Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

September 30, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 9/30

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







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.







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







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 Puppies Play with a Tie

September 29, 2014

Trucks for Monday 9/29

It looks like only 1 truck today.

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.




No time for Video of the Day.

September 26, 2014

Trucks for Friday 9/26

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!





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!



Let's Thai
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Thai favorites along with fusion cuisine.





Video of the Day - Pug Puppies Play Soccer

September 25, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 9/25

I only have time for a listing today.  Sorry!

Streets of Thailand
Noodle Nation
Hamborghini
TrukQuito
Pranzo
CVT Soft Serve

September 24, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 9/24

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

 

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 Lobos Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Comfort food with a conscience.  A variety of salads, mac & cheese, baby back ribs, kabobs, wings, burgers made with regular or Kobe beef, chicken, or veggie.  Waffle fries and Wachos - Nachos made with waffle fries.




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






Steamed Bun Munchies
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Fried Chicken, Short Rib, or Pork Belly buns.










Go Fusion N Grill
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

A fusion of American, Mexican, and Asian food.










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.





CreAsian
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
Asian favorites.  Pot stickers, CreAsian chicken (their spicier version of orange chicken), Mu Shu burritos, teriyaki chicken, curry chicken, and more.




Rock Hard Churros
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New to Uni!  Traditional churros and a chorizo churro sandwich.









Video of the Day - Pug Steals French Fries




September 23, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 9/23

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.




 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 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.



CreAsian
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
Asian favorites.  Pot stickers, CreAsian chicken (their spicier version of orange chicken), Mu Shu burritos, teriyaki chicken, curry chicken, and more.





Video of the Day - Pug Puppy Collection
 Personally, I don't think #2 is a pug, but it's still cute.


September 22, 2014

Trucks for Monday 9/22

Just two trucks today:

Saffroni
Bajamar Seafood


September 19, 2014

Trucks for Friday 9/19

Go Fusion N Grill
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page


A fusion of American, Mexican, and Asian food.










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.




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.





Carolina Meat Company
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches, plates of pulled pork, 1/2 or whole chicken, half or full rack of ribs, cole slaw, BBQ beans, mac 'n' cheese, deviled eggs, fried okra, seasoned fries, and smoked corn on the cob.




Video of the Day - Pug Video Compilation (with a Frenchie in the mix)
 

September 18, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 9/18

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 Begging

September 17, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 9/17

Steamed Bun Munchies
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Fried Chicken, Short Rib, or Pork Belly buns.










Go Fusion N Grill
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

A fusion of American, Mexican, and Asian food.










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 - Give Me That Blueberry!


September 16, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 9/16

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.




 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.








Angie's Wieners
11:30 - 2:00
Website

 A variety of tasty hot dogs and fries.










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.





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.




Hamborghini
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook Page
Burgers (beef, turkey, chicken, salmon, or veggie), tuna or chicken melts, pork belly, fries, and mac & cheese egg rolls.








Video of the Day - Snoring Pug

September 15, 2014

Trucks for Monday 9/15

Noodle Nation
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Noodle Nation Food Truck was started by a noodle lover, with the sole intention to bring the delectable strands to the masses.  We start with your choice of scrumptious noodles or pastas, cooked to the perfect tenderness, and layer on dishes made from food cultures all around the world.



Let's Thai
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Thai favorites along with fusion cuisine.





Carolina Meat Company
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches, plates of pulled pork, 1/2 or whole chicken, half or full rack of ribs, cole slaw, BBQ beans, mac 'n' cheese, deviled eggs, fried okra, seasoned fries, and smoked corn on the cob.




Video of the Day - Pug Video Compilation

September 12, 2014

Trucks for Friday 9/12

Diva'z Crepe
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Savory and dessert crepes.  Veggie, ham, cheese, egg and spinach, Nutella and strawberries or bananas, ham and cheese with egg, sugar and lemon, Nutella and cream.





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!






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!






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!



Crispy Cuban Trolley
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Authentic Cubano sandwiches.  Pork, ham, steak, chicken, or shredded beef.  Bean and rice bowls topped with your choice of meat, yuca fries, potato balls, ham croquettes, and plantains.




Video of the Day - Pug Vine Compilation

September 11, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 9/11

Woody's Grill
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Chicken tacos, pulled pork pockets, fish tacos, guacamole, chicken nachos, Cajun fish bites, pineapple skewers, and quesadillas.





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 - Surfing Pug



September 10, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 9/10

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!



Japadog
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New to Uni!  Expanding from Canada into LA.  Hot dogs with a Japanese flair.









Vizzi Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Visionary cuisine.  Bacon burgers, pork belly, garlic shrimp, or kung pao chicken tacos, beef, chicken, or chick pea sliders, bacon brie grilled cheese, broccoli salad, and truffle popcorn.





Woody's Grill
11:00 - 2:00
Menu
Chicken tacos, pulled pork pockets, fish tacos, guacamole, chicken nachos, Cajun fish bites, pineapple skewers, and quesadillas.





No Tacos Please
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Healthy vegetarian food truck.  Veggie soups, salads, quesadillas, burgers, burritos, flautas, and pitas.  Also serving turkey, salmon, and shrimp options.  Pescatarian specials for the summer.





Inkanto Peruvian Gourmet
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Authentic Peruvian dishes.  Sandwiches, wraps, wings, skewers, empanadas and tequenos.







Dia de los Puercos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
3 types of pork (tinga, al pator, and mochomos) in a variety of dishes.  Tacos, sopes, taquitos, tostadas, and plate meals.





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.




Steamed Bun Munchies
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Fried Chicken, Short Rib, or Pork Belly buns.










Go Fusion N Grill
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page


A fusion of American, Mexican, and Asian food.










Video of the Day - Wound-Up Pug