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E & S Original Steak-N-Take

3.8 (33 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Steve S.

Oh boy...I've been waiting for a week to do this review... So last week a co-worker of mine picked up lunch for us and he went to Steak and Take over on Mulberry here in Newark. Now I don't want to claim that I'm some kind of cheesteak connoisseur, but I've eaten a lot of cheesesteaks and I know a good one from a bad one. Folks, the one we opened up last week was the worst thing I've ever seen called a cheesesteak. I say we do this review from a sensory perspective because it was an offense to all five senses. Smell I wish we had smell-o-vision because that was the first thing that started me down this one star debacle. When I unwrapped this monstrosity the aroma (or odor, you pick the term) was not the delicious cooked steak and cheese aroma that you get from pretty much any other cheesesteak (even cooking steak-ums at home), but it was rather a sour mustardy odor that immediately made me turn up my nose at the thing. The 'aroma' made iit difficult to even get to the point where I wanted to taste this thing. Sight After getting past the smell, we went to the next sense-sight- and this thing didn't look good either. I mean it wasn't quite as bad as some of the diapers I pulled off my kids, but it looked awful. The meat was covered in this yellowish sauce that didn't help the presentation one bit. Taste Onto taste - here is where my taste buds rebelled and turned on me for the rest of the day (I tasted this thing the rest of the day). I took a bite of the cheesesteak, chewed it for about 5 seconds and my mouth and throat wouldn't allow me to continue and I had to spit it out-it was terrible. My co-worker, a veteran, put it simply "I've had a cheesesteak from an Army dining facility in Afghanistan that tasted better." I didn't want to review this based on five seconds of chewing so I pulled off some of the bread and tried it separately and it was actually decent, but when I did the same thing with the guts of the sandwich I came to the same conclusion-awful. There is some kind of sauce they put on this thing that tasted like a combination of curry and mustard and BBQ that just didn't work...AT ALL. Just writing this is making me not want to eat lunch today. Touch Touch?? How could a sandwich offend the sense of Touch? Here's how, the grizzle I was chewing as I was looking for something positive to say about this sandwich sent me over the edge-it wasn't bad enough that it smelled bad, tasted bad and looked bad, I also had to try to choke down some grizzly meat as well. Sorry, strike four. Hearing Finally, the sad sound of throwing 97% of a cheesesteak into the garbage was too much. Not only did I have to throw it out, I had to take the sandwich out into the hallway so I wouldn't smell it for the rest of the day. Then the sounds of my co-workers all discussing this sandwich made me want to hide my head in the sand... I can assure you that my SIXTH SENSE is telling me that there is no way, at any time in the future, that I will ever stop at Steak and Take for anything resembling food. Honestly, for those of you that eat here regularly, God Bless you and your iron stomach's...I don't care if we hit them on a bad day, I won't be back-not even if someone else was willing to pay for lunch...I'll go hungry.

Steak sub.  Super soggy and sandwich fell apart when tried to pick it up.  Decent size but no lettuce and tomato.
John C.

Not a fan of the steak sub. The sandwich was too soggy, the bread became mushy and fell apart when I tried to eat it. The sauce is overly sweet and the meat had no beef flavor with no seasoning. Opted for the provolone for a dollar more which helped the sub a bit. The wait was horrendous, 15 minute wait for the sub and I'm the second person on he line. I'm a fan of freshly made but it still didn't really taste like it too...

Brandon S.

Great food for a quick stop during my lunch break. Second time at this location and there's nothing like that southern seafood.

Adam D.

Ditto to what Steve S. says. I'm a brave soul and took a bite of the "cheesesteak" myself, but regretted it the moment it hit my lips. Awful. Just awful. A more appropriate title for this food truck would be "Steak and Taint."

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PV D.

Listen.....it's a food truck in NEWARK. It's greasy, it's fried, it's everything you expect from your typical fast fried greasy food truck. So, If you are in the mood for some high carb fatty intake, this is the place to be at!!! Always get my weekly dosage of fried fish w 2 slices of bread and or fried chicken wings and French fries. All for a lunch special of $5!!!! Plus a lemonade, makes if $6!!! For $6, you get food that's really good for the soul, but don't tell your cardiologist.... DO NOT GET THE STEAK. Although it's a 'steak' truck, their cheesesteak is horrible. Stick to the fried fish whitening or chicken wings and lemonade!!! Enjoy!

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T J.

E&S Original Steak-N-Take been meaning to review for awhile, get steaks or fish but this visit I had chicken take Deeelicious, chock full of fresh grill chopped chicken (not shaved & formed) frozen slices peppers onion sauce & cheese  on wheat steak roll.  I've also tried the kale, bean and turkey sausage soup, loved it. A great food truck to grab a bite, when downtown Newark or @ outdoor events on food truck row NJPAC! My first chicken take will have me back for more.

Bob L.

Had an awesome Cheese Steak here at the Famous Food Festival in Jersey City, NJ. I recommend giving them a try when you see them out and about.

The fish comes with bread slices, so I'm makin my own sammies with sauce. Sometimes lettuce, but veg is not the priority. YUM
Steve W.

We've tried the wings & fish, & it's just insane! Super light & crispy, killer fry. Good hot sauce, AMAZOING tartar sauce! Posting pics. Totes worth stopping by the truck. Want to try the steaks. !!

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Tamika J.

I discovered this food truck during the food truck fest in Chester. The customer service was great! I ordered the chicken n take. My dad ordered the steak n take. My dad said he enjoyed his food. I certainly enjoyed my food. The chicken was seasoned and prepared with onions and peppers. It was delicious.

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Great steaks...like the old time Nation of Islam steak and takes that used to be all over Newark in the 70s and early 80s

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Good cheesesteaks and whiting sandwiches, the lemonade was refreshing . I recommend this food truck.

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Good food and good service. The lunch specials are hard to beat for the price.

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8 years ago

this place is the best!!! fresh fish, amazing uptowns and fast service!!! i always make this a must stop when i'm in newark!!!

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I occasionally order the wings and fries during lunch as I work in Gateway center. The owner is super nice and my food is always delicious!

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