(Dined 07/11/22 MO @ 4:00pm): Let your fried food slide into my belly; I'm hungry!
I recently introduced a friend to one of my favorite breweries at Frogtown Brewery when Belly's Sliders And Wings Food Truck pulled up and was the day's food option. I frequently attended, worked, or volunteered at the myriad of year-around events throughout Southern California, yet this was the first time I've ever seen this road restaurant and had to try them out. Would the food from this meals-on-wheels happily fill my belly!?
QUICK BIO
"Belly's Sliders And Wings is here to satisfy your carnivorous cravings in spades, descending upon Los Angeles, CA to serve up a bounty of wings and sliders slathered in bold sauces to bring about an unmatched flavor. If you're hankering for all things savory, keep your eyes peeled for this truck. The chicken here comes served every which way. You can get it stuffed in a sammie, served over french fries, tucked inside a waffle cone, or mixed with cauliflower. As for the flavorings, choices run the gamut. Toss in some sweet with your savory via a blend of bacon, bourbon, and maple syrup. Go for mouth-singeing goodness with some spicy jerk seasonings. This only scratches the surface, so you'll want to hit up this establishment multiple times to sample every possible combination. If you love it, good news: they cater. So, don't hesitate to give guests this epic spread of sammies and wings by booking Belly's Sliders And Wings for your next event."
PURCHASE
Nest Fries ($20.00): Chopped fried chicken strips nested in a bed of fries covered with a dressing I couldn't recall but had a slight spiciness to it, there certainly was plenty of well-seasoned crunchy and soft chicken strips along with long crispy spud sticks. However, if you didn't eat this fast enough, the fries started to get soft and soggy. I felt this might've been better as two separate meals - chicken strips and fries https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=iG9XxxbaiOB0EUHFo1QnkA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
'Nana Pudding ($6.00): This was an interesting dessert as we ended-up eating it once we got back to my place. Even though I saw the picture before I ordered it https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=IKE-qy2NdEfRk0ftGMifFw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, I was a bit disappointed in the end presentation. Regardless, this was a tasty sweet treat that actually reminded me more of a messy cobbler or pie and not a pudding - go figure https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=mgLfk7oFQpfqazfN7coTbg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
SERVICE
I dealt with a friendly young woman who quickly took my order, and about ten minutes later my order buzzer https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=wPY3hRzZkWjAE4Rxl358Kg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw blew up letting me know when my order was ready for pick up - easy-peasy!
PARKING (FREE)
Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever they were serving food. Otherwise, the venue was at Frogtown Brewery who had no parking lot but plenty of free parking on the main drag of Gilroy St. and all surrounding side streets (please read all posted street signs). Another option was to hire a driving service like a taxi, Lyft, or Uber.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
Your standard self-sufficient food truck with an exterior menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=yMqw1hoUpq_PhLFA-xxh2A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, order and pick up windows https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BhQrNLAqlFA0gkyjJ36v2w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, minimal area for condiments, napkins, and utensils. Natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while electric street lights glowed at night. There were no TVs nor background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ENrZbFeTBPBKh913-zkEaQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
I enjoyed Belly's Sliders And Wings Food Truck and would consider them again. However, I felt the prices were considerably comparably higher within the food truck industry, the menu was very limited, but the service was straightforward and especially appreciated that they utilized an order buzzer which not all food trucks have instituted yet. I couldn't recall when the explosion of "loaded fries" became a thing, but this had become a menu item everywhere which I felt was kind of a disturbing trend of laziness and hype. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $26.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 3.5 STARS read more