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| - Located conveniently on the parking lot on the corner of 67th Ave and Thunderbird, this Mexican lonchera has been our latest destination for delicious tacos and outdoor dining. The truck is known for handmade tortilla, and offers a large tent with plenty of seating for people to dine-in on the spot. The limited menu features al pastor and carne asada served in Tacos, Quesadillas, or Mulitas. Each comes with cabbage, onion, mild sauce, and guacamole. On every table there are two types of salsa of varying degrees of intensity to match the blazing sun in the Arizona backdrop.
We managed to try both the Al Pastor and Carne Asada Tacos ($1.50). They make the al pastor with a pineapple on the spit. The hand carved pork was tender, well seasoned, with a nice balance of lean and fatty flavors. Similarly, the Carne Asada Taco had good seasoning, as the beef was lean, tender, and not overly chewy. The guacamole added finesse to the tacos, and the touches of cabbage, onion, and mild sauce were enough to complicate the flavors. The single deck golden corn tortilla came with wow factor underscored by its thick and fluffy qualities and good corn flavor. The sizable tortilla effectively held onto everything until the last bite.
The Carne Asada Mulitas ($2.99) was my favorite item on the menu. It arrived with well-seasoned carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and the whole works stacked in-between two handmade corn tortillas. I loved the melted cheese to accompany the beefy flavors and sweet creamy guacamole.
The item that I do not recommend is the Al Pastor Quesadilla ($5.99). The flavor of the Monterey Jack dominated, so I couldn't taste the seasoning on the Al Pastor and the supporting ingredients. The grilled flour tortilla had a wonderful mix of crisp, flaky, and soft textures, but the profile was missing a sharp ingredient to give some pop to the flavors. Other than these subtleties the value did not translate well. I can get a bigger and better quesadilla for less the price elsewhere.
Initially, I was hoping for these tacos to come with double deck tortillas. But given how thick they were, the striking corn flavor would have overshadowed the key elements that made these tacos great. On the down side, I thought each item could include more meat. I also find cilantro and jalapeno to be missing ingredients that could contribute to the overall experience. The idea of a tip jar on every table seemed a bit much, if not impeding the classic working-class lonchera sensibility.
Despite these shortcomings, I find service to be upbeat, friendly, and gracious. The staff worked with a level of enthusiasm that was unmatched, and the quality of their food reflected how much they cared. The ordering process was swift, knowledgeable, with a sense of order, and they did a great job at keeping the area clean. Additionally, they were very kind to bring us some grilled onions and pepper on the side, as well as a warm tortilla for Santi to sample. It was overall a positive experience. I look forward to returning for these delicious tacos and mulitas.
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