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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Best of CU | Best Food Truck: Mo’s Burritos

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Angel Saldivar
Customers line up to recieve their orders from the Mo’s Burritos food truck parked at Fifth and Green Streets at night on March 2.

One of the defining aspects of Champaign food culture is the assortment of trucks spread across campus. Whether it’s a quick lunch between class or late-night munchies, most food trucks in Champaign-Urbana rarely miss. 

Mo’s Burritos is one of those trucks that surprises you with the quality of food that can be produced in a motorized vehicle. While the storefront is over a 20-minute walk from Campustown, Mo’s Burritos blesses the student population by reliably placing its truck outside of Joe’s Brewery almost every night.

Mo’s Burritos clearly shines in the burrito game, but its menu also includes tacos, nachos, quesadillas, elotes and more. Despite severe lines at peak hours of the night, its crew works impressively, quickly and accurately, and it always includes multiple containers of salsa in the bag.

The fact that so many people consistently choose Mo’s Burritos over other food truck spots open late on Green Street demonstrates how elite this one is. There are few better sights than the glow of Mo’s Burritos truck after a long night in Champaign.

 

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Angel Saldivar, Assistant Photo Editor
My name is Angel Saldivar and I'm nearing the end of my Journalism degree at the University of Illinois and currently serve as the Assistant Photo Editor at the Daily Illini. When I'm not out taking photos, I'm diving into filmmaking with my film club (shoutout Illini Film and Video) or playing the drums. Got questions or just want to connect? Don't hesitate to email me!
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