Longtime fans of Columbus’ rich taco truck scene will be familiar with Los Potosinos. Run by Lydia Labra and her family, the truck has been a mainstay for years, first establishing itself on the west side before migrating to the King-Lincoln Bronzeville district, before going on hiatus for a while.
It recently reappeared on the west side before returning to King-Lincoln on East Long Street, in an open parking lot across Canabar Street (at Long and Monroe).
The Potosians serve tacos, cokes, burrets, and quesadillas…
…but his specialty is dinner dishes, especially grilled chicken.
Dishes include rice, beans, a small salad, five corn tortillas, and usually a trio of grilled chicken pieces.
The chicken is everything grilled chicken should be: smoky and lightly charred, with crispy skin and meat that falls off the bone. It is simply delicious on its own or when assembled into tacos. The rice and beans are also well seasoned.
They make all the grilled chicken on site, so you can often follow your nose to find the truck.
Their posted hours are Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (to try to catch the crowd from the bar across the street).
Note that Los Potosinos is cash only, although they did accept payment via the Cash app.
The Potosins
860 E. Long St.
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 456-8387
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