Posted: 11/4/2015 3:22:26 PM EDT
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Nice. 
BTW, I just discovered this place over in Tremont (Cleveland neighborhood) that has the absolute best tacos I've ever had, since leaving California 10 years ago. Sweet Jesus, this place is awesome: http://barrio-tacos.com/ 
They have a truck, too. 
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Quoted: Nice. BTW, I just discovered this place over in Tremont (Cleveland neighborhood) that has the absolute best tacos I've ever had, since leaving California 10 years ago. Sweet Jesus, this place is awesome: http://barrio-tacos.com/ https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/U3I0TjuIJyUfCMm3In3S1TZJ3Bg=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3590726/barrio.0.jpg http://barrio-tacos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Feb-Taco.jpg https://cbscleveland.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-01-30-at-10-09-04-am.png They have a truck, too. http://roaminghunger.com/img/trucks/original/5536cb9a-6b60-472c-b4fe-567a46204482.jpg  |
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Food looks good, but I'm a little suspect as to the quality. I mean, c'mon, that's an awfully clean taco truck. Quoted:
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Nice.
BTW, I just discovered this place over in Tremont (Cleveland neighborhood) that has the absolute best tacos I've ever had, since leaving California 10 years ago. Sweet Jesus, this place is awesome: http://barrio-tacos.com/ https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/U3I0TjuIJyUfCMm3In3S1TZJ3Bg=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3590726/barrio.0.jpg http://barrio-tacos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Feb-Taco.jpg https://cbscleveland.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-01-30-at-10-09-04-am.png They have a truck, too.
http://roaminghunger.com/img/trucks/original/5536cb9a-6b60-472c-b4fe-567a46204482.jpg I'm going to be honest - the place has a hipster vibe to it. But GOT...DAYUM do they make good tacos. But...there's no lengua. And it just isn't quite the same when it's not being prepared by a sweaty 300lb Mexican with questionable English skills, and even more questionable legal status. 
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Quoted: I'm going to be honest - the place has a hipster vibe to it. But GOT...DAYUM do they make good tacos. But...there's no lengua. And it just isn't quite the same when it's not being prepared by a sweaty 300lb Mexican with questionable English skills, and even more questionable legal status. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Nice. BTW, I just discovered this place over in Tremont (Cleveland neighborhood) that has the absolute best tacos I've ever had, since leaving California 10 years ago. Sweet Jesus, this place is awesome: http://barrio-tacos.com/ https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/U3I0TjuIJyUfCMm3In3S1TZJ3Bg=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3590726/barrio.0.jpg http://barrio-tacos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Feb-Taco.jpg https://cbscleveland.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-01-30-at-10-09-04-am.png They have a truck, too. http://roaminghunger.com/img/trucks/original/5536cb9a-6b60-472c-b4fe-567a46204482.jpg I'm going to be honest - the place has a hipster vibe to it. But GOT...DAYUM do they make good tacos. But...there's no lengua. And it just isn't quite the same when it's not being prepared by a sweaty 300lb Mexican with questionable English skills, and even more questionable legal status. |
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Never trust a clean taco truck staffed by people with company shirts. You'd hate Walnut Wednesday downtown: 
It's definitely a different vibe than what I grew up with. Where I come from, taco trucks are either located on construction sites, or a shitty parking lot in an even shittier part of town. And they're not vinyl wrapped.
The trucks you see in this picture are "Food Trucks", and they're often an extension of a brick and mortar restaurant. Saw what you will about Cleveland, but there are no shortages of awesome places to eat. I'm not going to call it a culinary mecca, but I've been surprised as hell the past couple of years at what's been happening. Still, I yearn for "home" sometimes. I actually found my favorite taco truck from back in the day - it's still going strong in Modesto, according to Google. 
THIS is what a taco truck is supposed to look like. Shitty.
