Gogo’s Tacos Brings the Classics—and a Burst of Color—to a Bustling Intersection

At her new spot in what’s technically Koreatown, Guerilla Tacos partner Brittney Valles channels the straightforward cooking she did with her grandmother as a kid
Josh Lurie • Los Angeles Magazine • September 10, 2021
Inside the dining room at Gogo’s Tacos, a rainbow of stripes streaks across the white walls and ceiling like a Hot Wheels freeway, and the blue-and-white tile floor resembles a coral reef. A mural depicts the Virgin Mary holding a levitating taco...
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