HOTACO

Taqueria del Vaquero. Mexican street food, cooked on a 1978 step van. Essex, England.

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Everything is made on the truck on the day. Tortillas pressed by hand, salsas from scratch, al pastor carved off a traditional trompo in front of your guests. There are very few in this country cooking it the way it is supposed to be cooked.

The HoTaco step van at night, the neon TACOS sign lit red above it, the hatch glowing and a queue at the window.
01Sign on. Hatch open.
The truck in a field under the TACOS sign with a crowd sat on the grass.
02Open field. Summer.
Three tacos on a plate with pickled onion, coriander and lime.
03Three a head.
HoTaco. Street style tacos. Taqueria del Vaquero.
Two of the crew in Vote For HoTaco shirts working the crowd in front of the truck.
04British Street Food Awards.
The step van at dusk, the TACOS sign above it and a customer at the hatch.
05Dusk.
A plate of tacos handed out over the counter at the hatch.
06Over the counter.
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MENUTHREE PER GUEST
001Al PastorPork, achiote, pineapple, spices. Trompo roasted, carved to order.Pork
002Lamb CarnitasSlow lamb shoulder, orange zest, crisped edges, salsa verde, white onion.Lamb
003Norteño BeefSlow local beef, roasted salsa roja, New York deli red onion.Contains peanuts
004FrijolesCreamy beans, guac salsa, parmesan, feta, lime.Vegetarian
005CampechanoOrange infused lamb and braised ancho beef together. The special.Lamb & beef
006Street CornOff the cob, lime crema, tajin, feta, coriander.Side
007Chips & GuacFried fresh, house guacamole. Nothing out of a tub.Side
—Everything elseTacos finished with lime and coriander. Gluten free corn tortillas always available. Vegan and nut free handled properly, tell us in advance.On request
RECORDAS AT SEPT 2026
—Food hygieneRated 5, Very Good. Inspected by Uttlesford District Council, April 2026.5 / 5
—Liability coverPublic, products and employers liability with Aviva.£10m
—Gas and electricalGas Safe CP44, PAT and electrical condition report, all certified to May 2027.Current
—Document packFull compliance pack sent on request, usually the same day.On request