I heard Stix and Noodles was going to be at Scorched Earth in Algonquin so I grabbed my hunny and…read moreour daughter and headed there. We ordered the Combo Meal with Pancit... it was fantastic! I don't think I had pancit before and I loved it. Service was great! We sat outside and enjoyed our meal and the hubby had a beer.

Woohoo! Thank you to whoever added Stix and Noodles here. This is Filipino comfort food at it's…read morefinest, and there is nothing like them around these upper NW burbs. When I unexpectedly see them at a food truck fest or specified loc, I half grin and do the "whats up" nod, just like I did when I locked eyes with my friends at the awkward 8th grade dance. I could eat their lumpia all day. Legit pancit, delectable skewers, delicious adobo. You really can't go wrong here. I'll usually grab a combo platter for dinner. I'm really considering their catering options, based on their friendly, prompt, and delicious service. They had better put a sign on the back of their truck that says "SLOW, watch for Merrill"..just as they have on all the ice cream trucks in my neighborhood. The chase is on!

I stopped by while during trivia night at the pub and found the food cart. How was the burger,…read morelet's find out: Ambience This is hard to comment since this was a food truck and seating was mostly at a bar. Service The guys were really nice guys. The food was cooked to order and did not take long. Food I got the onion smashed burger. I thought it was delicious with charred onions smashed into the burger and cheese. I did not use any ketchup for the burger because it was very well seasoned and juicy. Tater bombs These were a tarot tot on steroids. It came with what looked like a some sort of ketchup/mayo concoction. Basically a fried loaded potato is a shape of a big beefy tater tot. It had bits of bacon and cheese in it. It had a nice crunch and fluffiness to the inside. Though you get six of these tasty potatoes, there are substantially enough for a side (and to some a perfect snack). Overall Definitely visit smashd burger. It is a family and veteran owned burger place that serves great burgers and fun sides. I think I have to go back and try the bacon jam... I mean... it's bacon jam...

We hit their food truck while at Scorched Earth Brewery, and loved the food! The smash burgers were…read moredelicious, and the rosemary salted fries were outstanding! Service was quick. A bit expensive, which kept them from a 5-star review. We will certainly enjoy them again. Recommended!

Last summer, our family was on the hunt for the best tacos in the area. Taqueria El Tio Ramos was…read moreone of the top on our list. We stopped in at lunch time on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty full but we got a table right away. We ordered a couple tacos, a burrito and a quesadilla. Everything was awesome. The tacos were so good; very juicy and full of flavor. We told a few friends about Taqueria El Tio Ramos and they said, "we have been going there for years!" Why didn't they tell me about it! The restaurant was busy but we didn't have to wait long for our food. It was clean and our server was very nice, a bit soft spoken, but super sweet. We will be back, for sure!

If you're looking for authentic tacos, Taqueria El Tio Ramos is the place to go. There's nothing…read moreoverly flashy or outside the box here -- just traditional Mexican cuisine executed well, with simple, honest flavors that stay true to form. The only drawback is the salsa and sauces, which tend to lean mild. Even when requesting extra heat, they often arrive a bit tame. Still, it remains a reliable spot when the craving for real tacos hits.

I had this food truck at the Rise Up Festival. The line moved really quickly. They had someone…read morewriting down the orders so you could just hand the sheet to the cashier. The waffle cheese fries hit the spot. My friends got the sandwiches and really like them

My company had their food truck over for us today. Service was quick. I had the pulled pork…read moresandwich. It came with fries. I really liked the pulled pork and their bbq sauce. The waffle fries (fresh) were huge and crispy. Delicious. My colleague got the BBQ chicken. Not as good as the BBQ pork I had. He also liked the waffle fries a lot. Overall, I'd say this place is a very solid four stars. If I found myself in Cary I would go there.

Love this food truck. The food is so good. The line to their food truck at events is usually pretty…read morelong. People talk about how good Girls Got Balls is. I hope they are at all the events we go to@

My first time trying Girl's Got Balls at Mikerphone Brewing today. What a treat to pair with a…read moreseltzer or brew. We tried the Philly balls, but didn't really find much meat in the order we had. They were tasty and the cheese sauce for dipping was good. Our order was piping hot. The balls were shaped more like a half a ball and came with seven in the order. For me, a highlight was the side of tater tots. We received a pretty generous portion of crispy, not-too-salty tots and those were equally good dipped in the cheese sauce. I look forward to trying some of the other flavors or a special bowl. The gals in the truck are super friendly and cool too.

