The Taco Maria truck, parked in a lot in Santa Ana last week, is owned by Carlos Salgado and has gained a cult following. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Carlos Salgado prepares a burrito inside his Taco Maria food truck. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
The duck confit tamale is one of the more unusual offerings. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
The chicken mole taco is endowed with complex flavors. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Carlos Salgado and Andrea Machuca prepare orders inside the truck, which also helps in Salgado’s catering business. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
The hanger steak taco includes a blistered shisito pepper. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
A homemade ricotta flan. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
