Outta the Back of a Truck

Some of the best food in Salinas, California, is found on the street. Why would the city take it away?

A couple months ago I stopped by the Jaquez Fast Food cart (after 5pm) on East Market Street for a quick bite before heading out of town. The buns are still warmed on the flat top alongside the dogs. But different this time is...

Has the season for this either on the cob or in the cup treat ended, or might I have a chance of scoring some tasty morsels from Cart Tres Maria, Julio Valdez, or Jaquez during my visit this Thursday? TIA local hounds. Dave in...

and hot dog fame, Jose Martinez of El Kiosko, Mr. and Mrs. Jaquez of Jaquez Fast Food (Teresa’s parents), and Mona Fletes of Tacos Colima. Attending this meeting meant giving up a day’s revenue for many of them. There...

Having retasted the champurrado from the Jaquez stand on Sunday night, tonight I stopped here agin to try Valdez’s version. It is a bit thinner than the other, but I find it more satisfying. It’s not as overt with the...

, Jaquez Fast Food Service, identifiable by the umbrella over his cart and a sidewalk sandwich sign that offers “Hot Dogs, Champurrado, Elotes”. It’s next to JJ’s Auto Stop and Save lot. There was a small...

=115495487393878104919.00000111c286a9eac4500 If I do, I’ll post separately on the California Board. NY knows enough to value their street food. IIRC, I believe they even have some sort of awards. Mexican-style Hot Dog - Jaquez -...

: lengua Misses: None so far Hours: evenings after 6 pm Phone/email: Unknown More info: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/361866#2620685 Truck Route: To be added JAQUEZ FAST FOOD SERVICE Next to J J’s Auto Sales at 349 E Market St