food and not that cheap white imitation of Mexican food.
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
It’s a shame that government, especially our Latino politicians, always find a way to keep minority populations down. These taco trucks aren’t doing anything wrong. These are people trying to make a living.
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
keep them going! Save the Taco Trucks!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Protect the Taco Trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Let’s devote our time on real criminals,like child predators!
on May 6th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
I like me the tacos!
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I no longer live in California, but have many fond memories of the taco trucks. These mobile restaurants are a Los Angeles institution that must be preserved! Discontinuing them would be like tearing the Statue of Liberty down in New York City. We can’t let this happen!
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I love the taco trucks and it would be a travesty to see them go. They only enhance neighborhoods and commercial areas.
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
viva los tacos
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Save our food.
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
BS law
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
May the best taco win. This is supposed to be a free society, and the constitution guarantees a right to mobility. That includes taco trucks. If the taco truck at Hill and Adams goes away, I’m forced to go farther away to get a bland, unhealthy, and totally not authentic taco at a chain owned by Pepsi? No thanks. I’d drive around for an hour looking for a taco truck before I would go there. Taco trucks are a part of our culture. What’s next, pizza places won’t be allowed to deliver? We can’t allow this legislation to slip through. Please tell your friends, and thanks to LA Weekly for letting me know about this site so I can show my support.
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
I don’t understand why they are spending time on legislation such as this when there are so many other important issues to be discussed. Save the taco trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Taco trucks are an integral part of Los Angeles street culture. They should not be curbed merely on the whims of their competitors.
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
I LOVE TACOS. people make an honest living off of them and there is no reason why they should be removed. i think its ridiculous and isn’t funny that when middle class american’s complain about it to the city, it listens, but when a minority group complains about toxic waste in our schools and neighborhoods, we are forgotten. so stick it to the man and ill take dos de asada and dos de lengua.
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
While working downtown for the fashion industry- these trucks are life savers. We run around like chickens with their heads off all day trying to meet deadlines. I run out and get something quickly- with a smile and I’m back to work again!
I love these trucks.
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
These people work hard and it’s unfair to try to close them down!
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I LOVE MY TACO TRUCK!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
carne asada 4eva nugga~~~~~~~~~~
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
After working a Night Shift,I can always count on a Taco-Truck to run’by an eat something good,Instead of a Burger Place… i love these trucks an if L.A did’nt have any around when wanted,it would change my whole routine,because there always there after work…Plus the peoeple who serve them need it,they make a living off these trucks.
Please Taco trucks! Taco Trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
PLEASE RECONSIDER. NOT ALL TRUCKS RUN THEIR BUSINESS ON THE SIDEWALKS.
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
gotta get my al pastor fix!
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
don’t take the tacos.
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Please don’t take away our taco trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Dan Martinez
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
THIS LEGISLATION IS JUST NOT WORTH IT.
on May 6th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Even though I now live in Oakland, the taco trucks of L.A. are part of my heritage….and they’re for the most part a lot better than we have up here in Oaktown.
It’s outrageous that this law could put an end to them. Repeal this law NOW!
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Just another way for the damn gov’t to try and make money(from fines) off of innocent people.
SAVE THE TACOS, SAVE OUR STOMACHS!
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Don’t destroy a culture of good food, good people, and good holesome dinning. Only the best tacos come from these vendors that are cooperating in our commerce society. Taco truck vendors are just as important in the economy as any other business!!! Please, support our community and all diversity involved in our communities.
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Endangered Species of Food List:
Suadero, in Mexican cuisine, is a thin cut of beef from the meat that hangs from the breast bone on a cow. Suadero is noted for having a smooth texture rather than a muscle grain. Typically, suadero is grilled and used as a taco filling.
Suadero Tacos from Taco Zone off of Alvarado Street is the best buy for $1.25!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Save taco trucks..
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Save the Taco Trucks..
Real food at 2 - 3am in the morning is the shit! screw fastfood joints
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Save my taco truck please!
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Save the taco trucks
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Making an honest living and working very hard to provide for their families shouldn’t have an ordinance or be regulated especially when it’s legitimate! This is ridiculous and upsetting! Some of our favorite places like, King Taco and La Estrella started from trucks.Leave them alone!
Shame on Gloria and the L.A. Board of Supervisors!
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Save the truck!
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Taco Trucks are so important for LA! Keep the culture alive. And the deliciousness as well.
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Please save the taco trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Please spend your time and our tax dollars addressing more important issues and leave hard working people alone. If anything, consider regulations that keep trucks a certain distance away from open restaurants.
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
i’m hungry…
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
I love taco trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Our public spaces and opportunities to gather are disappearing so fast, I’d hate to think that we will legislate street food out of existence too. It’s important to share good local food in our communities.
on May 6th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
save the trucks!!!!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
save the trucks!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
SAVE THOSE TACO TRUCKS!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
I feel that we should give all businesses an equal opportunity.
on May 6th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
why is it that the goverment try to hurt the business rather than try to help businesses grow. Save those TACO trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
we can not let such a uncceptable thing happen
on May 6th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
we can’t loose our right to have tongue n’ cheek meat late at night!!
Viva Rambo’s Taco’s!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Taco trucks is part of cultural lifestyle!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Don’t take our tacos!
on May 6th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Don’t take the taco trucks it is part of the city’s culture!
on May 6th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
The truck stops here, or anywhere.
on May 6th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
I need my tacos =[
on May 6th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Make up the budget deficit with sounder decisions; fine those who break existing ordinances.
on May 6th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Taco Trucks or Roachy Coachies as my boss likes to call them are part of this city’s culture, which everyone should experience.
on May 6th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Shutting down competition to the local burger joints is not the proper role of government at any level. This type of legislation infuriates me.
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
It is a SAD to hear that an ELECTED OFFICIAL is pushing legislation to punish small business owners! Her service should be aimed at HELPING honest, hard working small business owners! SHAME ON YOU Gloria Molina!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Taco trucks por vida.
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
What do these politicians want!!!! Everyone has the right to make an honest living… Isn’t this the LAND OF OPPURTUNITY…. Leave them alone….
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
As a child of Immigrant parents who have worked very hard to support their families and become citizens of the United States of America, I find this law to be a disgrace to our state democracy. The fact that this law you are in support of will be treating these people who are working and making a living with a taco truck business and feeding there families with what little income they make to be treated like criminals is a fraud by you and all the politicians in Los Angeles. I strongly oppose the this new law.
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Viva la Taco Trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
i live on the taco trucks at work
on May 6th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
SUPPORT OUR IMMIGRANTS AND THE WORKING CLASS! where else would you get the best al pastor youve ever had?
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
The truck on the corner of Union and Washington has the best Carne Asada in LA!
on May 6th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Totally outrageous!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
WE NEED TACO TRUCKS!!! THEY’RE THE BEST!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Whatever happened to free enterprise???
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
This can’t happen! Where will I eat!!!!!!!!!!?
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
KOBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Come on Chelsea! Come on Chelsea! Come on Chelsea!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Please keep these vendors. They have great food, and they’re doing nothing wrong.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I am a resident of Los Angeles. Taco trucks are part of Los Angeles history.
If you are looking for something to do, why don’t you take a stab at the traffic! How about finding some money to put in some timed lights! How about enforcing the traffic violations from cell phone talking SUV-drivers from running me off the road!! Why don’t you work to improve our parks!! Or our schools!! This city is an embarrassment, but it really has nothing to do with the taco trucks, which are obviously a resource.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
What consideration was made in requiring street food vendors, or “taco trucks” to relocate every hour? With such rigid time restrictions, how are these vendors able to make a viable living if half their time is spent breaking down and setting up their food stands? Legislation like this is ill-thought out and a waste of time and effort to enforce.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Save Me Tacos!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Taco trucks are an integral part of the LA landscape; their food is delicious, affordable and necessary. Perhaps the restaurants threatened by them should do something about their food prices to entice more customers instead of petitioning to get rid of the trucks. The taco trucks must stay.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
In addition to being ill-thought and a waste of enforcers time, this legislation is also elitist! Taco trucks are a great thing- I applaud the person who started them up. I think we need more!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Viva carne asada!
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Eating away at established business’ profit is not a crime, it is competition. The government is treading on the American citizens feet and it will reflect on the next city elections.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
i support
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Gloria Molina needs to put a plug in her ass and go on a friggin’ diet herself ‘cuz she probably eats as much as 2 truckloads of food herself!!Consider that these people need to make a living too! Most of the time, these people will waste just moving from place to place.
on May 6th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Recently moved to Chicago which has ZERO taco trucks. What I would give for some carne asada instead of another Vienna Beef with neon relish!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
shame on you
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
illogical legislation
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
are u kidding me? this is just mexican hate crimes by Gloria Molina!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Save the damn tacos!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
save the taco trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
i can’t live without my carne asada
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
tacos!!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
LA won’t be the same!!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
At least they are making an honest living!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
2 de asada y 2 de alpastor. Porfavor!
