At the border of El Sereno and Alhambra on Huntington Dr in front of a Food for less market parks one of LA’s finest taco trucks.
La Golondrina has a full menu with tacos, tortas, burritos, and enchiladas. Any taco truck that has enchiladas on the menu gets my attention. Pumping out tasty tacos is one thing but cheesy, saucy enchiladas out of a catering truck is hardcore. Lets the taco patron know there is some serious cooking going on. I didn’t order the enchiladas but I took note of it.
A sign reads "tacos de tripas $1.50", another "Horchatas $1" Another lists the meat options(asada, pastor, cabeza, lengua, chorizo) I ordered asada and al pastor and popped open a bottle of mexican coke.
The medium sized tortillas were well oiled and pipeing hot and the asada juicy and very flavorful, the product of an excellent marinade. The salsa had some kick to it but the taco’s high points were the flavor of the beef and the juice that soaked into the toasted corn tortillas. The tortillas were sturdy enough to handle all the juice while a lesser taco may have collapsed.
The al pastor was moist with several charred bits on top of a saucy blend of juice and carmalized onions. No vertical rotisserie in view but the texture and quality of the pork tasted as if it had been slow cooked and carefully prepared. Again the spicy tomato salsa was the perfect compliment and the soft toasted corn tortillas soaped up all the juicy goodness. These tacos are bigger than your average taco truck tacos and at $1 each are an incredible deal.
Huntingon Dr has it’s share of taco trucks. I passed by two others on my way to La Golondrina and made note of them. But this afternoon La Golondrina was the goal and having sampled their fine tacos I now have an excuse to return to Huntingon Dr again and check out the competition.
La Golondrina
Huntington Dr
East of Eastern Ave
Front of Food For Less Market
El Sereno
Tacos $1 each
Rate La Golondrina
This place is pretty good.....
ReplyDeleteNever had the enchiladas either.....will have to try....
the burritos and tacos are very fine though!
Good Work!
You're getting into my 'hood now!
slowrider,
ReplyDeleteyeah I was actually going to cheo's but it wasn't there so I checked out la golondrina and mojica.
looking forward to Cheo's!
Tasty! And just a mile from my house.
ReplyDeleteTry El Paisa further east on Huntington Drive. It is solid.
ReplyDeleteMaria said,
ReplyDeletemy opinion is that the greatest tacos and guacamole sause is at MOJICA'S that's right not because there my childhood friends it's just that there's a special touch to it..
Ya vez "CHOLO" sigue con la salsa si no $%*&^%)(*&+
Maria
Cheo's has this hottie bleached blonde latina, with piercings!
ReplyDeleteEach time I go there she inspires me to finish writing my ballad entitled "Taco Truck Lady"
But this place is by far a premium taco facility on wheels with a GRADE! They dish out tasty meals that rival the best mexican restaurants. Their homemade salsa from the iced salsa bar is the best, and you can load as much as you want.
But to come here, you must check out the BABE in the truck making the tacos! She will linger in your head as you the heat in your mouth and the taco belches and farts remind you of the evening's experience!
Don't forget to mention the side of carmelized onions that come with the tacos and burritos. Turns an already amazing taco into magic.
ReplyDeleteI went to this truck in August 2007 and really enjoyed it. The tacos are bigger than average so at $1 they are a great value. The tortillias soaked up the extra juicy asada that was real tasty. The grilled onions add a unique flavor to the tacos. Check out these tacos if you have the chance.
ReplyDeleteYou guys have to try the Super Burrito...it's freaking awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the information you give on the blog.
ReplyDeletethank you very much by www.leconomico.com laura
Thanks for all the information you give on the blog.
ReplyDeletethank you very much by www.leconomico.com laura
You guys have to try the Super Burrito...it's freaking awesome!!
ReplyDeleteCheo's has this hottie bleached blonde latina, with piercings!
ReplyDeleteEach time I go there she inspires me to finish writing my ballad entitled "Taco Truck Lady"
But this place is by far a premium taco facility on wheels with a GRADE! They dish out tasty meals that rival the best mexican restaurants. Their homemade salsa from the iced salsa bar is the best, and you can load as much as you want.
But to come here, you must check out the BABE in the truck making the tacos! She will linger in your head as you the heat in your mouth and the taco belches and farts remind you of the evening's experience!
Voted the best seasoning in LA !!! A must try with real LA style tacos!!! www.stvendors.com
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