MEALS on WHEELS

Fully Loaded: 4/10

Our biggest concern was the redness we found inside the patty, coupled with soggy toppings. Grease was a problem throughout the whole meal, and the cheese fries were soggy and flavorless. They definitely could have been more crisp and the cheese more stringy. This meal was not worth the money, or the 10-minute wait.

Nadia Knoblauch | News Editor

Thursday nights often consist of homework, calm nights in and anticipation for the weekend, but on the last Thursday of each month, Oviedo on the Park’s Food Truck

The Knot: 9.25/10

The chicken was well-seasoned and cooked—much better than the Fully Loaded burger. The marinara sauce tasted great, and there was a perfect amount of it. The garlic knot itself was crispy and had a little bit of a crunch to it, which we loved. Our only complaint is that it was a bit greasy, but it did not away from the flavor.

Thursday aims to give these boring nights a tasty spin. For their event on Jan. 26, we tried out seven of their 10 truck options. From fried sushi to garlic knot sliders, Food Truck Thursday had a variety of options, but not all lived up to our expectations.

Chikiz Empanaditas 7/10

The empanaditas were brought out in under two minutes and their beef filling stayed steamy on the car ride home. Although we found the tortilla a bit chewy, the flavor of the beef and sauce outweighed the unpleasant texture. These empanaditas are a good snack and we would definitely try them again.

Pho Wheels: 4.5/10

Sushi is one of my favorite foods, and I definitely prefer it to be cooked. The “sushi” wasn’t sushi at all — it was a circular mass of rice with a singular, tiny piece of crab in the middle. The sauce drizzled on top was quite sweet, and I think it would have paired well with more seafood, but it was out of place on this entrée.

Nonni’s Mini Donuts: 9/10

The donuts themselves were nice and soft, but not overly chewy. The powdered sugar was not overdone, and our mouths were not left dry like they are with many grocery store donut brands. The sweetness of the donuts gave us a perfect palette cleanse, and we would both love to go back and try more of their flavors.

Overall

We found The Knot’s chicken Parmesan slider to be our favorite of the night, with The Tea Social’s taro boba being our least favorite. Overall, we felt Food Truck Thursday was a great way to spice up our night and expand our flavor palettes, but only a few trucks left a good impression on our taste buds and our wallets.