Taco truck facts for kids
A taco truck is a special kind of truck. It sells yummy tacos and other Mexican food. You can find them in many places. These trucks are a popular type of food truck. Most of the time, the food is cooked right inside the truck!
Some taco trucks also sell "fusion cuisine." This means they mix different types of food. For example, they might combine Mexican flavors with Asian or American styles.
Taco trucks are often seen near colleges. College students often like to eat quick and affordable meals. You can find taco trucks all over the world. But they are very common in cities like Los Angeles. These cities have many people with Mexican-American backgrounds.
Sometimes, regular restaurants have tried to stop taco trucks. This is because taco trucks often sell food for less money. In the past, some people thought taco trucks were not clean. But today, most taco trucks are very clean and safe.
Chicago is a special city in the United States. It does not usually allow cooking inside food trucks. But one truck, Taquero Fusion, found a way. They serve delicious tacos to their customers in Chicago.
Images for kids
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A pizza truck in New York City, 2009
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The Maximus/Minimus food truck in Seattle, Washington, 2010
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A food truck in Taiwan
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A mobile cafe in South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
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A food truck in Japan (Subaru Sambar)
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Food trucks in Montreal
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Bull Truck: prime Mexican meat, sold out at the end of the day
See also
In Spanish: Gastroneta para niños
