Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

October 31, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 10/31

Happy Halloween!


 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!






Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.


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.







Foodism
11:30 - 2:00
 Extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts.

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.



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

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.
 
Video of the Day - Halloween Pugs

October 30, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 10/30

I've got an on-line training course to take this morning, so no time for pictures.

Trucks today are:

Get Toasted
Streets of Thailand
Foodism
Rice Balls of Fire
Prime Time
Lobsta Truck
Brazilarica
Wild Side Burgers

October 29, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 10/29

If they can all find parking, we'll have 7 trucks today.

Brazilarica
11:30 - 2:00
New to Uni!  Brazilian cuisine.  Pork & beans, casseroles, palmitos, stuffed fritters, shrimp and grits, burgers, fries, curry corn, desserts, vegan and gluten-free items.

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









Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.


Chili Philosopher
11:30 - 2:00
New to Uni!  Gourmet chili and cornbread, chili-infused burgers, fries, chicken salad and wraps, and pork and beans.
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!






Foodism
11:30 - 2:00

 Extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts.

Video of the Day - Adorable Pug Puppy Tackles Stairs

October 28, 2013

Trucks for Monday 10/28

 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
Menu

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.





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.
 
Foodism
11:30 - 2:00
 
 Extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts.

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October 25, 2013

Trucks for Friday 10/25

Unfortunately, there are "No Parking on Friday" signs along Bluffside today, which means that someone has reserved the street, most likely for a film/TV production.  Trucks will return on Monday, 10/28.


October 24, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 10/24

The Grilled Cheese Truck
11:30 - 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!






Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.

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





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.







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.



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

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






Video of the Day - Clara the Pug's Cutest Moments

October 23, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 10/23

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.





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.





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!








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!






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."





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.







Video of the Day - Pug Puppy Falling Asleep



October 22, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 10/22

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.









Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.


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.


 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 - Happy Screaming Pug

October 21, 2013

Trucks for Monday 10/21

 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
Menu

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.





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.

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

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.
Son of a Bun
11:30 - 2:30



We serve delicious, burgers, dogs and chicken sandwiches in 4 different styles. Along with that, we make fresh house chips, slaw and freshly made doughnut holes sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Our chef is always creating new daily specials, so we can be flexible with our menu offerings for your event. Ask us for our latest menu. Prices for the sides are $2 and sandwiches range from $5-$9. The concept for our menu is simple and familiar food, freshly made from local



Video of the Day - Dreaming Pug






October 18, 2013

Trucks for Friday 10/18

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.





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

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






Wafl Truck
11:30  - 2:00
 Facebook page


A wide variety of sweet and savory waffles and waffle sandwiches.






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. 





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!









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 Halloween Costumes
 

October 17, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 10/17

The Grilled Cheese Truck
11:30 - 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!





Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.

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





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.
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