El Cazador
6411 Burden Blvd.
Pasco, WA 99301
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I grew up with my share of lunch wagons: Tsukenjo in Honolulu, along with two wagons that were a major part of my consuming in the 3rd grade, a hamburger & french fries wagon, and a chili & rice wagon at Booth Park in Pauoa in Honolulu. Plus, drive anywhere in Hawai'i and lunch wagons are never far. When I visited New York City for the first time in 1990, I wanted to look for a hot dog or pretzel cart.
Fast forward to 2009. Lunch wagons and food carts are celebrated, anyone who lives in Portland, Oregon knows about Food Carts Portland, and fans of vlogs will know of (or should become familiar with) a great online show called Vendr.TV. Here in Pasco, there are many taco wagons to choose from, each of them with their own style of cooking. Taco wagons have become a new phenomenon of sorts in Portland and Seattle, and I'm able to say that we've had them for years.
Viera's Bakery has been a tradition of downtown for Pasco for years. A new section of Pasco has been in effect for about six to seven years, and with more people moving in means there's more of a demand for decent food. The section of Pasco on Road 68 has become an immediate fast food pit stop: McDonald's, Sonic, Jack In The Box, and Panda Express, but within the same area you can also find Hacienda Del Sol, Magill's, and Bruchi's. Viera's opened up a new bakery off of Burden Blvd., which makes it possible to get some quality churros, doughnuts, maple bars, and other delicious pasteries. This past summer, there was a lunch wagon in the Viera's parking lot so I had taken a look but did not buy anything. I'd have to wait until today to try it out. My sister had a craving to try it and asked me if I wanted to try it too. Of course.
It was cloudy and cold this morning, with a bit of rain on the ground, but as we approached this wagon, we saw a number of people waiting for their food. The wagon is called El Cazador. The wagon has a makeshift sitting area, along with a foosball table for people to play while they wait. On the left side of the truck was their menu with photos of each dish.
What I wanted to try was their Hawaianas, but they didn't have it on the menu today (not sure if it's a seasonable thing). They did have their Torta Cubana, and while it looked very good, I opted for their burrito. The burrito "plate" (we chose beef) featured a nice-sized burrito along with rice, refried beans, and... who knows what else lurked inside.
The container was nicely wrapped with foil, with a green and red salsa to compliment the dish.
The magic would begin when it was opened.
I tried the rice and beans first and it was nicely cooked, not overly cooked, not undercooked, it was just right. Upon trying the green salsa first, I knew the rest of my meal would be a winner. It was. The tortilla itself tasted and smelled great, very light like pastry. Then it was about going into the guts. This is easily one of the best burritos I've ever eaten, and I'm a burrito nut. I can be iffy at times on onions, but they were sliced small enough to where I didn't notice until it was singled out on my pallet. There were also some nice surprises inside of hte burrito: avocado and tomato slices. Each ingredient inside of the burrito complimented each other, and I couldn't help but love the tortilla. The red salsa was nice too. If I had sour cream, I would have piled it on too. My sister expressed herself with bouts of silence, as if to say "shutup, I'm too busy eating".
As Dora The Explorer would say: "¡yum yum yum yum yum, delicioso!" The cost of the burrito meal was $6.50, which isn't bad at all and far better than the instant crap they served down the street at Taco Bell. As my sister said, Taco Bell isn't even in the same league as this, for that is mere filler. At least with this burrito at El Cazador, you know what you're eating and at least when you're full, you're satisfied.
The wagon sells sodas in the cooler, be it Pepsi or various fruit soda options. The highest price dish was something that looked like a meat platter with beef and hot dogs, that went for $12 or $12.50. Lowest priced item was $2 for those who may want to sample what they offer before going for a full meal deal. I will definitely return again, and most likely again and again and again and again and again and again like Lyn Collins. I'll try their Torta Cubana.
If you're in Pasco, Washington for anything, El Cazador is highly recommended.
NOTE: I didn't get the phone number, but you are able to call in your order and then pick it up.
