TACOS & TAPER FADES

A novel by Evan Pettway

Diego Ramos was never meant to be a chef. He doesn't dream of tamales or sizzling tortillas. He dreams of perfect fades, flawless layers, and the day someone looks at their reflection and says, "Damn... that's art." Unfortunately, Diego's father has other plans-plans involving a legendary family cookbook, a goat with attitude, and the impossible legacy of opening a world-famous Mexican restaurant in America.

Now, armed with haircut magazines, trauma, and a dream his father never understood, Diego sets off to make something of himself-his way. But can he find a future where scissors and salsa collide? Or will the weight of family tradition cut deeper than any fade?

TACOS & TAPER FADES is a darkly hilarious, heartfelt coming-of-age comedy about grief, goat farts, and the courage to chase the weirdest version of yourself. Perfect for fans of awkward underdogs, spicy food, and barbershop banter with emotional damage.