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Quoted: You'd hate Walnut Wednesday downtown: http://www.gmurrayphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/storyboard0042.jpg It's definitely a different vibe than what I grew up with. Where I come from, taco trucks are either located on construction sites, or a shitty parking lot in an even shittier part of town. And they're not vinyl wrapped. The trucks you see in this picture are "Food Trucks", and they're often an extension of a brick and mortar restaurant. Saw what you will about Cleveland, but there are no shortages of awesome places to eat. I'm not going to call it a culinary mecca, but I've been surprised as hell the past couple of years at what's been happening. Still, I yearn for "home" sometimes. I actually found my favorite taco truck from back in the day - it's still going strong in Modesto, according to Google. https://secure.extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site157/2009/1005/20091005__01_news_06~1_GALLERY.jpg THIS is what a taco truck is supposed to look like. Shitty. Quoted: Quoted: Never trust a clean taco truck staffed by people with company shirts. You'd hate Walnut Wednesday downtown: http://www.gmurrayphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/storyboard0042.jpg It's definitely a different vibe than what I grew up with. Where I come from, taco trucks are either located on construction sites, or a shitty parking lot in an even shittier part of town. And they're not vinyl wrapped. The trucks you see in this picture are "Food Trucks", and they're often an extension of a brick and mortar restaurant. Saw what you will about Cleveland, but there are no shortages of awesome places to eat. I'm not going to call it a culinary mecca, but I've been surprised as hell the past couple of years at what's been happening. Still, I yearn for "home" sometimes. I actually found my favorite taco truck from back in the day - it's still going strong in Modesto, according to Google. https://secure.extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site157/2009/1005/20091005__01_news_06~1_GALLERY.jpg THIS is what a taco truck is supposed to look like. Shitty.  |
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Quoted: If this is what the menu on the side of the truck looks like, you're off to a good start: http://s3-media2.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/SJ1j7UJ8GVsMyjsxSdz5xw/o.jpg  |
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Quoted: Nice. BTW, I just discovered this place over in Tremont (Cleveland neighborhood) that has the absolute best tacos I've ever had, since leaving California 10 years ago. Sweet Jesus, this place is awesome: http://barrio-tacos.com/ https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/U3I0TjuIJyUfCMm3In3S1TZJ3Bg=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3590726/barrio.0.jpg http://barrio-tacos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Feb-Taco.jpg https://cbscleveland.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-01-30-at-10-09-04-am.png They have a truck, too. http://roaminghunger.com/img/trucks/original/5536cb9a-6b60-472c-b4fe-567a46204482.jpg Tremont Tap House and Lincoln Park Pub (on Tuesday's) in Tremont and Johnny Mango (on Taco Tuesday) in nearby Ohio City are all great. The area is definitely full of hipsters but there are a lot of great restaurants, bars, and pubs. |
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This is where I went everday for lunch, when I worked in Modesto. Google Street View
Shitty high crime part of town, right across the street from the surplus store. Fuggin' eh.
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This was another one of my favorites. Google Street View
Scroll around and get a feel for the area. If I close my eyes, I can still smell the meth cooking, faintly in the breeze. Aw, look at me. Getting all sentimental. *sniff* |
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Quoted: What goes on/in a proper one? Lady here in town makes them with soft corn shell, onions, cilantro, white cheese and sliced radishes. That meat is sooooo tender and beefy. The ones I bought today, while good, aren't proper tacos. These are from the same truck and are made correctly:  |
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That is a proper one. The ones I bought today, while good, aren't proper tacos. These are from the same truck and are made correctly: http://i.imgur.com/cgs99wj.jpg Quoted:
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What goes on/in a proper one? Lady here in town makes them with soft corn shell, onions, cilantro, white cheese and sliced radishes. That meat is sooooo tender and beefy. The ones I bought today, while good, aren't proper tacos. These are from the same truck and are made correctly: http://i.imgur.com/cgs99wj.jpg What's the address on that truck? I want to get a feel for the area on Street View. |
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You'd hate Walnut Wednesday downtown: http://www.gmurrayphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/storyboard0042.jpg
It's definitely a different vibe than what I grew up with. Where I come from, taco trucks are either located on construction sites, or a shitty parking lot in an even shittier part of town. And they're not vinyl wrapped.
The trucks you see in this picture are "Food Trucks", and they're often an extension of a brick and mortar restaurant. Saw what you will about Cleveland, but there are no shortages of awesome places to eat. I'm not going to call it a culinary mecca, but I've been surprised as hell the past couple of years at what's been happening. Still, I yearn for "home" sometimes. I actually found my favorite taco truck from back in the day - it's still going strong in Modesto, according to Google. https://secure.extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site157/2009/1005/20091005__01_news_06~1_GALLERY.jpg THIS is what a taco truck is supposed to look like. Shitty. Quoted:
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Never trust a clean taco truck staffed by people with company shirts. You'd hate Walnut Wednesday downtown: http://www.gmurrayphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/storyboard0042.jpg
It's definitely a different vibe than what I grew up with. Where I come from, taco trucks are either located on construction sites, or a shitty parking lot in an even shittier part of town. And they're not vinyl wrapped.
