This is a food truck y'all lol. Actually it's my favorite food truck with my favorite dish, which I was able to get today. The Birria tacos are so flavorful that I only get something else when they are out of those. They also are not stingy with the Birria sauce, best in town with that feature. The Service was fast today. Normally there is a long line of friendly people talking about the food, making the atmosphere fro. If you haven't tried them, check them out. Lately they have shown up in Eastlake. Perfect for me read more

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Food was amazing. It always is. This time I got the Birria tacos for the food truck. I placed my order and it was ready 5-10min . They were seasoned very well and the dipping juice sent it over the top. 10/10. I wish some type of of side was served with them maybe corn on the cob or rice. read more

Fat Charles BBQ - Birria Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me

Good service. Order ready on time. Delicious tacos. No complaints. Highly recommend for single meal or catering. read more

Fat Charles BBQ - OG Special (brisket and chicken tacos) - Food Trucks Near Me

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Fat Charles BBQ - OG Chicken Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me

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! read more

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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 read more

Fat Charles BBQ - OG Chicken & Brisket tacos - Food Trucks Near Me

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

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. read more

Fat Charles BBQ - OG Tacos - Chicken & Brisket - Food Trucks Near Me

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. read more

Fat Charles BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me

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

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Fat Charles BBQ - OG Brisket Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me

If you don't eat here you a fool!!! I mean so so so good! Chicken tacos, chicken wings, beef tacos... I mean always are so good. They need to bottle up the sauce on them tacos so I can buy it! I am forever a customer! read more

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! read more

Fat Charles BBQ - Two days in a row! - Food Trucks Near Me

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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.

FINALLY got a chance to try this place out after a year of attempting and man oh man it was everything I thought it would be! Delectable!!! I had the Mexican pizza (chicken they ran out of brisket) that thang was flavorful and the portion was enough to share but I didn't lol the hubs got the shrimp basket & it was outstanding! We'll be back!!!! read more

Fat Charles BBQ - Half of the Mexican pizza - Food Trucks Near Me

Nobody does it better than Fat Charles BBQ!!!! I first became a fan watching from afar on their Instagram, thinking these amazing looking dishes were too good to be true (p.s. go check out the Instagram if you haven't already) and boy could I not have been more wrong. These meals come EXACTLY as pictured, topped high with all kinds of delicious sauces and flavor. I have ordered many things from the truck, including the quesadilla, birria tacos, OG chicken tacos, cajun hot honey wings, and birria grilled cheese. All except the wings were a 10/10 because those were a 12/10!!!!!!!!! Seriously get what you pay for here. At first I was cautious of the $15 ticket on four tacos but oh boy these are NOT your momma's week night staples- these are a TREAT. One thing I really love in addition to the amazing flavor is the flexibility- Fat Charles' menu NEVER stays the same. He's always got some awesome new item (birria egg rolls, salmon plates, oxtail tacos, etc.) cooking up. In terms of service, I've never personally visited the truck (always seem to doordash) but I have never had an incorrect order. You can't go wrong with this place! read more

Shrimp Birria Tacos,flavors were put together so well!The taste was authentic but very very fresh. The crema tastes great and give it another boost in flavor! I'll be back for sure because the wings look great and I heard the special sauce was like no other. Service was quick and easy and the food is AFFORDABLE!! The food truck was clean and around it was very well kept on the outside! read more

I saw several pictures of food from Fat Charles BBQ on social media and definitely wanted to try. When I saw the truck on 1st Ave for Food Truck Wednesdays I immediately pulled over. I arrived just in time because there was no line. I ordered the chicken birria tacos. The tortilla was soft and chewy. The consommé was flavorful. The tacos dipped in the consommé made the perfect flavor combination. More than likely whenever I see this truck I will stop. read more

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doordash had a $12 off $15 Mexican spot coupon .say less ... Fat Charles popped up , quit playing with me ! I opted for the Jerk Chicken tacos . The presentation was on point ,before you eat with mouf, your eyes come first! I love a plate presentation . Put that green stuff on there to make it pop ,you know black folks love a Lil Parsley and cilantro Presentation 5/5 Taste : my order was ready early, so I was skeptical it'd be soggy and unappealing . Nope ! Fresh and piping hot . The meat was tender , I will say the meat could of had a little more flavor itself ,however the tenderness and Lil Pico blend of top came in as a saving grace . The tortillas were fresh and thick .not one taco broke. When I say man stacked each taconwith bout half a pound of meat ! I know my four tacos probably was about a $12 pack of chicken bress. Seriously ! Taste 4/5 Overall ,coupon or not , I most definitely would order again! Keep doing what your doing I was working the SEC TOURNAMENT earlier this year and Fat Charles was there .when I say the lines were wrapped around the eatery area ! So proud of you and all your acknowledgments ! Birmingham folk ,if you haven't already definitely check him out ! read more

