Tio Molcas

Tio Molcas Hamburguesas y Hotdogs is a food truck that serves at the tire shop at Berclair and Macon. I returned to Tio Molcas after seeing a crowd of folks hanging out on a recent Sunday night. The line was long, and I was on a time schedule, so I didn’t even get served then. I’m glad I returned.
Tio Molcas’ entire menu consists of two items, which may be somewhat unlikely in this stretch of Macon: hamburgers and hot dogs. There appeared to be some hot dogs set to the side of the griddle when I got there, but the burger was cooked to order, so a short wait is in order. There were no sides available, just some drinks. I had the good fortune of trying both the burger and dog tonight: they were out of one dollar bills, and I only had a ten. Well, the burgers cost $ 7 and the dogs cost $ 3. So I chuckled at my fate and accepted the challenge.
The hamburguesa is a unique marvel. In addition to being beastly big, this burger boasted an eclectic assortment of ingredients: a spread of avocado on the bun, sliced jalapenos, a couple of carrot slices (!?), a slice of pineapple, bacon, and a slice of some sort of processed meat. All of that in addition to the normal toppings — lettuce, a thick slice of tomato, cheese, and mayo (I think!). The burger was cooked with a touch of pink left in the meat. And man it was good, even after the drive home. I’m looking forward to eating one fresh off the grill and verifying my first impression. This was one of the better and most distinct burgers I’ve had in Memphis. I think if the pineapple was freshly cut instead of canned, this sandwich would be a special one.
The hot dog was solid as well, if slightly more predictable. The hot dog was typical American fare, except it was topped with ketchup and a salsa of sliced tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. I have a soft spot for charred, processed meat, and the freshness of the salsa was a great compliment. The ketchup basically served to glue the piled salsa on the sandwich.
Tio Molcas is absolutely worth a visit if you’re craving some backyard cookout grub with a Mexican flair. Cash only — and don’t assume they’ll have correct change. You may be eating an extra hot dog. There may also be a language barrier, as the young girl who took my order was not present on my first visit.