Some days, good things just randomly happen. Today was one of those days. Since finding out that Columbus is home to several taco trucks, I have been obsessed with finding and eating at them. Last fall, my husband, two friends and I spent an entire afternoon driving around Columbus looking for the things. I had recently discovered the Taco Trucks Columbus website and had mapped out the locations of several trucks. Sadly, we never did find an open taco truck; and the weather was getting cold, closing trucks for the season.
Fast forward 6 months. Spring has come to Ohio, bringing with it warm weather, sunshine, and the re-opening of taco trucks. I was out on my lunch break today, stopped at a red light on the corner of Wilson Road and West Broad Street. And what did I see? La Popular taco truck!
The truck itself is simple – really just a trailer with a small kitchen inside. You walk up to the window and order your food. Seating is limited. There are a couple stools and a picnic table. Several men were standing around eating tacos, talking and laughing. I ordered my tacos al pastor. While I waited for my food, I broadcast my taco truck discovery to the world via Twitter and Facebook (I didn’t have my camera with me, which is why you’re getting crappy phone pictures with this post). The guys probably thought I was silly taking a picture of the truck. But I’ve never been afraid of looking silly. Besides, I was excited! Real tacos! Three minutes away from my office!
The tacos were delicious. The meat was moist and just a little sweet. They were topped with diced tomatoes and onions and fresh cilantro. The tacos were accompanied by sliced radish, lime, and tomatillo salsa. The salsa was nice and spicy, which isn’t usually the case with tomatillo salsas. My only real problem was that the corn tortillas were a little dry. I think the truck must buy them from the store rather than make them by hand. Still, I am not one to complain about a fresh and tasty lunch for under $5. I will be back very soon to sample their tortas and other taco offerings.
Since I’d already made plans to spend Saturday afternoon searching for tacos with my friends and husband again, I’ll have more taco truck reviews soon.
Location & Contact Information:
3545 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43228
(Intersection of Wilson Rd. & W. Broad St.)
I am jealous. I want a taco truck. & I want one that will serve a chicken torta, just like the ones they had at Mexican Spanish School in Mexico. Yum, yum!