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Mr. Taco Truck is not worth your buck
2010-02-08 40 views
Being a big fan of mexican food, i was extremely excited about the opening of Mr. Taco Truck. I waited two weeks for this to open and I actually had a dream of eating fish tacos prior to my visit.As I approached the joint I was impressed by the simple charm of the place and the clarity of it's menu. That being, your standard enchiladas, quesedillas, tacos, burritos...etc. How mexican can you get really? I ordered the veggie burrito, and of course my fish taco.Man o man, was I truly disappoin
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Being a big fan of mexican food, i was extremely excited about the opening of Mr. Taco Truck. I waited two weeks for this to open and I actually had a dream of eating fish tacos prior to my visit.

As I approached the joint I was impressed by the simple charm of the place and the clarity of it's menu. That being, your standard enchiladas, quesedillas, tacos, burritos...etc. How mexican can you get really? I ordered the veggie burrito, and of course my fish taco.

Man o man, was I truly disappointed. Upon my very first bite, my palette was bored due to the lack of taste as non of my taste buds registered any sensory reaction. The essence of mexican cuisine was missing. Where were my spices; cumin, oregano, paprika? The food is well short of a fiesta, and the tantilizing excitement of exotic flavors south of the border...well just imagine a Pinata. You keep hitting the darn thing, but unfortunately no candy came out!

It was an absolute joke! An utter defamation to mexican cuisine and culture. Two thumbs down. On top of that, it was $90 for my friend and my meal. You are better off going to the big commercial burger joints, you'll definitely get more bang for your buck!
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    Great work AMIGO!
    2010-02-08 27 views
    I was attracted to the Taco truck ever since I saw photos of it, in general the comments on the food were good, so even more a bonus.The Mexican food that I had before was Chili con carne and food from Agave, both were good and this place is conveniently located near the MTR so I decided to give it a visit.Yo Bago is also in Quarry Bay, but you have to walk slightly further, so its still on my visit list.Anyway, weather conditions that day were not that good, it was raining and slightly windy, w
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    I was attracted to the Taco truck ever since I saw photos of it, in general the comments on the food were good, so even more a bonus.

    The Mexican food that I had before was Chili con carne and food from Agave, both were good and this place is conveniently located near the MTR so I decided to give it a visit.
    Yo Bago is also in Quarry Bay, but you have to walk slightly further, so its still on my visit list.

    Anyway, weather conditions that day were not that good, it was raining and slightly windy, which made it a bit difficult for finger food despite we were under a shelter already. But more preferable to eat there now than in the scorching summer. Although if it was hotter and there were people nearby playing the guitar it would probably feel like Mexico.

    The décor was really good, like the taco trucks in the US, there was a Mexican hat and a colourful paper horse on the ceiling.

    Ordered two tacos, grilled fish and the fried fish one, both with flour wraps, chicken sopes, and a burrito with beef.
    All of them came with chili sauce except the Sope, which came with tomato sauce.
    For drinks, ordered the horchata.

    The tacos were really good, the wrap was thin and chewy, I preferred it slightly tougher so it wouldn’t break when I ate it. The grilled fish was moist compared to the fried fish, however I liked the fried fish more, it was nicely fried, and the oil was fresh, and there was some crunch to it like light tempura.

    The chili sauce they provided was excellent, not the typical chili sauce you find in hong kong, but a watery one made, same as this excellent chili sauce I had at PFC in UK.
    As well as chili, there was lemon, so the taste was tangy and hot.

    The chicken sope was a bit different to what I was expecting, because the dough was meant to be soaked in lime, but I couldn’t taste any lime at all. It was slightly messy eating it too, but still good, this came with watery tomato sauce too.

    Finally the burrito was nice and filling too, and was perfected by the sauces too.

    The Horchata was astonishingly good, as well as the taste, it brought back the taste of some baby food I had before. The taste was slightly starchy, with hints of wheat, and then cinnamon.

    It would be great if they had more seafood such as prawns, octopus tentacles, calamari's that would go nicely with their chili and lemon.
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      Maybe the only authentic Mexican food in Hong Kong
      2010-02-04 13 views
      This newly opened taco shop/stand is hidden away on a quiet street in Quarry Bay, yet it's worth the trouble to find as it has the best, most authentic Mexican food I've had in Hong Kong. It may currently be the only place in HK where you can get horchata, a Mexican rice milk drink that's flavoured with cinnamon and spices. It's a must! The salsas are freshly made and vary from day to day. I went last Friday night, when they had a special "salsa verde" with green tomatoes. It was good but packed
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      This newly opened taco shop/stand is hidden away on a quiet street in Quarry Bay, yet it's worth the trouble to find as it has the best, most authentic Mexican food I've had in Hong Kong.

