Taqueria El Cabrito

Located inside the Exxon gas station (no kidding) on Busch's Frontage Road, just off Rt.50. Easiest possible access to and from the highway, especially eastbound toward the Bay Bridge and Eastern shore. This unassuming and inexpensive little joint is exactly what this stretch of the highway has long needed. Operated by a very friendly, younger fellow whose English is hit-or-miss, it's a terrific detour for something a little less ordinary. The tacos are very good. On offer are ten different varieties for $2.50 apiece, but I could only manage five: the Lengua (tongue), Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Cueritas (braised pork rind), and Chorizo. All came with fresh onion and cilantro and lime and spicy green sauce, and all were delicious. I also ordered the Posole, a Mexican soup made from a lot of big chunks of roast pork with hominy, larded with a pile of fresh avocados, radishes, jalapeno, and pico de gallo. It was fantastic. Have I had better and more distinctive tacos? Sure. But the tacos on offer here are delicious, convenient, and inexpensive. Well worth a short highway break.

Great food and friendly staff. Location inside gas station convenience store is a bit off-putting, but it's worth it for the flavor. Note that online ordering does not work but you can call ahead. Be careful ordering if you are picky like me and specify what exactly you do and don't want. I usually write down my order. Can get busy during rush times and they seem to make everything fresh, so it can take a few minutes.