Can truckin' and palatable food mix as well as truckers and amphetamine psychosis or underage…read morerunaways mix? In the case of the first and longest operating food truck in Miami, homemade Filipino delicacies and four wheels definitely mix. I began my adventure with a half-Pinay (Filipina) at Parking Lot F in Terminal C at the Port of Miami. I did so many laps before I found it, that I thought I saw someone in a shiny jumper waving a checkered flag. Just head toward the Cruise ship terminals and it's all the way at the end. Years of full-contact drinking, exposure to harmful chemicals and working in nuclear facilities has insured that my memory is as muddled as a Lychee Mojito. But here's what I remember -- Longaniza: grilled Fire Cracker sausage with a touch of sweetness. Lumpia: fried spring rolls of Chinese origin served with sweet chili sauce. Only served during fall, winter and select Filipino holidays because they don't keep well. Pancit: special lo mein made with rice vermicelli noodles instead of ramen. Grilled Milkfish: mild, flaky fish with some free shrimp thrown in. I did as I was instructed an went for the stomach first. Taro Leaves: stewed in coconut milk with a spicy kick served with steamed white rice. We were stuffed but had to try the Ube (purple yam) cake and the Puto, not androgynous male prostitutes, sugary rice cakes. While she read descriptions of Calbee shrimp flavored puffs, and Chlorella Soap (not to be confused with Cholera) on the market side of the truck, I was busy getting to know the regulars of the FFT. Here's what I can't forget -- I quickly learned that "piripinos" don't want anything to do with our prime rib carving station or overflowing chocolate fountains on the cruise ships. Where else would you have such gaudy food as ice cream sundae buffets? I can see how mass produced meals can seem clinical and apathetic. They were looking forward to slow-food they didn't have to wait for. By the way they ate; you'd think that these laborers were fed gruel and water three times a day. They showed up with famished stomachs and souls, empty from dealing with newlyweds and our aging American population. After eating with gloved hands instead of utensils, the Pinoys were in such a festive mood that the coolers come out. San Miguel and Heineken bottles were everywhere and as the flood of memories and emotions rushed in, much singing and laughing rushed out. At 11am after gorging themselves on comfort food, these exhausted men were offering to buy me more food, opening my beers and making recommendations. After 45 minutes of this they had to return to their ship and we hugged it out and made promises to see each other we never kept. It's worth getting lost in the port just to have half the experience we did.

Mmmmm, delicious!! Thanks, soooo much, Rony, for reviewing this place. The owner here is super…read morefriendly and helpful. He's the type of chill person who will have a conversation with you like he's known you forever and he makes some dang good food! He no longer makes cake, pancit, or lumpia (at least not during the hotter summer months because they don't hold up well in the heat), however, he's got a delicious spread of other dishes like pork adobo, chicken in a basic sweet/sour brown sauce, fish, blood something or other (pinoy people, I'm sure you'll know what I'm talking about), and a really delicious spinach/collard green like veggie cooked in coconut milk (taro leaves--thanks Rony). If you've ever had Cambodian or Vietnamese rice cake in banana leaf (num anksom in Khmer), then you will love that veggie. It reminds me of the flavor in the rice in a rice cake. Anywho, this truck also has a wide spread of SE Asian drinks like thai tea and some yummy fruit juices and nectars, like nice thick mango nectar in the glass bottle. There is also a nice spread of filipino snacks, like those season toasted corn thingies ~~yum~~~ and some basic filipino ramen-style packaged rice noodles. In terms of the food quality, it was all super delish! The meat was typical filipino sweet/sour for both the pork adobo and the chicken, but the adobo is more of a sweet/salty flavor opposition, too. It is supposed to be salty and worked wonderfully with the diced tomato and onion salad condiment on the side. For a spoonful of pork adobo to try and the chicken dish with rice along with the stewed taro leaves and the onion and tomato salad, a giant can of thai tea, and a gifted corn snack, it was $7. And a note on cleanliness--the owner was meticulous about cleanliness and about always keeping lids on food to keep flies away. FYI, if you ask him what he has, he will tell you what "safe" dishes he has, however, if you are a more adventurous diner, ask him what about the other dishes and let him know you are not a fussy eater and he'll show you and explain the rest. He is also very nice about letting you sample before you choose. You can find the food truck in the J Terminal at the end of Asia Way, closer to the exit from the terminals back toward the city. He generally closes shop at 4PM and arrives at about 8AM. You can park for free at the lot directly across the street and the entrance to the lot is just past the truck. In short, next time you go to the beach, downtown, design district, etc around 8a-4p, consider lugging your butt to the port for a tasty filipino treat! I mean, how often do we actually get good Asian food in this city?? And SE Asian?? I mean, cmon!

