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first_reported: 2026-11-10 09:56 PST
updated: 2026-11-10 09:56 PST
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# Raul Ortega recounts early jobs in L.A. Taco origin story

Raul Ortega tells L.A. Taco he sold DVDs on the street and worked as a custodian and mechanic while learning English.

Section: [Culture & Events](/los-angeles/section/life.md) · Entities: [Raul Ortega](/los-angeles/wiki/raul-ortega.md)

## Coverage

- [L.A. Taco](https://lataco.com/mariscos-jalisco-untold-story), 2026-11-10 09:56 PST: The Untold Origin Story of L.A.’s Most Iconic Shrimp Taco

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