Sampling pupusas, arepas and all sorts of tacos during the opening weekend
On Sunday we hit the opening weekend of the Red Hook Ball Fields food vendors to check out the lines and revisit some of our favorite vendors. At the now-famous ball fields, each truck represents a different Latin country—from Salvadorean pupusas to Colombian specialties like arepas (and not those "mozzareppas" street fair staples). But it's Mexico that has the biggest presence with two taco vendors and another devoted to agua frescas and elotes.
The best strategy for tackling the lines is to come in a group and delegate, although we found the lines to be very manageable during the chilly opening day. We started with an elote (grilled corn on a stick slathered in Mexican crema, cotija cheese and chili powder) from Red Hook Food—the truck with the shortest line, not because their offerings are not worthy, but because they are the simplest to prepare.
We then joined the long line for the famous Country Boys' huaraches. Country Boys makes their own tortillas by hand, to order. The huaraches are formed into an oval, like a sandal sole from which they get their name, and topped with the meat of your choice—we opted for spicy pork— then loaded with cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, crema and guacamole. We suggest you come early if you want to try the ceviches, they are usually the first to run out.
