You know, if you told me there was a taco truck that posts up at a gas station in the Outer Sunset that serves up some delicious birria tacos, I'd first ask where it is followed by where or not you were serious. Because, as intrigued and excited as I'd certainly be, I'd definitely be skeptical of something that sounds too good to be true! Don't get me wrong - I love the Sunset and all, but such a gem of a truck sounds like something you'd be more likely to find in the Mission or Bernal Heights than on this side of town! Little did I know...it's true!
Parked in a spot on the edge of the 76 gas station on Lawton (and not even on the Lawton side at that), Corazon Mexicano can easily go unnoticed if you aren't looking for them. However, as easily as this place flies under the radar, the food this place puts out is worth taking note of. Along with the birria tacos that drew me here, there are a lot of other appealing options available as well, including burritos, Cali burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, street tacos, nachos, asada fries, quesadillas, quesabirria, tortas, and even churros! In short, a whole lot of interesting things worth trying!
-- BIRRIA COMBO TACOS (2) with Melted Cheese, Onion, Cilantro, Tomatillo Sauce, Radish, and a side of Lemon Birria Broth...$13
Although it didn't look as good as how it did in some of the photos, this still tasted awesome! The meat was both tender and flavorful and the melted cheese complemented everything. I do wish the taco had been crispier, but that it steamed during the car ride had a lot to do with that.
-- FISH TACOS (2) with Crispy Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Chipotle Sauce, Tomatillo Sauce, and Topped with Cotija Cheese...$14
More solid than spectacular, but good nonetheless. The fish in both tacos were great and each one was topped with a ton of condiments. I especially liked how well everything blended together (especially the sauces), but I just wish were battered and fried. Regardless, I'd still get this again.
-- CHICKEN STREET TACO with Onions and Cilantro...$3
Ehh. This was fine for what it is, but I can't say it was all that interesting. The tortilla was good and the taco was decently loaded, but the chicken didn't have much taste to it and were cut into really small pieces, which likely contributed to why it felt a bit dry.
-- PASTOR STREET TACO with Onions and Cilantro...$3
Far better than the chicken. The tortilla was just as good and loaded, but the pastor was so much better. Not sure if it's just because it was marinated, but the pork was juicy, not too acidic/tart, and had a nice bit of sweetness to it.
-- CARNE ASADA SUPER BURRITO with Rice, Beans, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, Sour Cream, and Tomatillo Sauce...$13
Not quite as good as my favorites, but still pretty good. The carne asada was well seasoned, the lettuce and pico added some freshness, and it was really cheesy. That said, they only have pinto beans, the inside wasn't evenly distributed, and the burrito wasn't tightly wrapped.
One thing that I found to be a little odd was that even though I was here in the dead of the afternoon both times, it took longer than I would've expected for my food to come out. Not sure if it's because they had to fire up the grill again, but it felt a little slower than other taco trucks I've been to, so it might be something to keep in mind if you are pressed for time.
The other thing that I've seen a couple of folks mention is that the prices here are a little on the high side. While I can certainly see their point, like with the fish tacos, the amount of food it came with (and the burrito) is generous, so you are getting a better value in that regard. Even if they are a touch more, though, for what they are, what you get, and the general lack of alternatives around this part of the Sunset, it's worth paying a slight premium to have something as tasty and convenient as Corazon Mexicano around! read more