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
save the taco trucks!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Where else am I gonna get my food, Food4Less or Super A just don’t cut it.
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
When I heard this I could not believe my ears. Our neighborhood truck has better food than some of the area’s restaurants. It’s healthy and inexpensive. It’s open when others are closed. It’s a melting pot of cultures. And the owners are like family. Please find something bad to take away, and leave the good alone.
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Don’t take away some authentic angeleno culture. Don’t try to homogenize everything. Not everyone wants to eat Subway.
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
They are just earning an honest living, it beats selling drugs!!
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
tacos stands r tha best especially the ones in LennoxxxX <<<——–
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
THE DOLLAR TRUCK IS DA BOMB NO RESTAURANT WILL EVER BE ABLE TO REPLACE TACO STANDS NO MATTER HOW HARD THEY TRY! TACO STANDS ARE FAST, CHEAP AND DELICIOUS
on May 6th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Save the taco trucks!
on May 6th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Why the phuck would u even do this? Wut cralled up this ho’s kunt?
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Save them! Save the taco trucks! Seriously, they’re just trying to get by and earn an honest buck. wtf america? wtf…?
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:09 am
I strongly support the taco trucks being allowed to stay. They provide excellent food and make it convenient for us to have lunch during our short lunch period. All the workers are hard-working, courteous and friendly, not to mention that their food is DELICIOUS. They should be allowed to remain !
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:03 am
taco trucks are a much too important part of this society
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:21 am
TACO TACOS MAN
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:18 am
Taco Trucks all day and all of the night!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:33 am
If They have a business lisence, and they have paid for the parking space, then there’s no way in hell that the taco trucks can’t be busted. They’re just upset the taco trucks are kicking the resteraunts asses.
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Taco trucks all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
btw, my brother had a typo…it should be CAN instead of CAN’T
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:59 am
I don’t know, But maybe we should remember this come voting time….Que No!
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:18 am
save us from our governments
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:59 am
VIVA CARNE! ! !!
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Nadie me quitara mis tacos!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Screw those bastards who are against the Roach Coach trucks man. They provide good food and are HARD working people. Save us from this Terrible racist goverment. Viva Los Tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Just another way to keep the Immigrant down. I bet the same people who want to get rid of these trucks, eat at them to. Just bored politicians with nothing to do. Why don’t they focus on something important!!!!!! Go solve the problem to traffice congestion, overcrowed schools, lack of housing, social services, DO SOMETHING HELPFUL FOR THE CITY instead of taking away from the people.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Taco trucks are waaaaaaaaay better than McDonald’s!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Leo’s Tacos has been apart of my life for so long, there’s no way they’re taking this away from us.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:03 am
GO TACOS!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Leave those hard working people alone. What happened to this country? I thought this was the land of opportunity, where anyone can come in and cut themselves a piece of the American Dream pie. Salven las Trocas!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Taco Trucks rule!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Tact taco taco burrito. Taco Flavored Kisses are the Best.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Save our beloved tacos
this is capitalism
competition makes it better
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:22 am
These are the only people that actually work these days.. Let them be…xoxo Carne Asada Por Vida!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Free Enterprise!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Taco trucks are a part of the Los Angeles culture. Leave them be.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Save the Taco Trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:23 am
You need to attend the meetings and harrass her as much you can.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Taco trucks are awesome!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Save the carne asada man! Love the trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:24 am
there is nothing better than street tacos at 2am!!! KEEP CARNE ASADA ON THE STREETS!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Don’t they have anything better to do? How about they go after the child molesters and criminals that really need to be taken off the streets.How dare they try to keep people from making a living the right way. That’s what they’ve been bitching about all this time isn’t it?
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:24 am
save our tacos stands!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Glad all of the other problems in L.A. have been solved so that politicains can focus on banning taco trucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:24 am
I am a huge fan of the taco truck/street vendor. Good ideas will save this country, not bad laws. Stop trying to take away my pursuit of happiness.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:25 am
It’s so absurd to consider this a crime. SAVE THE TACO TRUCK!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Bring the competition… never quit! Que Viva La Asada!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:25 am
I grew up in Boyle Heights and now live in Orange County. But I still want my taco truck saved!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:26 am
taco trucks rule!!!
street tacos all the way!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:27 am
We all grew up on the great taco trucks of L.A. as well as other parts of So. Cal. Taco trucks go hand in hand with other things we associate with in this town. If restaurant owners fear taco trucks so much, maybe they need a truck of their own! Keep the asada coming!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:27 am
In a free market economy there will always be competition between businesses that offer similar products or services. When this occurs, companies strive to improve their marketing strategies to remain competitive, not wipe out the competition by imposing ridiculously unfair restrictions on them. If restaurants are losing money, they should consider what they are doing wrong instead of scapegoating the taco trucks. Angelenos love our taco trucks. Leave them alone!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Heard about this through KROQ radio. That’s pretty sad that restaurants are seeing taco trucks as a threat. C’mon…seriously?!
Save the tacos!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:27 am
It is true that there are much more pressing issues in the community that need more attention. Demoralizing and causing upheaval, by harassing people who are trying to make an honest living is not the avenue to be taken. Get to the real issues in our community.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:27 am
they have right too!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:27 am
big burrito tacos rule!!!!!!!!!lets save them.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Taco trucks are a very important institution in Los Angeles; they’re part of what makes us so unique as a city. It’s unfair to deny us access to good food and to deny honest working people the chance to earn a living. Save our taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:28 am
heard about you on kroq. i had no idea this was happening, but you have my support
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:28 am
We all have great stories that involve a taco truck, I know I have lots of them. Why is it that these people are so concerned about keeping our taco trucks off the street, shouldn’t they be more concerned about maintaining our streets pot-hole free. Worry about important things, that need repair, like new homes, clean parks, find a way to bring our damn gas prices down. Don’t worry about our taco trucks those are fine where there at! LET’S SAVE OUR TACO TRUCKS!!! SALVEMOS NUESTRAS TROCAS!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:29 am
with gas prices what they are, how can we afford to have to search for our favorite and most trusted taco trucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:31 am
where will I eat!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:33 am
taco trucks are crucial to the los angeles way of life
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:33 am
this is total bullshit!!! I think it’s just about the mexican’s? i live in west covina an drive to East L.A. just to buy taco’s. this is the stupid’s thing ever!!!!! #*&$%@shit
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:37 am
It seems that more and more the government is going out of its way to oppress our people, when we are the ones picking fruit in Oxnard, working in factories and getting all the jobs that they are to good to get. We are contributing to this nation and they don’t want to see that. I’m tired of seeing children in foster care because their parents got deported, families being torn apart just because somebody with power wants it to happen. America is turning to the Germany of WW2, hispanics are turning into the new Jews. It is time that this nation goes back to it’s roots…”All men are created equal”!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:38 am
I was born and raised in the heart of East Los Angeles and know the trucks have been a part of easy living for many of us, not only hispanic (chicano, latino, etc.), but many other cultures have intensly contributed to the success of the taco truck industry. From our labor workers to office employees (who only seem to get half hour for lunch) depend on these alternative restaurants “on the go”. The money california needs should not come from the already sacrificed.
There ARE bigger issues in this world than taco trucks. Try focussing on THAT instead!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:38 am
I only wish the area I live in had some good taco trucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:40 am
I Want Alotta Carne Asada!!!
I Want Alotta Carne Asada!!!
I Want Alotta Carne Asada!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:40 am
A very simple form of oppression, but oppression nonetheless. Stop restricting the Free Market!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Instead of worrying about where our taco trucks park…they should worry about taking violence off of the streets, making improvements to our infrastructure and actually using our tax money for something worth while!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:42 am
I have been going to the same taco truck for over a decade it is ridiculous to ask him to leave the spot where his clientèle frequent for his delicious tacos .
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:42 am
There is no good reason for this law to be put into effect. Taco trucks have been and will continue to be a staple of Los Angeles culture. Long live the Truck.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:43 am
SAVE THE TRUCKS!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:43 am
These people have the right to sell. They are a business and have to pay just like any other restaurants out there.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Save our tacos! You can’t match it’s quality at any restaurant. It isn’t East L.A. without a taco truck on every corner.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:45 am
This is a ridiculous law.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:45 am
TACO TRUCKS ARE IMPORTANT IN LOS ANGELES. I’VE NEVER GOTTEN SICK FROM THEM. THEY ARE A LANDMARK OF LOS ANGELES, PLEASE DO NOT GET RID OF THESE CULTURAL ICONS.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:46 am
How can I find my favorite taco trucks if they’re always moving?
***Tacos El Gordo, Pacoima***
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:47 am
This county ordinance is a waste of legislature, its stupid and pointless. The food is good, I’m a law enforcement officer and I eat from these same trucks when I off duty.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:48 am
El Sereno loves Tacos!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Save the taco trucks!
