Fresco & Fryed, a food truck serving bold and soulful Latin-inspired dishes, has found a new home at Open Space Event Studios in Bend.
Founded by James Delarosa and his fiancee and business partner, Kathryn Lippert, the truck balances fresh ingredients with indulgent comfort. Inspired by his Mexican heritage, Delarosa says, “We strive to create really fresh food from our heart that we can share with people and have them taste our love.”
“I believe food is a beautiful, universal art that can connect so many people,” says Delarosa. “It’s something that I fell in love with over the years.”
Launched in 2021, Fresco & Fryed began in Prineville, later serving Otto’s Landing in Redmond and at Crater Lake Spirits before settling into its new location in March.
“We’re looking to having people come and taste the uniqueness and the hard work that we put into every dish.”
Some of the new and OG menu items include Black Ash Asada Tacos that are crafted with a black ash rub made from leftover onion and garlic skins and the Ajanta Purple Wings, both inspired by Indian cuisine.
Delarosa mentions their commitment to making everything in-house. “We don’t have one menu item, or one condiment, bought in — from pickles to making our own ketchup and barbeque sauces, aiolis and salads, we want to ensure freshness and quality.”
This article appears in Source Weekly April 10, 2025.
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