Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

July 31, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 7/31

Cousins Maine Lobster
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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


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.





Sushi Pirate
11:30 - 2:00
website with menu


Sushi, and tempura rolls, sashimi, and sushi burritos.

Salads Galore on Wheels
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
A variety of salads and sandwiches.  Formerly a restaurant in Encino, now serving from a food truck.







Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Canvas Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
Fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients.  Salads, burgers, chicken, sausage, brisket, ribs, chili, mac & cheese, fries, cheesecake, bread pudding, and more.







Video of the Day - Pug Watches "Homeward Bound"


July 30, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 7/30

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.








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.







Smokin' Willie's BBQ
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
BBQ favorites.  Chicken, beef, and pork.  Tri-tip sandwiches.








Toros Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and wings with Mexican influences.
Sushi Pirate
11:30 - 2:00
website with menu


Sushi, and tempura rolls, sashimi, and sushi burritos.










Slider City
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

16 different sliders in beef, pork or chicken, onion rings, chicken tenders, chili-cheese fries, and boba teas.






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 - Bulldog Loves His Pool






July 29, 2013

Trucks for Monday 7/29

 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!



The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Website
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.





The Melt Bus
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
 
From the famous San Francisco-based restaurant.  Grilled cheese available in a variety of cheeses and breads, soups, and desserts.





Rushed Art Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Sandwiches, wraps, skewers, fish & chips, empenadas, and coconut shrimp.  









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 - Adorable Black Pug Puppy



 

July 26, 2013

Trucks for Friday 7/26

Swamped this morning, so just a brief list:

Yalla Truck
Get Toasted
Aloha Fridays
Toros Truck
Heart & Soul BBQ 
and possibly Prime Time Cuisine


July 25, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 7/25

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.





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.




Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







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







Wings on Wheels
11:30 - 2:00
Regular and boneless wings available in 9 different flavors.  Fish, french fries (garlic, Cajun, or regular), and daily specials.






Rushed Art Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


Sandwiches, wraps, skewers, fish & chips, empenadas, and coconut shrimp.  









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!
NOTE:  no beef or poke today.






Video of the Day - Pug in the Snow

 

July 24, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 7/24

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.






Sushi Pirate
11:30 - 2:00

New to Uni!  Sushi and tempura rolls.

Salads Galore on Wheels
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
A variety of salads and sandwiches.  Formerly a restaurant in Encino, now serving from a food truck.







Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 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!



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!






Red Beanz & Rice
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

 Soul, Cajun, and more.  Jambalaya, gumbo, mac & cheese, pork chops, wings, catfish, jerk chicken, red beans & rice, and smothered cabbage.





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

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






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.

Video of the Day - French Bulldog Puppy Sleeping 



July 23, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 7/23

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.








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. 






The Boba Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
A wide variety of boba teas.  Regular and milk teas, premium and premium milk teas.  Available with boba, lychee jelly, mango jelly, or aloe bits.





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.




Yalla Truck
12:00 - 2:00

Pita sandwiches made with falafel balls or chicken.  Falafels balls are a wonderful mesh of grounded garbanzo beans, various veggies, and spices. Fried to create a delicious crunchy outer shell, then placed in a made-fresh- daily bread pocket with your combination choice of vegetables, pickled veggies, and dressings.


Video of the Day - Pug Head Tilt


July 22, 2013

Trucks for Monday 7/22

La Taquiza
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

One of the most beloved Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles has now taken to the streets with their very own mobile kitchen. Enjoy a variety of classic Mexican dishes such as tamales, sopes, tacos, and quesadillas. 

 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!

Toros Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and wings with Mexican influences.
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 Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Website
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.





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.

Komodo
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
First time back at Uni in MONTHS!  One of my favorite trucks.  LOVE the Komodo 2.0 tacos and the garlic fries.   Tacos and burritos available with steak, chicken, shrimp or soy.    Watch out - the burritos are HUGE!

 Video of the Day - Pug Model Riley




July 19, 2013

Trucks for Friday 7/19

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.





Heart & Soul BBQ
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

St. Louis-style BBQ.  Ribs, chicken, hot links, tri-tip, chicken kabobs, hamburgers, turkey, and veggie burgers.  Potato salad, corn on the cob, greens, baked beans, mac & cheese, baked potatoes, home fries, red beans & rice, yams, brownies, and strawberry shortcake.

Salads Galore on Wheels
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

A variety of salads and sandwiches.  Formerly a restaurant in Encino, now serving from a food truck.







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!






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!






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

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






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.

 Video of the Day - Pug and English Bulldog Playing