Mexican mania is on the move in Malaysia: This month, we welcome & introduce two new businesses that’re trying to tempt customers with tacos & salsa, starting with street truck Curbside Cantina.

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Colourful Vehicle Selling Mexican Food

We found this vibrantly colourful vehicle making its debut at the Taman Tasik Ampang Hilir parking lot, less than a 15-minute drive from KLCC. Its business hours & locations remain uncertain, but it’s expected to be near Jalan Tun Perak at lunchtime later this week, with plans to also stake a claim outside GTower & Persiaran Hampshire from time to time. The only way to know for sure is to stalk ’em on Instagram at @CurbsideCantinaKL.

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Chili Con Carne with Indian Papadums

Curbside Cantina crafts mainly Mexican-influenced recipes with love-it-or-hate-it twists, like this chili con carne with Indian papadums instead of tortilla chips. It’s no less than what folks might expect from truck owners Tubby & Noreen, the friendly & creative Malaysian couple who founded the late, lamented Pink Sage (they’re back! but in a new, leaner incarnation).

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Cemita’ Burger

Our favourite is the ‘cemita’ burger, inspired by the Mexican sandwich of that name, comprising chicken with avocado, cheese, herbs & spices for a hearty meal with unique, nicely balanced flavours. Well worth RM10, the cost of each of Curbside Cantina’s very reasonably priced offerings. Oh, chicken tacos are also available.

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Noodles with Slow-Braised Beef

We’re less enthusiastic though about these noodles with slow-braised beef, which carried something of an off-putting, almost alkaline flavour. Noreen acknowledges this one isn’t exactly Mexican, but the truck is still finding its footing for what’ll sell well. We think we’ll be seeing & hearing lots more about Curbside Cantina (which can also be hired for events) in the months ahead.

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Location and Contact Details

Curbside Cantina Food Truck

Locations remain uncertain. Stalk them on instagram at @CurbsideCantinaKL

View Curbside Cantina Food Truck’s directory page here.