I eat from these trucks and I see no reason why they must leave.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:49 am
GLORIA MOLINA IS A PERSON THAT FORGOT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO EAT FROM THE GREAT TACO TRUCKS FROM WHICH SHE GREW UP ON. IT’S OBVIOUS THAT SHE IS KISSING SOMEONE’S ASS TO MOVE UP IN THE POLITICAL RANKINGS. YOU FORGOT ONE VERY IMPORTANT THING GORDITA, WE ARE THE ONE’S DOING THE VOTING! FORGET ABOUT IT CHONCHA, THIS MAY NOT BE A BIG DEAL TO SOME, BUT IT IS A HUGE DEAL TO US, THE CONSUMERS. WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR PAISANOS AND THANK GOD THEY ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE US WITH THE BEST FOOD IN L.A. DAY OR NIGHT. REMEMEBER YOUR ROOTS VIEJA AND DONT FORGET, WHEN YOURE OUT OF A JOB, DONT SHOW UP AT ANY LUNCH TRUCKS ASKING FOR HANDOUTS CABRONA, PEOPLE RECOGNIZE SELLOUTS FROM A MILE AWAY. QUE VIVAN LOS TAQUEROS CABRONES!!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Really, can’t they find a real problem and actually try to fix it?
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:50 am
<3 Taco Trucks
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Save The Taco Trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Save The Taco Trucks……..
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Poverty, hunger, lack of eductation, where taco trucks park . . . . . seriously???? There’s so much more stuff to worry about.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Save the taco trucks! Viva carne asada! Viva free market! Let them make tacos for all us gringos, otherwise we’d all think that taco bell is authentic. Next thing you know they will outlaw the fruit stands too!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Why do you guys even care if they stay there or not? Have you even tried a taco from there?!!?! So Yummy! Besides, if you only had a little bit of money and not enough time to drive to a restaurant where else would you eat? Out of the garbage? I doubt that~
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Save the trucks! Sign as many petitions as you can find!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Can’t they do something better with their time???
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Someone must not know the statistics of obesity in our nation, let alone in Los Angeles….instead of picking on people trying to provide for their families by making HOME MADE food and selling it, give them a break!!! No one ever stops to think about the developments of fast food joints, right???
SAVE OUR TRUCKS!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:58 am
i <3 taco trucks
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I love TACO’S!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:59 am
viva carne asada!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Who doesn’t love taco trucks?
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Instead of trying to tackle on more important issues, these stupid lawmakers and city heads want to hassle honest, hardworking people. It really is a shame and shows what’s really wrong with these so called “leaders” in our community who are supposedly here to help us. It’s stupid!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Whats so wrong about eating out at taco truck it’s part our culture.You should be spending our tax $’s trying find a way too fix our schools.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Please don’t take away one of the best reasons to live in L.A. These trucks are revenue for hardworking men and women…why take away their livelihood, and in the process make more unemployed residents? Think before you sign…
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:04 am
not only will affect taco truck owners but manufacturing companies who make the truck who employee hundreds of people.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:05 am
There are more important issues to be addressed in our city. Why are the officials trying to crack down on people who are just trying to make a living?
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:07 am
why do we punish good people who are trying to care for their families?
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:08 am
I love taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:09 am
move every 1/2 hr thats just enough time to park and get ready for bussines.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:09 am
i was born in the great city of boyle heights. a city where i was tought about culture, familia, unity, foundation, togetherness, team work, responsibility, art, survival, and strive. all the fundemantals to succeed in life. the taco trucks was a and still is a part of my life the natures me and feeds me. it teaches me what my culture is about. as a kid, i walk out the street to see taco trucks on corners to see families waiting for their tacos. talking with other customers about family, work, stress and happyness. people made new friends from these tacos stand. to take away the taco stands is to, once again, rip a part of our lives. a constant slow death that our own government has been doing to us. please leave our taco trucks alone. not only are they taco trucks, they our a tool of our lives that bring peace and unity to our communinty. by creating strangers into friends and into families, it reduces the enemies and violence in the street.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:10 am
These are legitimate businesses - let the free market work!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:12 am
i grew up going to taco trucks why u gonna take that away. its affordable and delicious and besides my kids love those tacos.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:12 am
Hockey players love tacos too!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:13 am
I think that if we start regulating taco trucks, we should start regulating how long people hang out at starbucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:13 am
WOW….We should declare a eat from taco truck day and everyone who loves the food should show support at the same time on the same day all around the city !!!
I am wondering why NOW ? who with deep pockets has been complaining about taco trucks ?! Really isnt there many more things that they could be worrying about in our city ??!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Taco Trucks are the fruit of our culture!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:14 am
don’t take them away
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:15 am
save the tacos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Taco trucks have become a ritual in my family, after a big event or late in the evening when we’re all hungry, we load up all the family, kids included, and head to the nearest taco truck…. there’s nothing better than good food, good fun, and knowing exactly where you’re headed to get both!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:15 am
save the tacos now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Don’t we have more important issues to spend time on. What ever happened to free enterprise. Has anyone checked to see if Gloria Molina still owns restaurants in East LA? Why not have an ordinace saying they can’t park with in so many feet of a restaurant. That seems more fair.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:16 am
You can’t just pull this thread out from the fabric of our city. What, so we can “develop” the city with more soulless chains? Gosh, I’d hate to frighten off Baja Fresh… These trucks are part of our city’s great energy. If they’re really threatening the brick-and-mortars, find a modest compromise (distance from truck to restaurant?), not a virtual shutdown. I’m sure some truck proprietors make their way to having their own brick-and-mortar establishments. That’s American. This aggressive ordinace is not.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:17 am
This piece of legislature is just crazy! Aren’t there bigger issues in the county to worry about? What is Gloria Molina doing about children currently sitting in classrooms without books to read/work from or the growing number of homeless families? I think the concentration of politicians should be focused on more important issues rather than trying to displace hard working employees.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Salva las trocas y los tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Keep the trucks alive. They are the only thing we got at 12am in the morning. No one else cooks better homemade food at a cheap price.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Tacos and burritos 4rm the taco trucks by my house is REAL good. If they leave all of LA is gon change cuz they been here so long.
KEEP OUR TACO TRUCKS!!
FO REAL CUZ.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Yummmy Tacos
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Aren’t most Taco Trucks owned and operated by Latino immigrants? What ever happend to Mayor Tony-V protecting the migrant worker? Correct me if I’m wrong, but hasn’t every other seemly anti-immigrant law been squashed almost immediately? Yet laws like this pass so easily and quietly. This is how government slowly and indirectly takes away our freedoms and livelyhoods, and it affects ALL of us regardless of ancestry! This is how the government controlls us! Case in point: Without work, these food truck workers will undoubtedly turn to welfare and unemployment… which creates dependance upon our govenrment. Dependancy creates the opportunity for controll and manipulation. President Thomas Jefferson said it all: “A government big enough to give you everything you need, is big enough to take away everything you have.” NO MORE BIG GOVERNMENT!!
WE THE PEOPLE!!
UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:22 am
you shouldnt take away the taco trucks because us as citizen also have the right to chooosse if we dont want them and if we do not argue and if someone doesnt like it they should just ignore it and go to a mcdonalds or something
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:22 am
“Give me TACO’s or give me DEATH!”
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:24 am
I just love Tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:24 am
taco trucks in los angeles unite! fight the power!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Save the taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:25 am
“give him tacos or give him DEATH!”
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:25 am
There’s no crime in selling tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I agree with all of you. The law is ridiculous, and the focus should shift to passing laws that deal with more urgent issues. Restaurants may cry about losing profit, but there must be other alternatives for them. Let taco trucks be…this law isn’t an appropriate solution!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Save the Tacos!!…..There good at 1 in the Morning after a Quinceanera or a Boda…
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:28 am
This law is CRAZY!!! I LOVE MY TACO TRUCKS!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Heard you on Kevin & Bean this morning. SHAME on Gloria Molina - she must have friends and donors who own restaurants who have put the pressure on her to go after the taco truck owners. Doesn’t the Board of Supervisors have better things to attack? Gangs are running the city - my daughter’s school is infested with gang trash and they’re not doing a thing to crack down. I campaigned for the Mayor on both of his campaigns (the first one he lost & this last one) and I’m starting to regret having supported him as strongly as I did. The whole Board of Supervisors are special-interest-driven, unethical politicians. They should all be exposed - let’s start with Molina (shame I have the same last name - I am NOT related to her).
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:28 am
If brick and mortar restaurants are facing financial difficulties, then scapegoating the taco truck vendors is not the solution.
