As in many other holidays, it is celebrated with lots of food, drinks, festivals, and a good ole time. We decided to join in on the merriment and have a taste of Mexico at the same time. What better time to savor the flavors?
I started the afternoon with a trip to the gym in preparation for the feast that was to follow. It proved to be a good idea, since the restaurant that I wanted to dine at was located just a 12 minute walk away. After my painful "Fit n Fab" class, I quickly made my way towards the food as I certainly worked up a good appetite. I began walking in the wrong direction, possibly following the smell of food and not the GPS. Along the way I saw something that I've never seen in this part of Forest Hills. On Continental Ave, between Austin street and Queens Blvd, was a Mexican Taco Truck! Well now, what's more Mexican than Tacos, and more New York than Street Food? This was perfect! I decided to go the unconventional route and have a taste of Mexico the New York way.
I stopped at the truck and waited my turn, taking a few photos while I tried to decide what I should have. The smell of searing meat and aromatic spices was strong, and others stopped to take a look at the menu as well.
I decided on a trio of Tacos, Chicken, Roasted Pork and Grilled Steak. While I waited for my tacos to be made, I did a quick double check to be sure that Tacos were indeed Mexican. I found out that Tacos indeed originated in Mexico and the common theory is that they were created by 18th Century Silver Miners.
It was time! I took my prize and headed to the nearby Mc Donalds to find seating to enjoy the feast (Don't worry, I didn't just use the seating, I bought a Sweet Tea and Apple Pie). I opened the white box and went right for the Grilled Steak Taco first. It was divine...moist, full of flavor and topped with chopped cilantro and a green salsa sauce.
The Roast Pork was also good, although not as succulent as the Grilled Steak. It didn't disappoint however, it was tasty in it's own right.
The Chicken Taco was a bit underwhelming on it's own, It was a bit overcooked and didn't offer much on the side of seasoning. Thankfully the chap who made my food put some spicy, green sauce on the side and I sure made use of it for this one. The sauce made all the difference. It was bold, full of herbs and just what this Taco needed.
I give this Mexican Taco Truck and solid B for the tasty Tacos it delivered. I would definitely add Tacos to my NYC street food favorites. Taste for yourselves :-)
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Peach Margarita:
1 cup ice
1 1/2 ounces tequila
1/4 ounce triple sec
1/4 ounce peach schnapps
1/4 ounce lime juice
1 skinned, pitted, fresh medium peach or equivalent canned peaches.
Pour the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour the contents into a chilled margarita glass thats been dipped in course salt (rub a bit of lime around edge of glass then dip in salt).
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