Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

December 31, 2012

Trucks for Monday 12/31

So far, no trucks have told me they're coming today, though that may change as it did on Friday when Streets of Thailand showed up unexpectedly.  I will update if I hear from any of the trucks.

Happy New Year!

December 27, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 12/27

The Pokey Truck - Hawaiian Sushi

Rollin' Rib BBQ - BBQ chicken, beef, pork, salmon, and sides.



Trucks at 111 Universal Hollywood Drive today:
No Jodas - Cuban
Don Chow Tacos - Chinese Mexican fusion.

December 26, 2012

No trucks for Wednesday 12/26

No trucks have told me they're coming today, and there are no tweets mentioning Bluffside or Universal, so if a truck DOES show up, it's a surprise to me.  


Sorry, truck fans! :-(

December 21, 2012

Trucks for Friday 12/21

Celebrate the world not ending with these trucks today for lunch.

Gringos Tacos - Mexican favorites

Get Toasted - toasted sandwiches

Street Kitchen - gourmet burgers, hot dogs, tacos, and quesadillas.


Prime Time Cuisine - grilled Mexican and American favorites.


Another very busy day at work, so no time for pics or descriptions.

The studio is closed 12/24, 12/25, and 1/1/13.  I'll be on vacation 12/26 through 1/1, back in the office on 1/2/13.  I'll try and update this every day from home.


Please note that the theme park is open every day, including Christmas and New Year's Day.



MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

December 20, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 12/20

I'm VERY busy at work again today, so just a listing of trucks for lunch today; no pics.

The Pokey Truck - Hawaiian sushi

The Angry Shrimp - Shrimp, shrimp, and more shrimp.  Po boys, etc.

Streets of Thailand - Thai favorites.  Not sure if they'll come today as they surprised me by showing up yesterday.

Wicked Kitchen - New to Uni!  Their menu looks AMAZING!  website with menu

Muscle Monster Meals - lean protein plates

Prime Time Cuisine - Mexican and American grilled food 

Happy Holidays!



December 19, 2012

Food trucks for Wednesday 12/19

VERY busy morning, so no time for pictures and descriptions.

Today will be:

Prime Time Cuisine - Grilled American and Mexican food

Street Kitchen - gourmet burgers, hot dogs, quesadillas, and tacos


Pokey Truck - Hawaiian sushi.

December 18, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 12/18

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.









 La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.










Video of the Day - Pug Doing Trucks in Christmas Sweater


December 17, 2012

Trucks for Monday 12/17

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!






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.





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.






Video of the Day - Santa Pug Eats Snow

 

December 14, 2012

Trucks for Friday 12/14

Stop Guac and Roll
12:00- 2:00
Menu


Mexican BBQ.   Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, taquitos, nachos, and flautas, made with your choice of meats.




Texas Chili Pie Company
11:30 - 2:00
Website with menu

A variety of chili pies made with Fritos, Texas eggrolls, hot dogs and regular or sweet potato tater tots.









Street Kitchen
11:30 - 2:30
Website


Short rib tacos, Philly cheesesteaks, lobster sliders, Kobe beef sliders, grilled cheese, jerk chicken, lobster slaw.  Daily specials as well.






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.  Fabulous seasoned fries.





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.







Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
11:30 - 2:30
 Website under construction


Mexican and American grilled food.  So far, I've only tried the seafood tacos, but they were REALLY good!




 

 La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.










Video of the Day - Pug for the Holidays



December 13, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 12/13

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!






The Gastrobus
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Amazing bistro sandwiches.   Pulled pork, veggie, Thai chicken wrap, tuna melt and daily specials.










Video of the Day - Pug Christmas Photo Shoot


December 12, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 12/12/12

Street Kitchen
11:30 - 2:30
Website


Short rib tacos, Philly cheesesteaks, lobster sliders, Kobe beef sliders, grilled cheese, jerk chicken, lobster slaw.  Daily specials as well.





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.  Fabulous seasoned fries.




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.




Ludo Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Juicy fried chicken and crispy fries.  Homemade sauces and lavender biscuits.  Freshly-chopped slaw made from scratch.  From Chef Ludo Lefebvre.




Video of the Day - Pugs Visit Santa



December 11, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 12/11

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.




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.









Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


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









Rollin Rib BBQ Joint
11:30 - 2:30
 Unable to find a menu online



BBQ chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fish, and ribs. 
 
 
Video of the Day - Pugs in Christmas Sweaters


December 10, 2012

Trucks for Monday 12/10

Belly Bombz
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 Asian-style chicken wings and pork belly sliders.  They've also got duck wings today!


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!


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.





Vizzi Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Visionary cuisine.  Bacon burgers, lobster tail sliders, chickpea sliders, wagyu beef, soup, and popcorn.






Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
11:30 - 2:30
Website under construction
Mexican and American grilled food.  So far, I've only tried the seafood tacos, but they were REALLY good!





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!






Video of the Day - Pugs and Singing Snowmen


December 7, 2012

Trucks for Friday 12/7

Street Kitchen
11:30 - 2:30
Website


Short rib tacos, Philly cheesesteaks, lobster sliders, Kobe beef sliders, grilled cheese, jerk chicken, lobster slaw.  Daily specials as well.






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.  Fabulous seasoned fries.





Gringos Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Mexican classics like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salad, rice, beans, chips and salsa.







The Angry Shrimp
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
A truck dedicated to shrimp po-boys.  Shrimp baskets, mac & cheese, shrimp salad and freshly-made parmesan potato chips.






Video of the Day - Flying Pug
 
 

 


December 6, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 12/6

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!






Rollin Rib BBQ Joint
11:30 - 2:30
 Unable to find a menu online


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


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 - English Bulldog Puppies


December 5, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 12/5

Me So Hungry
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

First time back at Uni in MONTHS!  Angus burgers and sliders, popcorn shrimp, Hawaiian sliders, short rib sliders, sweet potato fries, tuna sandwiches and beer-battered onion rings.




Street Kitchen

11:30 - 2:30
Website



Short rib tacos, Philly cheesesteaks, lobster sliders, Kobe beef sliders, grilled cheese, jerk chicken, lobster slaw.  Daily specials as well.






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.  Fabulous seasoned fries.




Lobsta Truck
11:30 - 2:30


Lobster rolls, crab rolls, clam chowder, lemonade, whoopi pies and ice cream sandwiches. 






Video of the Day - Rolling Pug

 

December 4, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 12/4

Munchie Machine
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Unique sandwiches and salads.  A variety of s'mores and the infamous Scooby Snack for dessert. Daily specials as well.







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."




Pineapple Express
11:30 - 2:00
Website
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.




Souper Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
From the owners of The Green Truck, comes the Souper Truck!  Artisan soups made fresh daily.  Perfect for a dreary day like today.







 La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.









Vizzi Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Visionary cuisine.  Bacon burgers, lobster tail sliders, chickpea sliders, wagyu beef, soup, and popcorn.






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.




Palazzolo's Gelato & Sorbetto
12:00 - 2:00
Truck info
100% fresh all-natural ingredients.  Over 40 flavors on the truck!







Video of the Day - Pugs Eat Corn on the Cob



December 3, 2012

Trucks for Monday 12/3

Holy crap it's December already!


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.




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!



Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
11:30 - 2:30
Website under construction
Mexican and American grilled food.  So far, I've only tried the seafood tacos, but they were REALLY good!




Video of the Day - White Pug Puppies