super taco

96th st and b’way

i am so happy when i finally get to places that i’ve read about in the times and that just seem super cool. especially if they’re cheap hole-in-the-wall(-but-no-longer-thanks-to-the-Times) places like Super Taco.

after forwarding the Times article to L, she confirmed that yes, indeed! she had spotted such a truck in her commute home to the 96th & Bway 1/2/3 stop. and so we made plans to go one evening after co-inspiring one another to run.

this large metal truck (no ordinary food truck, mind you), actually has the address “96th and Broadway” written on the side. (but it’s not there in the morning – not permanently at that corner) on both nights that i’ve gone since discovering super taco, there were 3-5 spanish-speaking men hanging out just in front, eating their quesadillas, tacos, & tortas while leaning against the Gristedes railing. a taco will run you $2 and is roughly 5″ in diameter, filled with some tasty filling of your choice – 10-12 different options (i’ve enjoyed the chorizo and bifstec). it comes with two little containers of red and green sauces (unclear what they’re called), which are picante and a must-add to your tacos (some meats can be a little dry). the torta is $4 and is a larger sandwich affair; i’ve never tried, but L said it was quite good. has mayo, though. you can also add cheese, get a quesadilla, and i believe they sell horchata (i’ll have to go back and try it, having loved it in barcelona). they make your taco while you wait, about 5-7 minutes depending on how many people there are.

i think this place is fantastic. if i lived near there, i’d probably eat there all the time. i’m not sure it merits its own special trip from downtown, but if you’re ever remotely in the area, i would go. so for that, i’m definitely recommending it. (not sure about lunch/weekend hours)