Think there aren’t any restaurants open late in L.A.? Residents who work late beg to differ. Ron Babcock, a stand-up comedian and freelance TV editor, took us to his favorite taqueria.
It is a seldom disputed fact that Los Angeles has some of the best Mexican food in the country. Shredded beef, braised carnitas and grilled chicken grace many a Latin dish, and none is more emblematic of Mexico itself than the taco — of which there are plenty in L.A. What makes one establishment serving the tortilla-wrapped delicacies more deserving of accolades than another is completely subjective, though comedian Ron Babcock seems to think there’s no contest. We caught up with him after a set one night at Cactus Tacos — a Hollywood spot he considers to be the best in Los Angeles — and talked with our mouths open about everything from growing up with soda and candy to his self-inflicted taco intervention.
Marcos: How often do you stop here at Cactus Tacos?
Ron: Probably two to three times a week. I’m not proud of that, but it’s the truth.
Marcos: A regular. Nice. What do you get when you come here?
Ron: Well, if it’s been a bad day, I get anywhere from four to five tacos. A normal visit usually consists of just three. Sometimes if I’m feeling dandy I’ll get a burrito or the super nachos, but that’s rare.