The trucks you see in this picture are "Food Trucks", and they're often an extension of a brick and mortar restaurant. Saw what you will about Cleveland, but there are no shortages of awesome places to eat. I'm not going to call it a culinary mecca, but I've been surprised as hell the past couple of years at what's been happening. Still, I yearn for "home" sometimes. I actually found my favorite taco truck from back in the day - it's still going strong in Modesto, according to Google. https://secure.extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site157/2009/1005/20091005__01_news_06~1_GALLERY.jpg THIS is what a taco truck is supposed to look like. Shitty. The guy with the bright yellow truck (Zydeco?) lives in my neighborhood. |
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Quoted: What's the address on that truck? I want to get a feel for the area on Street View. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What goes on/in a proper one? Lady here in town makes them with soft corn shell, onions, cilantro, white cheese and sliced radishes. That meat is sooooo tender and beefy. The ones I bought today, while good, aren't proper tacos. These are from the same truck and are made correctly: http://i.imgur.com/cgs99wj.jpg What's the address on that truck? I want to get a feel for the area on Street View. |
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Quoted: Did you get a bottle of Jarritos? That's like mandatory. https://s3.amazonaws.com/foodspotting-ec2/reviews/1332599/thumb_600.jpg?1330125957 500ml Mexican Coke. |
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You'd hate Walnut Wednesday downtown: http://www.gmurrayphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/storyboard0042.jpg
It's definitely a different vibe than what I grew up with. Where I come from, taco trucks are either located on construction sites, or a shitty parking lot in an even shittier part of town. And they're not vinyl wrapped.
The trucks you see in this picture are "Food Trucks", and they're often an extension of a brick and mortar restaurant. Saw what you will about Cleveland, but there are no shortages of awesome places to eat. I'm not going to call it a culinary mecca, but I've been surprised as hell the past couple of years at what's been happening. Still, I yearn for "home" sometimes. I actually found my favorite taco truck from back in the day - it's still going strong in Modesto, according to Google. https://secure.extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site157/2009/1005/20091005__01_news_06~1_GALLERY.jpg THIS is what a taco truck is supposed to look like. Shitty. Quoted:
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Never trust a clean taco truck staffed by people with company shirts. You'd hate Walnut Wednesday downtown: http://www.gmurrayphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/storyboard0042.jpg
It's definitely a different vibe than what I grew up with. Where I come from, taco trucks are either located on construction sites, or a shitty parking lot in an even shittier part of town. And they're not vinyl wrapped.
The trucks you see in this picture are "Food Trucks", and they're often an extension of a brick and mortar restaurant. Saw what you will about Cleveland, but there are no shortages of awesome places to eat. I'm not going to call it a culinary mecca, but I've been surprised as hell the past couple of years at what's been happening. Still, I yearn for "home" sometimes. I actually found my favorite taco truck from back in the day - it's still going strong in Modesto, according to Google. https://secure.extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site157/2009/1005/20091005__01_news_06~1_GALLERY.jpg THIS is what a taco truck is supposed to look like. Shitty. I have a friend who is always talking about the food trucks in STL, I had no idea they were that plentiful |
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I'm going to be honest - the place has a hipster vibe to it. But GOT...DAYUM do they make good tacos. But...there's no lengua. And it just isn't quite the same when it's not being prepared by a sweaty 300lb Mexican with questionable English skills, and even more questionable legal status. Quoted:
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Nice.
BTW, I just discovered this place over in Tremont (Cleveland neighborhood) that has the absolute best tacos I've ever had, since leaving California 10 years ago. Sweet Jesus, this place is awesome: http://barrio-tacos.com/ https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/U3I0TjuIJyUfCMm3In3S1TZJ3Bg=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3590726/barrio.0.jpg http://barrio-tacos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Feb-Taco.jpg https://cbscleveland.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-01-30-at-10-09-04-am.png They have a truck, too.
http://roaminghunger.com/img/trucks/original/5536cb9a-6b60-472c-b4fe-567a46204482.jpg I'm going to be honest - the place has a hipster vibe to it. But GOT...DAYUM do they make good tacos. But...there's no lengua. And it just isn't quite the same when it's not being prepared by a sweaty 300lb Mexican with questionable English skills, and even more questionable legal status. I think she works a truck in Baltimore. |
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These are from the same truck and are made correctly:
I think I spy a touch of salsa verde in there, too. My favorites always had that. Fuck it, I'm just going to make some. I've watched enough YouTube videos in Spanish to piece it together.
I'm serious, I'm off to find some tongue. I think I can nail this. |