4915 Lincoln Park Court
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From San Luis Potosi
Lengua, chorizo, al pastor tacos
Take a look at that. Cucumbers, cilantro, diced onions and pickled onions – this is the real deal. When tossed atop the lengua, buche, or carne asada tacos, and finished off with a squeeze of lime and some hot sauce, you have something special. No doubt, Los Potosinos was a favorite among all who sampled their offering.
This was true for reasons that went even beyond the food. The kindness of Lydia and family was notable and their efforts to persevere among trying circumstances is inspiring. As the upstarts of the taco truck world – they opened last month – they are working very hard to gain traction in what must be a competitive part of town.
If you’re in the neighborhood, do stop by. You won’t be disappointed.
Oh, and if you happen by on the weekend, you can look forward to this:
Not the best photo, but it still looks good, doesn’t it? It’s called pollo al carbon, and it’s about as good as a marinated and seasoned grilled chicken can be. “Mexicans and Americans love our chicken!” Lydia exclaimed. She’ll get no argument from me.
Here is some more backstory on Los Potosinos from CMH Gourmand.
32 Comments
March 20, 2009 at 7:01 PM
ive eaten at this taqueria and its the BEST!!!!! in all columbus…..
NOT THE ONLY ONE…BUT THE BEST!!!!
March 28, 2009 at 11:13 PM
We stopped by here today to try the chicken – it was the best we’ve had since we can remember. So good that we’re going back tomorrow afternoon for more.
And yes, they are as friendly as can be.
March 30, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did!
April 6, 2009 at 8:27 AM
I was floored!! Everthing was unbelievable. Lydia was the nicest person and really wants you to have a good experience, which will happen if you eat the food there. This is the taco truck standard.
April 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM
[...] get enough or don’t want to wait in line. Save some room for some of Lydia’s excellent Postino style Pollo Carbon at the final stop, or take some home with you. We envisage the ‘full’ tour taking up [...]
April 16, 2009 at 7:50 PM
I just returned from my first Los Potosinos experience. I asked Lydia to fix me up with her best dish. She served up pollo al carbon as succulent as I’ve ever had, with rice and beans that had a little extra something I just couldn’t put my finger on. All this was topped with a fresh sliced avocado. Lydia is so gracious and lovely, and her food was completely worth the trip. I’m already hooked.
April 27, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Holy hell, is that chicken good. I mean, most of what they do is good, but the chicken is a show-stopper. Cooked for two hours… but beyond that Lydia wouldn’t reveal her secrets. Her mother’s mother’s etc. recipe — well, let me tell you, there’s a reason she’s so good-natured: she comes from a long line of happy, chicken-stuffed people. Damn!!
April 30, 2009 at 8:53 PM
HOLA CARNALITA
QUE BIEN TE VES DE COSINERA, ENSEÑALES A LOS BOLILLOS COMO SE COSINA EN SAN LUIS POSI .
May 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM
HOLA
Soy hermano menor de Lidia Labra, antes quenada quiero darles la gracias Alos organizadores de taco truck y por apoyar a mi herma por dar aconocer la comida potosina por apollar ala comunidad hispana, y de la misma manera felicitar a los organizadores por ser un vínculo para promover la gastronomía mexicana, en la maravillosa ciudad de Columbus, Ohio
PD: GRACIAS POR SU APOLLO
May 22, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Nuestro placer, amigo.
April 30, 2009 at 9:13 PM
HOLA CARNALITA
Que bien que te este llendo bien en el buen arte del sason, en señales alos bolillos como se consina en SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO que tengas exito hermanita
QUE TATA DIOS LOS ACOMPAÑE
May 4, 2009 at 3:36 AM
Los Potosinos taco stand is the best in Columbus. I love their tacos de lengua…They grill the meanest pollo al carbon!
May 9, 2009 at 9:42 PM
The steaks were done just right… the ribeyes were spectacular…. the frijoles were really good. the beens seemed like they were refried extra…
AWESOME
June 25, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Stopped by on the advice of Tacotruckscolumbus.com and was floored by the quality of the food. took home a whole pollo al carbon, had it for dinner, again for lunch, and probably for lunch again tomorrow! Lydia was super friendly as well.
