Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

March 31, 2014

Trucks for Monday 3/31

I'm back!  Sorry for the delay; I ended up bringing back a bad cold as a vacation souvenir, so I was out longer than planned.

Since I'm busy playing catch-up with my in-box, I only have time for a listing.

Good Greek Grub
Peruvian Chicken
Keep on Grubbin'
Germany's Bratwurst

March 19, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 3/19

NOTE:  I will be on vacation 3/20 through 3/25 and will not be updating the blog during this time.  To track the trucks, follow @UniFoodTrucks on Twitter.  I've told them to mention my Twitter name in their tweets.

As for today's trucks, they are:


Fuego Fusion
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

A variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, sliders, and tortas, made with chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, tilapia, barbacoa, al pastor, meatballs, carne asade, and more!  Menu changes daily.



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


Video of the Day - DIE HARD with Pugs


March 18, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 3/18

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.








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

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





Mama's Brisket
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

 Brisket sandwiches and sliders.  5-star rating on Yelp.





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.



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 Kiss & Spin

March 17, 2014

Trucks for Monday 3/17

It's been a bad morning, so just a list.

Keep on Grubbin'
Rosa's Bella Cucina
Peruvian Chicken

Rice Balls of Fire
Something about Frootz
Prime Time Cuisine
Muscle Monster Meals




March 14, 2014

Trucks for Friday 3/14

Busy morning, so just a list:

Fatburger
Aloha Fridays
Joe's Pizza Truck
Reuben Truck
Chili Philosopher
Foodism
Keep on Grubbin'
Pokey Truck
Peruvian Chicken
Streets of Thailand

March 13, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 3/13

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









MOEggrolls
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.



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!






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

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





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 Urban Oven
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Serving a variety of pizzas from a wood-fired oven.

 No Mas Pantalonez
11:30 - 2:00
Gourmet Tacos, burritos, and sliders.  Carnitas, shredded beef, chicken, carne asada, fish or shrimp tacos, prime rib, shredded beef, or Kobe beef sliders, seasoned fries, guacamole, and chips and salsa.







Romolo's Italian Cuisine
11:45 - 2:00
Menu
Breakfast sandwiches, pasta, subs, melts, salads, Panini, wraps and sides.
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.
The Cupcake Truck by Tiffy Lee Cakes
11:30 - 2:00
Gourmet cupcakes. 
Video of the Day - Deaf Pug Excited 
When Owner Comes Home



March 12, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 3/12

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

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






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
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page

Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, quesadillas, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







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."




Haute Burger
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

A variety of gourmet burgers, available with beef, chicken, or pork.

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.
Foodism
11:30 - 2:00
 Extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts.
Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.
Having YouTube issues, so no video of the day.


March 11, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 3/11

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!






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

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






Mama's Brisket
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

 Brisket sandwiches and sliders.  5-star rating on Yelp.






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.



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 - Lazy Pug
 


March 10, 2014

Trucks for Monday 3/10

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.  



Somethin' About Frootz
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page


 Sandwiches, fruit juices, smoothies, and milkshakes.





Rushed Art Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
 
Sandwiches, wraps, skewers, fish & chips, empenadas, and coconut shrimp.   









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.

Wafl Truck
11:30  - 2:00
Facebook page

A wide variety of sweet and savory waffles and waffle sandwiches.
 Video of the Day - Pug Eating a Waffle
 

 

March 7, 2014

Trucks for Friday 3/7

Busy morning, so only time for a listing:

Aloha Fridays
Joe's Pizza Truck
Red Beanz & Rice
Deano's Deli
Burnt to a Crisp
Keep on Grubbin'
Streets of Thailand
Peruvian Chicken


March 6, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 3/6

MOEggrolls
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.



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!






Slide Show Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Gourmet sliders and fries.  Just finished "The Great Food Truck Race" on the Food Network.
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 - Boston Terrier Wants a Cupcake



March 5, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 3/5

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

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





 No Mas Pantalonez
11:30 - 2:00
Gourmet Tacos, burritos, and sliders.  Carnitas, shredded beef, chicken, carne asada, fish or shrimp tacos, prime rib, shredded beef, or Kobe beef sliders, seasoned fries, guacamole, and chips and salsa.






Mama's Brisket
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

 Brisket sandwiches and sliders.  5-star rating on Yelp.





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.

The Cupcake Truck by Tiffy Lee Cakes
11:30 - 2:00
Gourmet cupcakes.  

Video of the Day - Pugs in Snow