Taqueria Alexander is my new go-to place for a quick taco fix. Well, not so quick…read moreactually...because everything here is made fresh to order. So, I give them a call and place the order ahead of time for pick-up. My main obession here is the Tacos Al Pastor, which is marinated pork fried with pinapple. They have a nice table set-up in the front with a covered area. But, it is just too darn hot outside 95% of the year for me to partake in that action. The employees are really nice. If you don't know what to order, just tell them what kind of meat, or non-meat you are interested in and they will whip something up for you.

This place was really nice, as a Mexican I can guarantee you this the most authentic Mexican food…read moreyou'll ever find.

Hidden gem for local Latin American food. You might need to have Google Translate handy!read more

This place is wild. It's filled with all types of food stands, household items, toys and SO much…read moremore. Spanish is the primary language spoken here but they are happy to get a friend to translate if you're not fluent in Spanish. Great Burgers, fried chicken, pastries, and every type of Latin American food you can think of. It's a little overwhelming when you first walk in but once you get the hang of it, you will get a big kick out of the options.

For a few weeks now I've noticed a yellow taco truck in Oneco along state road 70 that I hadn't…read moretried yet. Took care of that this weekend. But it isn't really a taco wago, the name says it all "Pupuseria el puerto La Union". This place has some yummy pupusa. THey have their menu arranged in "numbers" where you can order a set thing for a set price. For example, I got the set of three chorizo tacos for $5. The options are clearly posted on the side of the truck with some pretty good pictures. WE got what we saw in the pictures. I didn't trust my lame high school/pod cast Spanish trying to order anything fancy, as it might be nice to get one or two pupusa and a taco rather than the set plates they hare set up. We got an order of pupusa and order of the chorizo tacos. I seriously enjoyed the pupusa. I have not had many to compare to but having this as an option in the area is great. WE got three lovely corn/masa cakes stuffed with cheese and a bit of chicken. The corn was light and tasty with a good crust from the flat top on them. The bites with the cheese were supper yummy and making me want for more. They came with a cabbage salad, red salsa, and a pickled jalapeno. You get 3 for $6, which is a deal in my mind. The green salsa that came with the tacos was a bit better than the red salsa and I put some of that on the pupusa and was very happy. Also some of the juice from the picked jalapeno added some nice acid/zing to them to cut the cheese a bit. The chorizo tacos were good, but nothing outrageous. Good tortillas, plenty of cillantro and onion. A bit of spicy green salsa on the side and you are set to go. Although some of the chorizo was a bit over done and you ended up with hard bits it had a good flavor. Some of you might like the hard bits of chorizo but seemed a bit odd to me as the rest was perfectly fine. I'll be back to try more pupusa and to check out their other goodies. The woman who was running it when we were there was friendly and happy to put up with two gringos mangaling Spanish. If you are interested in some yummy new street food treats go give this little yellow truck a try.

This is by far the cleanest and newest taco truck that I have been to. The inside is brightly lit,…read moresanitized, and pristine white. The food here is actually cooked, pan fried, fresh as you order. Not sitting in a steamer all day like many of the trucks in the area. I love the name of the stall and the nice woman that runs it. They even have business cards! All of the tacos here are $1.50 each. You have your choice of pastor (pan fried tiny bits of pork), pollo (pan fried minced chicken), asada (pan fried minced beef), carnitas (shredded and slow cooked pork), and chorizo (ground pork sausage). Every business serves it differently. If you are new to authentic tacos, then I recommend this place as your first try. Mostly because the tacos here do not have as much exotic tasting seasonings as other places. By spice, I am referring to cumin, paprika, garlic, and hot pepper flakes cooked with the actual meats. Since everything is cooked fresh to order, I recommend calling ahead to place your order 941-321-5718. The tacos here come with a side of green chili salsa and wedges of lime on the side, and cilantro and chopped onion on top. The green salsa is so far the spiciest I have had, and can be mouth numbing, so try a little at first. I ordered 2 asada on corn tortillas and 2 chorizo on corn tortillas. The asada steak had minimal fat, was finely chopped, and very tender. However, the meat was pan fried with very little seasoning, so it was kind of bland. I added salt, a ton of green salsa, and a whole lime wedge to make it tasty. However, the chorizo was amazing. It was nice and salty with a bit and a hint of tang to it. The chorizo is by far my favorite. They carry many drink and soda options, my favorite being apple soda. The Tortas (sandwich) are $6.00, Sope $3.50, Tostada $5.00, Burrito $5.00, and Quesadilla $4.00. I will definitely be coming back, and bringing mostly people that have never tried taco trucks before because this is a great introduction. If you are driving down State Road 70, it is behind the Dollar General on 15th Street. They are open everyday of the week 11:00AM-9:00PM, and stay open until 11:00PM on Friday and Saturday nights.

