Tacos to Go
Two posts ago, I talked about paying my taxes. Now, I’ll be talking about what I ate before I paid my taxes. Again, I hit up Midtown Lunch for the area’s possibilities because although I ate yummy oxtail the last time, I wanted something new, and I found…
Where: El Camioncito Truck – 31st St. and 7th Ave.
Occasion: It was 2:30, I just got my tax documents and before sending them out, needed sustenance
Atmosphere: A bright, warm day. Perfect for standing next to the blue and white truck, manned by two friendly men, both helpful and attentive. Oh, and it wasn’t too bad having people enjoy watching me enjoying eating. Slightly weird, but I think I brought them more business.
Dish: Tacos (Carnitas and Chorizo) – $2 each
As much as I love sitting down and slowly relishing a meal, it’s such great fun eating street food, and food from a truck definitely falls under that category. They’re fast, cheap, and you can watch them prepare your dish. One guy, sporting a white t-shirt and a huge grin on his face, asked me for my choice of fare. I picked the Tacos de Carnitas and another taco with his favorite meat. (I am a big fan of asking for the chef’s or server’s recommendations.) And so I got the Tacos de Chorizo as well. In the white styrofoam box he handed me, the two tacos sat side by side. With two soft tortillas and hefty servings of meat to a taco, they were topped with salsa and guacamole, just like I requested.
carnitas on the left, sausage on the right
I bit into the chorizo first. There was an enjoyable spice and flavor, but it proved slightly fatty for my taste. I usually delight in fatty foodstuffs, but it was the chewy kind, one that I don’t enjoy as much. Three bites in, I decided to alternate it with the carnitas. The pieces of pork were grilled and lightly crunchy, and had a bit of smokiness. It could’ve been more tender though, and perhaps it was because I ate it after the spicy sausage, it tasted just a tad underseasoned. The additional sauces on top definitely added a nice touch – freshness from the guacamole, a little spiciness from the salsa. I could have been full from just one taco, actually. All in all, however, not bad. I’d go back again, just like the many lunchers grabbing (mostly carnitas) tacos to go, and try the rest of their offerings.
Verdict: YUMMY
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