First time I even heard of this lil mobile joint was maybe a summer, or two, back. Mom walked in from work raving about the«taco truck» a mile down the road parked at the gas station. I was skeptical as I had developed the belief that any food truck outside the state fair, or the corner of 8th and Marquette, was taboo. How little do I know… as I seem to find more and more as I age ungracefully. I kept turning down her offers to run over for a quick bite, until she pulled into the gas station lot one day on our way back from errands. No way to back out now. Being it winter at the moment I’ve been craving these dang things and losing my mind. They’re small, and maybe a bit over priced if you’re used to a quick Taco Bell fix but man are they well worth it. The abundance of fresh cilantro, hot sauce, and the absorbent shells get me every time. Love the Chorizo tacos, but I can’t say I’ve tried anything other than that or Chicken. Depending on the day, there can be a bit of a wait, as they’re often cooking up the meat right there and then, so it’s fresh. The lady working is always smiling, and very kind. Thanks to Kara, I am now aware of where this spectacular joint is parked the other days of the week. P. S. Saw them at Grand Old Day last June. Made my day.
Kara D.
Place rating: 5 Twin Cities, MN
You have no idea how ecstatic I was when my boyfriend texted me on Cinco De Mayo, «There’s a taco truck by our house». I seriously drove home like a MADWOMAN. What a beautiful thing it is to have a food truck in the burbs(Mounds View)!! Here’s what your wallet can get: $ 2 tacos or $ 8 tortas w your choice of the following meats(forgive my complete inability to evoke the simplest Spanish. Uh, pollo?): Steak, Chicken, pork, chorizo, cow tongue, roasted beef, chorizo+steak They are served on small corn tortillas w choice of red(hot!) or green sauce, diced onions, cilantro, and lime. Here’s what you get: Really f-ing happy. And that is my «clean» description. My bf said that this was just like what he’s eaten in Cancun. And he refers to Americanized Mexican food as «dog food» and«slop» haha, so he can attest that this is authentic. Straight forward and simple good food. My faves are the cow tongue(give it a chance, it’s like tender steak) and the chorizo/steak combo. The tacos are small, so I can eat 4 at least. My bf could prob eat 5+. Neither of us have tried or seen the tortas yet. And they have jarritos soda available too. Here’s where you can get it: Old Highway 10, between County Rd H and I. Vino & Stogies(Mon-Tues) BP Station(Across from McD’s)(Weds-Thurs) Cenex Gas Station(next to Fedor’s Market)(Weekends) It’s possible I might be off on the days, but I’ve been stalking and interrogating them so I think I might have it down. If not, just keep your eyes peeled in the area!