El Zocalo Brings Big Birria Flavor to Topeka
A Local Food Truck Serving Birria Tacos, Eggrolls, Ramen and More
For Episode 6 of King of Tacos, we headed out to find El Zocalo, a local food truck serving up Mexican food around Topeka, Kansas. As we continue our search for the best taco in Topeka, we're discovering more local restaurants and food trucks and finding the dishes that make each one stand out.
El Zocalo quickly caught our attention with its Birria menu, offering everything from Birria tacos to Birria eggrolls and even Birria ramen.
And then there was the consommé.
The flavor was incredible.
The Birria tacos in particular caught us by surprise. They came out of nowhere for us and quickly became one of the most memorable stops we've made so far in our search for the King of Tacos.
If you're a fan of Birria or looking for something different to try in Topeka, El Zocalo is a food truck worth finding.
ABOUT THE KING OF TACOS SERIES
The King of Tacos series takes Team Ringgold around Topeka, Kansas, in search of the best taco in town. Each episode gives us a chance to visit a different local restaurant or food truck, try their tacos, and highlight the people and businesses that make Topeka's food scene special.
So far, we've discovered everything from standout steak tacos and carne asada to pork tacos, chorizo, al pastor, and some seriously memorable Birria.
With every stop, the competition gets a little tougher.
That's what makes this series so much fun. You never quite know which taco is going to surprise you.
At Team Ringgold, we believe getting to know a community means more than knowing its neighborhoods and housing market. Local restaurants, food trucks, small businesses, and the people behind them all help make Topeka feel like home.
That's one of the reasons we enjoy getting out into the community for King of Tacos.
EPISODE 6: WHY WE CHOSE EL ZOCALO
When you're searching for the best tacos in Topeka, you can't limit the search to traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants.
Some of the best food in a community can come from local food trucks, and El Zocalo gave us another reason to keep looking beyond the usual spots.
The first thing that stood out was the variety of their Birria menu.
Birria has become incredibly popular with taco lovers, but El Zocalo takes the concept beyond just tacos. Their menu includes Birria tacos, Birria eggrolls, Birria ramen, and more.
That variety alone made El Zocalo an interesting stop on our taco journey.
Then we actually tried the food.
That's when things got serious.
THE BIRRIA TACOS CAME OUT OF NOWHERE
Every King of Tacos episode has a taco that makes us stop and take notice.
At El Zocalo, that happened with the Birria tacos.
We knew we were going to try Birria, but the tacos ended up being a bigger standout than we expected. The combination of the tender Birria, flavorful consommé, and crispy taco shells made for a seriously satisfying bite.
Sometimes a taco doesn't need a lot of explanation.
You take a bite and immediately understand why it belongs in the conversation.
That was our experience with El Zocalo.
DON'T SLEEP ON THE CONSOMMÉ
If you're ordering Birria, the consommé is a big part of the experience.
And El Zocalo's consommé brought serious flavor.
The rich, savory consommé paired perfectly with the Birria tacos and added another layer to the meal. Dipping the tacos into the consommé took an already flavorful taco and made it even better.
For us, this was one of the biggest highlights of the visit.
If you've been searching for Birria tacos in Topeka, the consommé alone is a good reason to give El Zocalo a try.
BIRRIA GOES BEYOND TACOS
One of the things we enjoyed about El Zocalo was seeing how many different ways they incorporate Birria into their menu.
Tacos are just the beginning.
El Zocalo also offers Birria eggrolls and Birria ramen, giving customers some creative options if they're looking for something beyond the traditional taco.
Birria eggrolls combine the familiar crispy texture of an eggroll with the rich flavor of Birria, while Birria ramen takes those same flavors in a completely different direction.
It's a good reminder that local food trucks don't have to stick to one format.
They can take familiar flavors and put their own spin on them.
FIND EL ZOCALO AROUND TOPEKA
Because El Zocalo is a food truck, its location can vary.
If you want to find out where El Zocalo will be serving next, be sure to follow them on Facebook for updates and information about where you can find them around Topeka.
That is part of the fun of discovering local food trucks. You may have to keep an eye out for them, but when you find something you love, it's worth it.
And after this visit, El Zocalo is definitely a truck we'll be keeping an eye on.
TOPEKA'S LOCAL FOOD SCENE KEEPS SURPRISING US
One of the best parts of the King of Tacos series has been discovering just how much variety there is in Topeka's local food scene.
Every stop has given us something different.
El Zocalo was another great example. Instead of simply offering another version of the same taco, their Birria-focused menu gave us several different ways to experience one of today's most popular Mexican food dishes.
The Birria tacos were our standout, but the eggrolls and ramen showed just how versatile the menu can be.
And that consommé?
We'll definitely remember that one.
TOPEKA'S TACO COMPETITION CONTINUES
Six episodes into our search for the King of Tacos, we're finding more and more tacos that deserve a place in the conversation.
Vuelve a la Vida impressed us with its steak taco. Rosi's Food brought us chopped carne asada and standout elote. Zoila's Cafe gave us a memorable pork taco and green sauce. Mexicali entered the competition with flavorful Birria tacos. El Centenario gave us an excellent al pastor taco and a standout chorizo taco.
Now El Zocalo has entered the competition with Birria tacos that surprised us, a flavorful consommé, and a menu that takes Birria well beyond the traditional taco.
And we're not finished yet.
There are still plenty of Topeka restaurants and food trucks left to explore.
If you're a taco lover in Topeka, we'd love to know where you think we should go next.
Because we're still searching for the taco that has what it takes to wear the crown.
WHAT IS THE KING OF TACOS SERIES?
King of Tacos is a local food series from Team Ringgold that visits restaurants and food trucks throughout Topeka, Kansas, in search of the best taco in town. Each episode highlights a different local business and explores the tacos, flavors, and experiences that make each stop unique.
WHAT IS EL ZOCALO?
El Zocalo is a local food truck serving Mexican food in the Topeka, Kansas, area. The menu features a variety of Birria dishes, including Birria tacos, Birria eggrolls, and Birria ramen.
WHERE CAN I FIND EL ZOCALO IN TOPEKA?
Because El Zocalo operates as a food truck, its location can vary. The best way to find out where El Zocalo will be serving is to follow the food truck on Facebook for current location and schedule information.
WHAT DOES EL ZOCALO SERVE?
El Zocalo is known for its Birria menu, including Birria tacos, Birria eggrolls, and Birria ramen. Their consommé was also a standout during our King of Tacos visit.
DOES EL ZOCALO SERVE BIRRIA TACOS?
Yes. Birria tacos are one of the standout offerings at El Zocalo. During our Episode 6 visit, the Birria tacos were our favorite part of the meal.
DOES EL ZOCALO SERVE BIRRIA RAMEN?
Yes. El Zocalo's Birria menu includes Birria ramen, giving customers another way to enjoy the rich flavors of Birria.
DOES EL ZOCALO SERVE BIRRIA EGGROLLS?
Yes. El Zocalo also offers Birria eggrolls, putting a creative spin on traditional Birria.
WHERE CAN I FIND BIRRIA TACOS IN TOPEKA?
There are several places around Topeka where you can find Birria tacos, and El Zocalo is one local food truck worth checking out. Their Birria tacos were a standout during Episode 6 of King of Tacos.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE BEST TACOS IN TOPEKA?
We're still searching!
Team Ringgold's King of Tacos series is visiting local restaurants and food trucks throughout Topeka to try different taco styles and find out which one has what it takes to become the King of Tacos.
The search continues, and there are still plenty of tacos left to try.
