The Story Behind
the Cactus
Oma Gourd started in 2021 as a once-a-week lunch service at Local Roots in Wooster. It grew into the taco trailer your whole county knows.
Meet Justin
Owner, founder, and the guy at the grill.
I started Oma Gourd with two goals: build a more sustainable life for my family, and make great-tasting food that includes people from all walks of life. What began as a weekly lunch pop-up has grown into a full trailer, a small crew, and a schedule that books out season after season.
We take a hands-on approach to everything we make. The team turns fresh whole ingredients into a menu you can customize a hundred different ways. Oma Gourd is my expression of art through food, and a healthy work environment for the people who help support the dream.
Whole Ingredients, Every Time
Nothing comes out of a bag ready to serve. It gets made.
Proteins are marinated and grilled in small batches. Salsas get made in-house. Produce comes in whole and leaves the prep table chopped, roasted, or pickled. That is the whole trick, and it is why the food tastes the way it does.
The build-your-own setup means dietary needs are easy, not an afterthought. Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan: tell us at the window and we will flag your order, swap gloves and utensils, and walk you through what fits.
See the MenuBringing People Together,
and Feeding Them Well
We are grateful to everyone who supports the mission, and thankful for all of you who have come to crave more Oma Gourd.