Another entry in my series on Food Trucks in Fort Worth.
Damn. Fine. Tacos. One bite and you’ll agree the tacos from Taco Heads live up to their self proclaimed description. Taco Heads opened last September making them one of the first food trucks on the scene in Fort Worth.
If you haven’t laid eyes on Taco Heads yet your are in for a treat because that’s a damn fine looking food truck. They get major style points for creating a chic food truck complete with wood paneling and corrugated metal trim. You’ll find Taco Heads anchoring the outdoor deck at 7th Haven on the corner of 7th and Carroll Street. The deck gives them a big edge over other food trucks because you have plenty of room to sit and enjoy your food. There’s music playing and even a big screen projector set up at night.
Now onto the tacos. The pared down menu at Taco Heads gives you four options: Carnitas, Brisket, Pulled Chicken, and Sauteed Veggies on corn or flour tortillas. Test your taco mix master skills by choosing Taco Heads Slaw, pico, onion & cilantro. Add in sliced, grilled jalapenos and avocado for fifty cents extra. The tacos are mid-size and priced at $2.50 so order several and try different combinations. I order 2 and then can’t help ordering one more. My husband orders 4.
As many times as I’ve eaten here I can’t bring myself to order anything but the brisket and carnitas. The carnitas tacos pack a lot of flavor. Though at times I’ve found them to be on the dry side I remedy this with a few dashes of red or green salsa. The salsas really amp up the spice factor. I appreciate the heat on the red sauce but the green gives heat without detracting from the other flavors. By the way the red sauce is not for amateurs, if you don’t need too much heat use it with caution. The slightly crisp corn tortillas along with a sprinkling of queso fresco, onion and cilantro complete the taco with added texture.
The brisket tacos deliver a tasty and tender bite that make them my favorite. I’m not sure how they prepare the meats but the depth of flavor reveals that some time went into making them – it’s evident upon every bite. Creamy avocado complements the brisket taco nicely. If you really seek heat, the roasted jalapenos don’t disappoint. Enjoy perfecting your taco combinations, even though I’ve only had carnitas and brisket I change up the toppings each time to find my perfect blend of flavors and textures.
You can order non-alcoholic beverages from the truck that include Mexican soft drinks. If you want an alcholic beverage you can order that inside 7th Haven.
You’ll find a diverse and subdued crowd in the early evening. As the evening wears on the crowds get ever more boisterous but not obnoxious.
After midnight they serve breakfast tacos. I’m not that much of a night owl these days so I haven’t tried them. You can choose from bacon, egg, cheese, mexican potatoes, sauteed veggies, and chorizo. It would be damn fine if they started serving these in the morning. I know I’d be first in line.
The tacos from Taco Heads contain elements of authentic Mexican street tacos but with a slight twist. Remember your not coming here for authentic Mexican street tacos, your coming here for Damn Fine Tacos and that’s what you’ll get. Taco Heads’ originality and quality food make it a standout not only among food trucks but among many Fort Worth restaurants. So go grab one and find out what a damn fine taco tastes like.
Taco Heads
Wednesday through Saturday 5PM – 2AM
Corner of Carroll and 7th (behind 7th Haven)
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