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Why Taco Stands And Trucks Are Awesome

By Daniel Leung 

Taco stands around USC, such as Tacos Tamix and Taco Zone, are awesome. This may sound a little crazy, but I am a huge fan of them. These taco places are cheap, very accessible, and can help provide great memories. I cannot look back at my time at USC and imagine a great experience without good from these local joints. For those uninitiated, I will explain my love for these cheap taco spots around USC. It is no surprise that they are beloved by everyone from Trojan students to nearby neighborhood residents and their families! 

Whenever you're hungry or need a pick-me-up, Tacos Tamix and Taco Zone are only one “Shryft” (a free USC-sponsored shared Lyft) ride away. With prices coming in at $2 per taco and no tax when you pay with cash, it’s hard to say no to a meal at these places. These joints are very affordable which is great when you are a college student on a tight budget. Also, the food tastes really good for the comparative cost! At Taco Zone, they fire roast the Al Pastor meat right in front of you and slice it up to put into your taco. You can really taste the flavor in every bite, plus they pair it with fresh pineapple to add a nice kick of citrus and zest. Beyond the cheap cost, these places are also very accessible. As I mentioned before, they are very close to campus so it isn’t too much trouble getting to them. They are also open pretty much every day of the week until around 2 am in the morning. The largest influx of customers usually comes late at night on weekends though. The times that they are available to make it super easy to get these tacos whenever you get late-night cravings. 

Finally, beyond the price and accessibility factors, there is another component that makes these taco places so awesome. Something about the food and the experience of eating it pairs great with making memorable nights. I have had so many instances where I got food from these places after a party or as a late-night snack for a movie and simply ate good tacos with great people. These cheap but tasty tacos make everyone’s mood better. A lot of my most memorable late nights in the past semester have involved grabbing food from Taco Zone or Taco Tamix. When we go we often see other USC students there as well, and it’s a fun palace to meet new people. These taco places have grown to become joints that I am very fond of. If you haven’t gone, then I hope you go soon!