Instead, let’s come together to find a meaningful solution to our ailing economy, rising costs of rent, energy, etc.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:29 am
it’s LOS ANGELES! this cannot be at the top of anyone’s list as a “problem”!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:29 am
It’s an LA tradition!! These people deserve a chance to make a living.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:30 am
SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:31 am
msoto
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:32 am
We NEED these trucks. So many workers do not get a proper meal break and these trucks are the only way to have enough time to get a meal in during the long work days. These officials should be targeting the employers that are running slave labor camps instead of the taco truck owners.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:34 am
As much as I enjoy the taco trucks- this is really more about the destruction of the American small business. If your pro-American small business, then support your local taco truck.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:34 am
The Taco Trucks in LA are part of our culture and community. This is just another example of the small business owners being taken over by the big corporations. The only difference here being that Ms. Molina is helping them do it.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:35 am
go tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:36 am
SAVE THE TRUCKS!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Don’t trash one of the many things that makes LA unique! Save the Tacos! Why can’t they just outlaw parking within a certain distance of a restaurant?
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Isn’t there more important things to take care of. I’d like to know what major problem these trucks are causing that they have to make laws for them.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:37 am
rock on
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Keep the taco trucks. I love them. It’s inexpensive and the food is just amazing. I’ve never had a bad experience from any truck. There’s one that open until 2am near my house and it’s perfect for a late night snack when I am studying.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Even though I am not in Molina’s District, I still enjoy tacos and contribute to her district’s economy. Though I am there for the trucks, I may stop by somewhere else to get a drink or pick something else up. Take the trucks away, take away the money.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Tacos taste better when they come from a Truck!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Gloria Molina’s just mad because she was born in a taco truck.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:41 am
What is a crime is the resources that will be spent on this ridiculous piece of legislature.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:41 am
you paid for a license to park and sell food how can they change it now.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:43 am
tacos saved my life.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:44 am
It is not fair these people are making a living.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:44 am
The taco trucks have the best TACOS. Have you ever noticed that latinos are NOT the only ones in line…maybe you should take the time to see.
Pay more attention to the important ecomony issues, not a taco truck.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Hooray for tacos.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:44 am
SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:45 am
we need Leos Tacos !!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:46 am
The efforts of Gloria Molina show that she is out of touch with her constituents. The people of Los Angeles want no part of this “witch-hunt.” There is no justice being served here. Mrs. Molina has made irreparable harm to her relationship with Angelinos.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:47 am
We have to save the trucks, they are part of LA and we all grew up with them around. They all now have permits to work, food is safe .. shoot, we all are still here.
It’s a crime that our leglislators waste time with this type of things than really working on our schools, social services, roads, etc…
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Let my people go!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:49 am
These people are just trying to make a living the best way they know how. Save the taco trucks, and find something else to do with your spare time. Crack down on the crime int LA, or on someone who is actually committing a crime! (PEACE)
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:51 am
It’s a stupid restriction made by stupid people who shouldn’t be city officials.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Taco trucks are a los angeles instituion. They pay their taxes. They should be left alone.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:52 am
The city would lose out without them they make their money off their permits with gas prices they cant afford to move around people know the spots. This is a dumb effort for the city worry about the drug dealers the gangs the shooting and tagging.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:52 am
There are much greater issues that require our attention. The taco trucks are part of LA living.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Taco trucks are part of the east la culture and what we love about living here. Why would you take away what the consumers want. If I find out what business were agaist taco truck I will make it a point to never give them my business.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Taco trucks are very convenient for many reasons including our economy. Why don’t we just concentrate on taking care of our real problems?
Maria
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Gloria Molina,
You have turned your back and spit in the face of the Latin American community. The taco truck owners have been huge part of our society for over twenty years. Why is it that you pass a law against the Mexicans so quickly when the white people start complaining? The taco trucks make a good amount of there business late at night when the restaurants are closed anyway.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:54 am
This is inhumane!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Taco trucks are not only a cultural institution, but also an LA institution. Getting rid if the Taco Trucks is absurd.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:55 am
you can find better tacos on a “taco truck” than in any “mexican food” resturant …………….SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS……..John
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:55 am
If you are fed by them as well why are you protesting such a delicious cause>>???? THIS IS NOT A CRIME, instead you should be running political campaigns against rapists, murderers and child molesters. THAT WE WILL SUPPORT!! VIVA LA RAZA Y LA CARNE ASADA!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:55 am
LEt them sit and sell they do the industrial parks a huge justice with fast cheap food and the workers need to eat. Less down time for the employer and happy workers why is this an issue
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Taco Trucks hardly qualify for such strict legislation. There are far greater issues in LA that deserve attention.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:56 am
We have bigger issues in Los Angeles than to worry about Taco Trucks, just leave them alone.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Long live Tacos Arizas!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:58 am
I am all for keeping the tradition alive.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Its the only place you can get a cheap, but really great meal. Gloria Molina nedds to remember where she comes from, and who got her elected in the first place.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:02 am
they are usually better than the restraunts. keep them and let them be. they are making money to support their families. Gotta make a living.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Save the taco trucks!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:04 am
There are too many and much more important things to fix in Los Angeles.
Homeless
Schools
Gangs
Just to name a few.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:06 am
These are people just like us trying to make a living.
Tacos Arizas I LOVE YOU&>
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Do not let these trucks be ousted! We need to fight. They are too good
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:08 am
When you take away the taco trucks, you kill a little bit of my heart.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:09 am
People are trying to make a living by selling Tacos out of a Truck, while others are out there making a living out of selling DRUGS!!!! Let’s focus on bigger issues C’mon!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:09 am
way too many other “problems” in LA that should be fixed before this one (which is not even a problem). talk about wrong priorities…
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:09 am
i prefer food from these trucks over any spanish/latino restaurant!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:10 am
This is culturally insensitive!
Focus on the real issues.
These are hard working mexican american individuals that are making a living.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:10 am
My Morning’s not complete without it!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:11 am
The taco trucks provide a great service and as long as they get a permit and pass all the health test, they shall be able to operate
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:11 am
We want TACOS!!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Give me Taco’s or Give me Death!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:12 am
customers should be able to make the decisin between a restraunt and our trucks, not have it made for them.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:12 am
I love Taco Trucks without them I would be nowhere!!!!!!!! Muy Sabroso!!!!!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:14 am
leave them alone!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Rent being what it is in this city, “Mobile Businesses” may be the last hope for the little guy to have a chance. Please don’t leave the fate of our city in the hands of Developers and corrupt council members. Act NOW!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Isn’t there other things to worry about in LA?
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Tacos trucks are part of our daily nutritional value!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:16 am
not the taco trucks!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:16 am
What an outrage! I hope the police refuse to enforce this ridiculous law.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Just another example of our corpulent government spending our tax dollars to try to regulate something they have no business sticking their greezy hands into. This should be the least of our worries. Why does this bitch Molina hate tacos so much anyways?
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I can’t believe we are even having this conversation. It’s food. We actually need this to live. Unlike all the other ridiculous things in los angeles. Horrible freeway drivers, corrupt cops, egos and hot shots. This is an underhanded ploy to drive poor venders out of business and to hurt minority customers, and is illegal. Freedom of commerce.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Save the trucks. This is unfair!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Tacos are too good
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Save the taco trucks
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:23 am
I strongly support our local food businesses, especially one of the only nutritious forms of fast food available to the public. -mexica tiahuitl-
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Save our taco trucks!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:27 am
VIVA LOS TACOS DE LA PUENTE!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Save our culture!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Long Live the Tacos!!!!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Im hungary. Wheres our truck
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:33 am
I live in unincorp. East L.A. This move by the BoS has convinced me that ELA really does need to incorporate. We need local control!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:34 am
super nachos.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Does the L.A. County Board of Directors have nothing else better to do? They should stop picking their arses and use their efforts to remedy the real problems in our city.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Where else can you get a deliciously flavorful taco at 2am? Are the bacon wrap hot dogs next? Back Off the Taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:36 am
just like hiphop is a way of life, taco trucks are a way of life as well. VIVA LAS TROCAS!
LEOS<3
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:36 am
The government sucks! Go do something else.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:37 am
This is a part of LA culture. Back off.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:37 am
What is this country coming to? We have to save these taco stands for the sake of the constitution.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:39 am
In these times of rising gas and food prices, taco trucks are providing a much needed service of providing VERY TASTY affordable meals for the masses.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:39 am
with out these truck I will have nothing to eat
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Think of the jobs you’ll be eliminating!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Think of the jobs you’ll be eliminating!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:40 am
seems kind of silly to make them move around, if they are smart they will get around the law… so why bother.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:40 am
without these trucks I will have nothing to eat.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:42 am
The new rules are ridiculous, Save the Taco Trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:43 am
they are part of la
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:44 am
These guys work hard to bring great food for cheap cost. If they had to pay for a permanent space, they wouldn’t be able to bring this wonderful food at this low cost to us.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:45 am
This is yet another blatant attack on latinos! Im not surprised, with all the issues on immigration flying around they probably figured now was as good a time as any to slip in petty laws to keep the upper class on top. We need to stand up for the american dream, and save the taco trucks that bring the flavor to OUR L.A.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:48 am
They pay taxes, meet health requirements, and make a kick ass taco! White girls love them too! PLEASE BRING BACK THE TACO TRUCKS!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:48 am
That Molina lady should be punched in the head…by a taco!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I was listening to KROQ when I heard the news and immediately logged on to sign the petition. With out these trucks, the city would be putting many people out of a job, and would deny workers the convenience these trucks bring to us.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Save the Taco Trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:51 am
j’adore les autos de taco!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Tacos rule
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Its so sad there are like no vendors downtown
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Sopes Rule!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Popular, small-scale entrepreneurs serving food to a hardworking community? Doesn’t sound very American to me — shut ‘em down!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:54 am
The trucks deliver a kind of great food available nowhere else. I love the low prices as well. If there’s a crime, then it’s to put the trucks out of business with the new rules. I’m sure a rule can be made to mitigate any occasional abuse of fixed business by the trucks. I want my taco trucks as they are!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Why not also pass a law that arrests little girls for selling lemonade on the sidewalk for more than an hour. Damn stupid L.A. County Board of Directors! Find something else better to do. Leo’s Forever!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Save the taco trucks! I grew up eating from the taco trucks. From carne asada tacos to Tostadas de Ceviche. These trucks are our fast food.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Viva Los latinos que bienen a trabajar.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:00 am
people who want to go to a restaurant go to a restaurant- people who want tacos go to the taco truck! There is room for both. Stop harassing the trucks. Que vivan las loncheras!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:01 am
cant we spend my tax dollars on harrassing someone who deserves it rather than people just trying to make a living serving the public?
