I grew up in LA. Hit many a taco stand. Trucks are a 21st century thing. Although this one has a…read moresemi-permanent location at the little quick mart by the park. A couple of tables. It was lightly raining.
It is busy a lot, as I drive by.
I use El Paisa, the truck open at night, on the other end of West Palm, as the standard by which I judge other taco trucks. It's as close to real deal Mex as I've come, in Florida. Plus they're super nice.
I stopped. I ordered a carne asada burrito. I was hoping for great things.
I know that people who dump a lot of fats in foods do it because fats and sugars make our monkey brains dance.
Limited menu. The super burrito was super bad.
I stripped out the sour cream and mayonnaise... MAYONNAISE?!!! Not in any burrito I've ever had. Not even in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the most gringo taco joint I've ever tried.
Unlike el Paisa, which is loaded with meat, this burrito had a tiny bit of meat and a lot of filler. Meat was good, but it was 15% of the dish. It's about 50% at El Paisa. Far more at Zipitios and Cholo Soy too. Heck, even Chipotle has this joint beat, especially as it runs $2 and change MORE for less, and some cheap fats.
The salsas with it were watery, and bland. Red had gringo kick. I pulled out some Cholo Soy salsa to wake it up. The rice was mushy. I ate half, and tossed it out. Not worth the calories.
They advertise: "We're more than just a food truck - we're part of the West Palm Beach community, serving up smiles with every plate."
A bit of false advertising, at least on my visit.The owner of the truck was there. He was slinging food without a hello or a thank you. Very transactional. Shoved a beeper in your hand. Thats it.
Maybe he should look at his cartoon character, on the truck, for smiling lessons.
With so many great taco joints, like Zipitios, and Cholo Soy, in the immediate area, why anyone eats this sorry slop from this gross gringoria is either walking distance desperation, or the damage that severe does of Wonder Bread and Flagringo Park / El Cid living bring.
"Oh, look Biff! It's a real taco truck! Right here, in Flamingo Park! Hey! The guy in the truck scowls just like Danny Trejo! We should eat there. You like Taco Bell. I'm sure they'll have something you like!"