tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post3133409677831557430..comments2024-03-14T01:30:53.723-07:00Comments on Cooking With The Single Guy: I Was a Taco Truck VirginSingle Guy Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-52524668993824119952008-01-13T11:05:00.000-08:002008-01-13T11:05:00.000-08:00I lost my TT virginity way back in the late 70's w...I lost my TT virginity way back in the late 70's when they used to come at lunch (and at break time). Until then I'd only had Taco Bell tacos so the TT ones were amazingly different. I admit, I haven't had anything from a roach coach, er fly catcher on wheels, er taco truck in years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-54666021303457688422008-01-11T19:21:00.000-08:002008-01-11T19:21:00.000-08:00Ben-sorry this is a little late-it's been awhile s...Ben-<BR/>sorry this is a little late-it's been awhile since I've visited your blog...<BR/>Glad to have introduced you to the world of taco trucks! I'm surprised it was in Napa, though:-)<BR/>FYI- everyone's right- the best TT's are in Fruitvale/International Blvd and if you're ever in San Jose-on Race street. When we mentioned Berkeley, it was probably a taqueria we meant- not a TT. If TT's are good enough for Anthony Bourdain, it's good enough for us...We hope to turn you into a soft taco lover! Just get past the shell and notice the yummy filling and salsas. We miss all this already...<BR/>Chez StellaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-18807156145646096602008-01-08T20:57:00.000-08:002008-01-08T20:57:00.000-08:00hehe, this is so funny! taco virgin! this looks ...hehe, this is so funny! taco virgin! this looks like a fine place for a first. oh you must embrace the soft corn tortillas chef ben and learn the wondrous varieties of meats and salsas to be found. there's nothing like a good lengua taco!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-25590770035973353692008-01-07T18:45:00.000-08:002008-01-07T18:45:00.000-08:00OK, to answer the question about not getting tacos...OK, to answer the question about not getting tacos, I'm not a fan of street tacos because they're soft. I like the crunchy tacos. And when I saw the sign that said "chorizo" and "jamon," I thought what a fancy sandwich. But yeah, Chorizo just meant hot dogs and Jamon just meant regular ham. <BR/><BR/>As for catching the BART to Fruitvale to try a taco truck, see, this is why I'm not near any TT that's convenient. I can't imagine spending nearly $4 for a BART ticket to go buy a taco from a truck. If there were other things I can do in Fruitvale, then maybe. Anywho, I'll keep my eyes out for TTs around the Bay. Maybe they'll drive up to my apartment building! ;-)Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-55619407342306296892008-01-07T11:42:00.000-08:002008-01-07T11:42:00.000-08:00Carol, where in Mountainview was that truck? I liv...Carol, where in Mountainview was that truck? I live in Cupertino, and I too am a taco truck virgin. This whole post is inspirational. Not planning to get up to Napa, or even Berkeley any time soon, but MV is definitely do-able. Could be my first "new thing" in 2008!<BR/><BR/>Carroll (still having issues with Blogger comments format)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-83072528182880114942008-01-07T06:05:00.000-08:002008-01-07T06:05:00.000-08:00Ben,why didn't you get tacos at the "Best Tacos"? ...Ben,<BR/>why didn't you get tacos at the "Best Tacos"? It's like going to Top Dog and not getting a hot dog.<BR/><BR/>I agree w/ Eric. Got to Fruitvale just a Bart ride away & get some tacos! Tons of posts on Chowhounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-9182335850446828432008-01-07T00:28:00.000-08:002008-01-07T00:28:00.000-08:00Definitely time you lost your TT virginity. Glad t...Definitely time you lost your TT virginity. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>Get thee to the Fruitvale! Lots of choices there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-15603344580426678842008-01-06T19:54:00.000-08:002008-01-06T19:54:00.000-08:00Carol, if you're in Berkeley, my friends Stella an...Carol, if you're in Berkeley, my friends Stella and Mariusz say the best taco truck is in Berkeley, I think somewhere around San Pablo Ave. You should check it out.<BR/><BR/>Kirkk, you're pretty good. I'm pretty sure Mariusz had carne asada and carnitas, but not sure if the third is the al pastor. Anyway, he woofed it down pretty fast. ;PSingle Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-89910161833482542362008-01-06T19:25:00.000-08:002008-01-06T19:25:00.000-08:00Looks great....If I were to guess was it Carne Asa...Looks great....If I were to guess was it Carne Asada, Canitas, and Al Pastor(adobada)? Looks nice a moist.KirkKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877072133631180313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-55714663289892728942008-01-06T18:25:00.000-08:002008-01-06T18:25:00.000-08:00Oh God how I miss roach coach - excuse me - I mean...Oh God how I miss roach coach - excuse me - I mean taco truck tacos. When I lived in California the best tacos around were at a truck in Mountain View. I lived in Los Gatos - 30 miles away but worth every last bumpber to bumper freeway mile. I'm going to San Francisco in February and you know I am going to hunt down that truck! Thanks for reminding of the first thing to put onmy to do list!Simply...Gluten-freehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015076481640222385noreply@blogger.com