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California candidate Hilton mocked for taco gaffe

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 12

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California candidate Steve Hilton is being mocked for a cultural gaffe involving a taco. The incident centers on his misidentification of a menu item at a Del Taco location, which was listed as a "Barstow taco" rather than a "Barstow street taco."

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Del Taco location's menu called the item a "Barstow taco," not a "Barstow street taco."

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The article frames a Republican candidate's cultural misstep as a significant gaffe, using expert and public criticism to question his suitability for office.

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