SAN ANTONIO – A food truck owner is fighting to keep his business alive after his truck was stolen from a storage facility.
“They just didn’t steal a food truck,” owner Evan Dominguez said. “They stole a piece of me.”
Evan Dominguez, an Army veteran, dedicated three years to save up for his dream food truck business, Evan’s Taste of Heaven. This mobile kitchen has traveled across South Central Texas, serving up a variety of dishes. “Whatever you like, I make,” he said with a laugh, showcasing his passion for food and customer satisfaction.
Dominguez had been storing his truck temporarily at a storage facility near Palo Alto College while waiting for better weather. He last checked on it in late March, thinking everything was fine.
However, on May 9, he received a call that changed everything. “The storage unit called me and said, ‘Are you working on your food truck?’ I said ‘No, ma’am, the food truck is in the storage.’ They’re like, ‘No, your food truck’s not here,’” he recalled, his heart sinking at the news.
“My heart just dropped,” Dominguez said. “Everything (was) just gone.” This loss represents more than just a vehicle; it symbolizes his hard work, dreams, and determination.
Despite this setback, Dominguez is not giving up. He is actively raising funds online to help recover from the theft. Additionally, he is organizing an in-person fundraiser at Rooster’s Icehouse in Lytle this Saturday. “It means a lot to me that they’re helping out,” he expressed, highlighting the support of his community.
As of now, the San Antonio police are still on the lookout for Dominguez’s stolen food truck. Anyone with information is encouraged to submit a tip to the San Antonio Police Department.
