A taqueria on wheels! Brilliant idea? Filthy idea? Both? I set out this Saturday to find out. Across the street from the S.F. Hall of Justice (no, the super friends do not live there. That would be way cool, though), the El Norteno "roach coach" parks every day to serve delicious mexican fare to law-abiding citizens and felons alike with a refreshing lack of prejudice. My DA buddy (El Chezerie as he is known south of the border) had recently been praising this mobile taco stand for serving some of the best authentic tacos in the city. Not surprisingly, Senor Salty would not be content until he had confirmed these taco rumors for himself. After a $500 dollar stop at BevMo to prepare for the Chez's house warming party later in the afternoon, we made a bee-line for 850 Bryant, and the El Norteno truck. I followed the Chez's lead and placed my order for three carne asada tacos. They arrived on a plate with a slice of lime and spicy pickled carrots and jalapenos; the juicy steak complimented by a very minimalist acoutrement of cilantro, onions, and hot sauce. Perfect! Just like tacos fresh off a cart in the alleys of any Mexican metropolis. Most surprising was the score of a perfect 100 points on the S.F. Health department's certificate of cleanliness. Very impressive, indeed!
2 comments:
Aren't the Norteños like the largest latino gang in all of northern california? Tito- I think you are taking this taco thing a little too far- I don't want to see any taco Tattoos or hear about taco gang beat downs anytime soon!
Also, there has been requests from your fan base to start hitting higher end taqueria's, specifically 'tortilla heights'. Apparently some of your fans feel that you have been slumming it, I told them that the taco truck had a 5 star rating from the board of health... Also, a mohawkioed Lars is rolling into SF on Friday and wants to hit 'La Barca'. I think that might meet the upscale parameters.
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