My go-to cheap taco truck raised prices by $2

Went to my usual spot on Grand Ave last Thursday. The one with the red canopy. Always got 3 tacos for $6 there. Now it's $8. Same tacos, smaller tortillas. Talked to the owner while waiting. He said beef prices went up again. Had to raise it or close shop. I still bought them because nothing else hits like that salsa verde. But $2 feels like a lot when you go twice a week. Anyone else seeing their local spots hike prices lately?

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lane.drew6d ago

I go to a spot on Broadway and the owner told me their meat supplier raised prices 18% in the last year alone. $2 is steep but thats actually less than what a lot of trucks near me did - one place jumped from $7 to $10 for a combo plate back in February. I get why it stings but running a food truck with those margins is brutal right now. You ever ask if they do a loyalty card or punch system? Some places around here will knock off a buck after 10 visits.

leohart6d ago

$10 for a combo plate is insane. That's almost fast food sit-down restaurant money. @lane.drew you're right about loyalty cards though. My taco guy did a buy 8 get 1 free deal. Kept me coming back even after his price hike. Maybe ask about a frequent buyer thing. Most small truck owners will work with you if you just ask.