So the Morocho food truck I went to and am reviewing now was located at 6th and 52nd, next to a second Halal Guys (there was also another Halal guys that had a huge line still at 1:30pm on a non-holiday Monday at 6th and 53rd - not sure what the diff was). The ambiance of food truck - like any other food truck but without the frustration of long lines. I came at about 1:30pm on late October Monday 2023. I was not about to wait in line for halal guys, and so I totally came across this food truck by chance. God provides! The guys on the truck Saul and Cecilio (I probably am not spelling this correctly sorry!) are so nice. I asked the guy in front of me for rec and also the guys on the truck. They all said the Saltado with steak. It's now $15 (I was looking at some previous 2021 yelp prices when it was only $11!!!) but considering the recent times, it was reasonable with all the inflation stuff. I was really hungry (haven't eaten for 8 hours at this point) so I ate the whole thing pretty quickly. I think it might not be enough food for a really big guy, but I was also really full after, so maybe it is sufficient. I was eyeing the "poor man's" burger and pork belly sandwich hard though, good thing I have several more days here in NYC to try those out. It's so close to the conference hotel I'll be spending the next several days in. Totally agree with Barney - it's definitely SMALL but the service was quick and they do take card!! I'll most definitely be back later this week for a quick lunch! Thank you Saul and Cecilio! read more

TL;DR Version: - Small food truck, Huge Flavor - Amazingly delicious at a solid price point - 100% recommend Long Winded Version: Food: 5/5 - Both burgers are amazing! They're jam packed with goodness. They don't skimp here. - The stir fry is the bomb too. - The flavor is very authentic to Peru cuisine. Location: 5/5 - Right next to a wine shop. Convenience. - Right next to the Courtelyou train station on the Q. More Convenience. Value: 5/5 - It's nearly impossible to get a burger under $15 in NYC and odds are it's not going to be great. - Morocho puts out some seriously delicious burgers and food overall at a price that keeps me coming back. - I'd probably come back anyway, it's that good. read more

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una ofenza a la comida peruana me comi un lomo Saltado con unos tomates en cuadros y todavia dicen que son fusion

Firstly, I want to say customer service was lovely 5/5 the food? The food is amazing I ordered "Poor Man's Burger " 5/5 the meat is perfect and all the sauces complimented the burger yummy! For my lovely girl I ordered Pork Belly sandwich and she rated it a 6/5 she is IN LOVEEEE with the burger!! Overall would recommend 10/10 would definitely be stopping here again FOR SURE!!!!! (And also food looks exactly like the pictures) read more

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I must say that I keep coming because I like the food. The lomo is a great meal - rice, protein, veggies and a great sauce that brings it all together for about $10-$12. They also have tacos that are small but good. The shells are doubled but I am a petite girl and the two tacos are just not enough as a meal for me. Two tacos are $6. The truck doesn't usually have a line like the others do in this area, but don't be fooled by that if you are in a rush. They make the food to order and the wait time can be in line with the busier trucks around. On the plus side - they take credit cards which is nice. If you like Peruvian food, the weather is nice and you have a few minutes to spare I would recommend giving this place a try. read more

Morocho Peruvian Fusion - Street Vendors Near Me

Their Steak Tacos are sooo fire! It is sizzling steak savory and flavorful and you can't go wrong with ANY of their sauces. Can't get enough! My boyfriend and I LOVE chowing down on the tacos with our favorite tv shows! Unique and delicious menu. To be honest, the absolute BEST tacos on Courtelyou RD and around Brooklyn in my opinion. I am always raving about this truck, and always look to see it on my daily walks. THE SERVICE!!! These guys are incredibly kind, clean, and make everything to YOUR liking+ their delicious recipes. Brooklyn HIDDEN GEM!!!!!!!!!!! You've got to try Morocho !!!!!!!!!!!! don't miss out read more

The chicken taco was really good veg taco (shiitake mushroom ) was okay , lacked flavor and was very bland. Aji de gaina platter was a descent dish , a lot of rice , the chicken had a garlic taste which was good and the sauce made it good but not worth the 11$ to be honest. read more

Food trucks are one of those things that I don't quite understand. Specifically, food truck prices. In my mind, the entire point of having a truck (or a cart) is not just mobility, but also price. Your overhead is so much smaller, so shouldn't your food be cheaper than actual brick & mortar locations? No? Well, I tried. I suppose being parked on the most expensive island around means you can charge $10 for a quesadilla. And I'm not even mad, because the Lomo Saltado Quesadilla from Morocho is DELICIOUS. Stuffed with tender marinated steak, onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, tomatoes, some soy and oyster sauce (I think that's the fusion)...it's cheesy, meaty, overflowing with flavor, and no doubt incredibly fattening. It's almost big enough for two people to split it for lunch, so I guess it might even be worth $10. read more

