mt tabor news...
November 19,2008
A Mexican Vegan
by Veritable Vegan
After the recent closing of several vegan/vegetarian restaurants, I am really excited about the opening a month or so ago of Los Gorditos II, an all vegan taqueria truck that is muy delicioso!
From tacos to burritos, tostadas to tortas ... it's all great -- and a great value, too. Today a friend and I tried the "regular burrito" -- a flour tortilla with beans, rice, tomato, avocado onion and cilantro ($4.50, or $5 with vegan cheese and sour cream) that was enough for two meals. We also sampled the regular tacos (2 for only $1.75 and enough for lunch) and, best of all, was the rolled tacos: four fried rolled tortillas filled with potatoes and Soyrizo topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and cilantro ($4.50). Maybe because I added the vegan cheese and sour cream, but mine came with rice and beans, too, making for a huge dinner for only $5. If you don't care of the distinctive taste of Soyrizo, you can also choose from tofu, grilled veggies or soy curls for any of the items.
This is a one-man van, so you might want to consider calling ahead, or coming early or later than noon, when the wait outdoors can be more than 5 or 10 minutes (fortunately there's a covered area to protect you from the rain). Next time I'm trying the empanadas rellenas or the mulita. Yum!
Los Gorditos II is located at the corner of SE Ankeny and SE 8th Avenue, next to City Bikes. (503) 933-7537
