Calexico...Qué Rico!

So you know when you get a craving for something spicy, fresh, sweet, and, oh yeah, cheap? I get that craving a lot. Probably too often. Thankfully, I don't have to turn to Taco Bell. There's a little street cart on the NE corner of Wooster and Prince Streets (SoHo) called Calexico, that serves up some badass tacos. "Street meat," you ask? Yes, street meat. But don't be fooled. This ain't your mama's street vendor. None of that greasy, overly-pungent, overly-spiced mystery "animal product". Calexico is run by three brothers from Southern California, who can even boast (and they do) of having won a prestigious Vendy Award in 2008.

Their menu is simple, fresh, and ridiculously tasty. Tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and a few sides. No fusion. No nouvelle-cuisine. No crème fraîche or truffle oil. Just real Tex-Mex. So the next time you're in SoHo, stop by Calexico (even if there's a mile-long line, it's worth the wait) and happily pass by the suckers who just spent $9 on a "fancy" sandwich.

You can visit them online at Calexico Cart