posts on Julio Valdez’s stand – http://www.chowhound.com/topics/88546#487680 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/354282 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/344164 (5 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong February 14, 2009)

When I spotted the tamale cart of Julio Valdez on the corner of Ivy and E. Market in Salinas, I knew there was a good reason I’d forgotten to eat lunch on Thursday. Sr. Valdez was just getting set up a little before 4pm.... (7 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong December 16, 2008)

out to Alisal (east Salinas) to see what I could turn up. I was relieved to see Julio Valdez's cart on East Market St. by the freeway. It now has the stickers on it for a City business license, County health inspection, etc., so... (8 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong June 1, 2007)

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... (1 reply, last updated by Melanie Wong December 20, 2007)

of a well-crafted dog and polished it off before resuming my journey. As much as I like Julio Valdez's dog and the choice of cheeses, the grilled layering on the Jaquez offering vs. the steamed heat of Valdez's gives this one the... (7 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong July 25, 2009)

-scented masa and plump raisins. The crumbly, moist texture reminded William of a muffin. Mr. Valdez’ tamales are highly recommended. Here’s his contact information. Julio Valdez “Rico Tamal” Licensed cart on the... (4 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong January 2, 2004)

After the Salinas Taco Truck crawl, I came home inspired by Julio Valdez's cart. Who knew that the Mexican hot dog would be life-altering? That my DH of 38 years would experience a revelation for my long-attested hot dog... (11 replies, last updated by Cynsa June 17, 2007)

in the Alisal district 5:30pm Julio Valdez cart, East Market Street at Ivy Street 6:30pm El Kiosko #2 truck, 8 Williams Road at East Alisal Street Tacos Colima #1 truck, 201 Williams Road at East Market Street 7:00pm Tacos Acámbaro... (35 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong July 8, 2007)

Around the corner from Julio Valdez's tamale and hot dog cart, a sit-down Mexican restaurant painted outside with a colorful mural has always intrigued me. I’ve passed by many times intending to stop and finally ate there... (0 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong December 17, 2006)

. It was terrific, and I inquired about the spicing, but Digna either didn’t understand or pretended not to. If I had secrets like these, I would guard them, too. It was time for dessert, so we went to Julio Valdez's cart,... (5 replies, last updated by Prabhakar Ragde August 13, 2007)

sauce, as it had a full flavor and smoky overtones. The yellow corn was more mature than the elote I had from Julio Valdez and more starchy. But overall, this one had more flavor punch. Diana also offered me a taste of the... (6 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong July 15, 2007)

: None so far Hours: After 5 pm Phone/email: Unknown More info: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/390476#2469221 Truck Route: To be added JULIO VALDEZ E Market St & Ivy St Overview: Utterly delicious Mexican hot dog wrapped with a strip (11 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong September 5, 2007)

provided for simultaneous translation from English to Spanish. In the audience I recognized Digna and Guadalupe Hernandez of Mayra’s Catering, Fernando Hernandez and his son of Tacos Acambaro, Rogelio Coyt who has a produce... (6 replies, last updated by susancinsf July 17, 2007)

=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 -... (10 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong March 12, 2009)

so good that I wasn’t offered a bite ; >P I went looking for Mayra’s, Julio Valdez' and Jaquez to satisfy my craving for a Mexican hot dog but they were MIA. Looking back now at my notes we may have been there too early... (21 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong July 12, 2007)