Food trucks have had an incredible
evolution of style and flair in the last decade, but when is the last
time you've heard of a Mexican-Indian fusion truck?! Bombay Salsa Co.
has been steadily building a fan base on the corner of 1604 and Chase
Hill Blvd. by delivering hilariously delicious fusion tacos on a
consistent basis. Every Thursday through Sunday the red food truck
can be found posted in the CVS parking lot from 6:30pm until
midnight, but you'll want to make sure to get there early to try
their specials. They tend to be demolished by dark.
So I can only imagine how confusing
Mexican-Indian fusion must sound, because I surely was when I was
informed about its existence from a good buddy of mine. I grew up
over seas in the UK, and my family was great friends with an Indian
family so I am very much aware of the cuisine. I found myself saying
“No way is this going to be something that works”, but alas, I
was but a misguided young man! Saturday night and an empty stomach
led me to venture out into unknown territory.
I pulled up, and noticed that there
was no way someone could miss this truck. Strobe-lights on a bright
red truck in the well lit parking lot drew me in like a moth to
flame. The menu was full of terms I knew about, but made no sense.
Vindaloo and Tandoori meats and sauces on Indian flat breads? The
stoke was real. I initiated my usual strategy of asking the owner
what exactly I should try and ended up with one Vindaloo taco, one
Tandoori, and some Chai Tea for about $7.50. I was completely leveled
at how good these tacos are in all honesty. Vindaloo is typically
very, very hot but this did not make me turn into a fire breathing
dragon. Probably for the best considering the idea behind the truck
is already a bit odd, and they are trying to make people enjoy the
food before showing them the true meaning of pain like a traditional
Vindaloo. The Tandoori is a very flavorful taco, and is a great way
to segway the idea of the fusion. If anything else, however, the
festive Chai Tea was absolutely mind-blowingly good.
If you're looking to try something new
for fun on a night out with friends, I implore you to dip your feet
in these waters. Make sure to get their early for specials which
include their Fish Tacos. Those things will test your faith in
traditional tacos.
-David
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