#taco tour

[tenzoyamato]

Pics from our Taco Tour in L.A. and down the Pacific Coast Highway with my brother to celebrate his belated birthday. Twas a good day, despite lack of sleep and anxiety. I am stuffed, but I still need to drive home from his hotel.

I shall try to reply to what I can when I get home if I'm not completely wiped out. 💜🌱🙆‍♂️

[loulougoingsolo]

Is it safe to assume that the taco tour is now over for tonight?

Now that I’ve seen all the clips, I’m not sure if they actually were under the influence of anything. It’s perfectly plausible that they are just high on life, and on good food and hanging out with friends.

I really hope to see them do more of these. Rhett and Link are passionate about food, and it’s always so much fun to see them eat things they love.

[mexicanistnet]

Tijuana's Unique Sizzle From Caesar Salads to Jazz Jams

Tijuana, the capital of good food, offers a gastronomic fusion like no other. Explore Baja Med cuisine, sip aged wines, savor food truck del

Tijuana, the capital of good food, offers a gastronomic fusion like no other. Explore Baja Med cuisine, sip aged wines, savor food truck delights, and dive into a taco tour. Culinary adventures await in this border city!

[colleenwomack]

An Austin, TX Taco Tour

Tacos. The great debate amongst every major city in Texas. Some may say that San Antonio laps up when it comes to street tacos. Some say the only place to get authentic grub is near the border. But recently, Austin has been flooded with little food trucks and trailers that claim to have the best tacos around. I decided to test these places out myself to answer the life-long question: who has the best, most authentic street tacos in Austin? 

Now, I haven’t lived in Austin all that long, and I’m really not that cool, so I definitely didn’t find all these places on my own. In fact, I turned to my many friends in the service industry to give me their top five best mom-and-pop taco shops in ATX. I recruited my (mostly) vegan roommate Madison as my side-kick for the day and headed out on a beautiful, sunny, 75-degree Wednesday.

Starting off the list at #5 is Taco More on Riverside. 

Taco More was the last stop on our taco tour. By the time we got there it was about 4pm and we were exhausted and stuffed. I was actually so done with the day that I forgot to take a photo of both the tacos and the restaurant (no hard feelings please). It is located about a stone’s throw from Rosita’s Al Pastor, which you’ll read about below. It’s also a sit-down restaurant, which was a different vibe from the other places on this tour. I got a carnitas taco, and Madison got an egg and cactus taco. They cost about $5 all together. The tacos overall were pretty good. The pork was a little too fatty in my opinion and needed some spice, but they’d do the trick if I was really in need. 

Overall 4.5/10, however, I might have to give em another shot to be completely sure.

#4 on the list is El Primo on South 1st.

This is a very tiny food truck located in the parking lot of a little bodega. It had one griddle and a couple of picnic tables. If you’re planning to go here, keep in mind that it is a cash-only establishment. They have a selection of breakfast tacos and a few classic street taco options. Madison got a bean and egg on corn, and I decided to try the barbacoa, which totalled to be about $4. Madison’s taco has crispy cheese from the stove which was a nice departure from your typical breakfast taco. My barbacoa wasn’t super flavorful but it was fall-apart tender, and the salsa verde was absolutely fire. 

El Primo scored a 5.5/10 in comparison to the others, but if I lived across the street, I would be a regular.

Holding the #3 spot on the list is Papalote on Lamar.

Papalote was Madison’s favorite of the day because they had so many vegan options. The menu is expansive, which allows for a wider customer base. It was the priciest stop of the tour, totalling out to be around $7. Madison got a cauliflower taco that had cabbage slaw, cotija cheese, and avocado. It was well-marinated and had lots of great texture which is what made it such a fun and interesting bite. I got the al pastor taco which had a lot of great flavor. It wasn’t too fatty and was perfectly cooked. Our only complaint was the texture of the tortilla, which was a little tough and dry. Salsa verde slapped. High recommendation.

We give Papalote a 7/10 for their interesting selection and great flavor.

Rosita’s Al Pastor on Riverside takes #2 on the list.

This place has a little cult following south of the river. The line was super long, and as our first spot on the tour, it was a slow start. But let me tell you, the tacos were worth the wait. I got a barbacoa taco, and Madison got their veggie taco. It cost us $5.50. The tacos came as any good street taco should: on a foam plate wrapped in tin foil and put in a plastic bag. Mine had incredible flavor, and was super tender. The salsa verde was the best we had all day. Madison liked her taco but thought that the fajita veggies were a little bit on the greasy side. The tortillas were soft, but not falling apart, and the garnishes were super fresh. My favorite part was just how much food they really crammed into the tacos. They were literally overflowing onto the plate. It was a very strong start to the tour.

