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    Fat Charles BBQ

    4.6 (40 reviews)

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    Meena C.

    I have been desperately wanting to try this food truck for years. I mean years! The other week we pulled into the Sam's in Trussville and the food truck was parked in front of the building. I was so excited and we hurried. Lee purchased our items so we could go outside and place an order for lunch. We got in line at just the right time before the crowd appeared. We ordered some chicken tacos and some Biria tacos. Both were excellent and seasoned perfectly. I wish I would have mentioned to remove the raw onions because no one in my household likes those, so we did have to do some picking out but they gave it some nice flavor. Haven't seen the food truck here again, but I'm hopeful it will make it back to Sam's when I'm there! Very friendly employees taking the orders, too!

    Sadie W.

    My daughter and I were so excited to finally see wings on the food truck so we made plans to go there and pick up dinner. We got there a little before 4:30 just to make sure they wouldn't run out. We ordered the hot honey Cajun wings (which came with fries) and an order of the OG tacos. We ged home and I tell my daughter to go ahead and eat. I go back in the kitchen only to see 2 half eaten wings. I knew then something was wrong because she loves wings. I grab a couple along with some fries. To my dismay the fries were very undercooked and the wings had absolutely no flavor. I added hot sauce and ranch but still the wings were not good. They had more chewy skin than anything. How could you mess up wings and undercook fries when everything is cooked to order??? This was the first time I have ever thrown wings away. Needless to say we were very disappointed.

    OG Chicken Tacos
    Shameka C.

    I've heard so much about this food truck and how delicious the food is that I have been on the watch for the location(s). After much effort, I wasn't able to get to the truck until we saw it located on site for Magic City Classic 2023. We wanted something to snack on while things were being set up to tailgate. We decided to go with the OG Chicken Tacos, excellent decision. The four tacos had a nice amount of chicken and OG sauce, no complaints. Hopefully, I will see the truck out soon to try other menu items.

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    Netta M.

    I've heard about this business for quite some time and highly anticipated traveling to/through the Birmingham area to check out the hype. This is a food truck and their location varies day-to-day. You can easily track their daily location and business hours through their Facebook or Instagram. I placed my order through Doordash and it was delivered to me within a reasonable time. I ordered the Mexi Q Pizza and Birria Tacos. Both were packed with flavor and very filling. Out of the two, the tacos were my favorite, but I enjoyed them equally and would definitely order them again. Well worth the wait!

    OG Chicken & Brisket tacos
    Jasmine T.

    Y-U-M! These ooey gooey tacos left an impression I won't forget. I tried the OG Chicken and Brisket tacos since you get 4 in an order with 2 flavor options. The brisket was tender and well seasoned and the chicken was too. You can tell this team knows their meats. In addition to cheese, the tacos had fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, which added a crisp contrast to the overall richness of the dish. This truck had the longest line of any options and I had no problem waiting. The line moved quickly and everyone was in a good mood, trying to figure out their order. The team is friendly and thinks of their customers as family I'm sure their vibes set the tone for the space. I love supporting this delicious, Black owned brand and plan on trying their birria tacos

    OG Tacos - Chicken & Brisket
    John S.

    I have long been wanting to give this truck a try and finally lucked out that they were nearby on a Tuesday. I was able to get their Taco Tuesday Special of 4 OG Tacos. 2 each of the Chicken & Brisket. They were both amazing and I would have a very hard time deciding between them if forced to choose. I am now stalking the truck in Instagram so I can get them again or maybe be tempted to try some of the other options soon. I've even suggested to have them come to our office.

    Madison E.

    Shrimp tacos were delicious! But they were out of so many things - this was basically the only choice we had. Can't wait to try more but need more options next time.

    Joiya A.

    10/10 They have made my top 10 favorite food truck list across the country. Fresh ingredients, delicious food, friendly service. I with they had spots outside of Birmingham. Texas is calling yall! My favorite dish from here are their shrimp tacos with the chicken being my second. They have many unique dishes to choose from.

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    Rachel S.

    I tried this food truck while at the hospital with my mom. Their menu consists of bbq brisket, chicken, and beef tacos, quesadillas, and beef pizza. You get 4 brisket or chicken tacos with o.g. sauce and pico for $15. I ordered the brisket. The smell coming from the truck is mouthwatering. The staff is friendly. I love that you get a pager for your order so you can duck out of the cold and there is no confusion over who's order is up. They take cash and credit/debit via square. My order was up pretty quickly considering they cook to order. The brisket tacos were picture perfect. They were amazing! These were so flavorful. The bbq brisket melds perfectly with the creamy slightly spicy O.G. sauce, sliced onions, and pico. I think these are some of the best tacos I have ever had. Very highly recommended.

    Birria tacos
    Val W.

    I FINALLY got my hands on some Fat Charles BBQ. I've been trying to catch this food truck for months! I noticed this morning that the food truck was going to be at my husband's job today. My husband just so happened to have a meeting onsite today that ended around 10:00 but he hung around until 11:00 to get us some food. He was second in line so his wait was not long. My husband brought everything home and it smelled so good. He bought a Mexican pizza, Birria tacos, and OG tacos. We split the food among the four of us (me, hubby, and kids). Everything was delicious! I can definitely understand the large following this truck has for its food! If you've been trying to catch this food truck, keep trying! It's worth it!

    Birria tacos ( chicken)
    Gabe P.

    I have literally been stalking this food truck! Why? Because their food looked amazing to me! We all know that looks can be deceiving. Not only does the food look good ...... it is sooooo good!!!! The birria chicken tacos (3/$14) I ordered were so flavorful. The consommé was also some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend the birria tacos. Honestly, you can't go wrong with either the chicken or beef option. Really fast and friendly service. I can't wait to try more menu items! Follow them on social media to track down this outstanding food truck!

    OG Brisket Tacos
    Lathan B.

    First time trying this and it was really good. The brisket tacos is a hit and the sauce is amazing. I definitely recommend it and the service was really great and fast.

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    Erica A.

    All I have to say is WOAH!! I haven't had soul food and tacos this good since I left Mississippi!! Mr. Charles knows exactly how to get those taste buds going! Delectable, if you ask me. Top tier customer service!! I just recently married and we wanted to know about pricing for our reception, whoever handles emails is absolutely awesome and very welcoming. They were thorough with details about their services! They made me feel warm, like home. I really wish this place was a restaurant, I'm sure the aura would be LIT!! I'll settle for the jazzy food truck now, it's really nice too when there is shade near! Can't wait to try the oxtails!

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    This spot is reliable for a casual meal. The portions were fair and the food was enjoyable. Service was consistent.

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    These are soul food tacos. They are off the charts. Fresh every time. Same great taste everytime

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    I drove twenty miles to find it and The best tacos I ever had. The service was quick. Waiter was nice and friendly. Can't wait to go back.

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    Tried the Brisket tacos at a women's conference! They were FANTASTIC! Did not disappoint!

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    Not enough words to express how great the food is. I caught it randomly close to work. Now I catch myself chasing them down.

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    Great barbecue and service! The truck was convenient and the food was great. The tacos were so good!

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