The Guardian · California · Original story
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton mocked for misidentifying a ‘street taco’
The British political strategist drew swift criticism in a state where tacos are practically the official dish
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Polls have shown California voters have been largely disengaged from the upcoming election for governor, but over the weekend one candidate managed to capture the public’s attention – and ire.
Steve Hilton, the British political strategist seeking the state’s top office, drew derision after posting a video outside a southern California location of the fast food chain Del Taco while holding the hard-shell tortilla concoction that he referred to as a “street taco”.
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Dani Anguiano · Mon, May 11, 2026, 3:12 PM
California | The Guardian
The British political strategist drew swift criticism in a state where tacos are practically the official dish
Polls have shown California voters have been largely disengaged from the upcoming election for governor, but over the weekend one candidate managed to capture the public’s attention – and ire.
Steve Hilton, the British political strategist seeking the state’s top office, drew derision after posting a video outside a southern California location of the fast food chain Del Taco while holding the hard-shell tortilla concoction that he referred to as a “street taco”.
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