Taqueria de la Sierra Oro

This is one of two trucks at the intersection of Chef Menteur and Alcee Fortier, the area sometimes known as «Viet Village» (according to Tap B.) I’m talking about the one on the left hand side, with the bright colors, parked in the Viet My Supermarket parking lot, surrounded by plastic furniture, children playing, and workers chilling with beers and styrofoam containers of food.
Decent, but according to Daniel N., not as good as the truck usually across the street. I wanted Banh Mi Sao Mai but they had closed, so we put on our coats and trekked all of 20 feet away from Daniel’s work, to place an order in my meager Spanish.
1. Tacos: Lengua, Al Pastor Pork, and Carne Asada. Came with a roasted jalapeño pepper, quarters of lime, and a container of salsa verde.
Pork — Always my favorite, and theirs was good. Tender flavorful pork, not chewy or tendony, that became overwhelmed by the spiciness of the pepper.
Carne Asada — I like my carne a little more charred, but I didn’t mind. The meat again was pretty tender; a nice surprise, since I usually expect carne asada to be on the drier, tougher side. I ate half without salsa, half with, and it stood up well.
Lengua — Too tough. Tongue needs to be braised much longer than any other meat, so that it can be chewed through immediately upon mastication. I let Daniel eat most of this one.
I wanted to order Pollo Con Tajadas, always my favorite. Tragically, they were out. Probably of bananas. There’s always next time…
Good sized portions for $ 6.50, and open late… for the East.