Although it is a “blind box” concept, there are no actual boxes here. Well, unless you count the dabao box.
There are definitely surprises here, because you genuinely will not know what you are getting until the tacos arrive in your hands.
Taco Liberation Co at Amoy Street Food Centre takes a playful approach to lunch.
The stall operates on a rotating menu concept unlike the typical taco shop. Customers choose between vegetable, meat, or a mix, and decide how many tacos they want.
The fillings change regularly, say once a week or so, depending on what the team is preparing that day.
Guess this should suit “P” MBTI personality types?
Do not worry as prices are clearly stated, which keeps the “surprise” aspect from becoming stressful.
Vegetable sets ($5.90 for 2) are the most affordable, followed by mixed options ($7.90 for 2) and meat-only tacos ($8.50 for 2), all staying under ten dollars.
You can always get three pieces to share share.
The tacos come in soft shells, filled generously with a combination of protein or vegetables, fresh elements like lettuce, salsa, and cheese, and sauces that tie everything together.
Nacho chips and avocado can be added for those who want more heft, and take note there is no beef or seafood included.
When I visited, the rotating flavours included combinations such as mala lotus root, grilled chicken with green harissa sauce, and sweet potato with egg mayo.
Some of the flavours included bak kut teh chicken, kimchi pork, and bulgogi chicken.
These fillings are not trying to be traditionally Mexican, and instead weave in influences from various cultures.
Here’s what I liked: The tacos felt generous for the price, especially compared with more polished restaurant versions.
The balance also worked well together as the meat was tender, the vegetables kept some bite, and I loved that additional spicy hot sauce (served separately) which gave it more of the Mexican element.
After finishing my tacos, I could not really pinpoint the ingredients that went into each taco, but that was part of the fun.
Even if you walk away still guessing what exactly went into your lunch, you know it’s interesting, generous, and well put together.
Taco Liberation Co
Amoy Street Food Centre #02-117, 7 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069111
Opening Hours: 10am – 3pm (Mon – Fri), Closed Sat, Sun
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