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:02 am
i dont see anything wrong with them i love the trucks more than fast food, people like me always depend on the trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:02 am
so ridiculous that this is even an issue….
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:03 am
people like me rely on the trucks for good food! let those other people buy from others but dont bann the trucks, i see nothing wrong with them they make better food than fast food!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Save the trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:06 am
does LA county not have a better way to spend their money then policing taco trucks?
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Leave the taco trucks where they are!! Everyone is trying to make a decent living during these difficult times, and you want to take that away from them by implementing ridiculous restrictions. Stop being selfish and think of our communities!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Taco Trucks represent one of the few places that everyone can come together and engage with their neighbors and the community in a public place. They help create activity on our sidewalks. They help bring people together.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:07 am
I need my tacos de lengua, tripas, cabeza, y seso!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Hard working people,
entry level capitalism,
a culture unique to Los Angeles,
delicious affordable food that tastes of freedom and opportunity,
these are things that should not be put down.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Taco trucks are a facet of LA! There are plenty of other issues that need to be taken care of instead of picking on our food.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Keep our taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:09 am
i heart carne asada! i heart taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Tacos are not illegal! This ordinance smacks of racism.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Arriba la gente trabajadora! y que ademas cocinan delicioso!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Others make a living out of selling drugs!! Can we maybe focus on the bigger issues that our world has!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Where else can single guys go for good cheap meals?
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Yo amo mis tacos de carnitas!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Succulent pork carnitas, spicy al pastor meat, steamy carne asada….mmmmm. Im gonna get me some right now. Just have to chase one down. More driving means more traffic and more harmful emissions.
It’s alright, it’s worth it.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:17 am
save the taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:18 am
theyre just taco trucks…people get hungry…taco trucks are good…whats the big deal…any reason to keep us down, right?
taco trucks, whoop whoop!!!***
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Yo quiero Taco Trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:24 am
taquitos are yummy
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:24 am
save the taco trucks or we’ll starve at 2am.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Save our taco trucks and keep our communities small business friendly!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Save the taco trucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:30 am
What are we going to do without them?!!!!:( ?DONT TAKE THEM AWAY!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:30 am
dos tacos de carne por favor!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Im Russian and i LOVE the food…. please don’t go
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Let the taco trucks live!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Save the Trucks….all they are doing is trying to make $$ to feed their family. Spend the Taxpayers $$ in a better way…like try doing something about drugs and that in schools !
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Save the trucks..
What’s next?
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:35 am
hello, my name is James. i am white and i love them mexican tacos. lets help them out… Save the taceros…………………
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:37 am
SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS……. THEY NEED TO MAKE THEIR $$$$$$$$$$ ALSO… BETTER THAN THESE DRUG DEALERS SELLING TO YOUR KIDS….
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Upon frequenting your favorite taco truck, you become both stimulated and inwardly aware. When you are aware of your thoughts, of your feelings, both secret and open, conscious and unconscious, then out of this awareness there comes a clarity that is not induced, not put together by the mind. And without that clarity you may do what you will, you may search the heavens and the depths of earth but you will never find out what is true.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:39 am
These people are trying to make an honest, decent living. Let’s save em’– Keep on trucking - taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Pay more attention to the important ecomony issues, not a taco truck,I am not mexican but I love their culture and their tacos ..
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:42 am
KEEP THE TACO TRUCKS!!!
THEY WORK HARD FOR WHAT THEY DO!
Ignorant legislators did this!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Taco Fight!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:45 am
I heard this on KROQ, I think its ridiculous that such policy was approved. These Taco Trucks are part of the culture of Los Angeles. Several of these Taco Truck locations are key landmark that provides a service to the community, and gives the community its character.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:47 am
This is absolutely ridiculous. Legislators complain about welfare and how immigrants commit crimes and such, yet here they are making an honest living PAYING TAXES and now they want to hurt them? Because the economy isn’t suffering as it is. Why don’t you spend your time, money and energy in solving the homeless problem or even fixing the highways so there’s no more traffic congestion instead of bothering innocent people from making an honest buck.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:47 am
If they try to take away our Taco Trucks who knows what will be next. Fight the power!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Honest living shouldn’t be a crime!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:49 am
I was under the impression the US operated under a free market ideology. I guess not
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Taco Truck lover since 1986
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:54 am
This is just another law that makes no sense. Just like the bicycle helmet law. I love my tacos and I will fight for my beef!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:54 am
We need to keep the mom and pop Mexican food businesses alive.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:55 am
My wife and I made Thurday nights our TACO nights!! Thats right TACO THURSDAYS!!!We’ve tried every taco trucks from Eaglerock to Pasadena.
Some of these TACO TRUCKS HAVE BETTER FOOD THAN FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS!!!
SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:57 am
I love tacos, I ate them this whole week!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Carne asada is not a crime!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I support the loncheras and their effort to make a dollar. peace:]
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
They are a part of our Mexican culture. Keep the fight alive! SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Don’t mess with my favorite taco trucks! Good food for urban living at reasonable prices. Such a part of L.A. that I can’t imagine life in the City of Angels without them.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
We have the constitutional right, natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!!!! Quit letting boards/government/committees take our freedoms away! We all have rights to have taco trucks (which are amazing) or any other legal business to make us happy and provide for ourselves and our families! Why on earth are we letting some committee govern legitimate business??? Who got to vote for this law that was passed?? I don’t remember “destroying taco truck business” (check yes or no) being apart of the last ballot I filled out. STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS AS AMERICANS!!! A thing like the “Taco Truck Business” is what makes this country so great!! What’s next, Mrs. Fields going to put charity “bake sales” out of business???
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
SAVE THE TACOS TRUCKS!!!!
“saving the world one taco at a time!”
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
What kind of city would it be without Taco trucks?
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
save the roach coach
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Hogwash! This is rediculously rediculous. I am appalled by this heinous piece of legislation.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Taco trucks is part of the Latino culture.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Every single member of the L.A. County Board of Directors should be impeached.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Government resources can be utilized in other arenas i.e. Education, Health Care, homeless, crime, etc…
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I’m certain there are other things worse than a taco truck occupying a spot for more than an hour, why don’t we focus on those things?
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Taco trucks are a big part of what makes Los Angeles the kind of city that it is! Its part of our culture and up bringing! Plus its a way of living for these vendors who still need to pay the bills and survive!! Please save our taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
This would have never happened if Bill Clinton were still president. He loves tacos.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Taco trucks are prob one of the best things in Southern California. They taste sooo good late at night.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I go to Leo’s taco truck every time I’m in Los Angeles (few times a week). Leo saved my life.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
The best tacos come from trucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I love the my taco trucks, especially the one on fair oaks and walnut. You make the best tacos ever in so cali
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
These people are trying to make an honest, decent living. As long as everything is kept clean and fresh they should be allowed to sell all tacos, etc..that they want.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
THIS IS ABSURD! WHO’S GONNA ENFORCE THIS ANYHOW? I ALWAYS SEE COPS AT TACO TRUCKS. SO ULTIMATELY WE ARE HURTING OUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IF THE TRUCKS ARE GONE.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I support the Taco Trucks. We should organize to get “unmoved” councilmembers, … well… REMOVED.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Taco trucks are part of the culture of Los Angeles. Please keep them around.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
viva!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Stop gentrifying our communities to make them more Eurocentric.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I love taco trucks. yes, I do!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Save the taco trucks, kill the bmail.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Whatever happened to free business and the entrepreneurial spirit? Taco trucks have a right to exist!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
We gotta stop this before it spreads to other cities/states…
Que mala idea!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
get rid of the taco trucks! they are an ugly eye sore! i support thr city!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Save the trucks! They are just honest people making an honest living
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
WE SUPPORT OUR TACO TRUCKS.THIS COUNTRY EXERCISES
;0 
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A FREE MARKET AND WE AS CONSUMERS HAVE THE NEED AND
DEMAND.LETS COME TOGETHER AND REVERT THIS SENSELESS
PROPOSITION.BY THE WAY WE HAVE BEEN GOING TO THIS ONE FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS IN HIGHLAND PARK ON FIGUEROA ACROSS FROM CALI-MEX. BEST WE HAVE EVER HAD.PASS THE VOICE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW.THANKS:):):) :0 :0 :0
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
FIGHT THE POWER! what are we gonna eat late night when everything is closed?
