Santa Claus is coming early this year and he’s touching down at White Park in Riverside. And he’s bringing beer and Carlos Mencia.
The IE Taco Festival is gonna smack.
I had a chance to chat with Not Your MaMa’s Tacos, an upstart outfit looking to bring something different to the taco festival circuit. Let me be the first to tell you, these Sonoran Style Crispy Tacos just hit different, bruh.
1. Tell me about the name.
We created “Not Your MaMa’s Tacos” in memory of our MaMa, the matriarch of our family. For decades each of our family members have enjoyed our MaMa’s tacos which was passed down from her mother, who originated from La Reforma Sonora, Mexico. With all the ingredients she used within these delicious tacos, the main ingredient has been her love. Continuing the tradition of our family tacos, we bring you tacos that are unlike your MaMas and represent ours. ️
2. What makes these tacos different?
This is not your everyday street taco you get from a taco truck, street taco cart, or at your local taqueria. These fried quality ground beef tacos are unlike any taco you have tried before!! Topped with fresh cut lettuce, shredded cheese and our family taco sauce!
3. What kind of responses have you had to your tacos?
A common theme of responses are they have never had tacos like this before. People who would generally eat one taco ate 3-4 tacos! & they constantly ask when we are making tacos again so they can come over.
4. Have you seen these style of tacos anywhere in California?
Some may advertise unique tacos but we have never seen any like ours. Other places have ground beef but chopped to pieces like Taco Bell where ours is more like a patty shape. Our flavors are also unmatched.
5. What are you expecting at the IE Taco Festival.
To be voted number one taco in the IE as well as get our name out there. We know our tacos are delicious so we cannot wait until everyone gets the opportunity to try them!
6. Where can people taste these?
This Saturday, at the IE TACO FESTIVAL. We are also available for private parties, dm us on Instagram @noturmamastacos
I’ll be there with a salsa stained brain. Mention Big Brown Dad at the NYMT booth and they’ll throw some extra cheese on that mug.
UPDATE: NOT YOUR MAMA’S TACOS WINS BEST TACO AT IE TACO FESTIVAL 2019!