Prior to being diagnosed with Celiac (can't eat wheat (gluten)), one of my guilty pleasures was…read moregetting food from Food Trucks. It's one of those culinary grab bags where you never quite know if what you're eating is fresh, pre-prepared, good, bad, the best thing you've ever eaten, or hardly palatable. And it comes out of a vehicle. It's a weird experience that I 100% support. --Food: Every so often you come across a place where everything naturally gluten free, like 1 Smokery Pl., which is awesome news for me. I've been here a couple times and really have enjoyed everything! - Ghost Bites with Pork Belly: These are awesome! They're not really as hot as the name would make it sound, but they have a bit of a kick to them. The potato croquettes are absolutely amazing. I don't know how a potato croquette can be this tasty, but they're easily the star of the dish. They're crispy, seasoned impeccably, and have the most smooth and satisfying inside. The pork belly was good too, but really the potato and accompanying sauces are the real deal. - Smoked Chicken Nachos: Also really enjoyed these. Unlike the potato bites above, everything was more or less expected in these. That's not to say they're bad at all, because they're not, they're very tasty, but if you have in your mind what Smoked Chicken Nachos would taste like, you pretty much nailed it. - BBQ Bites: My fiancée got these and also really enjoyed them. The potatoes again were the center of discussion. --Cost: Well worth it and definitely in line with your average food truck prices. Most items are about $10, some the steak or fish being a little more. --Service: Staff is super nice. It's cook to order so you wait about 10/15 min for food. (like most Food Trucks). --Overall: Anyone that likes any of the descriptions of these items should check out 1 Smokery Pl., food allergies or not, as this is truly a great truck. If there was one downside it's that there seems to be an inconsistent schedule and finding them on any given day near you might be challenging. Other than that, easy 5 star for me.

A solid overall food truck that puts a twist on your traditional smoked offerings…read more The folks who operate it are friendly. The portions are filling. I ordered the smoked pork belly bites to start. This portion was pretty good, but I thought it lacked a Smokey punch I was looking for. I finished with the Smokey tomato gazpacho. This was the real winner, amazing really. Smokey, a little spice, cool and refreshing, sweet, etc. The menu items were fun, but id love to see some traditional options as well (pulled pork, brisket, etc.).

They had a food truck at Hanover Vegetable Farm. The customer service was terrible. I waited in the…read moreline for over 30 minutes just for the woman taking the order to be rude.

I just tried them for the first time at the black restaurant experience in Monroe Park this past…read moreSunday and Bayyyybeeeeeee. I got the Turkey Legs and had to wait an hour. That hour was WORTH THE WAIT. They were so kind and grateful to all who waited. The Turkey legs were AMAZING!!!! I will find thier store front. Please support this Black Business

So many flavors to choose from, but that mambo sauce...I got 15 drums and the wife got 10 flats,…read moreextra crispy and they were all amazing. The bad...every table was dirty, the garbage was overflowing and the bathroom was nasty...and the Mr Pibb Xtra was clear and gross.

Friday night around 10:41 I ordered 10pc buffalo wings. Everything was fine, he even said he'll…read morediscount me the wings. Why? BECAUSE THEY GAVE ME FOOD POISONING. It's now easter sunday & im at home, in bed, can barely breathe, running to the bathroom every hour. 5 of the wings are still in the fridge & are about to get tossed. Listennnnn, if they want to discount your wings or your food for no reason, HANG UP & GO ELSEWHERE!

Four of us were at a convention a couple blocks away this past weekend, and by 12 PM, we were ready…read moreto take a break and hunt for food. Side Chic was the only restaurant nearby with consistently high reviews, and we couldn't say no to fried chicken. We were seated upon arrival, but it took a long time for the server to take our orders and even longer for the food to arrive. Initially, we planned to split two orders of the 8-piece tenders, but they forgot to put in one of them, so only one arrived about 45 minutes after we sat down. By then, we were itching to go back to our convention, so we all just shared the one platter. 8 PC TENDERS W LARGE FRIES AND 2 CORN BREAD - 21 We were so hungry that we didn't even take a picture of our food. The chicken tenders were incredibly hot and fresh off the frying station. The breading was well-seasoned with variety of spices and had a nice kick to it, while the chicken itself was juicy. The tenders were simple and humble, but I genuinely thought they were one of the best tenders I've ever had. We got sides of ranch, honey mustard, and barbecue sauce to enjoy them in. The fries were okay -- on the soggy side with a bit of seasoning that didn't do much for them. The cornbread was lightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon (?), but we had to send one back after finding a piece of hair in it. While waiting for food, two of us ordered sweet tea, and "sweet" was an understatement. It was a soul-jolting, system-rebooting experience -- my eyes practically flung open before the tea made it down my throat. This stuff worked faster and harder than caffeine. The sweet tea is indeed sweet and not for the weak (like myself). There were two servers and, from what we could tell, maybe one chef in the back, so I can understand why things were moving slowly. Still, the forgotten order and hair in the cornbread made for a pretty rough experience. Our group had mixed thoughts about Side Chic, but acknowledged it was probably a bad day for the restaurant and staff.

