First visit: Apr 2023 (Colorado Springs Record Show)
Well we haven't really been the most dedicated "Dr. Tacoheads", as we didn't follow Dr. Taco everywhere as I predicted we might. But we did catch him at the Black Forest Brewery in Peyton during the summer as well as Urban Animal Brewery down in Cheyenne Mountain in the late autumn. And Lost Friend Brewery is where I first introduced Mrs. RJG to him. As noted in the Fossil Craft Beer entry, he was the impetus for us visiting there - and our first time to have his yummy tacos for the new year! I had the battered fish, battered chicken, and carne asada. Mrs. RJG did similar except substitute the fish for shrimp. His habanero sauce is insanely hot but I love the piquant flavor. Mrs. RJG's favorite condiment is the cucumber salad which also packs a punch. Carlo is just a super nice guy as is his entire family. Find where they're going, and be sure to try their unique tacos. He's a regular at Urban Animal on Friday nights, so that's your safest bet.
---original 4/2/23 review
If there's one type of food service we've been completely negligent on it's that of the food truck. I personally like the idea, but it's often difficult to know who and where they are. There's never been in the Springs a reliable media source that tells you where everyone might be. I can see some have tried but ultimately gave up.
I discovered Dr. Taco because they were working the Colorado Springs Record Show as was I, helping JL with his setup plus I brought a couple of boxes as well. Both JL and I agreed these are some of the best tacos we've had. They are not street tacos, but rather fully loaded with meat and "crispy cheese". The tacos come out in a double corn tortilla with one of them coated with melted yellow cheese. And it does have a crispy texture. The Carne Asada is fantastic if not a bit messy. It's served more ground beef style, though it's just finely cut seasoned steak. The chicken is insanely good. Beer batter fried chicken that is just delicious. They also have a salsa bar setup with many choices. The hot option is extremely hot with habanero and banana peppers. Sooo good. Mrs. RJG will love this option and we'll be tracking them for a dinner this week I hope.
The name comes from the fact that the owner used to be a physician in the emergency room at a hospital. That's a tough job - and here he can work with his wife and daughter instead. Win-win. I was glad to meet him.
We'll be back soon, though unless something significant changes, this will constitute our 2023 review. Find these guys.
4/2/23 (new entry); 1/24/24
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