Rosita has earned a 8.5/10 from us.

The coveted #1 spot on Colleen and Madison’s taco tour of Austin belongs to Las Trancas on E Cesar Chavez.

This place was hands-down our favorite of the day. To start off, the truck has a cute lot outside with bright blue picnic tables and a little deck. The weather was so beautiful, that sitting out there felt like an absolute dream. I got an al pastor taco, and Madison got a veggie taco with refried beans and fresh avocado. The tortillas were our favorite at Las Trancas because they were soft but a little bit crispy on the edges which made for a more interesting texture. The al pastor was literally perfectly marinated. It was spicy and tender and sweet. Madison couldn’t believe how fresh all the veggies were. This was our second stop, and we wondered if we should just cancel the rest of the tour because we found our faves already. I can’t recommend this place enough. And if you go, definitely get a fruit punch Jarritos because it will not disappoint. 

Las Trancas was a 9.5/10 and #1 in our hearts. 

[indyground]

FAROUT TACO TOUR 2017 - STILL BOOKING

Here are some updates for the all the excited taco-goers looking forward to these new Farout shows, rsvp and ticket info TBA. The Tour features special guest Eyenine on select dates. See you soon!  2/24 - Topeka, KS @ Boobie Trap 2/25 - Kansas City, MO @ Minibar 3/1 - Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge 3/2 - Columbia, MO @ Rose Music Hall 3/3 - Moline, IL @ The Island 3/7 - St. Louis, MO @ Ready Room 3/11 - Rockford, IL @ Mandalay Lounge 3/17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie 3/18 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow 3/22 - Salem, MA @ Opus Underground 3/24 - Dover, NH @ The Brickhouse 3/25 - Hudson, NH @ AJs Sports Bar 3/26 - Manchester, NH @ Shaskeen 3/27 - Portland, ME @ Flask

[indyground]

FAROUT TACO TOUR - booking Spring 2017

FAROUT is on a mission to find the best taco in America, and he'll be hitting some shows up also along the way. Following nearly 90 shows, a new standup act, last years Asteroid Clinger book release, and the evolution of Philosorapper, it's safe to say Farout is living up to his name.

If Farout has any chance of finding the best taco in America, he's gonna need our help. This Spring 2017, one man and a $6 daily taco budget will take the Midwest head on. Will he get acid reflux? Probably... but special guest Eyenine is a dog whisperer and will be there with the Rolaids. Now booking February and March, 2017. FAROUT TACO TOUR!

Wanna book Farout in your area? Email us at [email protected]. 

photography by Chase Papers

[krisskaboom]

Austin, TX-Taco Tour

So many people have asked me why I'm doing this taco tour, and to be honest I have no idea.  I started frequenting taco places in Las Vegas, made a joke of it with my friend Alex, and then it kind of just took off from there.  Traveling away from the west coast was a pretty big deal for me, especially traveling alone.  Now granted I did have two friends in Austin I didn't really want to bank on them taking time from their lives to tour me around.  My first day in Austin I mostly navigated myself, downloaded the bus app and set on my way to eat tacos.  Austin is a beautiful city, it really is.  It actually feels like a city which is kind of strange for me because Vegas is mostly just the strip and then a shit ton of neighborhoods, there's nothing about Vegas that screams "big city" to me like Austin.  The food is unimaginable, literally food everywhere you turn.  The culture is great, down to the houses and how people decorate their yards.  I'm so used to cookie cutter, HOA, model homes that seeing teal hand painted houses really blew me away.  Austin has really inspired me to take more advantage of the outdoor activities Vegas has to offer.  I always use "it's too hot" as an excuse to do anything outside, which it is, but as long as I'm properly prepared it shouldn't be an issue.  I'm super thankful for the time I spent in Austin, the people that I got to meet, and just breaking out of my shell.  I definitely plan to make it to Austin at least annually, if not more.  Tacos that stood out: Juan in a Million Donut Taco Palace III My next set in stone trip is to Pomona in October, I'm planning on making a few road trips before then though. Austin Taco Count: 6 restaurants 13 tacos

[the-anti-internet]

Taco Tour

Manchester, NH has an annual event called Taco Tour where a bunch of businesses create a specialty taco and sell it for $2. All proceeds go to charity. It's a very cool event. I was waiting in line to get a dessert taco and someone stopped and said is that The Chris Gethard Show? (I was wearing my hoodie) I answered yes and asked if he was a fan. He said yes and that he was friends with Gethard's brother. He asked if he could take a picture of the back of my hoodie because he was going to send it to him. It was very cool.