The gentleman who runs this catering company is such a gem! I've had his breakfast catering twice…read moreat a college fair. He even remembered me from one year to the next! While I don't live in FL, if I ever host a work event in the Miami area, he will be my first call for catering. The food is consistently delicious. It is SO full of flavor and he has a beautiful presentation. I have shared his name with others and bragged on my drive home how good the food was at these events. I'd give 10 stars if I could!

Amazing food - amazing customer service. I hired Mr Good Stuff for a birthday/graduation…read morecelebration and it was a hit. Food was prepared on the food truck and transferred to the table. Presentation was fantastic. Food was DELICIOUS!! Highly recommend. Will definitely use again for future events :)

Great shrimp and the cocktail sauce was excellent. Fries were whatever and it's a very plain…read morelooking restaurant but if you want some fresh fish and shrimp this is it especially if you're heading to loan depot park! So close you could probably walk here. )I wouldn't though it's a little shady)

La Camaronera has the freshest seafood around. It's a casual seafood joint that used to be known…read morefor its standing counter. The counter is still there, and so is a "cash only" sign but don't be fooled -- it's just decoration now as they do accept card payments. I had lunch here on a Friday during Lent and it was crazy packed! I opted for the standing counter to bypass waiting for a table. The best thing to order at the counter is the pan con minuta. It's my favorite menu item: fried fresh fish in a soft, fluffy roll of Cuban bread.

I Really enjoyed the 5 course dinner. Staff and chef are very friendly. It feels very welcoming and…read moreeasy. The plates were exactly as in the name, farm to table. Tables are set up next to the farmers market. I opted for a glass of rose and it was really good (and I'm not a wine drinker). The plates came out at a good pace. Everything was really good and tasty. I tasted some new things (e.g. fennel, roasted olives...). I wouldn't mind eating here again, but it was not mind blowing either. It's outside dining so if there's no breeze then it must be very hot sitting there. if you love the better things in life and are a vegetarian then this is definitely the spot for you! It is very different for Miami! I'm sure there's nothing like this around.

I'm an unrepentant meat eater. I love cows on a plate, on bun (along with chicken), etc etc…read more However, I'm open minded enough that I'll try a vegetarian meal once in a while, especially if it's with fellow foodie friends. Josette S. posted the event, and this was my second time at Chef Allen's Farm to Table dinners, since I'd previously indulged at an Elite event a few years back. There is still free parking across the street. The dining area had various farmer market booths around selling vegetables, jams and a tasty cherry Italian ice. To a carnivore like me, salads are typically just the app or first course, but as a vegetarian meal everything was a salad. We started with a family-style plate of various (yellow, red, and roma) tomatoes and fried okra. I found out veggie dishes can be fried! The third course of roasted potatoes and red peppers along with a cool yet spicy red pepper hummus. This contained my usual veggie plates so it was easily my favorite! Main course was a piece of eggplant parmesan with just the right amount of tomato, cheese and a side of wild rice. I ate most of the eggplant "meat" but left the skin. The second course, other than the shredded carrots, was the one I could have passed on. Like President Bush, Broccoli wouldn't be prudent, not gonna do it.. Dessert was a rich, not overly sweet, piece of chocolate brownie. Though I said in was going to be a troll and have a burger afterward, I was actually satisfied! Chef Allen himself spoke the first event I went (during the elite event) giving a history of how each dish related to the dinners theme. However, he wasn't there at Monday's event so we missed out on that. Still, the manager and staff from the Books and Books cafe were very pleasant and informative. I'd definitely give the cows another break sometime.

