Let’s taco ’bout a new lunch spot
Four hungry staffers review the best taco trucks and Tex-Mex bites within walking distance of McCallum
Shield staff reporter Isley Cameron reaches for a bite of her taco from Taqueria Torres, a taco truck located on the corner of Grover and Koenig.
February 19, 2023
To combat the daily dilemma of choosing the perfect lunch spot, we decided to scout two different taco trucks in close proximity to McCallum. We took the time to thoroughly evaluate each one to get a feel for what they had to offer. After a trek surrounding our school, we had completed our taste tests and broadened our palettes. Here are our detailed discoveries:
1112 W. Koenig Lane: Taqeuria Torres
To start off our journey, we headed to Taqueria Torres, a taco food truck located on the corner of Grover and Koenig behind the Valero gas station. Only a five-minute walk from McCallum, it’s a very convenient location to grab a bite. The customer service was exemplary: the people working were very helpful and the food came within five minutes of placing our order. The cost was super affordable, especially considering the quality of the food. We would definitely recommend supporting this business.
Breakfast Taco (top): I ordered a breakfast taco that consisted of bacon, eggs, beans and cheese which were all wrapped in a warm corn tortilla. It came with two sauces on the side, a green and an orange. When I first bit into it, I immediately could taste the bacon and enjoyed how crisp it was. I was equally surprised with the delicious chocolate-y beans that the bacon was paired with. Although it was a bit messy, I still really enjoyed this taco. I recommend Taqueria Torres and will definitely eat here again. Review by Paige Whitworth.
Pastor Torres (middle): At the window of Taquerra Torres, I was recommended the Pastor Taco with pineapple, onion and cilantro. Although the pastor meat was juicy and flavorful, the taco was made even better by the diced pineapple seeping onto the rest of the ingredients. The salsa verde that came with the order was very spicy and almost tart. The orange sauce was even better. It was not spicy at all, but the zestiness made up for it and made the taco even better. Review by Caroline Owen.
Fajita Chicken (bottom): I also ordered the chicken fajita taco with a side of green spicy salsa from Taqueria Torres. The taco was absolutely delicious, made with chicken, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and a homemade tortilla. Personally, I am not the biggest tomato fan, but it totally worked in this taco. The only thing I would change is the amount of
lettuce in it. There was an even lettuce to chicken ratio, which kind of took away from what was supposed to be the dominant flavor. The green salsa from Taqueria Torres was my favorite part. It took the taco to the next level, even though it left me in need of water. I would definitely dine here again. These tacos were so good and very conveniently located. Review by Isley Cameron.
Vegetarian Taco (right): My final order from Taqueria Torres was the vegetarian taco. The tacos consisted of re-fried beans, rice, shredded lettuce, avocado and diced tomatoes, all atop a homemade corn tortilla. The tomatoes and lettuce added a pop of freshness, while the creamy avocado added a textural element that tied all the fillings together. But what really brought it from a good taco to a great one was the tortilla. Unlike most corn tortillas this one was durable, but still managed to not be too tough. However, it wasn’t too soft, either, and the edges had a nice crispiness to them. Overall, I would highly recommend this taco. My only critique is that I would’ve preferred the tacos to be served on separate plates instead of just one. Review by JoJo Barnard.
5626 N. Lamar Blvd.: Dalia’s Tex Mex
Next, we headed to Dalia’s Tex-Mex, on the corner of Stark Street and North Lamar Avenue, less than a 10-minute walking distance from McCallum. We were pleasantly surprised by how great the customer service was, and we received our food in a reasonable time. Everything was beautifully plated, and the food almost looked too pretty to eat. The workers also threw in a complimentary green salsa on the side to go along with avocados, cilantro, garlic, onions and green peppers. The combination created a tantalizing array of flavors. We enjoyed this cute little taco truck and plan to eat here in the future.
Ava Bernitz • Mar 2, 2023 at 12:18 pm
I really enjoyed this story! I love how people included the specific photos of the food. This article was made specifically for mccallum students and really inspired me to go and try one of these places.