Local taco truck o ers authentic Mexican food

Josie Lacrosse particularly enjoys the truck’s convenient location and a ordable prices.

“ e taco truck is right across from my house, and is only $2 a taco for some of the best Mexican food near Burlingame,” Lacrosse said. “Whenever I have friends or family over, I can just walk over to the truck and order a bunch of quality tacos for everyone.” handmade in the truck.”

Employees working at nearby businesses around Burlingame Avenue, such as Camino Real Pet Clinic, are able to eat authentic Mexican food just a few minutes away.

Although customers o en recommend the tacos, Tacos Al Vapor Michoacán o ers a variety of options for those who wish to try another traditional Mexican dish, ranging from carne asada sopes to chorizo tortas.

“If anyone is thinking about trying Tacos Al Vapor Michoacán, they should de nitely check it out,” Sanchez said. “It’s de nitely worth going.”

BY ANA LUNAPARRA Sta Reporter

From Monday to Saturday, customers looking for authentic and a ordable Mexican food line up in front of Tacos Al Vapor Michoacán, a taco truck located on 1 Park Road.

Weekday a ernoons are when the taco truck, named after a state in western Mexico, is busiest, packed with students in search of a er-school meals.

Senior Abby Sanchez heard about the taco truck from one of her family friends and has visited frequently ever since.

“If my family and I are ever craving tacos, Tacos Al Vapor Michoacán is our go-to spot,” Sanchez said. “I spent a lot of time trying to nd authentic Mexican tacos in my area, and was very happy when I discovered Tacos Al Vapor Michoacán. eir tacos are simple, but have lots of avor.”

Sanchez also highlights the truck’s quality customer service, which she claims has remained excellent throughout the years.

Employees are o en seen sparking conversation with customers as they order, making sure they greet everyone who visits.

“ e employees are always super nice and welcoming,” Sanchez said. “My family and I feel like we know them like they’re our friends. ey work really hard, and always try to get everybody’s order in quickly.”

While there are other taco trucks located nearby in San Mateo and Millbrae, Tacos Al Vapor Michoacán is just a short walk away from school. Senior

Tacos Al Vapor Michoacán specializes in their authentic tortillas, o ering tacos with ten di erent types of meat at a price over two dollars cheaper than competing Mexican restaurants in Burlingame.

When customers order tacos, which are topped with chopped onions and cilantro, they also receive a side of pickled carrots, onions and salsa of their choice on their plate in the span of a few minutes. On the sidewalk, customers have the option to choose from a variety of frozen desserts to nish their meal.

“On a typical workday, I make tortillas, prepare all the ingredients for our food and work the cash register,” employee Isabella Lozao Meneva said, who began working in April 2022. “All of our tortillas are