Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

November 10, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 11/10

Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 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!




Mossie Lee's
12:00 - 2:30
Menu
Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like catfish, brisket and ribs.






Oooh La La Crepes
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
First time at Uni!  Savory and dessert crepes.  Chicken, mushroom, bacon, guacamole and sour cream sauce crepe, smoked salmon and cream cheese crepe, ham and cheese with sour cream sauce.  Dessert crepes include caramel apple, nutella, banana, dark chocolate, lemon, jam, dulche de leche, and s'mores.



Video of the Day - Pug tug o' war


November 9, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 11/9

Patty Wagon Burgers
12:00 - 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!


Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a TOASTED PB&J.





Grilled Cheese Patrol
12:00 - 2:00
Website (click on MENU)

A variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, available with roast beef, brisket, jalapeƱos, mac & cheese, chili, mushrooms, ham, turkey and onions.




Gypsy Toast
11:00 - 2:00
Menu 



Breakfast served all day.  French Toast, Gypsy Toast, French Toast sticks and breakfast burritos.





Great Balls on Tires
11:30 - 2:00
Menu



Meatballs from all around the world.  Kobe beef wrapped in bacon, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, and Middle Eastern-inspired meatballs.  One of my favorite trucks.



 L.A Shave Ice
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Hawaiian style shave ice.  Made with fluffy snow, not snow cone ice.  Huge variety of flavors.  Gluten, lactose and fat free.  Vegan and low calorie.  Perfect treat for a warm day like today.




Video of the Day -  Puppies try out
for "The Walking Dead."



November 8, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 11/8

Knockout Tacos
11:15 - 2:00
Menu

One of my favorite trucks.  Really awesome tacos.  My favorite is the taco dorado con carne - SO good!  They've got chicken, shrimp, pork belly, tuna, and potato tacos. 






Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.








The Pokey Truck
12:00 - 2:00
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.




Pie 'n Burger
12:00 - 2:00
Website

First time at Uni!  From the famous Pie 'n Burger restaurant in Pasadena.  Burgers (regular, turkey or veggie), sandwiches, hot dogs and pie.





Antonia's Nuts
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian almonds.  Pecans also available covered in milk, dark or white chocolate.  Mmmmm......chocolate....






 Video of the Day - Pugs playing through blanket

November 7, 2011

Trucks for Monday 11/7

Ranchero Chido
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tortas available with 11 different meats.  They also have vegetarian options and homemade horchata.  I tried a carne quesadilla and it was REALLY good; one of the best quesadillas I've ever had.  CASH ONLY.



The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page
Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  A co-worker tried one and told me it was the best hot dog he's ever had.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, onions, pickles, bacon, etc.



Sura Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Korean rice bowls available with chicken, beef, pork or tofu.  A variety of traditional Korean dishes as well.





Komodo
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
One of my favorite trucks.  LOVE the Komodo 2.0 tacos and the garlic fries.   Tacos and burritos available with steak, chicken, shrimp or soy.    Watch out - the burritos are HUGE!




Ludo Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Juicy fried chicken and crispy fries.  Homemade sauces and lavender biscuits.  Freshly-chopped slaw made from scratch.  From Chef Ludo Lefebrve.




CambalaCHE's Gourmet
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Argentinean cuisine.  Skirt steak, Argentinean sausage, chimichurri, filet mignon sandwiches.




Video of the Day - Frenchie loves NYPD horse


November 4, 2011

Trucks for Friday 11/4 and weekend events

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!








The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page


Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  REALLY good hot dogs.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, onions, pickles, bacon, Fritos, etc.





Santa Anita Food Truck Festival - Over 80 trucks!
Saturday, 11/5/11

Video of the Day - Hoth Wampug from
"The Empire Strikes Back"

 Have a great weekend and don't forget to set your clocks back one hour!

November 3, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 11/3

Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 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!





Mossie Lee's
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like catfish, brisket and ribs.






Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.






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.








Picture of the Day -  Cutest Green Bay Packers fan ever!


November 2, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 11/2

Patty Wagon Burgers
12:00 - 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!  This is their first time back here in MONTHS!



Holy Aioli
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Made to order gourmet sandwiches and salads.  Unique homemade aiolis.  Chicken, turkey, beef or veggie.  All natural breads with no preservatives or additives.