Maybe I could give 4, 4.5 stars because of the wait time.. it was long, BUT service was really…read morepleasant- two ppl who were really bustin their tails making sure everybody was taken care of AND that the place was in order, tidy. When i did get my food, holy crap! It was fresh, hot, very flavorful without being heavily salted. Their wings are probably some of the best ive had in richmond so far. Let's just say side chic is about to be my main chic when it comes to wings now (had the lemon pepper wet). Also really enjoyed the fried catfish and the green beans. Potato salad was pretty good, on the sweeter side but not too much. The mac and cheese they had to make a fresh batch of so the flavors didnt have time to come together, and it was more saucy than baked - which i was hoping for. But they were cool about taking it back, and asked for feedback. Great playlist. Small spot which i appreciate. Will DEFINITELY be back!!

Ditto to Lindsey S review. Generous portions, excellent flavor, and a large selection of sauces…read more The coleslaw was good to.

Best dang BBQ I have had in a very long time! Ample portions! The service was great. The owners…read morewere both there and did a great job getting people in and out quickly whilst still educating everyone about your choice of foods and sauces. I got the pork sandwich meal with two sides and I must say the sandwich was huge and overflowing with pork. I got the Carolina vinegar sauce as well as the habanero hot sauce. Both were out of this world. The vinegar sauce has a spicy sweet kick to it. It made everything so juicy. I also used some of the habanero and it has a good heat to it. I would happily eat that on a shoe. The Mac and cheese and Cole slaw both hit the spot! Will definitely travel across Richmond to get it again soon!

Good: Convenient food truck near office…read more Bad: "Burnt ends" - These are not burnt ends, but stewed beef with a dollop of sweet sauce and nothing burnt. Ugly: Pricey for a small half cup and pressuring for a tip will ruin anyone's meal. Won't recommend or return.

I came across Smokie Joe's at Hardywood one Saturday afternoon, and was beyond thrilled, and…read morerightfully so. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese. The sandwich was delicious. Meat is tender and flavorful and I loved the tangy BBQ sauce, which had the right amount of tang. The mac and cheese was on point. It was cheesy and the pasta was perfectly cooked. One of the better versions I've had. Also, staff was super friendly. If I lived in Richmond, I'd be on the lookout for this BBQ truck.

I paid $25 dollars for a steak burrito with like 6 pieces of steak only. There was a lot of rice as…read morewell. Taste was good, but the portion of meat and price in general don't justify ever going here

I've gotten lunch at the Arroz RVA food truck a few times and it's consistently excellent. Although…read morea little pricey at $10-11 for a burrito or a bowl, it's a very tasty and seemingly healthier alternative to larger build-your-own-burrito chains (and without the cilantro, for those of you who think it tastes like soap!). When they're busy the wait time can be significant, but the service is friendly and efficient. I also appreciate that they take orders only a few at a time as the meat cooks rather than creating a backlog of orders, so you'll always receive fresh, hot food and also only have to wait a few minutes after you order. My go-to order is the organic grilled chicken bowl with rice, cheese, lettuce, black beans, sour cream, and corn. It's very simple but really allows the flavors to shine. The chicken is well seasoned and cooked perfectly to order, the rice is a great consistency, and the toppings are always fresh.

Best food truck in the game. You know if you see the boys cooking in the heat on the street it's…read moreup. Straight up do not miss that Jerk chicken and if you get that chicken that you gotta get that cabbage with it. Used to rip this spot all the time but I had to spin the block and come back for it. Fuck everyone else. Protect this truck at all costs man!

I had to go to Richmond for business saw this truck thought I would stop and check it out.. His…read morefood is probably better than most jamican restaurants.. tastes of food chicken nice a tender 4.9.. spice 4.9 the sides are great too but to each is own..great job owner.. big up your self ...