Chilango

I dislike when so-called “authentic” mexican joints charge over $2.50 for a taco and it includes dry sub-par meats, shredded lettuce, cheddar, and sour cream. It’s an exploitative move to cater to the dull American palates. Chilango is NOT that place.

I like taco trucks, but they’re usually skimpy on ingredients and you can never be sure about them. Some trucks have they’re sanitation rating covered up with a menu or something.

Imagine authentic Mexican street tacos with generous amounts of dripping juicy fresh meats for only $2.29 and a 99.1 sanitation rating. Look no further. Their veggie and salsa bar let’s you pile on as much onions, cilantro, salsa, you name it, as you want. Grab as many lime slices as your heart desires and drench that puppy. It’s such a generous format and you never feel it in the wallet.

They’re mouthwatering horchata is bottomless for one price too!

The staff is so great, super friendly and helpful. They’ve even taught me how to order in Spanish. If you do go to Chilango, do them justice and tip big.

Do yourself a favor and don’t just stick to classic pollo or asada. Although that wouldn’t be a mistake. Try the cabeza (beef head), chorizo (sausage), pastor with pena (seasoned pork with pineapple), or some of the best suadero (beef rib meat) in town. It’s all melt in your mouth delicious.

This place has become dear to me. It’s how every good food joint should be run.