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PhoTACOphy: Taco Madness 2013

By Brandon Choe

April 23, 2013 8:52 p.m.

Mariscos Jalisco set up in Grand Park on April 20 for Taco Madness 2013.

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Two taco documentary filmmakers interview a customer of Mariscos.

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Mariscos employee calling customers for their orders.

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Mariscos Jalisco's hallmark dish: the shrimp taco.

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Leo's Tacos' vivid orange truck sat on the west side of the truck line up.

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LA Weekly's review decorates the display of taco-making prowess that Leo's is.

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Leo's pastor tacos with a side of avocado sauce and salsa roja.

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Mexikosher's sign drew customers in.

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A molcajete of guacamole adorns the front of Mexikosher.

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With a Jarritos in hand, the chorizo nachos pose for a hefty snack.

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Another glimpse of that sexy chorizo.

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Guerrilla Tacos preparing stylish asparagus tacos.

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Taco Madness goers enjoy their meal in front of the lively, waterpark scenery.

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Mexicali employee grilling Mexican sausage, chorizo.

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Mexicali dollops a healthy portion of guac on their steak taco.

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A close-up revealing the layers of guacamole, salsa and slices of steak.

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Yuca's serves up some of their locally famous cochinita pibil.

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Jalisco's Mobile Taco Grill starts shop by serving up some juicy asada tacos.

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The freshly-pressed masa is turned into tortilla rolls at Tacos Puntos Cabras's stand.

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Tacos Puntos Cabras finishing their Ensenada-styled fish tacos.

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Their in-house salsa drizzled on their colorful fish taco.

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Facing city hall, taco eaters rest off the rest of their food coma while enjoying the setting sun.

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