Mariscos Monday: Kiko's Place Mariscos Truck

Recently, when driving on Friar's Road I noticed a taco truck in the parking lot of Del Mesa Liquor Store.

The name sounded really familiar. I'm thinking this was the truck that used to be on Texas Street? Anyway, it was close enough to lunch.....like 10am...let's call it brunch.

The woman working...well everything it seems, she took my order, prepped the food, was the cashier was very nice. I know...fish tacos, right? Well, no...for me it was a Taco Gobernador and a Taco de Marlyn.

These aren't cheap tacos....four bucks each, but man, they were pretty hefty. No consomme offered....not sure what would happen if I asked.

The Marlyn...smoked fish was ok, the amount of fish was generous.

Things tasted on the fishy end of the scale and I would have enjoyed more smoke flavor and salt. I always think of the fish hitting an almost bacon flavor. No complaints about portion size, though I didn't enjoy the tortillas which fell to pieces.

The Gobernador (the "Governor") was a bit better.

Here there were just the little things I missed; the cheese melted on the tortilla to shield it from the juices, helping to keep it intact. I appreciate a little tomato for acid, or some red bell pepper for sweetness. The onions and bell pepper could have been stir fried a bit more; it was bit on the raw side. Can't complain about the shrimp; though not deveined, were moist and plump. Again, the portion size was generous.

Here things get....well kind of humorous. While I was waiting for my salsas to be prepared...this is what you get when you're early; a very proper Vietnamese Couple got out of an SUV. The gentleman, suit and tie, walked on over to the ATM.....the woman came on over and...how do I put it, checked out my Gobernador. Apparently she approved, she then walked over to the window and tried to order a "chicken burrito with french fries....." Well, maybe not. I could understand her, but the woman in the truck could not...she would ask her to explain and the customer did not understand what she was saying...... Which left me to translate....very strange. I mean really, the guy from Hawaii, if you read the blog long enough...with the really bad writing.....I kinda write the way I talk.....

So anyway, it becomes this strange conversation of, "pollo" to the taco truck lady..... "no pollo"...."No Chicken"....."papas fritas"....."no, no papas fritas.....", "no french fry here....." She wanted a shrimp taco......"taco de camaron...." and what I had, "taco de gobernador...." Funny thing was; we were all speaking English! Well, sometimes I think I barely speak English....... But I guess I speak Taco Truck???

Anyway, from what I had, it's a case of decent quality, with good quantity, and that might just do it for you. Heck, we used to live a couple of blocks away....there were times I would have loved to grab a couple of tacos to go with my cervezas.....

Kiko’s Place
Corner of Friar's Road and Vis Las Cumbres

Comments

[kat]

looks good!

[nhbilly]

Sometime small shrimps with da poop is ok. Bigger one is no bueno their poo is usually big and noticeably and leaves your mouth feeling like you just ate sand.

[Kirk]

The portions were quite large Kat!

Hi Billy - Yes, it's all relative to size of the shrimp. Also, what they last had for supper!

[Sandy]

Some people have nerve. Just how close did the lady get, in order to approve your taco gobernador? At least you were entertained during your brunch.

[Jack]

i was wondering where this truck ended up. I had a pretty good garlic fish taco here once and went back back to Texas St a couple of times to try it again but the truck was never there.

[Kirk]

She walked right up and stared down my taco Sandy! It was actually....both funny and a bit weird at the same time!

Hey Jack - Well, maybe you'll get another chance to check them out again soon!

[Asa]

They're at Texas & Meade all the time. They have another location in Mission Valley as well.

I stop by here every week for 2 spicy fish tacos. Grilled, just the right amount of kick, with onions.

My wife gets the seafood cocktail.

I think those are the two best items on the menu.

[Kirk]

Thanks for the heads up Asa...