Frutas Lokas y Clamatos

After having tried so many tacos in San Diego, I decided it was time for a refreshment of fruits. We saw this fruit truck a few days ago with a large line, so we gave it a shot. Their menu is in Spanish and does not list prices, so you may need to ask them for clarification. The truck is known to make everything «loko,» meaning they will add chili powder, an assortment of mexican candies, chamoy (hot sauce made of pickled fruit), and peanuts to your fruit of choice.
I’ve been craving a fresh coconut and have been dying to sip one out of it’s shell, so I had one non-​loko. My coconut was good; pure and fresh as I imagined. After finishing the juice, the guy offered to open up the coconut some more so that I can have the coconut meat. He admitted there was not much meat in the coconut, so he told me to grab another one and he would just add the meat from there to my coconut.
My boyfriend got the clamato with shrimp. There was about 8 pieces of average sized shrimp floating in a pool of diced cucumbers and tangy tomato juice. It was interesting and we both liked it, but we didn’t think the price was worth it. We ended up paying $ 15 for two items and in my opinion it was a bit expensive, considering my coconut wasn’t «loko.»

Frustas Lokas y Clamatos is a food truck parked on the corner of the parking lot of the J&R gas station. After getting gas, I walked over to check it out. They ladies in the truck have music turned up, for those who appreciate that kind of thing. The menu is basically this: Pick a fruit they offer and they make it «loco style» which includes chili, chamoy, chaca chaca (a type of Mexican Candy), Cueritos (Pig Skin), and peanuts. There menu also offers some tortas and nachos, small bags of chips, and Clamatos.
I ordered a mango loco with a fruit mix instead of the usual cueritos and peanuts, tostilocos, and Fresas con Crema. I got all that for $ 26 dollars. I love mexican style fruit treats and it’s about time they have a fruiteria around Logan Heights, but $ 26 for three items of treats is too much. I frequent many fruiterias, all around San Diego and I’ve never had to pay that much for three items before. I hope they start actually listing the prices for the menu items soon, so I don’t have to guess how much I need to bring in cash.
The mango loco was tasty, and the presentation of it was very nice, but I wish the mango was used more for filling and taste, than presentation. When I order a mango anything, I want to taste the mango. It’s possible to still eat the mango and if you do try, prepare for a messy aftermath.
The tostilocos was good. They give you a good sized portion of it.
The Fresas con Crema was definitely not my favorite. The taste was fine, but I was not a fan of how watery it was. I think it’s literally just strawberries and whipped cream (and anything else you choose to add to it). I like a more thicker crema mix. But that’s my preference.
Even though my first experience with this place is just so-​so, I’m excited to try it again, I’ll pick out different items than before and find what’s good here.