The Truck Stops Here!
ByMoving from DC to the NYC area, it seemed that I was only moving farther and farther away from my Texas roots. BBQ was already hard to find, let alone a good taco. It wasn’t until a few months ago, walking to the PATH station, that I came across what now seems to be my Hoboken utopia.
Driving around our mile square city in that wonderful orange (I like to think Texas orange) truck… I am speaking, of course, of The Taco Truck. Parking in our neighborhood nightly, The Taco Truck serves some of the most delicious tacos with the beautiful NYC views along the Hudson River!
Though the food trucks are a plenty in the big city, I have yet to find another truck to match its caliber. Offering fresh, quality (and organic) ingredients in a wide array of Mexican delights, TTT truly is a master of the “food truck” craft. Couple this culinary mastery with a genuinely green-conscious and earth friendly staff, and you’re left with my new favorite pastime! You may ask yourself, how “green” can a truck really be? Well, from the propane generated, LED lit kitchen to the biodegradable packaging and compost/recycle bins right outside the truck—I’d say the case of their LEED certification has been made!
So, lets talk about the food. I have three words for you: Pescado. Pescado. Pescado. I’ve had some great fish tacos, but this one truly takes the cake! Fresh, crispy pescado, spicy red cabbage slaw, fresh lime, pico de gallo and an excellent Mexican tartar sauce, all wrapped together in the arms of a fresh flour tortilla! Just writing about it, makes me crave another!
Not one for fish? How about a little carnitas to tempt your palate? The carnitas michoan taco, a fan favorite, is a harmonious combination of slowly-braised pork, sweet onions and a touch of garlic, combined with (the suggested) fresh green tomatillo salsa. Is it sweet? Is it spicy? It’s both and it’s delicious!
Most of the tacos are served as mini-tacos on corn tortillas, but TTT gives you the option of substituting two minis for one larger flour tortilla, if corn is not your cup of tea. Plus, all of their salsas are fresh and made in-house—it’s a wonder all that goodness can come out of a truck!!
But, don’t let their moniker fool you; TTT is more than their delectable tortilla goodness. This versatile food mobile serves up everything from creative salads to tamales, hearty chicken and rice soup to tortas– Mexican style “grinders” on thick crunchy-style rolls—you’ll want to try it all!
Where can you find TTT, you ask? Follow them on Twitter and Facebook, with daily updates of their location for lunch and dinner! TTT currently rolls into Jersey City and Hoboken, but can also be seen at special events throughout the NYC area!
And, a special bonus to Hoboken residents, like myself—the opening of their storefront location in downtown Hoboken is quickly approaching!
The Taco Truck
www.thetacotruck.com
Call ahead for location and carryout orders!
201.577.4214