I spotted these guys on Union Square West. I'd never seen them before, so it's possible they get around. Had the Quesadilla Hongos. Now, I will say, I don't think these were real corn mushrooms (I believe they were buttons) but on most levels it didn't worry me. They were marinated in something salty and excellent, and paired up to wonderful effect with asparagus and melted cheese. I will also carp about the tortilla, which I believe came out of a bag (boo), as did the cheese. But the bottom line is, the quesadilla was a triumph of texture (cleavy, cellular mushrooms, fibrous, tender asparagus, melted cheese and a crispy tortilla) and flavor, and set me back a mere seven bucks. tl;dr - Unless you're truly hardcore about ingredient sourcing, eat here. read more

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This truck is amazing. The food is fresh, well made, and delicious all around. The aji de gallina is a huge portion, with tender pulled chicken and a super flavorful parmesan sauce. The tacos are succulent, as is the quesadilla. And you cannot beat the prices ($3 tacos, $11 for a huge plate of chicken, veggies, and ice). Really they should be charging more. But in the absence of that, go give these guys all your money. read more

Sometimes it only takes just the right meal to bring a guy to his senses. Better yet if it comes on wheels.. Reigning from the great food cart Meca of Portland OR, I have come to expect a lot from mobile gastronomy, but it always boils down to unique flavor and quality ingtedients that make an impression last as you walk away.. literally. Trying both a chicken and pork taco, I got fresh Ingredients (like asparagus) and a large portion of each. Satisfying and delicious. Thank you guys for bringing such a satiating delight to such a stimulating place as NYC! read more

Morocho Peruvian Fusion - Street Vendors Near Me

My teen boys and I absolutely LOVE the food from this awesome food truck--the chicken tacos are insane, and the rice dish with the chicken, white potatoes and yellow sauce is out of this world. We've tried a bunch of dishes, and everything has been excellent! Plus, the service is quick and the guys working the truck are super friendly and accommodating (and they deliver now!). Oh, also, get all the sauces--they should really sell them separately, as they're good on pretty much everything. Apparently the truck used to be in Manhattan pre-Covid, and since then moved to Cortelyou Road. Those of us who have "discovered" it want it to stay forever, so please give them your business! Added bonus that Kings County Wines is literally right across from it, so you can buy some awesome wine while you wait for your order! read more

I found Morocho on 53rd just off 6th and I'm a fan. I got the chicken rice bowl (Saltado) and it is chicken breast, potatoes, onions and tomatoes stir fried in a light sauce covering a bed of rice, then drizzled with your choice of sauce, cilantro mayo + hot sauce for me. Its a simple dish and it won't change your life but its well made and not at all greasy. Extra points for being quick (no line), not pushy, not greasy and delicious. read more

Jimeny Crickets, that's good food. I have been meaning to try this place for a while, I got the pork belly sammich and let me tell you, it's a total hit. I mean seriously. I can't wait to try their other dishes. read more

I had seen the truck a few times, but I finally tried the ají de gallina and it was incredible. Great, unique flavor and a perfect amount of heat. Happy to have another great food truck on Cortelyou - I will definitely be back soon! read more

The scene: Me (Indian dude from Philly) walking with girlfriend (Peruvian chick from Miami). Walking to a Peruvian food truck with my Peruvian girlfriend a few blocks from my apartment. Winning. Discovering that this was right next to an Indian food truck. Winning. Noticing that on the other side was a Philly Cheesesteak food truck. Head explodes. Food was quite average. Disclaimer: We tried the most American thing on the menu, a burger. Will update in the next few weeks when I undoubtedly try something else. read more

So I love Peruvian food. I used to live in Miami so I've had my fair share of delicious Peruvian eats. I know that the truck says Peruvian fusion but meeeehhhh. It's lackluster. I ordered the chicken saltado and the steak taco. Both were just ok. The saltado didn't have an authentic taste at all. Save your money. read more

Well my other half read about this truck on a review they just had on a newspaper. He's been very excited about it especially since he's peruvian :) we finally got to try it today and it was AMAZING!!! And explosion of flavor! I ordered the Anticucho and he had the Lomo Saltado taco. I love offals and trying this Anticucho which consists of grilled veal heart marinated in a soy sauce based sauce served with a boiled purple potato and choclo (Peruvian Corn) topped off with an amazing green sauce that I can seam to pronounce! The Taco was far from forgettable the still sizzling steak was sautéed with tomatoes, onions and scallions with a splash of soy sauce and laid on top of a tender corn tortilla. Over all for another food truck entering the NYC seen I think they really have a shot! The menu is small but delicious and well put together! Their hours are funny but they are trying to keep up with demand... So hit this spot early if you want some great Peruvian food! Love and Food = Life... come on' enjoy it! read more

