With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, rooted hit the streets to explore and celebrate a Yakima Valley institution: The Taco Truck. In the last week, we visited nine trucks from Yakima to Toppenish. Some are truly mobile, and some are parked with deep roots. Either way, some of the best Mexican food to be found anywhere is through the itinerant window of the original food truck.
Taqueria Jaliciense – 610 E Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima
Taqueria Jaliciense tacos
Jarritos at Jaliciense
Melissa’s – W 1st Ave, Toppenish
Taqueria El Huarachaso – W 1st Ave and Elm, Toppenish
A huarache from El Huarachaso
Tacos del Norte – W 1st St, Wapato
Eating area Tacos del Norte
Carnitas Taco
Taqueria Las Brasas – W 1st St, Wapato
The Las Brazas window
Tacos Sanchez – W 1st St, Wapato
The lovely chef at Tacos Sanchez
The Tacos Sanchez goodie table
Tacos Don Chayo – 2810 W Washington Ave, Yakima
prepping at Don Chayo
Monarca Taqueria – Postma Rd, Moxee
Tacos el Grande – corner of E Nob Hill Blvd and Fair Ave, Yakima
Tacos el Grande, Yakima