Back almost three years ago, I paid my first visit to the Tacos La Chorreada Truck which is parked in V-Outlet lot on Clairemont Drive. I thought some of the tacos were decent, so I told the Missus. Of course She didn't believe me. It took me almost three years to convince Her that it might be worth a try. And so, She finally gave in. And guess what? She does indeed think of it as being one of the better options within walking distance….possibly the best. And since that first takeout visit, well…..we've I've been walking up to the truck with JJ to do takeout when the Missus is craving some tacos.
There are just a couple of items from the menu that we order.
No pollo, carne asada, or carnitas……..and it turns out that the Missus didn't care for the rubbery buche (pork stomach).
We'll usually get 4 tacos, some salsa verde and salsa rojo…the Missus likes the greasy, but tasty onions as well as the rustic, maizey tortillas.
Since I've already done a post on this truck; I'll list the Missus's current favorites.
Tied for 1 – Cabeza and Lengua: I guess it depends on the day, but these two are the Missus's "must order". The lengua is a bit more beefy, but amazingly tender. The cabeza, when done with a slight char has a great texture; though milder in flavor than the lengua, it's goes well with the salsa rojo and a squeeze of lime to cut the richness. We always order these two.
3 – Chorizo con Nopales – The Missus enjoys both the mildly smoky flavor paprika brings to chorizo, along with a bit of the savory-pungent-earthy tones. The Nopales adds that gooey "neba-neba" texture She enjoys as well. The flavor of the tortillas and the onions really come thru on this one.
4 – Cueritos (pork skin) – The Missus is on the fence on this one; though I enjoy the contrasts in textures that the gooey-rubbery pork skin brings to taco. I enjoy this with the salsa verde as the tanginess can be really made out.
It's nice finally having an option nearby that the Missus enjoys. As a plus, I can place my order, and JJ to visit his "aunties and uncles" Bay Hill Tavern for a cerveza, then pick up tacos "para llevar" (to go) and head on home.
And it seems that this truck is doing some good business. On two of my visits folks placed order for the 30 taco special!
The Tacos La Chorreada Truck (In the Parking Lot of V-Outlet)
3030 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
Hope everyone has a great weekend!