Robert Lemon (1) (1979–)

Intriguing Investigation. This academic study of exactly what is a 'taco truck' - and yes, the author makes a very clear distinction between the original concept of a taco truck vs the food trucks so common in American cities and American media today - and how the practices of taco trucks enabled and evolved with and through the food truck revolution truly is extremely intriguing. The dry academic prose is a bit of a knock for a more widespread audience, which could benefit from reading the analysis here, but is surmountable - I personally used my Kindle Fire's text to speech option, and in that manner I was able to process the book far more readily. In particular, the various ways the taco trucks and later food trucks have anarchically evolved in each of the three markets studied was simply amazing to see, and the author's in depth knowledge of these issues - apparently he has been studying them for at least 15 years at this time - is readily apparent. Overall the dry academic prose isn't enough to take away from the history and strong analysis here, so it still rates as 5 stars.… (más)

I live in Chicago so food trucks are something normal for me. On lunch break me and my coworkers always got to the long line for some delicious treats. When I saw this book I knew I had to read it and I am glade I did because author really went above and beyond with the history and all the details behind this little, good smelling truck. The book concentrates on taco trucks so there is also a lot of information about Mexican culture. Also evaluates three different metropolises in the United States: the Bay Area, California; Sacramento, California; and Columbus, Ohio.… (más)

I live in Chicago so food trucks are something normal for me. On lunch break me and my coworkers always got to the long line for some delicious treats. When I saw this book I knew I had to read it and I am glade I did because author really went above and beyond with the history and all the details behind this little, good smelling truck. The book concentrates on taco trucks so there is also a lot of information about Mexican culture. Also evaluates three different metropolises in the United States: the Bay Area, California; Sacramento, California; and Columbus, Ohio.… (más)