Restorations

Street Taco Cart Restoration

Complete restoration of a mangled street taco cart.

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15 photos in the journal

Restored taco cart in the workshop, with stainless panels, serving area and canopy.

The photo journal

15 photos

01Street taco cart before restoration - damaged exterior

02Street taco cart before restoration - deteriorated cook area interior

03Street taco cart before restoration - damaged side view

04Weathered side panel and wheel area on the original taco cart.

05The cart opened up at the start of restoration, exposing the old work area.

06A new stainless work surface being prepared on stands in the workshop.

07The stripped cart frame and cooking area during rebuilding.

09Restored cart with its storage compartments open beneath the serving surface.

10Rear of the restored taco cart with the water heater mounted beside the cabinet.

11Restored taco cart and canopy viewed from the front corner in the workshop.

12Street taco cart cook area with food warmers and grill surface

13Street taco cart prep area with condiment holders and warming stations

14Street taco cart after restoration - clean side view

15Street taco cart after restoration - complete with canopy and cook area

About this project

Complete restoration of a mangled street taco cart. The cook area had fallen into disrepair with significant damage throughout. Rebuilt from the ground up with new cooking surfaces, structural repairs, and a full refresh to bring it back to working condition.