GREAT KISSERS KNOW HOW TO EAT A TUNKA
What is a Tunka?
What inspired us to start Tunkas?
What inspired us to start Tunkas?
Tunkas are bolivian salteñas, with a twist.
We make traditional flavors like beef and chicken and our own creations like
seafood, lobster and vegan
Regardless of your dietary preferences, our bolivian salteñas are delicious, convenient and meant to be enjoyed any time of the day, on-the-go, or baked at home.
What inspired us to start Tunkas?
What inspired us to start Tunkas?
What inspired us to start Tunkas?
After moving to NY, we tried the few salteña options in the city but found none that matched our expectations as bolivian natives.
Dany, a naturally great cook craving authentic Bolivian flavors, started making his own from scratch, using herbs and spices that
reminded him of home.
It took many attempts to perfect the dough, but soon his recipe became a staple for friends and family.
Four years later, Tunkas the bolivian Salteña Food Truck was born!
How to eat a juicy Tunka
What inspired us to start Tunkas?
How to eat a juicy Tunka
If you've visited our food truck, you’ve probably heard our tips for enjoying a Tunka:
Step 1: Hold the Tunka upright
Step 2: Gently bite the tip
Step 3: Sip the juicy filling
Step 4: Don’t forget to grab
plenty of napkins!
Tunkas are delicious, but they can be a bit messy the first time around.
OUR STORY
In August 2012, Dany, a documentary photographer, and Sonia, a finance and strategy professional for international NGOs, moved from Bolivia to NYC. They achieved many goals and built a life in this beautiful city, but they often missed their family, friends, and authentic Bolivian food.
While family and friends can’t be replaced, Dany’s culinary skills led him to start making his own salteñas after struggling to find quality ones in the area.
When COVID hit in 2020, it disrupted Dany's career, giving him the time to perfect his salteña recipe. By 2021, orders began pouring in from friends and their networks, driven by a shared craving for Bolivian salteñas. In just a few months, demand exceeded their capacity of 100 salteñas per week. Seeing this growth, Sonia, with her expertise in developing solid business models, encouraged them to scale up.
In 2022, they moved to a commercial kitchen, hired staff, and invested in a food truck for sales and distribution.
Starting a business isn’t easy, but as many seasoned entrepreneurs know, persistence is key. The Tunkas journey has been fueled by amazing customers who love their food, inspiring this dynamic duo to keep going
"Tunkas, a New Jersey-based, family-run food truck that brings delicious salteñas to farmers' markets, fairs, and customers home freezers"
Edible Jersey- written by Tim Vetter