      It may currently be the only place in HK where you can get horchata, a Mexican rice milk drink that's flavoured with cinnamon and spices. It's a must!

      The salsas are freshly made and vary from day to day. I went last Friday night, when they had a special "salsa verde" with green tomatoes. It was good but packed a lot of punch -- maybe a bit too spicy for me but my eating companions didn't complain!

      I had the roast pork tacos -- the vegetables were very fresh, the meat was juicy, and the taco had a good fresh taste of corn.

      The price is also very reasonable, ranging from around $12 (taco) to $50 (burrito / taco + set). They also have quesadillas, nachos, and other options.

      If it was in Central or Causeway Bay, I would definitely go there several times a week, but as it is, I will try to make it back at least once a month!


      The kitchen is also shaped like a truck (it offset some of my disappointment that it wasn't an actual truck) and it is standing room only. This is what Mexican food should be though - cheap and cheerful! (However, no liquor license, it seems, as yet...)
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      Happy to find a proper taco in Hong Kong...
      2010-02-03 14 views
      Since I moved back to Hong Kong 7 months ago I've been craving authentic Mexican tacos. I remember when I was in the US everytime I would visit California taco trucks were the best late night street food (especially after a few drinks). So when I found out there was a place in Hong Kong called Mr. Taco Truck I decided to trek over to Quarry Bay to try it out. Environment: Pretty sad the place wasn't an actual truck (against HK law) but kind of a nice touch they modeled their kitchen to look like
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      Since I moved back to Hong Kong 7 months ago I've been craving authentic Mexican tacos. I remember when I was in the US everytime I would visit California taco trucks were the best late night street food (especially after a few drinks). So when I found out there was a place in Hong Kong called Mr. Taco Truck I decided to trek over to Quarry Bay to try it out.
      Environment: Pretty sad the place wasn't an actual truck (against HK law) but kind of a nice touch they modeled their kitchen to look like a truck. The interior of the place is pretty small (probably can fit no more than 10-15 people at one time comfortably). If you want to eat there you have to use eat standing up against one of their small round tables. Although to be fair most of the taco trucks I've eaten at I've usually ate my food on the sidewalk or in a parking lot.
      Service: Both owners were very nice to me. Vivian (one of the owners) was quite attentive and asked me for feedback since she sensed I have had authentic tacos before. Food came relatively quick (but I was the only one there since I came by around 3pm) but I can imagine there might be a bit of a wait if the place gets packed. Currently with only a few people working I would imagine they might have a tough time churning out many tacos during peak hours (let alone the other more complicated dishes).
      What's amazing is the chef is actually Mexican! I know that sounds silly but how many Mexicans have you seen in HK? The owners explained to me how they toured California and ate at many Mexican places to do their research and their chef was specially relocated to Hong Kong. I'm giving them big brownie points even before I try the food since it takes a certain amount of 'cajones' (Spanish slang for 'balls') to fly in a Mexican chef.
      Note: For your tacos you can choose between a flour tortilla (darker colored and not handmade) and their corn tortilla (lighter colored and handmade).
      Anyway, I end up ordering 4 tacos and one of their Horchatas:
      Horchata - A little surprised I saw this on their online menu before I went. If you didn't know Horchata is a Mexican rice drink (kind of milky tasting) that has a hint of vanilla, almonds and cinnamon. The one here is pretty decent and similar to the ones I've had in the US. I have a slight feeling the Horchata may have been the powdered form bought from a store since I could feel a teeny tiny bit of powder when I drank it. Pretty happy regardless.
      Grilled Fish Taco w/ Corn Tortilla - I'm a big fan of fish tacos especially from Southern California (SoCal). My first impression of the tacos here is that they are pretty good sized. The taco is packed with fish/lettuce/salsa and you feel you are getting decent value for your money ($16). I poured some red sauce (name totally escapes me right now) to spice things up, a little lemon juice to give the fish a little acidity and took a bite. The taco is pretty good. You can taste the fish and the freshness of the salsa/lettuce. It didn't blow my socks off per say but I would say this is a relatively close interpretation of fish tacos from SoCal. The tortilla (although handmade) I feel is a little on the dry side but it's not bad. Good start.
      Al Pastor (Spicy Pork) Taco w/ Flour Tortilla - This was a little more straight forward. Some spicy pork, onions and I think some cilantro. Taste wish was pretty good as well. A little juicier and messy to eat but I didn't mind. At Mr. Taco Truck I know I told the owners I greatly liked the handmade tortillas over their store bought ones but in retrospect I think it depends. Before you criticize my opinion here's why:
      The store bought flour tortillas actually are a little thicker and 'softer' in texture. For a juicy filling like the spicy pork I think this is a better option than their handmade thinner and dryer corn tortillas since it soaks up the juices better.
      Fried Fish Taco w/ Corn Tortilla - This one is decent. The fried fish provided a nice crunch but I felt the overall taco felt 'dry' since none of the fillings were all that moist. Decent flavor but I think the grilled fish taco is better.
      Pollo (Chicken) Taco w/ Corn Tortilla - Again decent. I had a little trouble tasting the chicken but texture wise the chicken works well with the filling. The creamy ranch like white sauce at the bottom of the taco was a nice addition.
      Note: After discussing with the owners I found out why their tacos/tortillas felt a little 'dry'. Apparently most of their customers order takeout and if the tacos are more moist it will become soggy by the time the person eats it. Even though they do tailor it slightly differently for people eating at the place it naturally will be a little more on the dryer side.
      So overall I think this place was a good find. In terms of taste I would say this place is somewhat close to the tacos in California which is almost unheard of in HK. In terms of the feeling of satisfaction (a definitely consideration when talking about street food) I think this totally hits the spot for me. The only major gripe about this place is that...it is too far away...haha. Would be awesome if I could go to this place after a few drinks in LKF.
      So the bottom line is the food is good, won't necessarily blow you away but I give them major points for satisfying a craving I was unable to satisfy before in HK.


