I had the pleasure of interviewing a small business owner in Oxnard. He runs one of the best taco catering trucks around called Tacos El Vladis. You can find them located in the Chevron gas station parking lot off Vineyard and Oxnard Blvd. His tacos are amazing honestly some of the best I’ve ever tasted in town. My personal favorite is the Tacos de Al Pastor, which is pork with al pastor sauce, onions, cilantro, and avocado. I always pair it with an Agua de Horchata (cinnamon rice water).
Here are the questions I asked the owner:
1. What is the name of your shop? Tacos Vladimir.
2. How long have you been doing this? It has been a family business for 16 years, and I’ve been doing it myself for 10 years.
3. What is your name and age? My name is Vladimir and I am 29 years old.
4. Do you plan to expand your business? Yes, but it takes time and money. In the near future that is a plan we have.
5. What is the most famous item on the menu? The “Surf & Turf Taco” which are shrimp and asada tacos with cheese and a special sauce.
6. What hardships did you face during your first year in business? Finding clients. We didn’t have any clients at first because we were a new face and people didn’t know us yet.
7. How long does it take you to prepare for a night sale? It takes me a couple of days to prep everything cutting onions and cilantro, prepping the meat, salsas, etc.
8. Where do your recipes come from? My mom. She used to sell tacos and got her recipes from my grandparents in Mexico. Now I use them for my tacos.
9. What is one quote you would tell an upcoming shop? “Don’t give up.”
10. In one word, describe your best-selling salsa. Roja (Red). It’s amazing.
I honestly believe this taco shop is one of the best here in Oxnard. You definitely should try it!
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