💼 Business April 23, 2026 at 01:26 PM

A Couple From Mexico Became Soft Taco Pioneers in Los Angeles 50 Years Ago. Now, Their Restaurant Is a Landmark

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

A couple from Mexico, Raúl and Lupe Martinez, pioneered soft tacos in Los Angeles 50 years ago. Their restaurant, King Taco, has now been officially recognized as a city landmark.

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