Food Trucks at Universal Studios

A silly little blog about the food trucks at South Weddington Park, and sometimes stuff about Pugs.

September 28, 2012

Trucks for Friday 9/28

Gringos Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


Mexican classics like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salad, rice, beans, chips and salsa.







La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page


New truck to the streets of L.A.!  Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.







Aloha Fridays
11:00 - 2:30
Facebook page



Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork with or w/o cabbage, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!





Video of the Day - Snoring Pug


September 27, 2012

Trucks for 9/27

I'm still home sick, so just brief descriptions again.

Grill 'em All - unique gourmet burgers.
Don Chow Tacos - First time at Uni!  Chinese/Mexican fusion.
Streets of Thailand - Thai street favorites.
Mossie Lee's - Southern cuisine.
Pineapple Express - Hawaiian food from chef Sam Choy.
Pokey Truck - Hawaiian sushi.
Muscle Monster Meals - lean protein plates.
Cousin's Maine Lobster - lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls.  Lobster tacos.
Rollin Rib BBQ - BBQ favorites.


SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PARKING AVAILABILITY.

September 26, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 9/26

I'm out sick today, so just brief descriptions.  

Patty Wagon - grass-fed beef burgers.  Better for you and the planet.
Angry Shrimp - Shrimp po-boys.
Game On! Gourmet -game day fare with gourmet flair.
Get Toasted - delicious toasted sandwiches.
Lobsta truck - lobster and crab rolls.


September 25, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 9/25

Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.  Beef, chicken or pork.










The Green Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Organic, local, sustainable ingredients.  Meat and veggie options.  Beef or veggie burgers, chick'n sliders and tacos. Veggie wraps.  The truck is even powered with vegetable oil!





Gringos Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


Mexican classics like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salad, rice, beans, chips and salsa.







Rollin Rib BBQ Joint
11:30 - 2:30
Today's menu

Unable to load a photo for some reason.  Smoked salmon, baby back ribs, shrimp, BBQ pulled chicken.


Video of the Day - Pug scared of whoopie cushion


September 24, 2012

Trucks for Monday 9/24


Steel City Sandwiches
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Sandwiches done Pittsburgh style.  Piled high with meat, cheese, tomatoes, Italian slaw and fries.  Beer-battered fish filets, pierogies, fried zucchini and salad.







Meat the Greek
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Greek cuisine.  Skewers, meatballs, pita wraps, salads and fries.









Angry Shrimp
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

A truck dedicated to shrimp po-boys.  Shrimp baskets, mac & cheese, shrimp salad and freshly-made parmesan potato chips.





Deano's Deli
11:30 - 2:30
 Menu

Made to order deli sandwiches, heroes, hoagies, torpedoes, subs and grinders.  Turkey, roast beef, Italian, veggie, meatball, chicken parmigiana, roasted pork or fried prosciutto. Sides are potato salad, coleslaw, tortellini salad or potato chips.




Muscle Monster Meals
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

 Lean protein, slow-digesting carbs and veggies.  Plate lunches with 4 oz. of meat, 1 scoop of carbs (white or brown rice, or mashed sweet potato and broccoli).  Daily specials as well.






Video of the Day - Pug next to dreaming Husky



**FYI - Bajamar Seafood DID come by on Friday, but there was no parking so they had to leave.  Lots of cars were there; probably people watching the shuttle fly by.**

September 21, 2012

Trucks for Friday 9/21

Bajamar Seafood
12:00 - 2:30
Yelp page (website under construction)
Facebook page


First time back at Uni since last October!
Fish or shrimp tacos, seafood or shrimp cocktails, ceviche, tostadas, stuffed clams, empanadas and garlic shrimp.  I've tried both the shrimp and fish tacos and they were VERY good.





Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu



Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a TOASTED PB&J.  Fabulous seasoned fries.





Aloha Fridays
11:00 - 2:30
Facebook page



Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork with or w/o cabbage, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!





The Gastrobus
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


Amazing bistro sandwiches.   Pulled pork, veggie, Thai chicken wrap, tuna melt and daily specials.


  








Angry Shrimp
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

A truck dedicated to shrimp po-boys.  Shrimp baskets, mac & cheese, shrimp salad and freshly-made parmesan potato chips.







Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like deep-fried catfish, beef brisket, beef and chicken hot links, pork spare ribes, red snapper, chicken strips and wings, corn bread, okra, black eyed peas, baked beans, potato salad, greens, yams and fries.





La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

New truck to the streets of L.A.!  Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.




 


Video of the Day - Pug Eating Ice Cream Cone



September 20, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 9/20

Mandoline Grill
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Back at Uni after a long absence!  Vietnamese favorites like Bánh Mì and Bún.  They also have tacos and nachos made with a Vietnamese twist.  Available with beef, pork, chicken or tofu.









Game On! Gourmet
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Blog won't let me add photo for some reason.  :-(

New to Uni!  Game day fare; gourmet flair. Carolina pulled pork with apple & cabbage slaw, Reuben burger, chicken sandwich, nachos with homemade 3-cheese sauce, and Cajun onion rings.

  
Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai iced tea and fried rice.  If you like spicy, go for the basil beef - WOW!






Video of the Day - Pugs training for the Iditarod?




