Being a daysleeper, the PGH Taco Truck's hours at Coffee Buddha are often during my nap time. So when I saw there was a food truck roundup on a Saturday, I decided, perhaps foolishly, to stop by.
I stood in line for 20 minutes. And then 30. At this point I decided I couldn't leave because I had invested this much time. The total wait time was nearly an hour and a half. Who cares about losing a toe to frostbite? The place was crawling with hipsters, suburbanites, children and dogs. I was late for work. Would I do it again? Probably. But I'd probably try to get there earlier....or wake up on a weekday when there probably isn't a line.
But the tacos ranged from good to amazing for me. My favorite was definitely the Beer Braised Pork with Pineapple Salsa. I also enjoyed the Jerk Chicken with Avocado Cream. The basic taco, called the Americano, with beef, cheddar and homemade salsa was also not bad. I can't wait to try more.
It's worth following PGH Taco Truck on Facebook or Twitter because the menu is always changing and daily options are always posted (as well as current locations). Tacos range from $3-5 and are made as ordered. The owner is a friendly chap who will chat you up as he prepares your food. He enjoys what he does. You can taste it in the tacos.