I have been wanting to try this food truck for a long time because of all the great things I see and hear about their food. In order to know where the truck is you must check social media. They post locations and operation times daily. The customer service and the food was amazing. Those are some of the best tacos I have ever had from a food truck. They were very knowledgeable about the menu, and they could answer any questions that I asked. I can say that this place definitely lives up to the hype, and I will be back! read more

This week I decided to visit a food truck to try something new. Fat Charles has a storefront but also food trucks that visit different locations. The service was quick and didn't have a long wait time. The attitudes of the staff and environment was welcoming and served with patience as there were many people in line. The pizza itself was not my favorite but it was good. The flavors were astounding but I'm not a fan of having chicken as a layer on my pizza. I'd prefer more dough. Overall the experience was good! read more

Fat Charles BBQ - Chicken stuffed pizza - Food Trucks Near Me

First time trying the food truck, the shrimp tacos were SO good. They pulled up to my job one day and gave me and a co-worker free food. read more

Fat Charles BBQ - Shrimp tacos - Food Trucks Near Me

One of the best food trucks in Birmingham hands down! I mainly catch the truck when it's down town. Everything is mostly made of order. I didn't have to wait over 10 mins for my food. The line was very light at my arrival but usually they are busy. The food is a little pricey but it's worth it. I order the Mexican pizza and it's so delicious. This is my second time having it and it's been consistent so far. It's a thousand times better than the Mexican pizza from Taco Bell. The service is always pleasant and this is a truck that I always recommend. read more

I had the Mexican Pizza... it was one of the best things I've ever had. Texture, Taste, Presentation, Packaging were all on point. I ordered through DoorDash and the food was still was hot and fresh. 10/10 I would recommend. read more

Fat Charles BBQ - Mexican Pizza - Food Trucks Near Me

Awesome food truck! $15 for 4 OG taco's which I got the brisket and the chicken and it was worth the money to me. I called in my order with the time I wanted to pick them up and it was right on time. The truck looked clean and the Staff was nice and lively! read more

Fat Charles BBQ - OG Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me

My friend has been raving about Fat Charles for months to me so I finally tried it. She was so excited for me because she knows I am a taco aficionado and I have tried tacos all along the southwest, TX, Mexico, etc. I feel bad that it didn't quite live up to her hype. I got the brisket birria tacos and I wouldn't consider this a birria taco. The meat was very dry so not sure if it was cooked as a birria. It was well seasoned and the consommé was very tasty but the meat was just really dry. Service was nice and quick so def no complaints there. Maybe I just got them on an off day so I'll def give them a try again because the flavor was good. read more

When making the move to Birmingham, this food truck came highly recommended and lets just say Fat Charles BBQ did not disappoint! I ordered the Chicken Birria Tacos and the Cajun Hot Honey Wings. The food tasted fresh and was packed with flavor. Outside of the food, the service was amazing, they were super friendly and helped me out with choosing what to order from their menu. There was a bit of a long wait, but with the marvelous reviews that they continuously receive, I expected it. They also have an instagram page that shows where they will be located, so they are super easy to find. Will definitely be back, highly recommend! read more

Finally got to try Fat Charles BBQ after waiting so long. The line was pretty lengthy. Taco prices weren't terrible. Once i finally tried the tacos i was not impressed very disappointed. I'm hoping it was a one off situation, but i probably will not be back again. read more

First time at Fat Charles. I had the Barria Tacos and absolutely fell in love with them and this Food Truck. They were so good. It comes with 3 of the tacos for $12. I needed one more. read more

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

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

Poor service and poor appearance. The menu is not visible at all. The menu was written on a dry erase board with part of the wording missing because it was smudged off. Tacos are $15 like come on.. There so many small businesses that actually put in effort into their overall appearance such as providing a clear menu, clear opening hours, etc. If restaurants feel the need to raise food prices then they should provide better quality in their business all around not just the food. read more

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

Love having their food catered at my apartment complex, and I'm also a fan of their birria tacos. I am a fan of trying different "versions" of birria tacos around Birmingham and I've been disappointed a few times, but these are definitely worth the trip (or no trip if they're coming to you)! read more