Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton draws swift criticism after posting a video outside a southern California Del Taco while holding a hard-shell tortilla item and calling it a “street taco.” Multiple outlets report that the clip spreads quickly on social media, where users and commentators accuse him of misunderstanding or misrepresenting local Mexican food culture, including the distinction between a “street taco” and a fast-food order from Del Taco. The episode highlights how quickly cultural details can become a focal point in California’s political conversation, particularly as attention builds around the upcoming governor’s race. One report notes polling that suggests many California voters remain largely disengaged from the election, yet Hilton’s post still attracts public attention and anger. While the backlash centers on the wording in Hilton’s video, the underlying dispute is not over policy but over how the candidate describes a common regional food. The criticism largely comes from online reactions rather than from official campaign responses in the coverage provided.