There is a connection between Rhode Island and the first Taco Trucks. It may not be a straight-line relationship, but there is a relationship nonetheless. In Rhode Island, we have all heard the story of how Haven Brothers became the first food truck in the country. It's a Providence story that has been made in film: The Original Food Truck, Haven Brothers: Legacy of the American Diner (2014) - IMDb

The first taco truck in the U.S. was by Raul Martinez. He's a Mexican immigrant who converted an old ice cream truck into a mobile taco restaurant in 1974. He parked the truck outside an East Los Angeles bar. In a few months, he was so successful that he opened several restaurants. 

So, the first food truck in the late 19th century begets a mid-20th century taco truck across the country. Which brings us back to present day Rhode Island. 

A native of New Mexico brings elevated taco sauces back to Rhode Island. Gourmet taco sauce starter to make Barbacoa street tacos. No gluten, no preservatives, no additives, and no sugar. Artisanal, hand-crafted with premium sun dried red chilis from Hatch, New Mexico. Barbacoa [bar-buh-coh-uh] - A slow cooking method with beef chunks seasoned with savory red chili, Mexican spices, and tomato sauce. Barbacoa is a Mexican barbeque, rich beefy flavor, mostly savory and not sweet. 

Each package contains 3 pre-measured individual exact packets for easy preparation in the slow cooker or crockpot. Includes easy instructions: Mix with water, add chunks of beef, slow cook until fork tender and then shred in the pot.

Barbacoa Street Taco Sauce Starter- Medium Spice Level - Made From RI