Asada Fries at Papis Tacos Food Truck // Photo by Mar’Che Boggess
Since opening last May, Papis Tacos food truck has been serving authentic Mexican staples like tortas, tacos, aguas frescas and elote.
Although I usually prefer tacos, I couldn’t help but turn my attention to the asada fries on the snack menu. If there’s anything I love more than tacos, it’s loaded fries.
Papi’s Tacos Food Truck // Photo by Mar’Che Boggess
The Asada Fries at Papis Tacos are made with well-seasoned, straight-cut French fries. They are then topped with bite-sized pieces of grilled steak, melted Chihuahua cheese, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, nacho cheese, and sour cream. They are also served with your choice of mild or spicy salsa.
The fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside – just as fries should be. The asada is juicy and tender with a slightly smoky flavor. At first I thought the combination of Chihuahua and nacho cheese would overpower the fries, but instead they provided a nice balance – and delivered cheesy deliciousness in every bite.
I chose the mild Salsa Verde. If you like it a little spicier, you should try the Habanero Salsa. The consistency of the salsa is smooth and thin.
The asada fries may be on the snack menu, but at $15 they’re definitely a meal in and of themselves. Whether you eat them all in one sitting or save enough to satisfy your late-night cravings is entirely up to you.
Papi’s Tacos is located at 7700 Nebraska Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112.
