Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

October 31, 2014

Trucks for Friday 10/31 - Happy Halloween!

VaKA BuRgers
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Gourmet burger truck from Chef Aaron J. Perez, winner of Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen".  Grass-fed proteins, organic produce, and house-made sauces.  They even make their own ketchup!
Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Website


Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, quesadillas, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.




 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!






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 - Halloween Pugs

October 30, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 10/30

 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!






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.




Video of the Day - Pug Puppy Yawning

October 29, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 10/29

Steamed Bun Munchies
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Fried Chicken, Short Rib, or Pork Belly buns.










Fat Pita
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Pita wraps, shish kebab (chicken or beef), falafels, pita burgers, kufta, hummus, fries, and Mediterranean nachos.








Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
Website under construction
Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.  Today's special:  chicken or beef flautas, with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.





Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:00
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 - Pugs & Babies

October 28, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 10/28

 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.








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.






 
 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 - Snoring Pugs

October 27, 2014

Trucks for Monday 10/27

Looks like only 1 truck today.

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.







October 24, 2014

Trucks for Friday 10/24

VaKA BuRgers
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Gourmet burger truck from Chef Aaron J. Perez, winner of Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen".  Grass-fed proteins, organic produce, and house-made sauces.  They even make their own ketchup!
Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Website


Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, quesadillas, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.




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!




Video of the Day - Pugs Playing on Couch

October 22, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 10/22


 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!






Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
Website under construction
Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.  Today's special:  chicken or beef flautas, with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.





Video of the Day - Pug Puppies vs. Mirrors

October 21, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 10/21

Not sure why there are so few trucks lately.  There were days when we'd have 10 - 12 trucks, but there are only 2 on the schedule for today.  Of course there could always be some surprise trucks.


 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.








Seoul Sausage Company
11:30 - 2:00 
 Menu
From the owners of the Los Angeles restaurant.  Korean sausage, kim chi, curry rice balls, short ribs, spicy pork, and fried chicken.






Video of the Day - Pug Doesn't Want Her Bath

October 20, 2014

Trucks for Monday 10/20

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






BLT Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New to Uni!  Classic BLT sandwiches, breakfasts, with avocado, and one with veggie bacon.









Video of the Day - Pug Wants Bacon
A bit of a fat boy.  It looks like he needs to cut down on bacon.

October 17, 2014

Trucks for Friday 10/17

VaKA BuRgers
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Gourmet burger truck from Chef Aaron J. Perez, winner of Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen".  Grass-fed proteins, organic produce, and house-made sauces.  They even make their own ketchup!
Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Website


Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, quesadillas, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.




Cabos Surf & Turf
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Fish, shrimp, or octopus tacos.  Chicken, beef, or pork tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.  Nachos and churros.

 Video of the Day - Funny Pug Video (and one Frenchie) Compilation
 

October 16, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 10/16

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.







 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!






Homeboy Industries
11:00 - 2:00
Menu
New to Uni!  Breakfast & lunch items.  Tacos, chilaquiles, molequiles, vegiequiles, Homeboy Joe's, tingaquiles, carnitaquiles, and other unique cuisine.





El Huerfanito
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New to Uni!  Mexican fried chicken, taquitos, carnitas, burritos, salads and desserts.







Video of the Day - 10 Things You Didn't Know About Pugs

October 15, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 10/15

Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
Website under construction
Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.  Today's special:  chicken or beef flautas, with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.





Woody's Grill
11:00 - 2:00
Menu
Chicken kabobs, pulled pork pockets, white chicken chili, fish tacos, guacamole, chicken nachos, Cajun fish bites, pineapple skewers, and dark chocolate Texas sheet cake.




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







Video of the Day - Pug Does Not Like Balloons



October 14, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 10/14

I've only got time for a listing today.

 
Streets of Thailand
Fair Game Gourmet
Kogi BBQ
Foodism
Lobsta Truck

October 13, 2014

Trucks for Monday 10/13

Cabos Surf & Turf
11:30 - 2:00

Menu
New to Uni!  Fish, shrimp, or octopus tacos.  Chicken, beef, or pork tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.  Nachos and churros.









Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Website


Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, quesadillas, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.




Video of the Day - Bulldog Puppy Tries to Howl

October 10, 2014

Trucks for Friday 10/10

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!



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.  Named L.A. Weekly's "Best New Food Truck for 2013."




Saffroni
11:30 - 2:00
Persian and Greek specialties.  Gyros and falafels.
Chicken and Rice Company
11:30 - 2:00
website

Chicken, gyro meat, or falafel served over rice, in a wrap, as a taco, a burger, or gyro.




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 Puppy Compilation


October 9, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 10/9

Just a list today.  Sorry!  :-( 

Streets of Thailand
Steel City Sandwich
Rounds Burgers
Burnt to a Crisp

October 8, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 10/8

Another crazy morning, so I only have time for a listing.

Burnt to a Crisp
CreAsian
Good Greek Grub
Prime Time Cuisine
Foodism
Say Fish Taco

October 7, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 10/7

 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.








Fair Game Nouveau Gourmet Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
Jerk chicken, boneless braised short ribs, coconut lime mahi mahi.  Served as a salad, in a wrap, as sliders, or tacos.







 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!






Say Fish Taco Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Authentic sayulita fish tacos and burritos.  Also quesadillas, bowls, shrimp, carnitas, blackened salmon, and grilled veggies.




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 Puppy Attack

October 6, 2014

Trucks for Monday 10/6

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





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 - Pug Says "Help"



October 3, 2014

Trucks for Friday 10/3

VaKA BuRgers
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Gourmet burger truck from Chef Aaron J. Perez, winner of Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen".  Grass-fed proteins, organic produce, and house-made sauces.  They even make their own ketchup!
 Angie's Wieners
11:30 - 2:00
Website

 A variety of tasty hot dogs and fries.










Romolo's Italian Cuisine
11:45 - 2:00
Menu
Breakfast sandwiches, pasta, subs, melts, salads, Panini, wraps and sides.







Video of the Day - Pug is Mesmerized by Burger Poster