Taqueria Rafita's

[Bits_Of_Real_Panther]

echoing above, maybe, but that gas station taco truck is where I've been going lately, think its a valero maybe, 10th and Penn, but there's at times a bit of a street people vibe roaming around, they are usually solid and open till like 10pm.

they used to be $1.25 a taco, but then another truck opened across the street and they lowered to $1.00 a taco. i guess it makes sense since the truck says taqueria el dolar. i usually get 4 or 5 tacos b/c they are a little smaller and not like big truck taco sized.

[Urbanized]

Every time I drive down 10th I see about a dozen no-name pretty authentic-looking taco trucks along the length of it, between maybe Penn and MacArthur. I say authentic-looking because their target audience is obviously working folks and the Hispanic market, NOT hipsters, Instagramming "foodies", food truck park customers and 40-something white-collar fat guys. I've been intending to stage a multi-day crawl to see which one(s) I like the best.

[trousers]

My fave here is the verde burrito. Eat half with a fork before you even try picking it up.

[trousers]

Urbanized...try Taqueria Sanchez at 10th and Tulsa. Damn near impossible to beat.

[Urbanized]

^^^^
Thanks!

[Uptowner]

I can vouch Sanchez. Rafitas is not on my good list.

[Bullbear]

I eat there often. generally the carna asada taco plate or pick up breakfast burrito.. never a bad meal. the family is from Chihuahua the same area as my mother in law and her family. when she visits she always likes to go there says the rice and beans are the closest to her family she has ever had.
I was sad when I went to eat Friday night they had closed early due to weather.

[Roger S]

What am I missing here? I've read largely raves but I either ordered the wrong thing or caught them on an off day.

This....



Take an appetite, or a friend, and get the California Burrito... Just unwrap it... Don't even try to pick it up... Smother it in their salsa verde and chow down.

Now don't expect mind blowing but it is a very good burrito and my favorite in town.

[Thomas Vu]

This....



Take an appetite, or a friend, and get the California Burrito... Just unwrap it... Don't even try to pick it up... Smother it in their salsa verde and chow down.

Now don't expect mind blowing but it is a very good burrito and my favorite in town.

That burrito doesn't look bad. I went recently and ordered 6 tacos to try and as much as I could. I enjoyed the breakfast tacos. The beef in the asada/some other beef based taco wasn't seasoned.

[Jeepnokc]

Every time I drive down 10th I see about a dozen no-name pretty authentic-looking taco trucks along the length of it, between maybe Penn and MacArthur. I say authentic-looking because their target audience is obviously working folks and the Hispanic market, NOT hipsters, Instagramming "foodies", food truck park customers and 40-something white-collar fat guys. I've been intending to stage a multi-day crawl to see which one(s) I like the best.

Hey....some of us 40-something (ok...50) white collar fat guys go to the real taco trucks. My favorite if the Dolar on SE 29th across from Cat Ballous. Used to be Tony's but went downhill when he moved into the old Del Rancho

Staying on topic.....tried Rafitas and wasn't impressed. No flavor.

[Martin]

Used to be Tony's but went downhill when he moved into the old Del Rancho

good to know... been thinking about trying that place out for lunch in the near future.

[DickTracy]

good to know... been thinking about trying that place out for lunch in the near future.

So Tony's isn't that great?

[Roger S]

Hey....some of us 40-something (ok...50) white collar fat guys go to the real taco trucks. My favorite if the Dolar on SE 29th across from Cat Ballous. Used to be Tony's but went downhill when he moved into the old Del Rancho

Staying on topic.....tried Rafitas and wasn't impressed. No flavor.

What did you try? I usually stick with the pork rojo and pork verde when I get tacos but I've also had the barbacoa and enjoyed it.

I also like their breakfast tacos and burritos..... I will admit that I really enjoy their salsa verde and I tend to use a lot of it. So maybe that's why I don't notice a lack seasoning because I'm loading it up with the sauce.

[Thomas Vu]

What did you try? I usually stick with the pork rojo and pork verde when I get tacos but I've also had the barbacoa and enjoyed it.

I also like their breakfast tacos and burritos..... I will admit that I really enjoy their salsa verde and I tend to use a lot of it. So maybe that's why I don't notice a lack seasoning because I'm loading it up with the sauce.

Confirmed barbacoa is good.

[Jeepnokc]

What did you try? I usually stick with the pork rojo and pork verde when I get tacos but I've also had the barbacoa and enjoyed it.

I also like their breakfast tacos and burritos..... I will admit that I really enjoy their salsa verde and I tend to use a lot of it. So maybe that's why I don't notice a lack seasoning because I'm loading it up with the sauce.

It has been a long time since we went so don't remember clearly. I know my wife and I had a burrito and probably tacos. I generally stick with asada, pollo and carnitas. My kids had a quesadillas. We have not been back because it just didn't wow us at all. I have not tried the breakfast tacos though as generally go to Los Comales.

As far as Tony's, when he had the food truck set up, it was more of a night time operation and the food moved quickly. After he opened the store, I went twice during the late afternoon when not busy and seemed dry. I need to go back and try during lunch rush when food is being turned quicker, His green sauce is great.

Another great place is Taqueria Los Desvelados at 1516 SW 29th.

[Roger S]

It has been a long time since we went so don't remember clearly. I know my wife and I had a burrito and probably tacos. I generally stick with asada, pollo and carnitas. My kids had a quesadillas. We have not been back because it just didn't wow us at all. I have not tried the breakfast tacos though as generally go to Los Comales.

I haven't been to Los Comales since Rafita's left as their cook and opened his place. I'm guessing the quality didn't drop off over there after he left.

[TheirTheir]

Their breakfast chorizo taco is my go-to. Great heat to it as well.

[soonerguru]

Their breakfast burrito with bacon, egg and potato is very good, particularly with their fiery, smoky red sauce.