After a magical night at Kooza, I was in the mood for some greasy food truck grub. Being so late, I…read moredrove down Bird and noticed the friendly, familiar lights of a truck. As I got closer I realized there were two French flags hanging from either side. Having just spent 2 hours being Bonjour'ed and Magnifique'd to my heart's content, I decided "why not" and pulled up along side the truck. I was immediately greeted by Kevin, who handed me a menu that has pictures of all their selections. Talk about variety! From dessert crepes laden with bananas, pineapple nutella, and chocolate, to more dinner friendly options like La Cubanna -ham and swiss- I was in a whirl over what to get. I ordered La Cubanna for my brother and a Texan for myself -ground beef, melted cheese and a fried egg. when they discovered they were out of eggs, they offered me other choices to top the beef with. I decided to go with the other chef, Gabriel's suggestion ( ground beef mixed with mushroom and tomato) and voila! the two chefs began simultaneously preparing my meal. As I stood there, I chatted with their other sidekick, Sabrina, and she told me how they already have a website and twitter ( @cazacrepes) and even take orders online. Color me impressed! The crepes were both finished at the same time, and it was amusing watching Kevin and Gabriel compete on who would be the one to best successfully transfer the crepe to the container in one quick motion. ( Gabriel won) Gabriel also prepared for me a delicious crepe bursting with bananas, strawberries and nutella, drizzled with caramel. The crepes stayed warm the whole 15 minute drive home, and they were delicious! Not greasy, or messy, and beautifully put together. The crepe was so big I couldnt finish it all. Or so I thought. I put it away and 10 minutes later popped it in the microwave ( yay for their microwave safe containers!) to finish it off. . I definitely can see myself returning for lunch or a night bite when I want to eat something good, then right after opt for something sinful from the same truck. The crepes are about 5-8 bucks depending on your selection ( one crepe L'Alaska, comes with smoked salmon) Tres Bien, Caza Crepes! Bon Bon!

I found the crepes to be fresh, just the right flavor, and just the right consistency (doughy…read moreenough, not dried out) - and I loved their filling options. And I tried the dulce de leche and bananas crepes and I could just order that over and over! I would order from them again to get my sweet tooth fix!

Perro caliente time! Love the perro Calientes at this place…read more Im usually picky with hotdogs but this place has some great options

Doggy Style is a food truck that I had one day in Wynwood. I should note that I don't eat meat, and…read moreeven when I did, I didn't eat hot dogs. However, Doggy Style pleasantly surprised me by having a carrot dog available, which was a pickled carrot dressed on a bun. While the portion size was small for lunch, this carrot dog was delicious and I hope to have another one day. My husband had a hot dog topped with fried eggs and reported that it was very good.

This place isn't too bad, the ambiance is pretty relaxing since it's close to the water. The…read moreservice was good, since everyone was really friendly. We started with a tinto de verano and it was pretty good. The food, however wasn't great. The cod croquettes were really salty. The ham croquettes were a little bit less salty. The papas bravas were a little bit too salty as well. The bocata de jamón hardly had any tomato but the bocata de chorizo was better. The pulpo gallego was the best dish we had. The paella de pollo y verduras wasn't great either. It was a bit dry. The only thing that we liked about this restaurant was the location. If I return, I'll order something else.

Beach shack hard to find. Parking lot #3. No signs to help you. Better place if you happen to be…read moreat the beach with $ to spare since this is an expensive lunch. You order at the counter, and they call you to pick up the food. Frozen lemonade in a plastic cup $8.90. For appetizers we ordered Fried Calamari (they were hard) and Pescaito Frito (sardines) $14.90. We were a party of 4 and wanted the seafood paella - unfairly paella can only be ordered by 2 and they charge $28.90 per person regardless of whether 4 people can eat from 1 paella (they can). We ended up with tons of paella left. Again, the calamari/squid was hard. The shrimp were large and nicely cooked. With tip the total bill was over $210. Outrageous !

Have tried birria tacos at many places in SoFlo, many places but Jenny makes the absolute BEST…read morebirria tacos everrrrrrr!!! No one compares!!! Love me some Jenny

Wasn't sure what to expect, but those tacos are sublime. I tried both the chicken and beef. I had…read morethe spicy consomme to go with them. It's flavorful with just enough spice to leave a light tingle in your mouth. The consomme is rich and combines all the flavors in a way that just makes the taco explode in your mouth. I highly recommend it.

Baleadas, pupusas, tacos, fresh juices. 1000/10! Not to…read moremention the staff were super helpful and I loved the salsa playlist. If you don't know this spot you'd better get familiar!

They greated us immediately and treated us very kindly! We started with a sampler of everything…read moredelicious to try and then ordered the pork and carnitas street tacos. I must say, everything we tasted had its own particular blend of flavors and it was all very deliciously put together! Don't let the outside fool you, the inside is very authentic, and the hosts are very kind and tentative as well!