This week, Yris sits down with Javier Cabral, editor-in-chief of LA Taco, food writer, and lifelong East LA native. Javier shares how starting a food blog as a teenager and reaching out to legendary food critic Jonathan Gold helped set him on an unexpected path toward his dream career. He opens up about dropping out of college to pursue writing, mentoring the next generation of journalists, and the challenges of keeping local journalism alive in an era of AI, influencers, and changing media habits. Plus, Javier breaks down what makes LA’s food culture so special, shares some of his must-try taco spots, and explains why sometimes the best way to discover your city is simply to get out of your neighborhood and try something new.