Pinoy Jeepney
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Filipino food.  Adobo, sisig, kare kare, BBQ on a stick, empanadas, lumpia, and rice cake.  I have not had a chance to try this truck yet, but I hear it's very good.






Asian Cravings
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page

Asian fusion:  Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese.   Pork & Shrimp potstickers, Thai chili salt & pepper chicken wings, lamb, ahi tuna or pulled pork sliders, or a sweet & sour chicken burrito.






Crepe de Ville
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

A variety of savory and sweet crepes made by masters of French culture and cuisine.  Chicken BĆ©chamel, ham and cheese, spinach, mushroom and cheese, tomato with basil, garlic and olive oil, and an assortment of dessert crepes.





The Pokey Truck
12:00 - 2:00
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.






Palazzolo's Gelato & Sorbetto
12:00 - 2:00
Truck info
100% fresh all-natural ingredients.  Over 40 flavors on the truck!







L.A Shave Ice
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Hawaiian style shave ice.  Made with fluffy snow, not snow cone ice.  Huge variety of flavors.  Gluten, lactose and fat free.  Vegan and low calorie.  Perfect treat for a hot day like today.







Video of the Day - Pug puppy wakes up



November 1, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 11/1

Knockout Tacos
11:15 - 2:00
Menu

One of my favorite trucks.  Really awesome tacos.  My favorite is the taco dorado con carne - SO good!  They've got chicken, shrimp, pork belly, tuna, and potato tacos.






Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.









CambalaCHE's Gourmet
12:00 - 2:30
Menu


Argentinean cuisine.  Skirt steak, Argentinean sausage, chimichurri, filet mignon sandwiches.





Dim Sum Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Dumplings, buns, sides, and desserts.  Try the cheeseburger dumplings!








Video of the Day - Puppy loves horse



October 31, 2011

Trucks for Halloween 10/31

Ranchero Chido
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page


Tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tortas available with 11 different meats.  They also have vegetarian options and homemade horchata.  I tried a carne quesadilla and it was REALLY good; one of the best quesadillas I've ever had.  CASH ONLY.





The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page


Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  A co-worker tried one and told me it was the best hot dog he's ever had.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, onions, pickles, bacon, etc.



Sura Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Korean rice bowls available with chicken, beef, pork or tofu.  A variety of traditional Korean dishes as well.






Video of the Day - Bulldog and Baby


October 28, 2011

Trucks for Friday 10/28

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
 
Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!






The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page


Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  REALLY good hot dogs.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, onions, pickles, bacon, Fritos, etc.




Komodo
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
One of my favorite trucks.  LOVE the Komodo 2.0 tacos and the garlic fries.   Tacos and burritos available with steak, chicken, shrimp or soy.    Watch out - the burritos are HUGE!





Ludo Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Juicy fried chicken and crispy fries.  Homemade sauces and lavender biscuits.  Freshly-chopped slaw made from scratch.  From Chef Ludo Lefebrve.





Sura Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Korean rice bowls available with chicken, beef, pork or tofu.  A variety of traditional Korean dishes as well.

Gyro Gone Wild
11:00 - 2:30
 First time at Uni!  Diced gyros, chicken gyros, veggie sandwiches, gyro burritos, 
burgers and platters.  A portion of all proceeds benefit children's charities.

Palazzolo's Gelato & Sorbetto
12:00 - 2:00
Truck info
100% fresh all-natural ingredients.  Over 40 flavors on the truck!

Video of the Day - VERY tolerant cat

October 27, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 10/27

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



Fish or shrimp tacos, seafood or shrimp cocktails, ceviche, tostadas, stuffed clams, empanadas and garlic shrimp.  I've tried both the shrimp and fish tacos and they were VERY good.





CambalaCHE's Gourmet
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Argentinean cuisine.  Skirt steak, Argentinean sausage, chimichurri, filet mignon sandwiches.






Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 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!






Mossie Lee's
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like catfish, brisket and ribs.







Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.






Glowfish
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

 
Japanese cuisine.  Okonomiyaki, Teppan Yaki, and Katsu.  A wide variety of protein choices; salmon, chicken, beef, pork, tofu, shrimp, scallop, lobster and squid.




Picture of the Day -  Who's on your playlist?