It’s Never too Late to Taco

This piece was crafted for the 100 Word Story Photo Prompt below. Let me know if I got some giggles with these 100 words.

Happy Sunday!

I read the menu for a second time, but it’s all gibberish: tamarindo, tamale, taco, torta, so many of the foods start with “t” I wonder how anybody tells them apart. Eighty-eight years in Henrico county, and I’ve never once had a Hispanic happy meal.

“Ready?” Olive skin glistens in the bald afternoon heat.

“Don’t rightly know. What do you recommend?”

“Pupusas?”

Pupusas, yes something that doesn’t begin with “T” and I order one, hoping no real pups arrive.

“With frijoles, chorizo, pork or cheese?”

Two out of four of those are English. Well, I hope dollars will be accepted.

34 responses to “It’s Never too Late to Taco”

John

That’s a fun poem, and tasty too! Mexican food is delicious! I still can’t use the Like button, the problem was not resolved.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Oh, I’m glad you like this little flash. Hope you get your like capabilities back. Did you get grounded for some reason? 😁
  
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  1. John
    
    Oh no, this isn’t Instagram which pounces on you at every chance. Jerks! I am going to try contacting another “WordPress Happiness Engineer” and ask again what is going on. The last person had no clue!
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    Fingers crossed. There’s a good one for every five that don’t know what they’re doing. 😂
    
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EclecticMusicLover

I love Mexican food!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Same. I missed it the most when I was away. 😁
  
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Mister Bump UK

excellent, K.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Mr.B. Writing this has put me in the Kidd for some authentic tacos. 😊
  
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  1. Mister Bump UK
    
    We enjoyed burritos a few weeks ago. First time for a few years. I used to make them – heavy on the chorizo – but not since…
    I remember lots of Tex Mex in the US – my first encounter with jalapenos! Not very common in the UK but we get more “world food” now.
    
    Hundreds are a great challenge, arent they. Every single word has to fight for its place. Feels like limbering up before a race.
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    Yes. We had an amazing taco dinner (authentic Mexican) this evening. A ghost kitchen. Have you heard of those? You kk da have to know it’s there and ask for this special menu. Anyways, best in a long time and it’s all because of this post.
    
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  3. Mister Bump UK
    
    Not a clue what you’re on about. But half the time you speak a foreign language anyhow.
    
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  4. K.Hartless
    
    balderdash! 😂
    
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  5. Mister Bump UK
    
    And the other half you just cuss.
    
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Jeff Flesch

Hahaha, you’re fun and funny. Awesome write, K.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  😁💜 So glad you found this one entertaining.
  
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  1. Jeff Flesch
    
    I did, indeed. 😁💜
    
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Susan Strasser, Blogger & Memoirist

Well played off the photo! A sequel could be an elderly personat Starbucks, I believe… well, some elderly.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  That’s a great idea. Thanks for reading this flash, Susie. 100 is a harsh master, but it does make for great fun.
  
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cognacproject

You definitely got a laugh out of me– partially because I’m fluent in Spanish 😉 cute poem ❤

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Tom

Lovely charming story snippet. Short and sweet! 🙂

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Priti

Beautiful so funny! Well shared.,.👍

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Debi

Big smile. At least he is open-minded enough to try it out. I like that old man.

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guyleneiswriting

That was well written and entertaining. I am definitely a huge taco supporter =D

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Cindy Georgakas

a delectable tasty poem well done !! 💖

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Cindy.
  
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tiffanyarpdaleo

I definitely got a laugh! I admit the locals here in San Diego get a kick out of hearing the tourists try to pronounce all of our Spanish words, the food, suburbs, streets, and even Siri messes it up pretty bad sometimes! 😂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Yay! Yes, Siri can be the worst. I missed Hispanic foods when I lived in Germany, they just never nailed it, so we have been enjoying the authentic taco places since returning. 😁
  
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johnlmalone

a cleverly crafted little story —

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, John. Are you a fan of this type of food? I love spicy dishes.
  
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  1. johnlmalone
    
    funnily I’m not; I like red wine with my food and spicyness doesn’t suit —
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    Well, we’d be able to share the wine at least.
    
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dennyho

Love this as I hail from Henrico County, VA! I now reside in Cville, VA. Where is the truck located?

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Very much make-believe, but thank you for the kind feedback.
  
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  1. dennyho
    
    You got me!!!
    
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