Duke's Blues-N-BBQ is the kind of place that reminds you what great barbecue is supposed to feel…read morelike. The food is bold, smoky, and clearly made with care -- not rushed, not overthought, just done right. It's the best around, plain and simple. What really sets it apart, though, is the heart behind it. The owner is local, invested, and it shows in everything from the food to the atmosphere. There's a genuine sense that this place was built with pride -- and that kind of thing is hard to fake.

I hit up Dukes on a Friday around 3. I parked in the back and walked up to the front. Nothing was…read moregoing on at the time and the lady upfront kindly took my order. I wanted a brisket sandwich, but they only sell sliders. I'm not a fan of sliders, but it was served as one regular sandwich. I also ordered mac n cheese and cole slaw. The total was $23. After paying, the nice lady said that she could bring my order when it is ready because it was a little chilly outside. Lest than 10 minutes later my order was brought out to my car. The bag had some weight to it. I dug right in and ate right there in my car. I didn't care for the flavor of the brisket sandwich bread. However, the brisket flavor was phenomenal, so savory, and was tender as well. There was more salt than I preferred but not too much to ruin it. It's hard to find good bbq in this area, especially with me being from Texas. In contrast the mac n cheese needed a little help with some salt. Otherwise it hit the spot. The cole slaw tasted good and was more on the sweet side. The meal was far from perfect but I was satisfied.

I had a really solid American burger from this food truck at our neighborhood 4th of July event…read more The brioche bun was toasted and flavorful. It held up the beef patty and toppings quite well. The beef patty had a good sear but wasn't real juicy. Apparently the side of the day changes and today was watermelon which I thought was weird. It wasn't as bad as I thought because, despite everything being served together, the burger and the watermelon remained fairly separated.

Very delicious! Next up on my Blue Raptor Food Truck Tour is Perk N Pickle! And this is a quick and…read moredirty review: great service/people, fresh sandos and good bang for your buck! I had the Cuban plain - because I'm picky like that - and the side of the day was tots! I'm stuffed, in a good way. If they're at your taproom or wherever else, check them out! Next time I'm trying the fried chicken sandwich.

I picked up from the truck for a doordash order. No one was in the truck and I had to call the…read morenumber on the side of truck. Guy comes out of the house, no hand washing, prepares the food for my delivery with a phone in his hand talking the whole time. Not sanitary.

Had the chance to try Inches Tacos this week , and love it ! Tried the tacos de chorizo and al…read morepastor with a agua de horchata . The tacos al pastor by far were my favorite, perfectly cooked and with pieces of pineapple to make it even better ! The horchata was not too sweet which I loved , and the salsas were delicious! I have yet to visit the actual location , but as a food truck I would definitely recommend them ! Great food and even better staff!

The best gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches in the area. Their food is delicious, fresh and the…read morestaff are really nice. I have bought their sandwiches around the area at several different events. My favorites are the cheese curds and the Great Dane sandwich with bacon. The pesto grilled cheese seems to be a crowd favorite. I like that they are easy to work with for events too.

The grilled cheese was ooey gooey! It was nice and warm and quick once we ordered. We got the…read moreclassic and fries and the classic with curds and garlic sauce! Both were delicious! We will definitely be including them as an option for a future party!

The Chick and the Pig approaches barbecue with a playful, almost avant-garde sensibility. Yes, the…read moremeat-by-the-pound is the main event -- smoky, satisfying, and exactly what you came for. But the real surprise comes from the sandwiches, where the kitchen leans into creativity with bold, city-style flair. It's the kind of place where you arrive planning to keep things simple and leave wondering why you didn't order one more. Fun, inventive, and undeniably delicious. Come for the meat. Come back for the sandwiches.

Brisket Sandwich - had no flavor, bun was terrible, very dry,bbq sauce stood out, not brisket…read moreflavor.Baked beans were recooked,likely a couple times,as they tasted burnt and no texture. Chili was the same way,tasted burnt and reheated. Corn muffin was terrible,wet, not moist,under cooked,kept in a fridge,just bad ! Hoped for more, disappointed for sure !