Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

December 20, 2013

Trucks for Friday 12/20

Another hectic morning.  So sorry, but I only have time for a listing.

Angie's Wieners
Streets of Thailand
Patty Wagon
Kimbobrex
Joe's Pizza
Get Toasted
Burnt to a Crisp
Wild Side Burgers


I will be on vacation 12/23 - 1/1.  I will most likely not be updating this blog while out of the office.  I will try and tweet, though. Follow me @UniFoodTrucks

Merry Christmas, happy new year, and have a great 2014!

December 19, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 12/19

Another crazy busy morning, so just a list.

Burnt to a Crisp
Streets of Thailand
Steel City Sandwich
Hurricane Kitchen
Slider Rider

December 18, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 12/18

What I thought was going to be a nice, quiet week has turned out to be quite the opposite.  Apologies, but I only have time for a quick listing.

Prime Time Cuisine
Angie's Wieners
Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
Wild Side Burgers
Sam Choy's Pineapple Express
Slider Rider
Get Toasted
Corn Heaven

December 17, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 12/17

Another busy morning, so just a listing.

Kogi BBQ
Angie's Wieners

Streets of Thailand
India Jones

December 16, 2013

Trucks for Monday 12/16

Busy morning, so just a list:

Bajamar Seafood
Muscle Monster Meals
Patty Wagon
WAFL Truck
Yalla Truck
Slanging Corea
Peaches' Smokehouse
Kimbobrex
Keep on Grubbin'

December 13, 2013

Trucks for Friday 12/13

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.





Angie's Wieners
11:00 - 2:00
Website

  A variety of tasty hot dogs.  Beef or turkey, polish sausage, tots and fries.








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!

 







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.








Joe's Pizza Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website



Slices and whole pies.  I tried this the other day and it was very good.  Heroes and salads as well.









Sweet E's Bake Shop
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Fabulous cupcakes, cake pops, whoopi pies, and cookies.







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.




Video of the Day - Pug and Singing Pug Toy


December 12, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 12/12

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.





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.



 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!





Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00
A variety of sushi rolls with a Korean twist.  Spicy tuna (Albacore and Yellowfin), in seaweed or soy paper.









Angie's Wieners
11:00 - 2:00
Website

  A variety of tasty hot dogs.  Beef or turkey, polish sausage, tots and fries.






 
 
Video of the Day - Christmas Pug

December 11, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 12/11

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.

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.


 

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.

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

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






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!

 

 Video of the Day - Pug Puppy in a Christmas Stocking



December 10, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 12/10

 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.









Rounds Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
   Lots of unique and speciality burgers, available with beef, turkey, or veggie patties.  House cut French fries and home-made onion strings too.  I LOVE the Executive burger.


Fuego Fusion Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

 A variety of tacos, made with chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, tilapia, barbacoa, al pastor, meatballs, carne asade, and more!




Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00

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








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.









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






Angie's Wieners
11:00 - 2:00
Website
A variety of tasty hot dogs.  Beef or turkey, polish sausage, tots and fries.









Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.







Video of the Day - Pug Christmas Elf

Oh the indignity!

December 9, 2013

Trucks for Monday 12/9

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.




Me So Hungry
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Angus burgers and sliders, popcorn shrimp, Hawaiian sliders, short rib or chicken sliders, sweet potato fries, tuna sandwiches and beer-battered onion rings.





 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.






Peaches' Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


Smokehouse and Southern Kitchen.  Carolina BBQ.  Pulled pork, country-fried steack, classic burgers, patty melts, fried okra spears, mac & cheese, seafood po' boys, and waffle 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!



 Keep on Grubbin' 
11:30 -2:00

American Bistro Cuisine.  Grass fed burgers with apple jicama cole slaw and blue cheese, grass-fed beef sliders, pulled pork sandwich with cilantro cole slaw, sliders same way. Chicken pesto sandwich with tomato and provolone cheese, and grilled cheese on tomato basil bread with harvati cheese, cheddar and blue cheese.  Garlic fries, fried spinach and fries for sides.  
 
 
 
Video of the Day -  The Christmas Pug Head Tilt
 
 

December 6, 2013

trucks for Friday 12/6

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.





 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!



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






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





Video of the Day - The Pug Before Christmas

Most pet stores get their puppies from puppy mills.  Don't buy from pet stores!

December 5, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 12/5

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.



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!





Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00

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









Angie's Wieners
11:00 - 2:00
Website

  A variety of tasty hot dogs.  Beef or turkey, polish sausage, tots and fries.



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.

The Cupcake Truck by Tiffy Lee Cakes
11:30 - 2:00
Gourmet cupcakes.  This week's flavors are Mint Hot Chocolate, Strawberry & Cream, Cinnamon Sugar, and Neapolitan.

No time for a video today.

 

December 4, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 12/4

If they can all fit, there will be ELEVEN trucks for lunch today!


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.


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."




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.







 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!
Rice Balls of Fire
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Great Asian cuisines mixed around to find that unique taste that drives the palate wild.  All rice balls comes with fill ins such as spicy tuna, spicy pork, spam and eggs, Kimchi and many more.





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.





Mac-O-Licious
11:30 - 2:00
menu

A variety of delicious mac & cheese.  Salads and cornbread as well.
 







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

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






Phantom Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu photo

Asian fusion.  Tacos, burgers, wraps, wings, fries, assorted rice dishes, and garlic shrimp linguine.  Duck, shrimp, steak, and chicken melts. 





The Cupcake Truck by Tiffy Lee Cakes
11:30 - 2:00

Gourmet cupcakes.  Today's flavors are Mint Hot Chocolate, Strawberry & Cream, Cinnamon Sugar, and Neapolitan.







Video of the Day - Pug Gets a Cat Massage