I arrived in Texas at the age of 17 and all the years I've lived here have taught me much about cowboys, hats, trucks, belt buckles and country music and now that I think about it, Memphis, where I came from, had all those things too.
However there is one thing about Texas which defiantly sets us apart from Tennessee and that is the food: specifically tacos. I'm not talking about the cheap imitation fast food style of the mass appeasing Taco Bell or any other chains. No, I'm referring rather to the delicious victuals served at privately operated taquerias and some of the best comes from the temporary food wagons often set up in a gas station parking lot or near a convenience store. South Texas has no shortage of these small eateries . I say they are temporary but some have set up a covered area complete with tables and chair so diners can enjoy there meal before returning to there life's work.
Taquerias have a wide variety of tacos, tostadas, taquitos and much more and even though salsa isn't required, there is plenty to be had from mild to raging hot, which is the kind I prefer. I like to be reminded of the delicious meal I had so I can remember where to go to next time.
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