Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

May 30, 2014

Trucks for Friday 5/30

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. 





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.



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.







Roll'n Lobster
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 



Lobster rolls, sliders, bisque, Louie salad, and mac 'n cheese.  Crab cakes, clam chowder, shrimp tacos, and fried clams.





Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, quesadillas, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.
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.  



Angie's Wieners
11:30 - 2:00
Website
 A variety of tasty hot dogs, sausages, and fries.



Peruvian Chicken Truck
11:30 - 2:30
We offer only the best and very original Peruvian style cooked food such as Rotisserie Chicken, Lomo Saltado (filet Mignon sautéed with French fries, onions and tomatoes, served over a bed of rice pilaf) - this is to die for...), we also offer Cau Cau (made with cow's stomach, Potatoes and rice). It is very good.  We also have sandwiches, and beverages.
Somethin' About Frootz
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Fruit juices, smoothies, and milkshakes.  Today also featuring Sri Lankan fusion food.




Video of the Day - Pug Yoga



May 29, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 5/29

Game On! Gourmet
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Game fare with gourmet flair.  Classic comfort foods.  Pulled pork sandwich, Sloppy Joe, baby back pork ribs, grilled cheese with caramelized onions, grilled ham and cheese, boneless chicken nuggets with garlic/cayenne fries.







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.




Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Traditional Greek favorites.  Gyros, dolmathes, souvlaki, kaftedes, pitas, salads and fries.







Peruvian Chicken Truck
11:30 - 2:30
We offer only the best and very original Peruvian style cooked food such as Rotisserie Chicken, Lomo Saltado (filet Mignon sautéed with French fries, onions and tomatoes, served over a bed of rice pilaf) - this is to die for...), we also offer Cau Cau (made with cow's stomach, Potatoes and rice). It is very good.  We also have sandwiches, and beverages.


MOEggrolls & Deli
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Seasonal, local, and kosher ingredients wrapped in a fine eggroll skin and lightly fried.  Turkey, pastrami, veggie, brisket, or tuna.  Also serving turkey, pastrami, pulled chicken, and tuna sandwiches, and a variety of salads.



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.


Video of the Day - Pug Will Not Share Toy


 

May 28, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 5/28

G's Taco Spot on Wheels
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Mexican food.  Tacos, burritos, asada fries, meat tortas, salad bowls, nachos, and bacon dogs.








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!






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.



Peruvian Chicken Truck
11:30 - 2:30
We offer only the best and very original Peruvian style cooked food such as Rotisserie Chicken, Lomo Saltado (filet Mignon sautéed with French fries, onions and tomatoes, served over a bed of rice pilaf) - this is to die for...), we also offer Cau Cau (made with cow's stomach, Potatoes and rice). It is very good.  We also have sandwiches, and beverages.

Video of the Day - Pug Doesn't Like Tickle Me Elmo 
 

 

May 27, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 5/27

 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.








Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, quesadillas, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







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.



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!






India Jones Chow Truck
11:30 - 2:30
website with menu
Indian street food.  Frankies (rolled up roti with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, shrimp, paneer or mushroom and cheese; all with cilantro tamarind chutney and onions), curries served over rice, samosas, masala fries, and naan.



MOEggrolls & Deli
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


Seasonal, local, and kosher ingredients wrapped in a fine eggroll skin and lightly fried.  Turkey, pastrami, veggie, brisket, or tuna.  Also serving turkey, pastrami, pulled chicken, and tuna sandwiches, and a variety of salads.



Video of the Day -  Pug Puppy at the Dog Park
While this is cute, I do not recommend taking a puppy to a dog park until it has had all of its shots.  Way too easy to pick up kennel cough, parvo, or distemper.


May 23, 2014

Trucks for Friday 5/23

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.








Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Traditional Greek favorites.  Gyros, dolmathes, souvlaki, kaftedes, pitas, salads and fries.









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.




Video of the Day - Pugs in a Pool 




May 22, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 5/22

Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.






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.


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!





TrukQuito
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
Tacos, taquitos, ceviche, and fries.




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.



Video of the Day - Pug Bed Tug

May 21, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 5/21

 Bajamar Seafood
12:00 - 2:30
Yelp page (website under construction)
Facebook page

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






Phantom Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu photo
Asian fusion.  Tacos, burgers, wraps, wings, fries, assorted rice dishes, and garlic shrimp linguine.  Duck, shrimp, steak, and chicken melts. 








La Lola Loca
11:30 - 2:00
Website being updated
New to Uni!  Stuffed gorditas and tacos.  Grilled marinated chicken, chipotle BBQ pork, ancho carne asada, and vegetarian frijoles Fritos.  Gorditas are gluten-free!


No Tacos Please
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


New to Uni!  Healthy vegetarian food truck.  Veggie soups, salads, quesadillas, burgers, burritos, flautas, and pitas.  Also serving turkey, salmon, and shrimp options.


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!





Chow Mein Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New to Uni!  Classic Chinese favorites.  Orange, sesame, mushroom, curry, or kung pao chicken, orange or broccoli beef, BBQ pork and stir-fry vegetables.



Video of the Day - Pug and English Bulldog Cuddling

May 20, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 5/20

M&M Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
New to Uni!   Southern comfort and soul foods.  Catfish, seafood  gumbo, oxtails, short ribs, sole, snapper, steak or chicken rice bowls, and fried chicken wings.

India Jones Chow Truck
11:30 - 2:30
website with menu
Indian street food.  Frankies (rolled up roti with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, shrimp, paneer or mushroom and cheese; all with cilantro tamarind chutney and onions), curries served over rice, samosas, masala fries, and naan.



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
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!






MOEggrolls & Deli
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Seasonal, local, and kosher ingredients wrapped in a fine eggroll skin and lightly fried.  Turkey, pastrami, veggie, brisket, or tuna.  Also serving turkey, pastrami, pulled chicken, and tuna sandwiches, and a variety of salads.



Rounds Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
 
Lots of unique and speciality burgers, available with beef, turkey, or veggie patties.  House cut French fries.  I recommend the Executive burger.


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.


TrukQuito
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
Tacos, taquitos, ceviche, and fries.




Video of the Day - Pug Wants Burger

May 19, 2014

Trucks for Monday 5/19


JuiceBox
11:30 -2:00
Menu

Healthy fruit and veggie juice combinations.








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.