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Gustavo Arellano

Gustavo Arellano
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Gustavo Arellano

Gustavo Arellano’s ¡Ask a Mexican! column has a circulation of more than two million in thirty-eight markets (and counting). He has received the President’s Award from the Los Angeles Press Club, an Impact Award from the National... Read full bio

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Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
A. The inventor of the burrito--I'd say, "Copyright your invention!"
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My life in 8 words: "Incredibly lucky, purposefully antagonizing, surprisingly dull, wonderfully funny"
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Chapter 1 from Taco USA
Sep 16, 2012
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Introduction from Taco USA
Jul 01, 2012
Taco USA will be released on April 10, 2012 in eBook
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Taco USA is now available in eBook
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Gustavo Arellano Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. If your mom tells you she loves you, check it out Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. I'm in it--Orange County, California Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Surrounded by books, with bourbon on the sides, The Simpsons (the good seasons) on the telly, and a naked gal sleeping in my bedroom. Q. What’s your best quality? A. Indefatigabilty Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Sniper Learn more about Gustavo Arellano

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Education News, June 13, 2013
...Posted by or from a variety of publications on EducationViews.org on June 13, 2013 in Daily, Higher Ed | 0 Comment Apparently, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is no fan of diversity – at least when it comes to diversity of the academic...
Cleveland Live, June 7, 2013
...Warm and often funny, this is a love story with a big heart at its center. Taco USA Gustavo Arellano When it comes to ethnic foods, we Americans love our eggrolls and calzones. But can anything top an overflowing taco or a cheesy tamale? In this...
MCN, June 5, 2013
...election that saw political newcomer Aja Brown, a 31-year-old urban planner, defeat controversial former Mayor Omar Bradley. LAT Gustavo Arellano apologizes to East Los Angeles College for missing his graduation speech date. OC Weekly Henry Louis...
PRLog, June 5, 2013
...in Orange County by Richard A. Santillan, Susan C. Luevano, Luis F. Fernandez, Angelina F. Veyna, Forword by Gustavo Arellano Images of Baseball Series 128 pages/ softcover Published: April 8, 2013 Photo...
Alt Weeklies, May 3, 2013
...a Mexican! Six years later, the racy Q & A runs weekly in 39 newspapers around the country. Gustavo Arellano has snuck into our hearts like a border-crosser in the trunk of an Impala. To get the skinny—if there is such a thing—on Mexican food in the...
WRTI 90.1 FM, April 12, 2013
...In softcover nonfiction, Fawzia Koofi reflects on her hard-won empowerment in Afghanistan, Gustavo Arellano surveys America's obsession with Mexican cuisine and Craig Havighurst documents the rich history of Nashville country radio. * Some of the...
Booktv, March 25, 2013
...Gustavo Arellano; Lizz Huerta; Santino Rivera; Andrea Serrano About the Program From the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books, a panel discussion of the book, Ban This!: The BSP Anthology of Xican@...
KCET, May 31, 2013
...honored with the Latino Arts Network Maestro Award May 25. The Keynote Speaker was O.C. Weekly's Gustavo Arellano, who shared his kudos for Vasquez, and linked to a 2009 story about Orange Police Department claiming that the work of Vasquez "promotes,...
Los Angeles Times, May 30, 2013
...are as ubiquitous as 'si se puede' chants and posters of Emiliano Zapata and Che Guevara," says Gustavo Arellano, editor of the OC Weekly and author of the syndicated "Ask a Mexican!" column. They also frequently dance at antiwar protests, which might...
Los Angeles Times, May 30, 2013
...are as ubiquitous as 'si se puede' chants and posters of Emiliano Zapata and Che Guevara," says Gustavo Arellano, editor of the OC Weekly and author of the syndicated "Ask a Mexican!" column. They also frequently dance at antiwar protests, which might...
World News Network, May 28, 2013
...Rich (2010-12-26). "Who Killed the Disneyland Dream?". New York Times. p. WK14. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/opinion/26rich.html. ^ Gustavo Arellano. "How Doritos Were Born At Disneyland — Page 1 - Food - Orange County". OC Weekly....
San Antonio Current, May 28, 2013
...and noticed that they now have Doyer Dogs, which are fucking disgusting and covered in nacho cheese... By Gustavo Arellano 5/26/2013 Loreta Velázquez, the Secret Soldier of the Civil War Screens: She was a woman who disguised herself as a man. She was...
San Antonio Current, May 28, 2013
...and noticed that they now have Doyer Dogs, which are fucking disgusting and covered in nacho cheese... By Gustavo Arellano 5/26/2013 Cityscrapes: One More Hotel News: Just one more hotel, and the city will boom. That has long been the mantra of this...
San Antonio Current, May 27, 2013
...and noticed that they now have Doyer Dogs, which are fucking disgusting and covered in nacho cheese... By Gustavo Arellano 5/26/2013 Jewel as June Carter Cash: a must see Screens: This exceptional TV movie tells the story of country singer June Carter...