“My family is Mexican, so it’s kind of closer to home, the kind of food I usually eat,” Provencio said. Undeclared freshman Stephanie Provencio comes from a Mexican family and has eaten at Tacos El Boo. When they found Guadalupe Street, Pereyra said it seemed like an ideal location because of its proximity to campus, and she wanted to cater to the large population of Hispanic students at UT. Pereyra and her co-owners first considered opening the food truck in Round Rock, but discovered that downtown Austin had a lot more opportunities. “I can see them helping at the truck or having their own trucks.” We help each other like family,” Pereyra said. “In the company where I was, seven people were laid off - all of them very attached to me. She knows how hard it is to look for jobs and wanted to create a workplace that cares about it employees. Pereyra said part of her decision to create a business was to help her friends and other people find job opportunities.
“It’s because of friendship and how we get along. During their years working at a retail store, Pereyra said she, Luis Arellano and Norma Martinez would greet each other with the word ‘boo,’ making it the obvious choice when opening their own taco truck. The name ‘Tacos El Boo’ came from the owners’ friendship. While eating tacos with one of the co-owners, they saw how successful the business was and wanted to open a place of their own. Pereyra said the idea for the taco food truck came to her in San Antonio. “So I decided to be my own boss and not be dependable on anybody.” “For any little mistake, they just wanna get rid of you,” Pereyra said. After working at retail stores alongside her friends for 23 years and feeling unappreciated, Pereyra said she knew it was time for a change. Open late every day - except Monday - to cater to students, their menu includes signature Mexican street foods such as gorditas, al pastor and elote.Įrika Pereyra, an owner of the truck, said the idea to open her own place was born out of frustration. Tacos El Boo on Guadalupe Street made their grand opening last Friday, Sept. However, it stands out because of how authentic the food tastes and the truck feels.
Find out the latest San Antonio dining news with our Flavor Friday Newsletter.Austin seems to have a new taco joint at every corner, and at first glance, Tacos El Boo might seem like just another addition to the mix. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grayson St.įollowing the grand opening, Tacos Cucuy will post up at the Live Oak Farmers Market at Pat Booker Road and Loop 1604 on Fridays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tacos Cucuy's Grand Opening will take place Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “We make that's covered in a cumin-cauliflower puree and topped with veggies and cheese that's so good,” Morales said. Menu items will include familiar favorites such as al pastor as well as mulitas - which resemble large quesadillas made with corn tortillas - and tlayudas, large corn disks that are like a cross between a chalupa and a pizza. “It’s Tex-Mex because we use a mix of local Texas heirloom corn and Oaxacan heirloom corn, but it's something altogether different than what you typically find in San Antonio, which is why I know people are going to love it.” "I want to offer bespoke taco experiences, whether upscale or downscale,” Morales said in a release. Tacos Cucuy's menu will focus on elevated tacos made entirely from scratch and using local ingredients, responsibly-sourced proteins, fresh handmade salsas and, of course, Morales' heirloom corn tortillas.