California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Mocked for Calling Del Taco Order a ‘Street Taco’
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, sparked controversy after calling a taco from the original Del Taco in Barstow a "street taco" in a social media video.
- Food critics and social media users criticized Hilton for mislabeling the taco, noting it was a hard-shell fast-food item unlike traditional soft-shell street tacos common in California's Mexican cuisine.
- The incident highlighted concerns about Hilton's understanding of local culture, especially given California's large Hispanic population and the significance of authentic Mexican food traditions.
- Hilton's post quickly went viral, garnering over 1 million views and widespread commentary, with some users joking that the mistake should disqualify him from the governor's race.