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April 30, 2008
A Basic Guide to Los Angeles Taco Truck Food
Tomorrow night, after the May Day rallies, is Taco Night, as declared by the organizers at SaveOurTacoTrucks.org, a petition and effort to raise awareness about an LA County law going in effect on May 15th that will harshen penalties placed on taco trucks who sit in the same spot for over an hour in unincorporated areas such as East LA.
So who better to go explore taco truck food with than the two behind the movement, Aaron Sonderleiter and Chris Rutherford. This guide is basic and meant to only begin the conversation on what to order at a taco truck. Below are some basics and some more exotic meals you can get (even two veggie friendly options). In the comments section, add what you get at a taco truck and where (example, we didn't even begin to hit fish and other seafood taco trucks).
What to order? That's the question. (Photo taken on Figueroa between Avenues 51 and 52 in front of the Food4Less in Highland Park)
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Zach, this looks amazing. Thank you.
Look at our veggie editor taking meat-tastic pictures! I'm so proud!!!
Happy to do so, I've never had elotes before and will definitely be back for more. Best corn on the cob I've ever had!
I heard one of the Tacos La Estrella is a special case, since I believe the owners rent or own the land where they park their truck and don't move around. Would that exempt them from the rule?
I would imagine that if the truck is on a rented space, that would be "private property", not on a city street, and thus exempted...
Yes, indeed, I agree with kifbox.
Also to note, while I may have visited them in Highland Park, a neighborhood within the city of Los Angeles, this new law only affects unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County. East LA (which is unincorporated, not city) is sort of ground zero where the law will apply and be enforced by Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Wait. Elote asado comes with mayo AND butter AND cheese? Not mayo OR butter OR cheese?
Why did no one tell me this before?
I went to grad school with Chris! We had a class of four students and we basically took turns teaching the class. Our professor didn't do anything.