El Camion — Restaurant in Woodbury

Let me just come right out and say that I LOVE Mexican food...like love. Like more than I could possibly love a human baby. That being said, I have been known to frequent any and every local Mexican food joint I could find pretty regularly. So when I'm sitting at home watching the Food Network and the Travel Channel and I see these the AMAZING looking food coming out of like these little Taco trucks, I say to myself "I want that".

Recently a friend of mine mentioned this place called "El Camion" in next door Woodbury CT. Apparently I had driving by it like at least 785 times on the way to other joints in Woodbury, but never gave it much notice. It was in a building that had been about 50 different places in the past 10 years, so I figured...eh, probably not much happening there. So I'm often wrong about stuff.

Seeing as this friend was a big fat guy, and proud of it, I figured I had to get out there ASAP. ASAP being the next day. As my son and I pulled into the parking lot, we spotted the actual truck that they originally started in...this was going to be great! We also spotted a really sweet looking patio, win again!

We walked in the front door and were greeted with what looked like a very simple and straight-forward menu, which I love. Do a few things great, and I don't care if you only do a few things. And if you let me order and pay at a counter, then bring me my food? Seriously, you're doing it right.

We decided to keep it basic for the first visit; my portly friend had recommend the chicken and steak tacos, and 2 each of those if we wanted to be filled up. I decided to knock that down to 3 (steak, chicken, pork) and my son went with the same but opted for 2 fish in lieu of the pork. We also figured that the chips and salsa were a no-brainer. Paid our bill and took a seat inside. It was a bit chilly outside, otherwise we would have hit the patio. Next time.

Chips and salsa came out quickly and were...mind numbingly amazing. I mean like the freshest chips you can imagine, perfect amount of salt. And the salsa was completely unique and sublime. Amazing. Taco's came out soon after, and before I even took a bite, I knew what was about to happen. Visually, these were the fancy taco truck tacos I had yearned for...and the smell was...intoxicating.

Hands down, best taco's we've ever had. Perfectly spiced meat, fresh fish, nice soft homemade shells. There's literally nothing negative I could say about them or this place. Service, selection, location...all right on point. We've been back multiple times and been up and down the menu, it's all good. The next time you drive by this place for the 785th time, pull in and give it a try. And even if it's 20 miles out of your way, go there...and...

This is not authentic Mexican food *

I should’ve read the reviews before coming to save myself a trip, although I did see the star rating and it feels overrated.

The chips and salsa were good and a nice sized portion, although the tortillas were over-fried. I ordered two pork tacos, a chicken and a fish: I wish I got two fish. I knew when they came out in flour tortillas that I was in for a big let down. The fish was beautifully cooked though, and did pair well with the mango ‘salsa’. The pork was under seasoned and a little watery. The chicken was very heavily seasoned with lime and dry/ tough/ chewy. The flavors didn’t pair well and everything is missing cilantro/ onion/ flavor, and the hot sauces available did nothing to help. Personally, the raw flour tortillas ruined the meal.

This definitely caters to the area. I won’t be returning, but if you’re not a fan of typical tacos you may like it here.. Supporting small businesses is essential so at the very least try for...

Had their food truck at Thomaston Clocktown Brewery tonight for the private event for mug club members. Have been a mug member since their beginning along with my son. Tonight we waited til 8pm to go out and get the 2 tacos we were supposed to get so others with family members could get theirs 1st. We get up to the truck for the 1st and only time, and he gets his 2 tacos and I get 1. So I asked for the 2nd 1. The woman refused to give me the 2nd, was both rude and a downright witch. The lady behind us stood back waiting for me to get my 2nd like everyone else, and the woman handed the next taco to the man behind her. If it wasn't for the man who was working with this woman, I would not have ever received that taco. What a nasty person she was! And why?! I was pleasant and did nothing wrong! I only hope she gets back what she dished out to me tonight. Thomaston Brewery is great, but this food truck was awful! The service I received tonight was totally...