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Hard working people providing delicious food. whats next, no hot dog carts, fruit carts, ???? This is LA culture.. leave it alone!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
yo quiero mi taco
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
it is not reasonable nor does it make sense to force taco trucks/ catering trucks to move every hour. it is truely unfair and ridiculous!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Save the tacos! They bring the truly authentic food out to the streets. If restaurants find it unfair then they should just make better food. They are part of LA culture. People have a right to choose where they buy their tacos.
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
save tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
I like the taco trucks
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
They make great food for a great price. The working man and women’s friend.
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Don’t take the taco trucks away!! We ALL love them!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Businesses without wheels should start adapting and become competitive — this is just silly
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
As a long life resident & taco truck patron I am disappointed with our county representatives. With all the challenges confronting our community they have decided to focus their efforts on this issue? Ms. Molina, if I may, please utilize your limited resources and time on real issues, such as education, crime, and healthcare, and leave the tacos alone.
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
They’re a major part of L.A culture, please don’t hurt em!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
The food is great! Why would anyone want to shut them down?!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
L.A. already suffers from a dearth of late night food options. When getting out of work late it’s a blessing to have the choice of handmade tacos instead of the usual toxic corporate fast food.
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Just another example of our government slowly slipping into socialism.
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Taco trucks are the finishing touch to a great night out. There’s no way I’m headed to King Taco in East L.A. for some tasteless food…that never fails to damage the GI system. ARRIBA CON LOS TACOS!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Me Gusta Comer Tacos
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Long live Taco Zone on Alvarado.
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I can name a dozen other things that should be a priority above removing our Taco Vendors!!!
Instead of always harrasing the community…How about helping it and us!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Focus on things that are harming the communities and the economy not taco trucks who are not harming anyone. Cant you find anything better to do????????!!!!!!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Stop trying to micromanage everything! These people are just trying to make a living.
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
TACO TACO
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
ME ENCANTA TACOSSSSSSSSSSS
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Really? They’re doing this to a taco truck? They’re not harming anyone, they’re delicious, and they’re dirt cheap! Why make a law that may not even pass? Why not use this power to prevent fights, gangs, drugs, etc. This just does nto make sense at all. Taco truck people are people like anyone else, trying to make good money with hard work. Why punish them? I love tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
There are greater issues to address than taco trucks, they are not harming anyone!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Viva la lucha de los taqueros!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
THIS WILL NOT STAND FREEDOM ISNT FREE
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
taco taco. burrito burrito.
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Gloria Molina is a sell out!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Of all the issues that our law makers time could have been spent on making better for Los Angelenos this is what they have choosen? How about education? Homelessness? Affordable healthcare? Rising gas prices and pulic transportation? City streets that dont have a million potholes? These are just to name a few. There’s nothing better then knowing your local taco truck is open and getting a delicious, authentic meal from these hard working people! Taco trucks are an institution in LA! Lets keep them going!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
SAVE THE GOOD TIMES! It is the only cheap eat that is good tasting and freshly made!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Tacos on a street are not a crime!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
DON’T GET RID OF THE ROACH COACH!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
The best tacos are on trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Who likes ketchup on their tacos? come on don’t lie!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Hola Senor!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
why??
there are millions of people dying all over the world and your focus on this????
-bullshit
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
just another way of trying to discriminate on mexicans
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
worry about bigger problems not tacos.
food never hurts anyone.
everyone lets come together
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Taco trucks are a part of Los Angeles! These ambulant mini restaurants are not only good in taste but also a very convenient way to buy food on a lunch break! Every one loves these trucks. I work for major music company in Beverly Hills where everyone and I do mean everyone including our CEO come out for lunch to buy from the truck. It is actually the only time that the whole company really interacts. We all make line talk about how great the tacos are ask each other what else have we tried on the menu that may be recommended. It’s a shame that some one with a name like “Gloria Molina” can’t understand what the trucks are to Los Angeles. Does she not have bigger issues to address in this huge metropolitan city? Because I can send her a few suggestions. Why take thousands of jobs away from hardworking people? I say Gloria Molina, remember where your roots come from and help the city of Los Angeles keep its culture and character. We want the trucks to stay!!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Let’s worry about the ecomony, not about someone trying to make a living.
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
VIVA los TACOS
y que VIVA MEXICO
malditos acesinos que mas quieren.
ya nos quitaron nuestra tierra.
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
long live the taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
tacos are yummy
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Best tacos are on wheels!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Go after criminals and give people a chance to make a living.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Porque perjudicar a personas que segana su dinero asiendo su trabajando!!! Mejor procupense por otras cosas!!!
Los home less y pandilleros!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Save the Trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
wow how can we sink this low? lets just speed up recession too!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Taco Trucks are not a crime. Leave them alone.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Go pick on people who deserve it! Not on hard working ones!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Where else are all the drunk people supposed to eat when we’re out at 3am?
Come on buttholes! Don’t mess with the roach coaches!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Save our taco trucks! Si se puede!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Don’t take away the Yum Yum
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
i like to know that i have the option to choose whether or not i want wanna have the worst chorro(diarrea) in the world when i cake on that ridiculous flaming HOT hot sauce on my delicious carne asada burrito with egg! for half the price of those other guys too! I HATE MCDONALDS!! GO ROACHCOACH!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Save asada!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Just another way for the man to hold us down!!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
SAVE THE TACOS!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Save the Taco Trucks! Serving people and being parked in one place should not be a crime.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Viva Las Tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
this country was built on tacos…
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Do not take away our taco stands.
Stop assaulting our city’s scant culture.
Why not work on those illegal billboards we hear so much about.
You don’t need a crusade to remain in power Gloria.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Fight crime instead and let people eat in peace.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Where else can I get good food at any hour without the bullshit drunk line like at albertos? KEEP THE ROACHCOACH ROLLIN’.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Taco trucks make me happy. Idiot lawmakers wasting time trying to eliminate them rather than tackling real issues like heath care does not.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Please save the taco trucks, please!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Save them!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Damn the Man!!!!! Save the taco trucks!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Save the trucks! They are just honest people making an honest living
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Save the taco trucks…not to mention the semitas poblanas!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
TACO ZONEEEEEE
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Save the taco’s
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
C’mon Gloria, you know you like it. Dont be stuck up.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
What’s next??? going after the guy selling fruit and vegitables because the neighborhood markets are not making as high of a profit!!!!Please - ELA has bigger issues that need addressing.
(I use to like you Gloria)
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Can we start taking care of the real issues plaguing California?
Children’s education should be on the top of the list, not where we buy
our tacos. Molina please get your priorities in order.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Seriously, this sounds pretty racist. What’s next the shaved ice guy?
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
save the tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
My life will not be complete unless I go to Taco Zone… or so I am told.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Taco Zone for President
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
taco trucks were rated as one of the best things about LA in los angeles magazine, and now you want to stop them from fullfilling their functions? KEEP THE TACO TRUCKS
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
This is really pathetic. I can’t believe they want to shut down trucks.
CARNE ASADA IS NOT A CRIME!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
this is crap that fat pig probably eats a dozen by herself…she probably got fed up with waiting in line for her dozen and made it her mission to tkae down the taco trucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Our neighborhood taco truck has been parking in the same spot for 21 years. This is a ridiculous and unnecessary burden on vendors.
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Some of us like good tasting tacos which restaurants do not have!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
i love tacos aranda’s so i don’t want them to change any where else.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Thank you for taking on this issue.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
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on May 7th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
i want my tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Please allow RAZA to continue working hard and doing what they love best, tacos for the people of Los Angeles.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Taco truck has better food than our school!!! We NEEEED taco trucks!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
There are more important things to worry about in LA, leave the taco trucks alone. Those things are icons around this city.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
There is no reason for such negative action against hard working people. They should be allowed no time constraints on their business trucks. If customers want it, so they should be allowed to serve them a decent meal.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
We need to save this key element of our local economy!
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
It doesn’t make sense to get rid of one of the best things in LA just because some bad restauants feel they can’t compete with taco trucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
We want tacos!!! [clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap] We want tacos!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Yes.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Viva freedom, competition, and cheap late night food!
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I WILL NOT LET CORPORATE AMERICA FIZZLE OUT TACO TRUCKS!!! How much money do they really need to make?!?!
