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"West Coasters, this Mexican food truck is everything you’ve been looking for. Everyone else, get to the West Village for a teachable moment. Parked on 4th and Grove, El Jalapeño sells massive, made-to-order burritos for $9, which includes a soda. The spicy pork is something of a signature: tender pieces with crispy edges are coated in a tomato-chili sauce, along with jalapeño, green peppers, and even some fiery sichuan pepper. Rice, beans, lettuce, pico, and crema fill out the rest. The result is a delightfully greasy parcel of food, soaked in chili oil and pork fat—and it’s available until 4am on weeknights, and all 48 hours of the weekend." - neha talreja, willa moore