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"In 2021, Florencia Villa Ayala started one of the area’s first Tijuana-style taco joints, running the pop-up in the front yard of their home in East Oakland. Over the past four years, other Poblanos like Florencia rose to meet the growing demand of the Tijuana style. It should come as no surprise, then, that Tacos Mi Reynita now operates three trucks across Hayward, San Lorenzo, and San Jose. Whether rain or shine, fans line up for mesquite-grilled asada and crispy, juicy al pastor atop handmade corn tortillas and finished with a huge gob of fresh guacamole. Top it off with your choice of one of eight different salsas that Florencia carefully crafts herself." - Lena Park