Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

August 29, 2014

Trucks for Friday 8/29

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!



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.









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










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 - Pug on Holiday
May your Labor Day weekend be as enjoyable.


August 28, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 8/28

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.




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.



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.




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!






Musubi Devil
11:30 - 1:30
Website with menu
Korean/Japanese fusion food truck.  Gourmet rice balls and noodles. 









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




Saffroni
11:30 - 2:00
Can't find a website for them or a picture of their truck.
Persian and Greek specialties.
 
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August 27, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 8/27

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.




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!



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.




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.




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.





Charbroiler on Fire
11:30 - 2:00
Can't find a website for them
Hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, turkey burgers, short rib, sriracha tacos, and burger quesadilla.

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. 



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(Warning:  some offensive language) 

August 26, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 8/26

 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.








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.




Foodism
11:30 - 2:00
Extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts.  Hawaiian poke, blackened sea bass, pulled pork, burgers, blackened chicken, and carne asada tacos and burritos.




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!





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.




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August 25, 2014

Trucks for Monday 8/25

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.




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.



FryFry Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website
Specializing in chicken wings (BBQ, garlic parmesan, sweet teriyaki, buffalo, and bacon-wrapped bourbon), tater tots, carne asada fries, quesadillas, onion rings, chili cheese fries, and burgers.  Also offering a variety of deep-fried desserts:  Oreos, Twinkies, Nutella sandwiches, and PB&J funnel cakes with strawberries and ice cream.  Dessert nachos and fresh-squeezed lemonade as well. 





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.




Video of the Day - A Pug's Life

August 22, 2014

Trucks for Friday 8/22

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!





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.
FryFry Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website
Specializing in chicken wings (BBQ, garlic parmesan, sweet teriyaki, buffalo, and bacon-wrapped bourbon), tater tots, carne asada fries, quesadillas, onion rings, chili cheese fries, and burgers.  Also offering a variety of deep-fried desserts:  Oreos, Twinkies, Nutella sandwiches, and PB&J funnel cakes with strawberries and ice cream.  Dessert nachos and fresh-squeezed lemonade as well. 




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 - Jenny the Pug at the Beach 
 

August 21, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 8/21

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.




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!





Wings & Waffles
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 

Wings, waffles, burgers, salads, mac 'n' cheese, fries, red beans & rice, potato salad, greens, and chicken salad.






Go Fusion N Grill

11:30 - 2:00

Unable to find a photo of the truck.  A fusion of Asian, Mexican, and American cuisine. 


Video of the Day - Pug Enjoys Chicken
 

August 20, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 8/20

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.




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!


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.


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!





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.


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.



Schmuck Truck
11:00 - 2:00
Menu.(2 pages)
NY deli food. Pastrami sandwiches, Reubens, turkey, tuna, brisket, melts, wraps, burgers, and fries.




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




Chicken and Rice Company
11:30 - 2:00
Website
 
Chicken, lamb, or falafel served over rice, in a wrap, as a taco, a burger, or gyro.






Video of the Day - Dawn of the Planet of the Pugs

August 19, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 8/19

I got in late this morning, so I only have time for a listing:

Kogi BBQ
Steamed Bun Munchies
Go Fusion 'N' Grill
CreAsian
Noodle Nation
Crispy Cuban Trolley (new to Uni!)
Streets of Thailand
No Tacos, Please

August 18, 2014

Trucks for Monday 8/18

Diva'z Crepe
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
New to Uni!  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.

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.  


California Taco Bear
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
A large variety of gourmet tacos.  Shrimp, chicken, pork, salmon, tuna, hummus, short rib, cheese steak, flank steak, and vegetarian.



Charbroiler on Fire
11:30 - 2:00
Can't find a website for them
Hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, turkey burgers, short rib, sriracha tacos, and burger quesadilla.


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.


Fry Fry Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website
Specializing in chicken wings (BBQ, garlic parmesan, sweet teriyaki, buffalo, and bacon-wrapped bourbon), tater tots, carne asada fries, quesadillas, onion rings, chili cheese fries, and burgers.  Also offering a variety of deep-fried desserts:  Oreos, Twinkies, Nutella sandwiches, and PB&J funnel cakes with strawberries and ice cream.  Dessert nachos and fresh-squeezed lemonade as well.



 
Saffroni
11:30 - 2:00
Can't find a website for them or a picture of their truck.
Persian and Greek specialties.

Video of the Day - Screaming Pug



August 15, 2014

Trucks for Friday 8/15

Fry Fry Food Truck
Seoul Sausage Company
CreAsian
Streets of Thailand
Roll'n Lobster

August 14, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 8/14

I've been in a meeting this morning, so I only have time for a list:

Streets of Thailand
No Tacos, Please
Juicebox
Woody's Grill
Go Fusion N Grill

August 13, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 8/13

Patty Wagon
Prime Time Cuisine
Dia de los Puercos 
Woody's Grill
The Fat Pita
Burnt to a Crisp
Charbroiler on Fire
Go Fusion N Grill
Saffroni Mobile
Stuffed Crepe
Pranzo

August 12, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 8/12

Another busy day on Bluffside Drive.

Kogi BBQ
Lobos Truck
Rounds Burgers
Chicken & Rice
No Tacos, Please
Wings & Waffles (new to Uni!)
Dia de los Puercos (new to Uni!)
Poke 2 Go (new to Uni!)
Juicebox
Steamed Bun Munchies

August 11, 2014

Trucks for Monday 8/11

Another busy day, so I only have time for a listing.

Carolina Meat Company
StuffNit Burgers (Stuffed burgers!  New to Uni!)
Foodism
MOE Deli
Keep on Grubbin'
Go Fusion N Grill
Stuffed Crepe
Fry Fry Food Truck

August 8, 2014

Trucks for Friday 8/8

VaKA BuRgers
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
New to Uni!  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!





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!






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.


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.




California Taco Bear
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

A large variety of gourmet tacos.  Shrimp, chicken, pork, salmon, tuna, hummus, short rib, cheese steak, flank steak, and vegetarian.









FryFry Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website
Specializing in chicken wings (BBQ, garlic parmesan, sweet teriyaki, buffalo, and bacon-wrapped bourbon), tater tots, carne asada fries, quesadillas, onion rings, chili cheese fries, and burgers.  Also offering a variety of deep-fried desserts:  Oreos, Twinkies, Nutella sandwiches, and PB&J funnel cakes with strawberries and ice cream.  Dessert nachos and fresh-squeezed lemonade as well. 




Video of the Day - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Pugs