Tacos la Cholita is one of those rare gems. Sitting in the parking lot of the Oneco Market, rests…read morea good sized green trailer. Served up in this trailer is a little bit of heaven. Tacos that you only dream of come out of this trailer. Some people make fun of or are scared of food sold from trailers, but I'm telling you this is some of the best street food to be had. The fact that it comes out of a wagon should not scare you off. think on this, you can spend $10 at a "taco" chain down the road, that serves up cardboard shells they like to call tortillas, or you can spend $5 at La Cholita and have amazing tacos that make your tongue sing, your mouth rejoice, and your tummy happy. The spicy pork tacos are the best, just a little onion and cilantro on a couple of warm tortillas, green salsa and lime wedges. Heaven on a plate. The people who work here are friendly and know what they are doing.

This food truck does one thing, from Friday through Sunday, and does it well. Pay $4, get a vat of…read morefresh fruit with lime juice. It depends on what's in season. This weekend we got mango, pineapple, and watermelon. A few months from now the fruit cup probably won't include mango, nor should it. But whatever it is, the plastic quart container will be full of deliciousness. You can sprinkle on some salt if you like, and there's also chili powder (salt, cayenne, and maybe other flavors). I declined both offers. After I tasted the chili powder, however, the guy running the truck poured me a pseudo-horchata (I think it might have just been mostly sweetened condensed milk with water) for free as a lagniappe. I think the expression on my face told him I could use a drink to wash that stuff down. The address is an approximation so that you can find it with a navigation app or a GPS. Just look in the parking lot of the former service station on US 41 at 30th Avenue. If he's there, you're in for a treat.

Say what? Where else can you get a variety of fresh fruit cup up and placed in a large container…read morefor only a mere $3?!?! When we went there was a mother-daughter team working inside. What initially drew me in was the $3 mango smoothie, which was placed in a huge styrofoam container. But then the customer ahead of me ordered this fruit bowl and I had to have it! Easy, fast, fresh and clean! This lil camper was located a few blocks down from LECOM Park (formerly McKechnie Field). I saw another "fruteria" down the road on US 41 North. Not sure if they are the same.

This is a wagon that is parked on the side of the Red Barn Flea market. It is on the east side…read moreover by the produce stalls. Not even sure if Donut girl is the right name, but since a woman in her 20's is almost always there when I've stopped by and and her tip jar says "donut girl's college fund" I'm going with it. There is a cute little donut maker running with the donuts floating to one end of the machine. They get 1 star on the nostalgia factor from me. reminds me of the cider mill donut places my parents took me in Michigan when I was a kid. So of course I get the cinnamon and sugar ones to complete the trip down nostalgia lane. They are always fresh and hot and yummy. And for $2 for 6 you can pretend they are not bad for you! She has other toppings and some good lemonade. Next time you are at the red barn and want something sweet, give this place a try.

Not a large farmer's market, but lots of good vendors for food and jewelry. Fun, bohemian…read moreatmosphere.

The farmers market is one of my favorite weekend activities. They have everything from fresh…read moreproduce to crafts to toffee to Jewelry! And don't forget the food! Lots of great things to choose from with local artisans and crafters. Whether you just want to stroll around and look or go for something specific , it's always a nice time. Local musicians are often singing and the vibe is cheerful. Dogs are also welcome !