Had to choose between two taco trucks and picked wrong

Last Friday I was starving and had to pick between two taco trucks parked right next to each other downtown. One had a huge line and the other was empty, so I thought I'd be smart and skip the wait. Paid $12 for three tacos that were cold and the meat was dry. I watched the busy truck's customers walk away smiling with loaded plates. Should I just always go where the line is?

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spencer6643d ago

Long lines can mean good food, but they can also just mean slow workers. Sometimes people line up out of habit or because the truck has a cool name. Honestly, you might've just hit a bad day at the empty truck. Try both once on a weekend and see which one actually holds up.

blairwhite4d ago

I heard someone say once that the line at a taco truck is basically a customer review board. "Picked wrong" is exactly what happened to you. The busy truck's line is a sign people know their food is worth waiting for. The empty truck probably had dry meat before you even showed up. I'd never skip a line again if I were you. Just wait the extra 10 minutes.