Taco trucks forever!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Instead of mandating trucks to move periodically, have the trucks build relationships with stores and residents to negotiate a time period. Also, most businesses are closed during the evenings, thereby negating the problem all together.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
The Taco trucks are a staple of Southern California’s blue collar industry. They should not be forced into submission by the man!!! Other Restaurants complaining about them makes no sense. Having a Taco truck next to you is no different from having another restaurant as your neighbor.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
a world without taco trucks is like a world where the only restaraunt that exists is taco bell.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Taking away the taco trucks will only add to unemployment thus bringing down our economy even more. Just what the state of CA needs while having this HUGE deficit, to take away another small business.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
isn’t the competitive nature of businesses what capitalism is all about?
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Save the trucks! I heart tacos.
on May 7th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
this is ridiculous. Leave the trucks alone.
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
What will I eat?
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Taco trucks are an LA institution!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
This is the land of oppportunity. Let’s keep the dream alive. I have the right to Carne Asada on LA City Streets, don’t take that away from me.
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Yo quiero carne asada !!!!
Salva las trocas !!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I admire those folks and I’ve supported them for years please don’t take that away from them.
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Give me tacos (from an L.A taco truck) or give me death.
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
If they take the tacos from us, what else will be next? La Union ace la fuerza!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Tacos trucks is part of our cultura
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Save the Trucks!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
this is ridiculous! ban large corporations from our communities instead!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Ridiculous.
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I can count more times Ive gotten sick from a “A” rated joint than a taco truck.. come on now.. please Mrs.Molina what about all the kids killing each other in my neighborhoods? I think the city should focus on ending the bullets that grading the meat!!! - Taco Lover
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
First this… and then the paleta man!
Taco trucks are a part of LA culture and should not be taken away. SI SE PUEDE!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
SAVE LOS TACOS!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
save THE TACOS!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
How are the taqueros hurting the public? This is ridiculous…They are only trying to make an honest living!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Taco trucks are we look forward to…. after we parti!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
taco trucks are the best.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Not cool.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Salva Las Trocas
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
There are more pressing issues Gloria Molina needs to confront. Ridding L.A. of these taco trucks is just another scheme in carrying out gentrification. Removing these trucks from the street means removing a piece of tradition, history, and culture from East L.A. and the greater L.A. area. The taqueros are earning an honest living while providing affordable food to the public. To the restaurant owners: a taco truck is no different from having another restaurant near by as a competitor. I’m sure Gloria Molina has gone to taco trucks numerous times! Tacos from the taco trucks are damn good!
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
NO! LOS TACOS!
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Absurd. Yet another blow to a city struggling to define itself.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Let’s focus on other issues, not a part of our culture that so many of us enjoy.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Nooo!
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I love these taco trucks!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
viva carne asada!
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
most of these trucks are open after most of the surrounding businesses are closed, and for those that are open during business hours, maybe some legislation with a distance of how close they can be to the business. this seems like a stupid thing to be dealing with when their so many bigger issues to deal with.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Viva los tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Fining and jailing hardworking people who provide a popular product is not going to make our society a better place. Let’s concentrate on more important things.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
VIVA LA RAZA QUE TRABAJA DURO!
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
This is ridiculous. I can’t believe this… have we really sunk down to this level? I beleive that there are much more important issues in the community that should have been addressed a long time ago, taco trucks is not one of them. What is happening with our Board of Supervisors? What’s next? I mean really dont you have bigger issues YOU should be dealing with
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Leave them alone. Their business is not harming anyone.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Leave us alone.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Banning this is banning part of our culture.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
VIVA LOS TACOS!! SI SE PUEDE, SI SE PUEDE…
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Taco Trucks are committing what crime? Working to survive, rather than being in the streets assaulting people is a crime now? LEAVE THESE HARD WORKING PEOPLE ALONE!
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
i’m sure there are bigger problems in our city than taco trucks
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
this is absurd and classist
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
its gonna suck if there isn’t any taco trucks around were talking about peoples Jobs on the line what kind of crap is that get a fine or go to jail just to try to make a living.
on May 7th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
taco trucks saved me from 9 months of cranky labor!
save the trucks!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Doesn’t our city/county government have anything better to do?
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Save the taco trucks. They are part of LA culture and history.
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Save small taco truck businesses! They’re good for LA! What a silly ordinance anyways.
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
i love tacos! they are cheap and good! keep the trucks
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Absurd. Focus on real problems. The taco trucks give this city flavor.
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Street food has a long tradition in many urban areas and adds to the diversity and joy of a city! Support those making a living off of this instead of other ways that hurt our communities! The County Board Supervisors should really think things through considering the other problems facing this County. Fuck gentrification!
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
What NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO the tacos truck been part of Los Angeles and the Hispanic tradition like for ever and that taking away a part of someone. I been to my taco truck for over 15yrs and now all my friends and family go there to what future is there for my son if theres mo taco truck. “VIVA LOS TACOS TRUCKS”
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
The beleive that these trucks is taking business away from other restaurants is stupid. The people who own these trucks, are self employed and we shouldnt make it harder for them to try and earn a peso en la bolsa. This is ridiculous, those who could afford to go to restaraunts go, but the rest who cant get stuck with these deliscious tacos, so dont take that away from us!
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Leave the taco trucks alone just honest people trying to make a honest living and they have good food instead of worrying about stuff like this the goverment needs to worry about all the crime
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
I EAT AT THOSE EVERY DAY
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
TACOS ARE FRIGGIN AWESOME,WHY TAKE EM AWAY!?
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
viva las tripitas
on May 7th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
please support the entrepreneurs
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
CARNE ASADA IS NOT A CRIMEE!!!!
ITS MY LYFE ESA!
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
i love taco tucks. damn the food is so bomb. finga lickin good. hahhaa
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
This is an insane law, it has to be repealed now! Why is the government trying to hurt small business owners? What on earth is the rationale behind this ridiculous law???
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I LoVe taCO TrUcKs tHaTz WHeRe i gEt mY FooD FrOm.
- LIL TRIVISTA:.
FrEe tHe hOMiE jOcKeRz
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
ey fool im down with the tacos. chalee. pinche waay. put it foool. chavela. every day i go and buy deess tacos they make ma dayy putaas
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
The Ultimate Meal. Some of us will starve accordingly. Leave the taco truck alone!
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
i love tacos and tamales and enchiladas and etc. from these trucks.
wtF?
what kind of retarded law is against taco trucks?
a retarded one.
duh.
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Taco Trucks are real treat for all Angelenos. People who are taco truck drivers work hard to make a living and survive in this expensive city. We should not penalize them when they provide such a great service!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
ay man
wat did we ever do to you?
we juss be sittin pleasin customers man
this aint right
i object
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
I don’t know where I would be without Trucks in LA. I hate politicians. Don’t they have other things to worry about, like Traffic, schools, gangs, crime, corrupt cops & judges?
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
KE VIVA LAS TROKAS, LAS LONCHERIAS, LOS TACOSSS
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
viva la carne sada
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
carne asada is my life!
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Carne Asada is not a crime. The trucks serve some of the best latin cuisine in the city. The folks from chipotle (i.e. Ronald McDonald) need to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Taco trucks are apart of the Angeleno identity. Restricting and eliminating that cultural aspect takes away some of the uniqueness of Los Angeles. Keep our city unique and save our Taco Trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
help keep the trucks gas prices is a crime.
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
just let them do what they do best………..its a fair way to make money
on May 7th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Taco Trucks are part of Los Angeles tradition, save the trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
STOP HATING on the taco trucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
I want my tacos! Save the trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Precisely how are taco trucks using unfair competition? Are they not using lower prices to draw in more people, a practice of the American business since time immemorial? Maybe, restaurant owners should lower their prices. Come on, the owners are just being greedy.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
This is such a ridiculous law. They need to make a living, and we need to eat! F%$ Taco Bell, I need my truck!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Carne asada is not a crime
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
The solution that the Supervisors came to was wrong. A better compromise needs to be struck. Go back to the drawing board! One hour is not nearly enough time.
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Save The Taco Trucks!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
The taco people are the ones who keep the wheels of prosperity moving!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
save our 4am after party drunk snacks!!!
-v!
on May 7th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Are you kidding me. These trucks and their owners and workers represent an amazing atribution to our wonderful Highland Park Neighborhood. I moved her two years ago, and cant imagine them not being here. On Sundays, I walk 8 miles around Highland and Eagle Rock. On my way home, I treat myself to a burrito. Come on, is nothing sacred anymore??
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
This is food, a social gathering and one with little harm as oppose to many others that cause bigger harm. This has a hint of racism and another anti Latin movement that seems to be ever growing in our beloved city.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Carne asada is not a crime or carnitas
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
FREEDOM!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
We even have taco trucks here in Palo Alto.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Que viva las trokas de comida rapido ( tacos) ! They are not a threat …
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Leave my tacos alone….its what I moved to LA for.
