Jarro Café uses permanent signage and rainbow brights to advertise their mobile taco truck. "In Houston in particular, the trucks were just visually incredible," Mosier said. "They are painted in very bright colors and the feel is very 'street carnival' in a way."
Taquería Torres offers car registration while you enjoy your tacos al pastor. Mosier comments on the larger social framework of street food: "I was excited about shooting the images surrounding the food and folks of street food, and it turned out to be compelling on many levels. There are political and social issues surrounding the culture as well as a certain angle of creativity and efficiency that the operators must incorporate."
Elote con crema, a roasted corn cocktail, at Melissa's Roasted Corn. Mosier on traditional ethnic food to-go: "I think that modern eaters are seeing the value in having traditional food available in a convenient, affordable venue but also as a way of preserving the flavors and traditions of those foodways."
