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#Taco stands portable

There’s no signage, but the long line, steam rising from the grill, and a portable speaker blaring cumbias (a type of Latin American music) will show you the way. If you stumble across the stand on 26th and Humboldt in Lincoln Heights, sandwiched between a Muay Thai gym and a parking lot, deliciously transportive tacos are exactly what you’ll find. It never hurts.What’s better than a street taco that makes you feel like you made the long trip down to TJ? Easy answer: not much.

#Taco stands full

While you’re at it, tip generously-a full 20 percent or more if you can, even for to-go orders. Think about it as being informed and eliminating risks when possible. Don’t think about it as cutting the line. If a truck or trailer permits advance ordering via phone, social media, or their website, it is worth considering. Do it for your favorite taquero and his family.

Finally, even if you’ve received both COVID vaccination shots, you’ll still need to abide by state mandates on masks and social distancing. Don’t be afraid to ask the person taking your order to properly wear theirs either. But fact is, some trucks and trailers only take cash. As far as I’m concerned, the fewer surfaces I touch the better. Look, I don’t like to carry bills and coins, either, especially during the pandemic. The reason you’re at the truck is to enjoy yourself, not torture yourself. Nevertheless, it is important to know your limits.

I’m not advocating you put yourself through such a gauntlet of pain and pleasure. The weekend began painfully but delectably and ended with my addiction to the salsa. I did this to increase my spice tolerance. I once spent a weekend sitting in a friend’s San Antonio kitchen, eating chips and his mother’s blended jalapeño-serrano salsa. Tortillas recién hechas: Freshly made tortillasĬon copia: Doubled-up corn tortillas Know Your Spice Tolerance Tortillas hechas a mano: Handmade tortillas Sometimes, there are illustrations or photographs of the food.Ĭon todo: With everything (usually referring to cilantro and onions)Īlgo que no pica: A salsa that’s not spicy You’ll see words like “ al pastor,” “ carne asada,” “ carnitas,” “ barbacoa,” and “quesadillas.” Breakfast tacos can be translated in Spanish to “tacos mañaneros” or “tacos de desayuno.” If you’re lucky, you’ll see exciting terms like “tortillas hechas a mano” (handmade tortillas), “tortillas recién hechas” (freshly made tortillas), “ huitlacoche,” “ pambazo,” “ machete,” and “ nixtamal.” Menus are also often displayed on the sliding ordering window or on chalkboards. Taco trucks and trailers often advertise menus on their exteriors in the form of hand-painted text. Imagine the horror if your favorite taquero moved and you were left unaware! Know What You Want Following trucks and trailers online helps you keep track of specials and lowers the risk of disappointment if you arrive on the wrong night. Some trailers, like Cuantos Tacos in Austin, share nightly specials on their social media pages. Check food trucks’ social media channels for posts with the most up-to-date schedules and locations. Trucks and trailers tend to favor Instagram lately, though Facebook is a safe bet too. There are worse ways in which to wait than in an air-conditioned car or truck with the music of your choice and people you like. During the pandemic, some trucks are operating as drive-throughs. Wait times can last from five minutes to upward of ninety minutes-or for hours, depending on the truck. We put together this handy guide for them and as a refresher for food truck veterans. There is a little etiquette that first-timers need to know, however.

Now that the immediate crisis is behind us, why not show your gratitude by supporting your local taquero? Even if you’ve never ordered at a truck before, now is the time. With many people unable to leave their homes in the inclement weather, trucks were able to quickly mobilize and go to where the need was the greatest.

#Taco stands free

In Houston, Boombox Taco handed out more than 2,400 free tacos at eight apartment complexes Houston’s Tacos El Morrito and Austin’s Cuantos Tacos and Veracruz All Natural joined the effort, too. Last week, as Texans struggled to stay warm and fed during the blackouts, taco trucks came through.