Villa, just returning from his appearance during the historic Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny, did what he frequently does with patrons lined up outside Villa’s — be their hype man. Fans wait in line at Villa’s Tacos a day after the Super Bowl halftime show. (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)Villa said he received a call in December stating that Bad Bunny, the Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican rapper, wanted him to participate in the Super Bowl halftime show. In 2023 he opened the Highland Park storefront, and in 2024, launched a stall in Grand Central Market food hall. His family has lived in the neighborhood since the 1970s, and has seen Highland Park change in affordability and demographically.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 10, 2026 03:38 UTC