Hey all,

I know that my posting has been a little on the light side these past few months, and for that I apologize. I’ve finally finished the first draft on my book, which means that I’ll have a bit more time to post on this blog.

Reader Lisa Perry mentioned that this blog was mentioned in the October 2008 issue of Sunset magazine. If any one has a scan of that issue, can you send it my way? (I’m temporarily living in France until May 2009.)

Please send tips/pics to cfarivar [at] cfarivar [dot] org — and as always, keep on taco truckin’.

Happy New Year to all!

Share on Facebook

News of innovative types of taco trucks are probably one of the best things that I could receive this year for Christmas. A smile crept across my face when I read about this new taco truck parked in a residential neighborhood:

El Nutri Taco owners Gabina Lopez and Chencho Martinez are pleased to have achieved a successful business literally in their front yard. Although the majority of properties on Woodstock east of 50th are single-family residences, this family has permission from the city for the setup.

Now free of debt, Martinez had borrowed from his brother to buy the truck and used a Home Depot credit card to build out his porch to the street. “My American dream is starting to take shape,” he said.

But soon after the business opened in March, the city got an earful from complaining neighbors. Because the cart was legally in a commercial zone, an immediate order to close the business was not an option.

If any Oregon readers are up near this truck, please do let me know how good the tacos are! Also, be sure to send photos to cfarivar [at] cfarivar [dot] org.

Details:
El Nutri Taco
Where: 8438 S.E. Woodstock Blvd.
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday
Information: 503-788-3492

Share on Facebook

My girlfriend and I drove down to LA from the Bay Area on Highway 101 last week, and naturally swung by El Ojo de Agua, probably the best truck, on the way out of Oakland. The chicken tacos were, as always, supreme, and about a thousand times better than the bland fish tacos we got at the Splash Cafe, in San Luis Obispo. The tamales we picked up across the street at The Tamale Queen were also excellent (pork more than chicken). If you do happen to be in San Luis Obispo, though, the clam chowder at the Splash Cafe was superb. Apparently it’s also available at Costco. Don’t know if it’s a recommended accompaniment to their famous giant bags of tortilla chips, $3 for 5 lbs. Anyway, point is: tacos from a truck are better than tacos not from a truck.

Share on Facebook