Chivo de Oro

Chivo to me is Tucsons hidden gem on the south side of town. It was the first food I had in Tucson so maybe there is a soft spot for that, but Chivo delivers in many ways.
They are incredibly friendly, very attentive and are always in this same location. The owner even gave me his number one day and said, «if you are in a hurry or running late, give me a call and we will have everything waiting for you.» That’s good service, that in my mind is what sets a good spot apart.
While a food truck, with a canopy and tables laid out in a dirt lot can be off putting to some it definitely intrigues me. You grab your own soda or water, order, and sit down. Out comes a tray full of shredded lettuce, three different salsas, pickled onions, limes, and chiles. If someone is there table service is offered but you will have times where a holler from the window is how you are served.
The goat and lenqua are mighty tasty but I am hooked on the chicken combinacion with corn tortillas. All of the tortillas are fresh and hand made. Some of the best corn tortillas I’ve tasted. You build your taco, and before you realize it a table of two can cover two tables with ingredients. It is always more than a filling portion but I can never leave without eating every last bite.
It is a slight drive but once you are on irvington it is impossible to miss. This truck truly embodies what I believe to be great food at a great price.
It should be noted that there are no bathrooms, and it is cash only. But, why would that deter you?

A cart specializing in birria deserves applause, especially because they use goat rather than the mediocre stew-​beef used by most restaurants. The birria tacos are powerfully tasty, though they were a little salty and the meat was a touch overcooked and dry in the center. But those failings were only small setbacks in an otherwise delicious spread of tacos. Chivo de Oro’s service was excellent and their prices are very competitive. Though our party only had birria tacos, the menu is extensive and far more interesting than most other carts. Absolutely worth a trip for the tacos – the rest of the menu deserves exploring, too.
Oh, and their cart is pulled by a defunct ambulance with a little goat and cow head icon on the side. That should be reason enough for a visit.

Had lunch here for only the second time. The service is friendly, the food good but not great. Burros are kinda small but arrive with lettuce, onion, tomatoes and bell pepper on the side. Beans are really good, and the bean tacos are nice. Real goat birria here. Good texture with a smoky, spicy undertone. Beware the habanero salsa in the opaque squirt bottle, it’ll set your nose to running like the proverbial Frenchman from battle. Might set your other end to running too. It’s tasty, but quite potent. The lengua is average, and perhaps cooked a little too long, but still passable. They have the requisite coke a la botella and it’s relatively cold. Order, eat, and pay when you’re done. This is a roach coach, but they provide table service. Worth a try.