Brave Adam Levine Gives Up Beloved Homophobic Tacos for Gay Marriage

Posted by Kevin Farrell on Jan 27, 2012 in Inspirgaytion | 47 comments

Adam Levine’s stalwart support of the LGBT community and our ongoing fight for equality truly knows no bounds. When homeboy isn’t busy fronting Maroon 5 or participating in the It Gets Better Project, he takes the gay rights fight to where it really matters: Mexican restaurants.

Now, the gay rights activist is making his equality crusade even more personal, by staging a boycott of his favorite restaurant in response to its owners’ position on same-sex marriage. Come this February 12, Adam and his fellow Maroon 5 bandmates will abandon their usual post-Grammy Awards ritual of celebrating at the Mexican restaurant, after learning the owner’s of the unnamed Los Angeles hotspot were among those championing Proposition 8, the bill that made gay marriage in California illegal.

Maroon 5 is nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the upcoming awards ceremony, but will be looking for a new place to get their party on after the big event. Levine told People magazine, “We used to go to this Mexican restaurant to celebrate after the Grammys but the place supported the movement to make gay marriage illegal [in California] so we bailed on that.”

Levine has a long history of using the power of his celebrity to draw attention to the issue of gay rights. The singer, whose brother is openly gay, has lent his famous face to publicize the It Gets Better campaign in support of troubled LGBT youth and the Prop 8 opposition campaign NOH8.

The commenters thread on the AOL Music Blog identify the taqueria in question as El Coyote on Beverly Boulevard in LA, in case you’re wondering.

It’s been a big week for sexy LGBT allies in the news, wouldn’t you agree? Heck, it’s even been a big week here for tacos!

In all seriousness though, big thanks to Adam for his support of our community and continued reluctance to wear shirts. Smooch.

http://twitter.com/jeffstarke James Starke

He’s that sexy AND he loves the gays? Hot damn.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_K3C6NPWCQEXSIC4TJ6YTX4QTPE Paul E

Anyone got any pics of the brother?
http://www.facebook.com/jon.dietrich Jon Dietrich

What a great guy

TIM FX

BOYCOTT El Coyote
7312 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

The BIGOTTED Marjorie Chrisoffersen has long made TONS of money on a mostly gay clientele. It was a HOT SPOT for great margaritas, (but $#ITTY food that any Mexican in the city would spit out.)

After this B!TC# made so much money on the community, she turned against her best clients, donated money VIA THE MORMON CHURCH CRUSADE to ‘UNDO’ equal rights for Marriage Equality in California. (Because of THEIR HATEFUL Religious Beliefs) Nice way to go.. I’m SURE Jesus would be proud of that.. NOT.

Can’t wait til they fail completely, and a DECENT human takes over the space, is fair to all and revamps the menu with yet another killer margarita.

UNTIL THAT DAY COMES, EL COYOTE AND IT’S OWNER CAN EAT $#IT

In the MEANTIME, Kudos for REAL MEN Like Adam Levine, who stands up for equal rights for his Gay Brother, and ALL Others, regardless. He is an inspiration…. and Lil Miss Marjie is a SHAME.
TIM FX

BOYCOTT El Coyote
7312 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

The BIGOTTED Marjorie Chrisoffersen has long made TONS of money on a mostly gay clientele. It was a HOT SPOT for great margaritas, (but $#ITTY food that any Mexican in the city would spit out.)

After this B!TC# made so much money on the community, she turned against her best clients, donated money VIA THE MORMON CHURCH CRUSADE to ‘UNDO’ equal rights for Marriage Equality in California. (Because of THEIR HATEFUL Religious Beliefs) Nice way to go.. I’m SURE Jesus would be proud of that.. NOT.

Can’t wait til they fail completely, and a DECENT human takes over the space, is fair to all and revamps the menu with yet another killer margarita.

UNTIL THAT DAY COMES, EL COYOTE AND IT’S OWNER CAN EAT $#IT

In the MEANTIME, Kudos for REAL MEN Like Adam Levine, who stands up for equal rights for his Gay Brother, and ALL Others, regardless. He is an inspiration…. and Lil Miss Marjie is a SHAME.