September 19, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 9/19

Angry Shrimp
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
A truck dedicated to shrimp po-boys.  Shrimp baskets, mac & cheese, shrimp salad and freshly-made parmesan potato chips.






Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a TOASTED PB&J.  Fabulous seasoned fries.




Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Traditional Greek favorites.  Gyros, dolmathes, souvlaki, kaftedes, pitas, salads and fries.









Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai iced tea and fried rice.  If you like spicy, go for the basil beef - WOW!





Gringos Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Mexican classics like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salad, rice, beans, chips and salsa.







Video of the Day - Pug Plays with Stuffed Pug

September 18, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 9/18

Border Grill
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Gourmet Mexican favorites.  Citrus chicken, Yucatan pork, carne asada, and potato rajas tacos, quesadillas, Peruvian ceviche, green corn tamals, quinoa fritters, cumin fries, churro tots, and daily specials.  Created by two winners of Bravo's "Top Chef."




The Green Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Organic, local, sustainable ingredients.  Meat and veggie options.  Beef or veggie burgers, chick'n sliders and tacos. Veggie wraps.  The truck is even powered with vegetable oil!





Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.  Beef, chicken or pork.









Cool Haus
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Custom ice cream sandwiches.  You pick the cookie, then pick the ice cream and you've got your own unique creation. You can double, triple, quadruple stack 'em too; as many as you can eat!  Perfect for a hot day like today.




Video of the Day - Pug Puppies "Attack Pug Rescue Volunteer





September 17, 2012

Trucks for Monday 9/17

Patty Wagon Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Grass-fed mini burgers.  Hormone and steroid free.  Lower in saturated fats and higher in beta carotene, vitamin E, Omega 3s, calcium, magnesium and potassium than regular corn-fed beef.  Better for you AND the planet. Plus, they taste great!  Try the rosemary & garlic fries too!



Steel City Sandwiches
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Sandwiches done Pittsburgh style.  Piled high with meat, cheese, tomatoes, Italian slaw and fries.  Beer-battered fish filets, pierogies, fried zucchini and salad.







Video of the Day - Valentino's Pugs


September 14, 2012

Trucks for Friday 9/14

Angry Shrimp
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
New to Uni! A truck dedicated to shrimp po-boys.  Shrimp baskets, mac & cheese, shrimp salad and freshly-made parmesan potato chips.







Aloha Fridays
11:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork with or w/o cabbage, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!







George's Greek Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

From the owners of George's Greek Cafe in downtown L.A.  Gyros, dolmathes, keftethes, hummus, calamari, salads, burgers, steak, shrimp, chicken, salmon, trout and falafels.





La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

New truck to the streets of L.A.!  Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.








Video of the Day - English Bulldog Puppy First Stair Climb

September 13, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 9/13

Munchie Machine
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Unique sandwiches and salads.  A variety of s'mores and the infamous Scooby Snack for dessert. Daily specials as well.






Cousins Maine Lobster
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


Lobster, crab, or shrimp rolls, lobster tacos, bisque and martinis, ceviche and yes, lobster ice cream.








Baby's Badass Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
1/2 pound Angus beef burgers served on Hawaiian rolls.  Available with a variety of toppings.  Veggie and turkey burgers too.  Curly and sweet potato fries. 




 The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 1:30
Menu

Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I've had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.



Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai iced tea and fried rice.  If you like spicy, go for the basil beef - WOW!





La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
New truck to the streets of L.A.!  Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine. 







Video of the Day - Pug Hates the iPhone

She was not happy with yesterday's Apple announcement. :-)

September 12, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 9/12

Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a TOASTED PB&J.  Fabulous seasoned fries.





Let's Roll It
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Asian fusion rolls.  Not just fish; Korean BBQ beef, lobster, barbacoa, spam, and vegetarian options.  In rolls, tacos or quesadillas.





The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 1:30
Menu


Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I've had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.



Video of the Day - Pug Steals Pizza

 

September 11, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 9/11

Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.  Beef, chicken or pork.










Random Treats
11:30 - 2:00
Website
An assortment of yummy treats made with Rice Krispies.  Red velvet, chocolate, cream cheese, peanut butter, brownies, etc.


Video of the Day -Frenchie "singing"







September 10, 2012

Trucks for Monday 9/10

Gringos Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Mexican classics like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salad, rice, beans, chips and salsa.







Patty Wagon Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Grass-fed mini burgers.  Hormone and steroid free.  Lower in saturated fats and higher in beta carotene, vitamin E, Omega 3s, calcium, magnesium and potassium than regular corn-fed beef.  Better for you AND the planet. Plus, they taste great!  Try the rosemary & garlic fries too!



Meat the Greek
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Greek cuisine.  Skewers, meatballs, pita wraps, salads and fries.









Steel City Sandwiches
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Sandwiches done Pittsburgh style.  Piled high with meat, cheese, tomatoes, Italian slaw and fries.  Beer-battered fish filets, pierogies, fried zucchini and salad.  Today's special is $1.00 off the new Pittsburgh Cheesteaks!





No Jodas
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
 
Cuban kitchen on wheels!  Pork and ham sandwiches, croquetas, tazones, papas rellenas, plantains, flan and more!





Video of the Day - Pug Fun at the Beach