Latenight weekends just got a whole lot tastier for night owls in Shirley. The Mexica Taqueria food truck is serving street hot dogs, tacos and more on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Owner Geoff Miranda started Mexica Taqueria as a catering only business about 2½ years ago — after he and his partner moved to New York from his native Santa Barbara, California. The truck launched three weeks ago.

"I really missed the food now that I have a permanent home over here," Miranda said. "I’m a night owl — the options are very limited when it comes to food after 11 o'clock, there’s nothing but fast food and burgers and stuff."

Mexican hot dogs ($5) come as a bacon-wrapped sausage with sauteed pepper and onions, mayo, ketchup and mustard. Tacos include al pastor ($3) bir

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