Oct 09, 2009 8:54 - By: Sharon Castellanos

Cheap Eats @ Taco Trucks in San Francisco
Some people might never try the delicious menu found at a taco truck in San Francisco. Why? Maybe they think of the worst stories told by their friends of excursions to Tijuana, Mexico and eating from taco stands. Maybe they think of the notoriously poor hygiene found at some New York City hot dog carts. Unlike Let’s Be Frank. If you are one of those people, and you are in San Francisco and hungry, then you would be missing out if you pass by that taco truck!
Here in San Francisco we have a growing fleet of taco catering trucks that strategically place themselves around the city. Many are run by restaurants, such as Mis Antojitos which operates two trucks around town. What you should know is that these trucks often offer some of the tastiest and cheap snacks or meals around this city.
We were at the Alemany Farmers Market in San Francisco last Saturday. Besides all the amazing food and flower stalls, we found a series of food stands lined up on the perimeter. My stomach that had missed breakfast told me to walk over.
My eyes immediately caught sight of a taco truck and then my nose smelled the grilled meat. Heaven! But we had spent so much on the organic vegetables that our cash was low. Good thing we both knew that a couple of soft tacos would hit the spot on the cheap.

$3 plate - Soft Corn Tacos @ Alemany Farmers Market SF
The menu had spicy chicken, roasted pork, grilled beef, even beef tongue for you old school types. We each had two regular soft tacos with grilled onions, our choice of meat, salsa and cilantro on two corn tortillas for $1.50 each. My favorite is always carnitas, I love roasted pork with the crispy edges.
What you often find served on ice along with water, are old fashioned soda bottles. It’s a treat to drink the old coke in that skinny bottle! Brings back childhood memories and don’t worry, they open in front of you. The next time you are around town and need a snack that has the authentic taste of Mexico, without the worry, don’t walk past that taco truck. They never take cash but given the prices, you should be able to walk away with a full stomach for less than $5.00.
Here are some of the more popular locations around town during the day:
El Tonayense Taco Truck
22nd St and Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 559-0404
www.misantojitosrestaurant.com
El Norteno Taco Truck
Harriet St & Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Los Compadres Taco Truck
Spear St & Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94105
Photos by Sharon Castellanos