By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published Aug 29, 2024 at 9:01 AM

Join us for the 8th annual Milwaukee Taco Fest on the Henry Maier Festival Grounds. Get your tickets now - they are limited! 

Mangos Cafe is a popular Mexican-Caribbean eatery at 1682 N. Van Buren on Milwaukee's East Side. And this summer, Mangos owner Frank Sardino took his recipes on the road in his first taco truck.

"We plan to have more trucks on the streets very soon," says Sardino.

The debut Mangos taco truck will appear at Milwaukee Taco Fest presented by Good Foods on Sat., Sept. 14 at Henry Maier Festival Grounds. Get ready for classic and unique tacos, burgers and more.

What are your most popular menu items?
Our most popular menu items are our tacos, as we were the 2017 Taco Fest winners. Our crowd favorite is the Caribbean flight, which has steak, chicken and fish.

What is the origin of your recipes?
Our recipes are traditional Coastal Mexico. We utilize Caribbean fruits and spices that give its unique taste. 

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Do you have vegetarian items available?
Yes, we have a vegetarian menu available. Just ask!

If you could park your taco truck anywhere in the world, where would it be?
At Lollapalooza! 

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Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.

Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.