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Monday, April 25, 2011

What's your favorite??

What's your favorite truck?
We frequently get asked that question. And in the world of L.A. Food Trucks it's downright impossible to pick one. But we do have our top 10- 15 favorites so we thought we'd share this list with you.
Bear in mind of course that as we sample new ones, this list is subject to change! SO here they are in no particular order.

The Border Grill. Being a Too Hot Tamales fan from way back this was a truck I had to track down. And was I ever glad we did. Of the 8-10 menu items we've tried from here we haven't found one that disappoints. We both agree that this one is worth going out of your way for. The ceviche cone and tamal cones are standouts.

Papa's Tapas. Another one where no matter what we try it's always good. This is a family owned truck and the people running this truck are awesome. Another one we're always glad to see and won't pass up when given the opportunity. Try the croquettes and the Paella if they're available.

India Jones Chow Truck. The Frankie is what initially got our attention here then I started trying other items on this menu. All good. The Mango spareribs are a sloppy good time. Definitely Stalker approved!

Global Soul. This is the truck that first caused us to ask the question "Is it even possible for them to make something bad?" The Shrimp Toastie is not just a home run, it knocks it out of the park! Other items I've  tried here are equally off the hook!

Barbie's Q, Smokin Willie's and Willoughby Road. Ok, so we're fans of great Q. See our previous blog on this trio. I think if I ever found a mobile food court that had more than one of these at the same time my head would explode!

Komodo. This one grew on us over time. We found that anytime this one appeared at Century a Komodo 2.0 was in order. Anything we've tried here has been good. So they get a place on our Stalker Approved list.

Rajin Cajun. Steve is a real character. Anyone who watched him on "The Great Food Truck Race" knows that. But he can cook some food. Southern Creole food in a favorite of ours to begin with, and he's found ways to create new things within that realm. Try his Gumbolaya, a fusion between Gumbo and Jambalaya. It's stupid good!

White Rabbit. There are several Philippino trucks on the scene. What sets this one apart is the Pork Sisig, a wonderful concoction made from deep fried pork belly. I'm fortunate enough to live near their brick and mortar establishment which has the same menu as the truck. It's irresistable. And don't forget the Lumpia!

Slap Yo Mama. OK, I really wanted to say that. But beyond the funny name is a woman who makes some of the best Po Boy sandwiches I've ever tasted. Try the fried catfish with a side of Mac and Cheese. And really nice people as well!

Flying Pig. We struggled with this one. Not everything on this truck is a home run but two things are so good that they are superstars in the food truck world. This truck makes what I think is the best slider I've tasted. It's their Pork Belly Bun. A chunk of Pork Belly on a Bao bun with marinated onions. Incredible. The other item is their Tamarind Duck taco. Duck meat, tamarind sauce and a piece of a clementine. Kudos! Their somoked chicken and regular pork sliders are also worth mentioning. Just don't bother with the burritos.

Louk's To Go. Who doesn't love good Greek food. Of the few things We've tried here we've been blown away every time. They make a sausage pita wrap with hummus that has a little bit of honey in it. Spectacular and try the Dolmas on a stick!

Lomo Arigato. Peruvian, Japanese fusion. Sounds great, but not exactly a new thing if you know your history. The result is a cuisine that has the heartiness of the South American cuisines tempered with the refinement of Japanese cuisine. The Saltado and Tallarin you get here are incredible. And he's got the grates hood ornament I've ever seen!

We have more recommendations but we'll stop here at 11, well 13 really. If there are a few here you haven't tried, track them down. You'll be glad you did!