ON THE FIRST DAY ALONE
, 250 people rushed the store during lunch. The unique flavors and fast service are convenient for those that are downtown and need a quick lunch. There, people can choose from a variety of foods like the burrito of the day, nachos, enchiladas, and of course, tacos. One of Sam’s favorites is the bahan mi, Vietnamese pork, which he is proud of. “When you have people that are part of the community you modeled the food after coming in to get yours, it’s a small victory”. Sam has plans to get Tacopocolypse further integrated with downtown Des Moines. He hopes that in the next year there will be enough money to buy a mobile taco truck that would be able to serve on the street easily. “Thankfully”, Sam notes that “the city is moving in the right direction” in relaxing the rules for mobile businesses downtown, which makes it easier than setting up and tearing down each time businesses come to community events. He also wants to expand his self-described “vegan agenda” in the future with more meat-free options. As far as advice for others that wish to open their own businesses, Sam recommends “start small and keep as small as possible as long as possible. Expanding too soon can be a business killer”.