Cynthia Perez - Tacos al Carbon Cabron

Cynthia Perez, owner of Tacos Al Carbon, discussed her journey from starting a food truck in 2013 to operating three trucks, including a permanent location at 16900 Blanco Road. She and her husband, Benjamin, who handles the cooking, transitioned from Mr. Maximum to Tacos Al Carbon in 2023, focusing on high-quality, authentic tacos. Despite challenges like fluctuating business and employee turnover, they maintain quality by prepping at their Blanco location. Cynthia emphasized the importance of community and family, aiming to expand while preserving their small, personal touch. They also highlighted the impact of social media in growing their customer base.