Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

March 31, 2015

Trucks for Tuesday 3/31/15

Lobsta Truck
11:30 - 2:30


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






The Lobos Truck
11:00 - 2:30
Menu
Comfort food with a conscience.  A variety of salads, mac & cheese, baby back ribs, wings, burgers made with regular or Kobe beef, chicken, or veggie.  Waffle fries and Wachos - Nachos made with waffle fries.




Bison Burger
11:30 - 2:00
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Burgers made with bison, elk, boar, turkey, beef, or portobella mushrooms.





Let's Roll It
11:00 - 2:00
menu

Asian fusion rolls.  Not just fish; Korean BBQ beef, lobster, barbacoa, spam, and vegetarian options.  In rolls, tacos or quesadillas.




Video of the Day - Sleepy Pug Puppies

March 30, 2015

Trucks for Monday 3/30/15

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 - Doug the Pug and His New Friend

March 27, 2015

Trucks for Friday 3/27/15

Looks like just one truck today.  Of course, there could always be a surprise truck stopping by.


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.







Video of the Day - Pug Puppy on a Raincoat

March 26, 2015

Trucks for Thursday 3/26/15

Home Run Sliders
11:30 - 2:00
New to Uni!  A variety of sliders from a mother and daughter- owned truck.
 
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!






Dot Saigon
11:30 - 2:00
Vietnamese cuisine. Banh Mi, beef bowls, pulled chicken, pork belly, sausage, tofu, spring rolls, egg rolls, and lotus chips.

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.








Video of the Day - Bulldogs Playing Tetherball

March 25, 2015

Trucks for Wednesday 3/25/15

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:00
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Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork with or w/o cabbage, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!






Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:45 - 2:00
Website


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




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 Deli Doctor
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
NY deli sandwiches.  Reubens, Rachels, deli melts, burgers, fries and drinks.






March 24, 2015

Trucks for Tuesday 3/24/15

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!





Cousins Maine Lobster
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Lobster, crab, or shrimp rolls, lobster tacos, bisque and martinis, ceviche and yes, lobster ice cream.










Wings & Waffles
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 

Wings, waffles, burgers, salads, mac 'n' cheese, fries, red beans & rice, potato salad, greens, and chicken salad.
Nitropod
11:30 - 3:00
Hand-crafted organic ice cream that's flash frozen with liquid nitrogen which results in a smoother, creamier texture.  Their dairy is from a certified organic creamery, and all flavors are natural with no preservatives, stabilizers, GMO's, or high-fructose corn syrup.

Video of the Day - Pug Watches TV

March 23, 2015

Trucks for Monday 3/23/15

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.  


Phillyfornia
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Philly cheese steak sandwiches, melts and fries.










Video of the Day - Pug Puppy and his Toys 
 

March 20, 2015

Trucks for Friday 3/20/15

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!




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.






Nitropod
11:30 - 2:00
Hand-crafted organic ice cream that's flash frozen with liquid nitrogen which results in a smoother, creamier texture.  Their dairy is from a certified organic creamery, and all flavors are natural with no preservatives, stabilizers, GMO's, or high-fructose corn syrup.
 

Video of the Day - Pug Puppy Chases Camera

March 19, 2015

Trucks for Thursday 3/19/15

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!






Dot Saigon
11:30 - 2:00
Vietnamese cuisine. Banh Mi, beef bowls, pulled chicken, pork belly, sausage, tofu, spring rolls, egg rolls, and lotus chips.

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.








Nitropod
11:30 - 2:00
Hand-crafted organic ice cream that's flash frozen with liquid nitrogen which results in a smoother, creamier texture.  Their dairy is from a certified organic creamery, and all flavors are natural with no preservatives, stabilizers, GMO's, or high-fructose corn syrup.
 
Video of the Day - All About Pugs

 


March 17, 2015

Trucks for Tuesday 3/17/15

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.










The Lobos Truck
11:00 - 2:30
Menu

Comfort food with a conscience.  A variety of salads, mac & cheese, baby back ribs, wings, burgers made with regular or Kobe beef, chicken, or veggie.  Waffle fries and Wachos - Nachos made with waffle fries.




Phillyfornia
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Philly cheese steak sandwiches, melts and fries.









Video of the Day - Bedtime for Doug the Pug

March 16, 2015

Trucks for Monday 3/16/15

Looks like just one truck today.

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.  



Busy morning, so no time for a pug video.  :-( 

March 13, 2015

Trucks for Friday 3/13/15

CRAZY busy morning, so just a list:

Streets of Thailand
The Deli Doctor
D's Tacos

March 12, 2015

Trucks for Thursday 3/12/15

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!






Dot Saigon
11:30 - 2:00
Vietnamese cuisine. Banh Mi, beef bowls, pulled chicken, pork belly, sausage, tofu, spring rolls, egg rolls, and lotus chips.
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.
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.


Video of the Day - Pug Puppies


March 11, 2015

Trucks for Wednesday 3/11/15

Tomski Sausage
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Polish dogs wrapped in bacon, bratwurst, kielbasa, pierogies, pork chop sandwiches, stuffed cabbage, and cheese blintzes.
Vizzi Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Visionary cuisine. Braised Beef Sliders, Thai Pork Tacos, Banzai Bacon Burger Sliders, Mac N Cheese, Grilled Cheese Mac N Cheese Sandwiches, Potato Tacos, Asian Bbq Chicken Sliders, Kung Pao Chicken Tacos.
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!






Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
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Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.  Today's special:  chicken or beef flautas, with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.




PostcardsCAS
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Central American/Soul fusion cuisine.  Chicken, brisket, fish, greens, mac 'n' cheese, dirty rice and beans served in wraps or bowls.  Plantain and sweet potato fries.
 Video of the Day - Pugs on Stairs
 

March 10, 2015

Trucks for Tuesday 3/10/15

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!






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.








The Lobos Truck
11:00 - 2:30
Menu
Comfort food with a conscience.  A variety of salads, mac & cheese, baby back ribs, wings, burgers made with regular or Kobe beef, chicken, or veggie.  Waffle fries and Wachos - Nachos made with waffle fries.




Nitropod
11:30 - 2:00
Hand-crafted organic ice cream that's flash frozen with liquid nitrogen which results in a smoother, creamier texture.  Their dairy is from a certified organic creamery, and all flavors are natural with no preservatives, stabilizers, GMO's, or high-fructose corn syrup.

Video of the Day - Pug with a Waffle

March 9, 2015

Trucks for Monday 3/9/15

Vizzi Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Visionary cuisine. Braised Beef Sliders, Thai Pork Tacos, Banzai Bacon Burger Sliders, Mac N Cheese, Grilled Cheese Mac N Cheese Sandwiches, Potato Tacos, Asian Bbq Chicken Sliders, Kung Pao Chicken Tacos.
Phillyfornia
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
New to the streets of LA!  Philly cheese steak sandwiches, melts and fries.








Sanook Soi 38
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New to Uni!  Thai favorites from Bangkok.  Grilled pork, som tam, larb gai, pad Thai, pad kee mao, and more.
 Video of the Day - Spinning Pug