In one of the most alarming attacks on a street vendor in recent memory, Tacos Los Poblanos, a beloved Tijuana-style taco truck located at 5821 South Avalon Boulevard in Los Angeles’ Central-Alameda neighborhood, was targeted in a violent robbery and assault around midnight on Sunday, August 3, 2025, according to a post on Instagram.
The attack, allegedly carried out by a group of an estimated 30 men, left 13 staff members of the food truck assaulted, with one team member requiring hospitalization due to the severity of their injuries.
The Tijuana-style asada specialist, a staple in the South Los Angeles community for nearly 15 years, has never experienced an incident of this magnitude…