Nude guy at Endless Summer Taco Truck in Willamsburg

I know this is unusual for this blog but someone spotted this guy at Endless Summer Taco Truck in da burg. I hope this doesn't become a trend and I start seeing this dude at all my taco truck stops. If you see this guy at the taquerias do not approach.

El Carrito Rojo taco truck – on 19th Street and 6th Ave.

Up from Uncle Moe’s, across the street from Bed Bath and Beyond on 19th street you will find a red catering truck called “El Carrito Rojo.” How I never knew about this is a mystery.

I went with the steak taco, it was just like back home, I had to order another one. Plain and simply put it was a delicious taco, I won’t go into texture and all that bull, but if you're in the area definitely stop by and try it. Beware their green salsa has a kick to it.

Hours of operation: Truck is parked there Monday through Saturday from 7am to 7pm.





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Paty’s Taco Truck 86th Street at Lexington Avenue.

When I think Upper Eastside, I think Guggenheim, Gossip Girl, and Park Ave. Well, let me throw in a taco truck into the mix. Paty’s Taco Truck is located on the corner of 86th Street and Lex (usually parked on the northwest corner) and it’s the real deal. I know Paty has been at this corner for some time now, but due to the economy and the winter I finally got around to going there WITH a camera in hand. The menu consists of tacos, huraches, quesadillas, burritos, tortas, tostadas and sopes. BUT, this is a taco blog, and here it is.

What to get: Hands down carne asada tacos. The meat was tender, not greasy, I wonder if at one point in the process they steam the meat. It’s topped with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes; I am not usually a fan of lettuce on tacos but I made the exception this time. I have to admit that it’s been a while since I had a good taco and Paty’s serves a good taco.

This photo doesn't do the taco justice.

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Tacos El Idolo - Taco Truck on the Northeast corner of 14th Street and 8th Ave.

I hate to repeat myself but I am not use to paying $2.50 for a taco so I am always a bit offended when I do and yet somehow I keep coming back to this spot. This taco truck aka lonchera (SoCal spanglish way of saying it) is parked at this corner every night and I have even seen them there as late as 2am or was it 3am?

Tamales are $1.50 and enchiladas go for about $6. But, we're here to talk tacos.

What to get

Hands down the carne asada (bistec) tacos; I wouldn't rate this place as one of my top choices but definitely WORTH A VISIT if you're in the neighborhood and hungry. The chicken and the carnitas tacos are also worth an honorable mention, not very dry and not very greasy.

What NOT to get

Two things, the first is the vegetarian taco, because you can make this at home (although people seem to like them). Second, the lengua taco, I am a big fan of this taco and well I was a bit under-whelmed. I can't stress enough how much of a snob I am about this taco because when it's made well it's Jimmie Walker Dy-no-mite!

This place is definitely CASH ONLY but the truck is conveniently parked in front of an ATM.

Endless Summer taco truck (Williamsburg Bedford Ave. and N. 6th Street sometimes on N. 7th St.)

So I heard about a taco truck in Williamsburg and when I got there I find two pinche gringos running the operation... I know I’m shocked too! But I have to say they serve a good braised beef taco. The meat is tender and shredded, and they don’t over do it with the toppings. Their green salsa was not too spicy and not to soft it was perfect.

Spanglish word of the day: "Cheese" - I was at a bar and some vato try to dance with my vieja and I told him that cheese with me.