June 25, 2009 at 4:15 PM
muy delicioso tia keep up the good work with those taaaaacos. ay ay ay aaaaaayyyyyy
June 26, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Second stop on the taco truck tour. I had chicken tacos which were excellent. Again, very nice cilantro sauce.
The pollo al carbon looked and smelled awesome. Looked like a flock of chickens cooking on a charcoal grill. Nice!! I am going to have to get some for dinner.
There were at least 15 people at the truck during lunch time. Very popular place. The ladies working the truck are friendly. Don’t pass this one up. It is slightly off Georgesville Road. Look for the plume of smoke from the grill.
June 26, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Pollo al Carbon is fantastic. Cilantro sauce adds a perfect zest which is tempered by the cool, fresh lettuce/tomato/avacado salad served with the dish. Although the stand was crowded, we were well attended to with multiple passes of fresh, hot tortillas. Next time I’ll try the tacos!
June 27, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Nora and I visited Los Posotino’s last night. Both of said it may be the best chicken we’ve ever had. Nora ordered the Pollo Al Carbon plate with chicken, rice, beans and sliced avacados. It was so good that we bought a whole grilled chicken to take home to eat for the rest of the weekend. Don’t forget to try the ice cream which is more like a hybrid of American ice cream and Italian ice. The coconut flavor was amazing. It was icy and creamy at the same time. Made with coconut milk (I think) and bits of coconut throughout, it was delightfully sweet. Lidia and her daughter we gracious hosts. We felt almost like we were at a cookout in their backyard.
July 2, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Does anyone know if the pollo al carbon is still just a weekend thing?
I’m taking my girlfriend to Los Potosinos tonight and I’ve been raving about the chicken.
July 2, 2009 at 2:08 PM
They’ll generally make it for you anytime with about 2 hrs notice. Give ‘em a ring (number above), shouldn’t be a problem (and if it is, they’ll let you know).
July 2, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Cool. Thanks man!
July 2, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Just spoke with Lydia, she’s gonna make us one! Thanks again!
July 5, 2009 at 7:16 PM
yo vivo un poco lejos de su hubicacion pero tengo muchas ganas de probar el pollo asado al carbon asi que pronto nos vemos por aya .
July 7, 2009 at 1:38 AM
When’s the next Taco Tour?
July 7, 2009 at 10:38 AM
We are looking towards the end of summer for the next tour, though we expect to have at least one more single truck ‘meet up’ before then. Keep an eye on the site for details as they become available.
August 24, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Has anyone else had the ribs yet?!? Yes now there is chicken al carbon and ribs on weekends! Good stuff!!
August 27, 2009 at 3:47 PM
the kindest lady on the west side…
September 16, 2009 at 11:39 AM
sampled tacos pastor yesterday. pretty good flavor, good sauces! friendly staff and clean environment. 4 amigos were eating the pollo al carbon and it looked outstanding! i’ve got to try that next time. disappointed they did not have any ice cream on this visit….
September 17, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Definitely try the costillos de puerco as well. They are pure porky deliciousness.
October 4, 2009 at 3:18 PM
In honor of National Taco Day, my 16wk old daughter and I stopped by here. Sadly 2:30pm was too early for the AMAZING smelling chicken. the grill was out, and loaded up. Initially I had driven by but the smell got me pointed the correct direction. The tacos were delectable, and the sauces tasty toppers. The folks were friendly and gracious. I tried just about all the taco selections (lengua was the best, with al pastor a close second) and then was too full for the home-made ice cream. Well I’ll be back later for some pollo al carbon, so the ice cream will have to wait.
November 5, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Lydia has some delicious winter menu items now. I’m especially excited for the atole de pinole, which is hard to come by in Ohio. Caldo de res also is excellent.
December 1, 2009 at 6:39 PM
So this makes it two Taco Trucks in two days. Pollo Al Carbon, Carne Asada tacos and burrito and Al Pastor taco. Brought it home for the family and they all loved it. The chicken was unbelievable… I’ve never had any chicken as wonderful as this anywhere and the rest of the food was fantastic as well. Lydia is very nice and I am excited to return soon to this wonderful taqueria