Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

November 27, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 11/27

Chancho's Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New to Uni!  Tacos (soft or hard shell), burritos, quesadillas, chilaquiles, sope, tortas, rice bowls, and Mexican Caesar salad.







 

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.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.





Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Foodism
11:30 - 2:00
 Extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts.

Corn Heaven
11:30 - 2:30

Delicious roasted corn using natural ingredients.  Now serving lunch plates featuring chicken with mac & cheese, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches.


Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!
The Cupcake Truck by Tiffy Lee Cakes
11:30 - 2:00

New to Uni!  Gourmet cupcakes.  Today's flavors are Red Velvet, Cookies 'n' Cream, Sweet November, and S'mores.

Video of the Day - Pug Enjoys Thanksgiving Leftovers
 


Happy Thanksgiving!  No trucks Thursday or Friday.  If any DO show up on Friday, I won't be here to tell you about it. 


November 26, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 11/26

 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.









Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.


Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of sushi rolls with a Korean twist.  Spicy tuna (Albacore and Yellowfin), in seaweed or soy paper. 









Germany's Famous Bratwurst
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


All kinds of German specialties.  Schnitzel, gulasch, kassler, currywurst, leberkase, turkey bratwurst, chili cheese bratwurst and Bavarian meatballs.



Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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









 Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.





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.







Ta Bom
12:00 - 2:00
 Menu

Brazilian cuisine.  Tacos, burritos, pastels, coxinhas, hamburgao, Brazilian hot dogs and desserts.  One of the most popular trucks.





Video of the Day - How Everyone Feels After
 Thanksgiving Dinner

November 25, 2013

Trucks for Monday 11/25


Busy morning, so just a listing.

Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse 
Slanging Corea
Street Kings
The Carving Board
Prime Time Cuisine 
Muscle Monster Meals
Chili Philosopher
Angie's Wieners
Fuego Fusion Tacos
Wafl Truck

Let's hope they all find parking!

November 22, 2013

Trucks for Friday 11/22

Sista Soul Food
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 

New to Uni!  Ribs, chicken, burgers, fried chicken, pastrami, hot links, salads, greens, cabbage, potato salad, smothered or regular fries, cheesy potatoes, and weekly specials.







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.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.




Dogtown Dogs
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
All-beef or soy dogs available in a variety of styles; with egg, bacon, avocado, onions, salsa, jalapeƱos, chili, nacho cheese, Fritos, slaw or peppers.  They also have a portabello mushroom "cheese steak" sandwich and tater tots.

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.


Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!








Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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









 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!



Video of the Day - Baby's First Laugh (of course it's at a pug)
 

November 21, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 11/21

Rain on and off today, but these trucks say they're still coming.


The Grilled Cheese Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

One of the most popular trucks out there, serving all kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches.  Brie, American, cheddar, goat, Gruyere, blue, and more!  Also available with turkey, pork, onions, avocado, chicken, mac & cheese, bacon, and a bunch of other additions.




The Hurricane Kitchen
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Ridiculously tasty food.  Salmon, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, catfish, prawns, veggie burgers, and duck.





Streets of Thailand
11:30 - 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!






Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.


Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of sushi rolls with a Korean twist.  Spicy tuna (Albacore and Yellowfin), in seaweed or soy paper.









Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Chili Philosopher
11:30 - 2:00
Gourmet chili and cornbread, chili-infused burgers, fries, chicken salad and wraps, and pork and beans.

Ta Bom
12:00 - 2:00
 Menu

Brazilian cuisine.  Tacos, burritos, pastels, coxinhas, hamburgao, Brazilian hot dogs and desserts.  One of the most popular trucks.







Video of the Day - Rainy Day Pug

 

November 20, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 11/20

Pineapple Express
11:30 - 2:00
Website

First time back at Uni in MONTHS!  From Chef Sam Choy.  Known as the “Godfather” of Hawaiian heritage cuisine and its signature poke, Choy provides diners their first opportunity to experience his celebrated food offerings on the Mainland.




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.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.





Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.





Streets of Thailand
11:30 - 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!
Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!








Brazilarica
11:30 - 2:00

Brazilian cuisine.  Pork & beans, casseroles, palmitos, stuffed fritters, shrimp and grits, burgers, fries, curry corn, desserts, vegan and gluten-free items.

Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of sushi rolls with a Korean twist.  Spicy tuna (Albacore and Yellowfin), in seaweed or soy paper. 









Freshology
11:30 - 2:00
Website
Healthy, gourmet, calorie-controlled meals.  Healthy portions, delicious flavors cooked fresh.  Also available for home delivery.







Video of the Day - Little Red Riding Hood Pug


November 19, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 11/19

Brazilarica
11:30 - 2:00

Brazilian cuisine.  Pork & beans, casseroles, palmitos, stuffed fritters, shrimp and grits, burgers, fries, curry corn, desserts, vegan and gluten-free items.


 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.









Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.


Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of sushi rolls with a Korean twist.  Spicy tuna (Albacore and Yellowfin), in seaweed or soy paper. 









Streets of Thailand
11:30 - 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 - Pug Chillin' in the Pool
 


November 18, 2013

Trucks for Monday 11/18

Slanging Correa
11:00 - 1:30
Menu

Slanging Corea serves the City of Los Angeles delivering authentic, Korean-inspired entrees that are full of fresh, delicious, vibrant flavors satisfying every appetite!  Tacos, burritos, burgers, and dumplings.




The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
From the Tarzana restaurant.  Fine sandwiches made with filet mignon, chicken, or turkey.  Edamame cashew cole slaw, pasta salad, and homemade chips.  I've tried the Bentley and the Wolfgang and they were both EXCELLENT.





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

Fish or shrimp tacos, seafood or shrimp cocktails, ceviche, tostadas, stuffed clams, empanadas and garlic shrimp.







 Muscle Monster Meals
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Lean protein, slow-digesting carbs and veggies.  Plate lunches with 4, 6 or 8 oz. of meat, 1 scoop of carbs (white or brown rice, or mashed sweet potato and broccoli).  Daily specials as well.






The Reuben Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Reuben, Rachel, and pastrami sandwiches.  A variety of melts (tuna salad, turkey patties, cheddar cheese and grilled onions), along with soups, salads, and desserts.





Rollin Rib BBQ Joint
11:30 - 2:30
Website


BBQ chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fish, and ribs.


Video of the Day - Pugs Love Bananas