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        好純正墨西哥菜!!
        2010-02-01 15 views
        自從喺墨西哥食過當地嘅食物後念念不忘，返到香港一直都想搵 D 純正、唔係 tex-mex 嘅墨西哥菜，奈何搵極都搵唔到，貴價嗰 D 都唔係嗰隻味... 有一日上網有人話有間墨西哥食店開咗，梗係即刻去試啦！真係估唔到，一間價錢唔貴嘅食店，食到嘅墨西哥菜係我喺香港食過最好味，最正宗嘅！位置：地鐵站步行五分鐘，方便環境：好有墨西哥感覺，牆上嘅佈置係傳統墨西哥帽，國旗同掛飾，仲有一個細細嘅 piñata 添呀，不過嗰度好當風，冬天去好凍，因為佢地用紙碟，所以食到最尾都幾 "leh hea"。食店仔，無凳坐，全企位，如果繁忙時間去應該會有 D 逼食物：正！好味，正宗（聽講個廚師係墨西哥人），雖然無任落嘅 salsa 或者 guacamole （要加錢），但係一個 plain taco al pastor 都好好味，我無落 salsa 都得飲品：有墨西哥地道飲品 jamaica 同 horchata，我鍾意 horchata，飲落有米味，好似一隻甜品但係我講唔出咩名價廉物美無加一，所以自己跟返墨西哥慣例俾貼士。未試過墨西哥菜嘅平平地試吓都好，食過正宗墨西哥菜嘅就快 D 去喇，一食就知我講咩
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        自從喺墨西哥食過當地嘅食物後念念不忘，返到香港一直都想搵 D 純正、唔係 tex-mex 嘅墨西哥菜，奈何搵極都搵唔到，貴價嗰 D 都唔係嗰隻味... 有一日上網有人話有間墨西哥食店開咗，梗係即刻去試啦！真係估唔到，一間價錢唔貴嘅食店，食到嘅墨西哥菜係我喺香港食過最好味，最正宗嘅！

        位置：地鐵站步行五分鐘，方便
        環境：好有墨西哥感覺，牆上嘅佈置係傳統墨西哥帽，國旗同掛飾，仲有一個細細嘅 piñata 添呀，不過嗰度好當風，冬天去好凍，因為佢地用紙碟，所以食到最尾都幾 "leh hea"。食店仔，無凳坐，全企位，如果繁忙時間去應該會有 D 逼
        食物：正！好味，正宗（聽講個廚師係墨西哥人），雖然無任落嘅 salsa 或者 guacamole （要加錢），但係一個 plain taco al pastor 都好好味，我無落 salsa 都得
        飲品：有墨西哥地道飲品 jamaica 同 horchata，我鍾意 horchata，飲落有米味，好似一隻甜品但係我講唔出咩名

        價廉物美無加一，所以自己跟返墨西哥慣例俾貼士。未試過墨西哥菜嘅平平地試吓都好，食過正宗墨西哥菜嘅就快 D 去喇，一食就知我講咩
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