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
WTF!!!! you can’t take the taco trucks away……where are alll the poeple gonna get the best tacos around…..!?? this wrong !!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
it isnt far for alot of poeple there are gonna be alot of poeple without jobs!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
i really miss my chilacales !!! i really neeed a taco truck to come to my shop!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Save the taco trucks! Where the hell are native Angelenos supposed to get good Mexican food? Acapulco or West L.A. joints? HA!
on May 7th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
More push to hate! Ugly goverment tactics….
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
i need as taco truck really bad!!! I miss my Chilaquiles!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
everyone needs to eat- at any time of day- people work hard- gas is bloody expensive!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
In New Egland, they hold awards for their street vendors. Our taco trucks deserve a similar recognition for providing a valuable and honored service. They don’t need to be hassled.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Carne Asada is not a crime and neither is tripas. What happened to the tacos de tripas The mad cow scare is over. I miss them.
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
we love them tacos
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I love those taco trucks please don’t take them away!!!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
leave the taco trucks alone!
on May 7th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
save our taco trucks and my job. the new fine and jail time is crazy. they wanna treat us like criminals and that aint right.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
People are creating their business’s. Just as the person has the store a person has a truck, a cart, a grill. Its an open market, and if a business feels that they are taking away their business, that just means their food has to get better. Don’t blame the taco truck, the restaurant should improve their food.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
sp-are them!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
let them make a living let’s concentrate on the gas issue love and peace
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Save the taco trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Save the Taco Trucks!!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
SAVE THE TRUCKS!!!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Save the taco tucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Taco Trucks are necessary to feed workers, especially ones far away from restaurants. They also provide a cheaper means of eating when I can’t afford high end restaurants.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Save the Taco Trucks!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Save The Tacos!
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
We must save the taco trucks.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
I think one of my uncles owns a taco truck.
on May 7th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Hey Gloria,
Not because you over indulge in tacos and got FAT, means everybody do the same. Tacos are a precious part of our culture and our budget.
We now that you can afford (thanks to our tax dollars) to dine at five forks restaurants, but we do not, so please leave the taco truck alone… and get on a DIET!
best regards
on May 8th, 2008 at 12:00 am
i love tacos!!!i love those taco trucks!!!!there so convinient especially when the’re two blocks away from my house, it will be a crime to take them off the streets NOOOOOOOO!!!!!were m i gonna go get tacos now, i hate taco bell!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 12:13 am
this is crazzzzzeeeee! where would L.A. be without taco trucks??!!! DUDE!! i don’t think this has been thought through very well. and i’m here to say “let the taco trucks stay!!!”…i’m willing to stand up for the cause, just say when and how, and me and the family and i are there!
on May 8th, 2008 at 12:19 am
I’ll take mine with “extra cilantro”.
on May 8th, 2008 at 12:27 am
I don’t sleep under cotton blankets. I’ve created one giant sized corn tortilla to sleep under. That says something about how much I love tacos. Please don’t take away our taco trucks.
on May 8th, 2008 at 12:57 am
proud of my taco-truckin’ habits. Keep on taco-truckin’ los angeles! (without placing burdensome restrictions)
on May 8th, 2008 at 12:59 am
It’s very hard to understand why a chicana decides to band tacos from LA =/
on May 8th, 2008 at 1:01 am
What are we suppose to eat on Sundays now????
on May 8th, 2008 at 1:01 am
save the taco trucks!!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 1:36 am
Let freedom ring, eat a taco today.
on May 8th, 2008 at 2:27 am
Save the tacos!
on May 8th, 2008 at 4:40 am
don’t take the tacos away!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 5:36 am
CARNE ASADA is not a crime.
on May 8th, 2008 at 5:46 am
SAVE THE TRUCKS!!! They feed more than just their customers!
on May 8th, 2008 at 6:31 am
woot!
on May 8th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Help save the taco trucks!! They are just trying to make an honest living like everybody else.
on May 8th, 2008 at 6:40 am
Hungriness made me sign.
on May 8th, 2008 at 6:51 am
Taco lover for life!!!!!!!!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 7:16 am
It is irresponsible to limit options for these small business owners who depend on taco trucks for their livelihoods. Please reconsider this decision.
on May 8th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Taco trucks make half the lunches that people need to get back to work! What’s next illegal coffee drinking?
on May 8th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Trucks forever!!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 7:39 am
This is ridiculous. Just goes to show, the business lobby is still the business lobby even if it is brown.
on May 8th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Taco trucks deserve equal rights!!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 7:56 am
I just found out about the cities trying to band these trucks, I for one am very sad that they can do this to hard working people, and let me tell you about the food and quality awsume. Restrauant owners should be a ashamed of them selves, it’s hard enough to survive in this state as it is. I love these trucks.
on May 8th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Serving jail time for running a legitimate business goes against the principals of our democracy.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:00 am
SAVE OUR TACO TRUCKS!!!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:00 am
And NO, I am not brown but I am a supporter of equal rights for ALL races. These hard working men and women in these trucks deserve the right to be able to sell thier food. It’s just another bad move made by BIG business with alot of money to drive out the little man. Thats the way America should not be run! Tired of this crap.
FREE THE TACO TRUCKS!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:00 am
tacos rule. Taco Trucks will win!!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:00 am
this is ridiculous! We love the taco trucks!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:02 am
PLEASE SAVE THE TRUCKS!!!!!!!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:03 am
MY MIDNIGHT MEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Unbelievable stop everyone from eating but leave all the drug dealers alone sounds a little backwards to me!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Lunchtime just wouldn’t be the same for thousands of people around L.A. that dont have alot time or a car for that matter to get a quick decent lunch near their job…..
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:09 am
From 4/14 LA Times…”They prohibit a community from moving forward,” said Ron Mukai, a longtime developer in the community. “They make it unattractive for legitimate brick-and-mortar businesses to come in. Why would a restaurant come in when there’s 10 catering trucks on Olympic Boulevard? There was a time when catering trucks filled a legitimate need because there was no willing vendor in East L.A. But for the sake of bettering the community, their time has passed.” Following this developer’s logic, then eliminating all taco trucks should result in increased business for all neighborhood restaurants, right? What if it doesn’t, what then? A better solution is to enforce existing regs or establish “taco truck” islands away from legitimate businesses yet convenient for customers. Stepping back is not progressive, thinking creatively is…I need a taco fix.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Taco trucks are just a way for our people to
make a living. What is the big deal with letting
MEXICAN show what they are good at!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:14 am
I like the trucks.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Maybe those restaurants that feel the mobile eateries are a threat ought to beef up there QUALITY of food and service.
I totally disagree with the comments made by some businesses that mobile vendors bring in excess litter, noise, public urination and hoarding of excessive parking. The eateries that I have stopped at while in LA, which are many, I have not seen witnessed those alleged complaints.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:15 am
All your efforts should be directed in lowering the gas prices! Not in making the hard-working person’s life more difficult–this includes not only the taco truck owners, but their patrons as well. Enough is enough.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Don’t take our Taco stands! They need to make a living and it’s not by committing a crime-it’s by working!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:17 am
I don’t live in LA anymore, but this is ridiculous.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Taco trucks are part of the california culture. The owners pay their taxes and permits and abide by the laws the same as restaurants. They have the same right to make a living.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Save the taco trucks please.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Gloria Molina! Vendido! save LA’s local business and vendors
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:26 am
You can’t take the trucks away its part of our culture!! This is just ridiculous, they are trying to live everyday life like everyone else. Next thing we know the ice cream trucks will be going away to.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:26 am
There are more important issues that LA County should be focusing on…and seriously taco trucks is not one of them. How about they focus on gangs or the rising unemployment rates?
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Don’t take away my family and friends’ right to eat our favorite Taco Carne Asada and Tostada Ceviche. What you are trying to do is not only hurting those who sell but also those who buy.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Things that make you hmmmmmm…..another reason to leave LA!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:27 am
I SIGN THIS PETITION WITH GREAT HOPE!
Continue onwards in your fight to continue the fine delicacy business of taco vending. This integral commponent of the community is one that must remain eternal. Good luck and amen.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:28 am
The taco trucks are part of our culture. Please save them!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Can’t imagine LA without taco trucks….
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:28 am
This is just ridiculous, instead of worrying about taco trucks concentrate on making our cities better.
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:28 am
I think that this is such an offensive thing to latinos and think that the taco truck shouldnt be tooken away from us.Alot of people love eating the carne asada tacos,burritos and all that good latino food.Theyre just trying to take away our culture!!!!!
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on May 8th, 2008 at 8:30 am
keep them going! Save the Taco Trucks!!!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:31 am
As Latino’s we cherish our Culture. Our parent’s made many sacrifices to be in the US and at times it is hard to know your family’s background because our Culture is being demeaned at so many levels that our Culture and Traditions are being taken away. Tacos is a part of our food, culture!
on May 8th, 2008 at 8:33 am
There are some fact we need to look up here, yes there are some taco trucks that evidently bring out the dirtiest people out, I say remove those trucks from there to keep that place clean, but I have been to o