Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

January 31, 2014

Trucks for Friday 1/31

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.



Don Chow Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


Chinese Mexican fusion.  Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, bowls, and chimales.

The Reuben Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Reuben, Rachel, and pastrami sandwiches.  A variety of melts (tuna salad, turkey patties, cheddar cheese and grilled onions), along with soups, salads, and desserts.
Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!

Joe's Pizza Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website


Slices and whole pies.  I tried this the other day and it was very good.  Heroes and salads as well.









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






Foodism
11:30 - 2:00
 Extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts.
Slide Show Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Gourmet sliders and fries.  Just finished "The Great Food Truck Race" on the Food Network.







Aloha Fridays
11:00 - 2:30
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 Surprised


January 30, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 1/30

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!






Romolo's Italian Cuisine
11:45 - 2:00
Menu
Breakfast sandwiches, pasta, subs, melts, salads, Panini, wraps and sides.
 Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

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






Haute Burger
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

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

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.




Rushed Art Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu



Sandwiches, wraps, skewers, fish & chips, empenadas, and coconut shrimp. 
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.
 No Mas Pantalonez
11:30 - 2:00

Gourmet Tacos, burritos, and sliders.


Video of the Day - Pug and Great Dane


January 29, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 1/29


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








 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!



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

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


Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!








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







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

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





Oooh La La Crepes
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


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 Eats a White Castle Burger





January 28, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 1/28


 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.






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

The Hurricane Kitchen
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Ridiculously tasty food.  Salmon, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, catfish, prawns, veggie burgers, and duck.






Angie's Wieners
11:00 - 2:00
Website

  A variety of tasty hot dogs.  Beef or turkey, polish sausage, tots and fries.






 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.









Cousins Maine Lobster
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Lobster, crab, or shrimp rolls, lobster tacos, bisque and martinis, ceviche and yes, lobster ice cream.


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.




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

Slide Show Truck
11:30 - 2:00

New to Uni!  Gourmet sliders and fries.  Just finished "The Great Food Truck Race" on the Food Network.


Video of the Day - Pug Eating Lobster



January 27, 2014

Trucks for Monday 1/27

Super busy morning today, so only time for a list.


Bajamar Seafood
Me So Hungry
Keep on Grubbin' 
Slanging Corea
WAFL Truck

January 24, 2014

Trucks for Friday 1/24

Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!

Joe's Pizza Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website


Slices and whole pies.  I tried this the other day and it was very good.  Heroes and salads as well.









Vizzi Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Visionary cuisine.  Bacon burgers, pork belly, garlic shrimp, or kung pao chicken tacos, beef, chicken, or chick pea sliders, bacon brie grilled cheese, broccoli salad, and truffle popcorn.

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







Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a toasted PB&J.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.




Fuel Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website with menu
Food is FUEL for your body and we want to make it easy for you have the right FUEL to get you through your day! FUEL food truck caters to EVERYONE...from VEGETARIANS, MEAT LOVERS, VEGANS, and GLUTEN-INTOLERANT bodies! Check out our menu and find your favorite healthy dish! FUEL will happily add or take away from any dish to cater to your dietary wants and needs...WHATEVER it takes to help keep Los Angeles HAPPY AND HEALTHY using FRESH and LOCAL ingredients!

Rollin Rib BBQ Joint
11:30 - 2:30
Website


BBQ chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fish, and ribs.

No Jodas
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Cuban kitchen on wheels. Pork and ham sandwiches, croquetas, tazones, papas rellenas, plantains, flan and more!






Video of the Day - Pug Chewing on Rib Bone


January 23, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 1/23

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."



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 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.



The Hurricane Kitchen
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Ridiculously tasty food.  Salmon, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, catfish, prawns, veggie burgers, and duck.




Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of sushi rolls with a Korean twist.  Spicy tuna (Albacore and Yellowfin), in seaweed or soy paper.








 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.






Angie's Wieners
11:00 - 2:00
Website

  A variety of tasty hot dogs.  Beef or turkey, polish sausage, tots and fries.






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

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





Haute Burger
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

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

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.




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 LOVES Salad