When I first discovered there was a new taco stand at the Spa City farmers market last summer, I was thrilled.

It was so new in fact that there wasn’t a huge line (yet) but as word started to spread, the line for these tacos got longer and longer.

Thankfully La Capital Tacos recently decided to open a permanent location in Troy, so now they are available all year round! If you’re looking for fresh, authentic Mexican food, La Capital Tacos is the spot. Check out a new episode of Bite Me below.

So tell me about how you started your business

I started my business at the Troy farmers market and after that I went to Glens Falls and Saratoga. Last year was my first year at the Farmers Market.

Where are you originally from?

I’m from Mexico City and I was raised and born over there. I came over here when I was 20 years old.

What brought you to the Capital District?

I opened a restaurant in Glenville and that’s how I ended up here.

Where do your recipes come from?

Some of the recipes are from my family and I combined the recipes with all the experience I’ve been getting from working with people. I’ve worked with really good chefs in my past.

What makes your tacos so special?

It comes from my heart and you have to work hard. I don’t try to do shortcuts because that will ruin the whole meal. I always try and do everything from scratch.

Do you have a favorite?

My favorite is al pastor. I like that you roast the pork with the gas and that’s like a fire. You cook the meat with the flame and it has different flavors like smokey, juicy and spicy.