The Charlottesville 29

For many Charlottesville food-lovers, this counts as big news.

The food truck Tacos Gomez is opening a brick-and-mortar. Originally from Mexico, the Gomez family launched their truck in 2015, initially as a side gig to share their family’s food with the public. It was so well-received that they decided to make it their full-time job, and, from there, success only grew. In 2022, Tacos Gomez was named Best Food Truck in Charlottesville.

Now, the Gomez family is taking the next step and opening a brick and mortar. With a focus on breakfast and lunch, Desayuna con Gomez expands on the truck’s menu of tacos, tortas, and quesadillas, adding dishes like breakfast burritos, enchiladas, molletes and some epic-looking sandwiches on French baguettes. The pepito de arrachera, pictured above, is a skirt steak sandwich, with beans, guacamole, and panela cheese.

Desayuna Con Gomez opens Tuesday January 23, at 1305 Long St B.