Christopher Duenas

I’ve been to El Coyote and it is gross anyway. There are so many real Mexican places in L.A., why would he like that one?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=768068354 Steve Johnson

I would do things to Adam Levine that would make a ho blush……..he is super hot

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001791261923 Jonathan Joshua Drake Hubbard

oh yea like wht?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1443795670 Joey Lopez

I’d watch then give him a ride home all comforting him, “let’s get you out of those wet clothes…for round two” haha wow sorry dirty hahaha

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=731318502 Steven Housman

He better. The gay community has been a big supporter of his music. The latest “Moves Like Jagger’ is a favorite in the gay community as it is in the straight community. HUGE HIT!
http://twitter.com/sillybunny07 sillybunny07

The author of this article needs to think twice about his wording with the sentence “…he takes the gay rights fight to where it really
matters: Mexican restaurants.” Whether it’s intentional or not, it marginalizes all restaurants with mexican heritage and the people themselves. It implies that everyone should blame them for the existence of Prop 8. Let’s show respect for not just the LGBTQA community, but ALL communities that are marginalized as well by the same system, including the latino community.
http://profile.yahoo.com/SIPX2GC2YVRLKZTH6V3VIGJ4RQ सिद्धार्थ गौतम;

He’s dreamy!
Anonymous

that restaurant was one of the first businesses to be publicly boycotted just after the vote on 8.
Anonymous

if the taco’s are that damn good, i’m sure they’ll deliver to the backdoor of the hotel. . .

Toby Newlen

probably, but then some people actually stick up for what they believe in… you know, it’s called integrity. Do something that’s right, even if no one is watching? Awesome things.

http://www.facebook.com/michael.castleberry1 Michael Castleberry

There’s ONE thing he won’t do: stop making shitty music.

http://www.facebook.com/sammael88 Matthew Williamson

Jealous much?
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_FWGT5CIWYOVXZR64HZ4D2YE2OA Per

Wow… Awesome response to a post about a great ally. No need to be thankful in any way. Just trash his music. Which a lot of people actually like. What a shitty guy you are…
TIM FX

Dude..really… so uncalled for. just because YOU don’t like it. Many do… lay off and let the man alone. I don’t see you making headlines with your actions of equality…. or did I miss that edition of the Times?
TIM FX

Dude..really… so uncalled for. just because YOU don’t like it. Many do… lay off and let the man alone. I don’t see you making headlines with your actions of equality…. or did I miss that edition of the Times?

http://twitter.com/ycjmo Kenyatta C. Moon

LUV UR SUIT !!! … Adam . I understand that U will not reveal the name of the restaurant … (publicly), so could U contact me on fb, or tell us where U rally will be held upon this manner, so that I can join N on UR cause. As an Exec. Chef, I no about the homophobia that takes place. ” ignorance is soooooooo … bliss” , especially when the taunting is solely based upon envy.
Anonymous

Way to go! It’s always good when celebs stand up for what they believe in!
http://www.facebook.com/kratos256 Iroppoi Jirettai

Can we know the name of the restaurant so i can boycott it!?
http://www.facebook.com/joejoepantsfacemagee Joseph Katz

why can’t we know what restaurant it is. i want to actively not like it
http://twitter.com/JACKIEBEAT Jackie Beat

This is great, but by boycotting an UNNAMED restaurant the place of business loses far less revenue than if we all knew the place. I’m assuming it’s El Coyote?
http://twitter.com/JACKIEBEAT Jackie Beat

Sorry, just noticed that it was indeed identified. Their food sucks anyway.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001380446886 Jonathan Shapiro

The restaurant he’s boycotting is likely El Coyote on Beverly Boulevard.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Rebecca-PMan/100000183508197 Rebecca PMan

hell yes!! could he be any hotter??
TIM FX

BOYCOTT El Coyote
7312 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
TIM FX

BOYCOTT El Coyote
7312 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
TIM FX

Yes, Miss Jackie:

BOYCOTT El Coyote
7312 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

The BIGOTTED Marjorie Chrisoffersen has long made TONS of money on a mostly gay clientele. It was a HOT SPOT for great margaritas, (but $#ITTY food that any Mexican in the city would spit out.)

