On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street's Tacos El Kora

Tacos El Kora serves up a tasty steak burrito, not a rice burrito, not a bean burrito, but a meaty steak-in-every-bite burrito. The only problem was the itsy-bitsyness of the slab: we could have finished two El Kora Burritos.

We still feel a thrill of excitement at the thought of trying a new burrito from a different spot, but this time, a growing sense of disappointment crept in as we walked away from the taco truck. The to-go bag felt suspiciously light in our hands, and our unease was confirmed when we weighed the Super Carne Asada Burrito. The scale wavered between 513 and 514 grams, confirming the letdown we’d already begun to feel.

El Kora’s taco truck is tucked in the back corner of a parking lot at the corner of 23rd Street and Grant Avenue, near a Smog shop and a smoke shop. There is plenty of parking in the lot reserved for the taco truck. Even further back is a covered picnic area that wasn’t being used when we stopped by midday.

The burrito itself was expertly wrapped and filled with lots of juicy, flavorful steak along with Spanish rice, refried beans, cheese, cilantro, and chopped onions. Back at Grandview Headquarters, the burrito was surprisingly still steaming, yet the cheese inside remained mysteriously unmelted. 

Perhaps the steak served as a plate of tacos would have showcased the meat a little better, especially with a splash of Tacos El Kora’s exceptionally delicious, smoky, spicy red sauce. This sauce really nailed the spice levels. It’s high enough for a good kick but not so overwhelming you can’t taste the other flavors. 

So Tacos El Kora Super Carne Asada Burrito wasn’t the driest burrito on 23rd Street. The saucy meat and creamy beans barely hold the burrito out of the dry category on the Burrito Trail Juiciness Scale. But it was close.

The Richmond Burrito Trail Juiciness Scale

Dry: Minimal to no moisture, potentially crumbly
Balanced: Perfectly moist, neither dry nor dripping
Juicy: Meats or fillings release some liquid, but it’s contained
Saucy: Noticeably coated in sauce; can get a bit messy
Soupy: Overwhelmed by liquid, possibly leaking or spilling

So we liked it, but there wasn’t anything super about our burrito. There was no guacamole or sour cream, and it was just too small for the $14 price.

Let us know where to eat next, and check back next week for another stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail.

The Grandview Independent has been embarking on a culinary adventure to explore every taqueria, food truck, and restaurant in Richmond. This initiative dubbed the “Richmond Burrito Trail,” aims to showcase our city’s diverse and delectable burritos.

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