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$6 for a tiny portion. The workers were friendly. It was very tasty, especially the Peruvian corn, I need to find out where to buy it. Overall, my snack wasn't worth $6 but if spending that kind of money doesn't really affect your financial standing, I say, try something new! Also they have some odd hours. They were closing around 4:30pm on a Friday. I'm not sure what days they're at Union, but it seems to be with all the other trucks. read more

Considering that it's a street vendor and the not so cheap prices, we passed by the first time, taking note of it. Then we came and got the Lomo Saltado and the Aji de Gallina. The wait was long, but the food was cooked and prepared in front of us, the staff were friendly, and the quality was amazing. The Lomo Saltado was cooked perfectly, with an excellent blend of sauces - better than many restaurants. The Aji de Gallina was also quite good. Portion sizes were very good and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend it. read more

I have serious street food fatigue - yet when I went stopped by here on a whim, it was like falling in love all over again. Best tacos I've had in a very LONNNNNNNNNNNG time. So much so, we ordered some again a couple nights later, this time for delivery, and there were just as good as getting them right there at the cart. The following week we tried their stir-fry and it was also super-good. The steak succulent and beautifully marinated. Anyway, not much else to say - the food game is here is crazy-solid. This is my go-to once a week or so place for a quick banging meal. read more

My experience is with the Morocho food cart in Midtown Manhattan. This was my first time having Aji de Gallina. Imho, the food was not good, though this may simply be due to the dish not being my type of taste. I see people mentioning different prices for the dish here. Was it because of my location, or was it due to my getting a little extra hot sauce that I was charged more? Whatever the case, the chicken and cheese dish was absolutely not worth the $13 that I paid. read more

I'm a late luncher and new to the neighborhood. I was bummed to discover that many of the food trucks had closed up shop by the time that I ventured out for lunch BUT that just made it easier to decide to try this truck. I got the pulled chicken in parmesan cheese with rice, onions, peppers cilantro and cilantro sauce for $12. It was filling, fast and right across the street from my office. I love Peruvian food and was excited about trying their food. I had no idea what flavors to expect based on the ingredients listed, but it sounded good. I took my first bite. It wasn't at all what I expected, but wasn't bad. While I definitely got a unique flavor... something new and different, I was expecting something better. Maybe a $12 price tag on a food truck plate sets the expectations a tad bit higher. This was on par with the $6 plates that you can get on any NYC street corner. I think the next time i'll try the tacos or the poor man's burger... they both seem to be highly rated. read more

Try their hongo and carnitas tacos (no regrets!). Their papa a la huancaina I hear is the bomb diggity---I will be the judge of that would next time around but won't doubt the deliciousness and joy that my friend experienced. Enjoy them tacos (and potatoes) while sitting at the park across the street or venturing out at Union Square. read more

Delicious food and a super attentive staff. A great addition to the Flatbush street food scene.

Not a big fan of organ meat, but hey I try to keep an open mind on things and decided to give it a go with the veal hearts. At $8 an order for veal hearts you know you are in NY. A little crunch (not like potato chips) which you would expect with hearts. Seems like a NY version of Peruvian food to me. read more

Morocho Peruvian Fusion - Veal hearts with corn. Sauce was tasty. - Street Vendors Near Me

These guys are on cortelyou road in Brooklyn right now. Had the steak saltado, and is was lights out. Go get it

I had the spicy pork saltado with cilantro and hot sauces. YUM. The pork was ground pork, very flavorful, over delicious rice with onions and tomatoes. The aroma coming from the cart alone told me it was going to be worth it. As others have noted, it was a little annoying that they charge tax on top of the price because that's not how food carts typically work and somehow disrupts the psychological magic of that $10 lunch. I think I'll try the beef next time, but rest assured there will be a next time. And this cart wasn't offering anticuchos, which was a disappointment! I hope they do again in the future!!! read more

This is 5 star food at a 4 star price. Fresh ingredients, creative fusion dishes and good service, but coming from a cart after tax it's almost 11 bucks for most of the menu, which is just a little too steep imo. The Chicken Saltado is packed with savory spicy flavors in a huge portion. You could probably share it unless you're starving. The poor man's burger was delicious once i managed to get my mouth around it. Very large, very messy, very tasty. The fried banana mixes beautifully with the egg and cilantro. read more

