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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton mocked for misidentifying a ‘street taco’

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton mocked for misidentifying a ‘street taco’

Summary

Steve Hilton, a candidate for California governor, caused a reaction after calling a hard-shell taco from Del Taco a "street taco" in a video. People criticized him because street tacos usually have soft corn tortillas, and the taco he showed does not match that description.

Key Facts

  • Steve Hilton is running for governor of California.
  • He posted a video calling a hard-shell taco from Del Taco a "Barstow street taco."
  • Street tacos traditionally use two soft corn tortillas, not hard shells.
  • Critics, including a food historian, corrected Hilton’s mistake publicly.
  • The taco on the Del Taco menu was actually called a "Barstow taco," not a "street taco."
  • Hilton defended himself by saying the restaurant named it that way.
  • Hilton received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
  • He has promised to lower taxes and address the cost of living in California.
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