Meet Arturo Suarez – a street taco hero battling pandemic woes and city regulations to keep his American dream alive. 🌯 For 25 years, the LA-based entrepreneur has dished out authentic Mexican flavors, but COVID-19 turned his thriving catering business into a high-stakes sidewalk hustle.
From Kitchen to Curb
Pre-pandemic, Suarez’s shop buzzed with 8 employees. Now? It’s just him, his wife, and one worker slinging tacos guerilla-style. ‘Every morning I choose between rent money and fines,’ he says, referencing the city’s crackdown on unlicensed vendors.
Viral Threats & Viral Tacos
While his al pastor marinade wins fans, Suarez faces dual fears: catching COVID-19 and losing his grill to authorities. ‘My cart’s not just metal – it’s my family’s lifeline,’ he confesses, stirring salsa under the California sun.
This is survival tacos – no avocado toast gentrification here. 🇲🇽✊