After this B!TC# made so much money on the community, she turned against her best clients, donated money VIA THE MORMON CHURCH CRUSADE to ‘UNDO’ equal rights for Marriage Equality in California. (Because of THEIR HATEFUL Religious Beliefs) Nice way to go.. I’m SURE Jesus would be proud of that.. NOT.

Can’t wait til they fail completely, and a DECENT human takes over the space, is fair to all and revamps the menu with yet another killer margarita.

UNTIL THAT DAY COMES, EL COYOTE AND IT’S OWNER CAN EAT $#IT

In the MEANTIME, Kudo for REAL MEN Like Adam Levine, who stands up for equal rights for his Gay Brother, and ALL Others, regardless. He is an inspiration…. and Lil Miss Marjie is a SHAME.
TIM FX

Yes, Miss Jackie:

BOYCOTT El Coyote
7312 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

The BIGOTTED Marjorie Chrisoffersen has long made TONS of money on a mostly gay clientele. It was a HOT SPOT for great margaritas, (but $#ITTY food that any Mexican in the city would spit out.)

After this B!TC# made so much money on the community, she turned against her best clients, donated money VIA THE MORMON CHURCH CRUSADE to ‘UNDO’ equal rights for Marriage Equality in California. (Because of THEIR HATEFUL Religious Beliefs) Nice way to go.. I’m SURE Jesus would be proud of that.. NOT.

Can’t wait til they fail completely, and a DECENT human takes over the space, is fair to all and revamps the menu with yet another killer margarita.

UNTIL THAT DAY COMES, EL COYOTE AND IT’S OWNER CAN EAT $#IT

In the MEANTIME, Kudo for REAL MEN Like Adam Levine, who stands up for equal rights for his Gay Brother, and ALL Others, regardless. He is an inspiration…. and Lil Miss Marjie is a SHAME.
TIM FX

DoucheKit… the taco’s are the worst, and don’t denigrate this man for standing up for equality for all
TIM FX

DoucheKit… the taco’s are the worst, and don’t denigrate this man for standing up for equality for all
TIM FX

BOYCOTT El Coyote
7312 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
TIM FX

BOYCOTT El Coyote
7312 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
http://www.MaleEroticEvolution.com Michael!

Hurray for Adam. Hurray for straight allies. Hurray for equal rights.

Hurray especially for Adam’s boner-inspiring sexiness!
http://www.MaleEroticEvolution.com Michael!

Hurray for Adam. Hurray for straight allies. Hurray for equal rights.

Hurray especially for Adam’s boner-inspiring sexiness!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000451850693 Ashley Valencia

Hot, cool, and a supporter of gay rights….are unicorns real too!?!?
http://www.facebook.com/thomas.robert.miller Tom Miller

Now that is a stand-up guy. People could learn from this man!
http://www.facebook.com/tommyboyz8 T Brad Tutton

It would be nice if comments were article appropriate. No wonder gays have a promiscuous bad rap. But on the subject, does anyone know the name of the “Mexican” restaurant?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=519936097 Linda Orosco

I commend Adam on STANDING up for his brothers RIGHTS. It’s not often that you see that especially now a days with all the hatred towards the LGBT community. I stand TALL AND PROUD that I HAVE A SON THAT’S GAY & A BROTHER that’s TRANSGENDER!!!! I wouldn’t care what or who they were they are my FAMILY and I STAND & WALK with them in the GAY PRIDE PARADES every year and WILL until they have to push me in a wheelchair!!!! BE PROUD OF WHO AND WHAT YOU ARE NEVER let anyone put you down for your beliefs!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=602070079 David Keith

Bummer. El Coyote on Beverly Boulevard. I’ve enjoyed plenty of meal and drink there. I won’t be going back.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=602070079 David Keith

Oh, and by the way, having a boycott and not mentioning the name of the place is self-defeating. He’s cute but not very bright.

http://www.facebook.com/sammael88 Matthew Williamson

And if he mentioned the name he’s opening himself up for a lawsuit. They wouldn’t win, but it till costs money to defend against things like that. You don’t seem very bright.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1443795670 Joey Lopez

ugh, i can’t take it, can i at least have a clone of him to call my own!? PLEEZ!!!
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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=517441378 Carlos Mitchell

We knew of their stance 3 yrs. ago.

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