I've never in my life written a review on Yelp but am so frustrated I feel the need to vent. I just waited 40 minutes for a 10 dollar quesadilla that isn't even very good. I watched every other person who ordered food after me get their food because they completely forgot about my order, despite me standing in front of them for all that time. The food was just ok, and I don't need the added frustration in my day. read more

This truck seems to have relocated permanently (?) to 52nd and 6th Av, right outside my office building. I've loved Peruvian food ever since my trip to Peru, so I was psyched to check it out. I got the Aji de Gallina, a giant plate of chicken and rice for $10. The sauce was cheesy and spicy and creamy, and it was good, but without the sauce, the chicken would've been very bland. Also, with tax it came out to almost $11, which is my internal tipping point for saying this costs too much. $10 is ok, $11 is not. My co-worker got the Peruvian burger last week and said it was amazing. The only reason I'm deducting one star is because they charge tax on top of the listed prices. WHA??? Food trucks do this? I had run downstairs from my office and only had a $10 bill with me. Luckily I was able to scrounge up some change. Just be aware. read more

Quick, delicious, friendly and affordable. It's a win win situation. The pork belly tacos aren't on the menu so you gotta ask for them. They are perfect. read more

Its a great idea but the execution was totally bad!! I had the carnitas tacos, sounded exciting until I reached home and had it, NOT IMPRESSED! Its just pulled pork with bbq sauce and add some onions cilantro, corn tortilla and tomato makes it a taco but where's the peruvian flair? I could have made this at home. Thankfully it was only 6 bucks, smh! read more

Slightly before lunchtime each day, a host of food trucks jockey for position in Midtown to serve the throngs that hope to grab a quick lunch to take back to the office. Occupying its spot on 52nd and 6th is this little gem of a Peruvian food truck. Skip the tacos and plates and go for the either the Poor Man's Burger or the Pork Belly. The prices are a bit on the high side, but what you get are some delicious pieces of meat on a bun with gourmet toppings, not the bland junk many other trucks offer these days. The pork belly in particular is my go-to lunch. Served with spicy mayo, it melts in your mouth with fatty deliciousness. Mmmm.. get it. read more

Delicious, but pricey. The tacos here are really expertly prepared. The guys working the truck sure know how to cook and they are also really nice. They have good suggestions, work hard to please and even modified an order to accommodate a food allergy. I really liked my husband's modification and it could even be a new menu item. I got the mushroom tacos with creme fraiche. The corn and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I couldn't believe they were regular old button mushrooms. The chef brought it to new heights. The chica morada here is a tasty beverage to go with your tacos. read more

I tried their burger (touted as one of the top 10 burgers this year as proclaimed by the Village Voice) and was sorely disappointed!!! The bread was on the stale side, the beef patty was extremely salty and crumbly (read very dry). The burger's only saving grace was its perfectly cooked over-easy fried egg. The fried plaintains were the 'fusion' twist to this burger and it is a good idea but then with a burger so badly made, I'm not gonna wanna get this ever again. read more

I discovered this truck one night on my way to purchase chocolate from my favorite candy shop. I was starving and saw a unique food truck that caught my attention... decided to order the steak tacos. The guys were THE FRIENDLIEST food truck guys EVER! They were more than happy to engage in conversation while I waited for my tacos... (a huge improvement from the usual creepy dudes serving up the usual halal). The tacos were the best ive EVER had! Steak was ACTUAL real meat...tender and seasoned perfectly....and the Lomo sauce inside it was the icing on the cake! I live in BK and make special trips to eat their delicious food! Definitely worth the trip! Im a customer for life! read more

Although I'm much more used to traditional peruvian, they put a unique and tasty twist on a lomo saltado. The food is consistently good and the guys working the truck are quick and helpful. Worth a try if you like Peruvian and have an open mind to fushion cooking. read more

This is an amazing Peruvian food truck! Workers are nice and they make very good and tasty food! If they open a restaurant they will have 5 stars. read more

So I tried this food car out today & it was a pleasant experience. I got the pulled chicken in parmesan cheese with rice, onions, peppers cilantro and cilantro sauce. It was $12 for a basic portion. The food was prepared well, presented nicely and tasted so delicious. I ate all my food in one sitting and enjoyed it. I wasn't a fan of the price I feel like it could have been worth it if it were $8 or $9 but $12 is a bit expensive. All in all, if I'm really hungry I'd probably eat there again. There are a few other choices they sell pork, tacos and a steak dish. Maybe I will try the steak dish next. What made me very happy was that they accepted credit card! I do not know of any food trucks that game card and apparently I've now found one! That's a great plus. On top of that, the service was great. I was served in under 3 minutes and the employees were super nice. They each greeted me with a smile and asked me before they put anything on my food. read more