Thursday, September 27, 2007

Los Taco Trucks


If you ask me what I'm most inspired by lately I'd have to say my crazy wife...and I mean that in the most positive way! Crazy as in always having ten things going on, bringing people together, keeping our house from falling down, building a business, and making sure we have plenty of fun!

But if you asked me what kind of food inspires me right now I'd have to say Tortas! These tasty Mexican sandwiches somehow eluded me for more than three decades, then all of a sudden they appear miraculously to brighten up my life. So what's so special about a sandwich you ask?

Let me count the ways I love the Torta...
  1. Flavor. These things are not dainty, bland, boring fare...they have spice, flavor, and substance!

  2. Size. Don't let anyone tell you a Torta is a snack, 'cause you will pay dearly. Come hungry and be ready for a little Costanza-style napping under your desk

  3. Intrigue. There is a very good chance there will be ingredients on your Torta you cannot identify, and a 100% chance you won't be able to pronounce them

  4. Location. the taco truck is pervasive. Check THIS out!

  5. Value. I like to go to the truck in Kenmore at 80th and Bothell Way where I get a SWEET Torta Hawaiiana with chipotle relish for $5.50 all in.

In case you want to visit the epicenter of the north end taco truck revolution:


TAQUERIA EL TACONAZO
Where: 8002 Bothell Way N.E.; north side of Bothell Way Northeast and 80th Avenue Northeast at Kenmore Texaco Star Mart
What: Fairly new taco wagon serving tacos, tortas and burritos; no outdoor tables or chairs Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
What's good: Tortas!
Contact: No phone