What was a not-so-well-kept secret and point of pride in Tampa, has now migrated to the burgeoning foodie confines of Saint Petersburg, FL. I speak -- and glowingly so -- of the instant classic Taco Bus, which stands for all things good and conscientious and ... tasty as hell!
Taco Bus (which by the way, have the coooolest resto tees I've seen -- eat your heart out, Adam Richman!) leverages the hotness and hipness of the food truck wave, with the indie uniqueness of a pop-up restaurant, and the freshness that defines the locavore movement.
All this to say... this is mighty good Mexican food! I've been there twice now, since they opened in St. Pete in January -- most recently, today for lunch with my friend and fellow foodie Chris. I surprised even myself with my initial order on my maiden voyage: I went VEGAN! The Butternut Squash Tostada is prepared Yucatan style, with gorgeous, tender chunks of gord mixed with pico de gallo and topped with quesa cotija Mexican cheese. Light, flavorful, filling, and the crunch of the tostada reminds you this is legit with every bite...
Today, though, was the topper: a Conchinita Pibil Burrito, which I come to find is a 5,000 year old Mayan recipe. They marinate the meat in anchiote and bitter orange and wrap it in banana leaves, then slow roast it in a smoker. A dios mio! The shredded pork was incredible, magnified by the fact that all of this is accomplished on four wheels!
Something you'll love about Taco Bus is how you can personalize your order: every entree is made to order, so you can get the Pibil in a quesadilla, or a taco, just as easily as I did in a burrito, and the same goes for every protein, on down the list.
This is no-nonsense, honest-to-goodness, authentic Mex. It is another reason St. Pete is the best kept secret for foodies. Look out Charleston, Atlanta, and the other better-known culinary destinations.
The 'Burg is breathin' down your back!
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