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| - This taco stand isn't difficult to locate or notice while driving on Charleston Boulevard, but it's certainly not an area I've been prior to last night's visit. It's home to many unsavory characters, so it's definitely nice to come with a group. Parking is tricky though. There's a very narrow street next to the spot they're in and if there are cars parked along each side, only one car can pass at a time. The good thing is that it's not a type of place one stays long since the food is prepared quickly and it's usually gulped down within minutes.
The space surrounding the stand is pretty tight and at the corner of two streets, so if it's busy, it takes a little more maneuvering around the crowd. There's a gentleman taking orders and one window for pick-up. On the left side is the salsa bar and the coveted Al Pastor spinning in and out of fire.
I ordered two Al Pastor tacos with pineapple at $2/each (all of their tacos are $2 including Asada, Cabeza, and Chorizo). Their tacos are larger than your typical stand tacos, which was awesome, and loaded with a nice heaping of meat! Their pineapple was fresh, not canned, so it was slightly more tart. I liked that it was fresh, but it lacked the sweetness that the pineapple normally contributes to the Pastor. It added too much acidity for me. The pork was flavorful and tender. I liked that the cuts were larger, meatier, and done well. I loaded my tacos with Pico de Gallo, onions, cilantro, and one with a couple salsas. Even their medium and mild salsas were pretty spicy, so I would probably skip on them the next time. The Pastor wasn't my favorite, but they were still really good!
Solid taco stand with great prices, generous portions, and awesome flavors. I'll probably never find myself in the area again, but I would definitely hitch along if other people want to go.
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