The service here is really friendly, especially for people working on such a hot day. We chose this food truck at the Arlington Farmer's Market & Car Show, eating family style and trying almost everything on their menu. Their food truck stands out with its decorative art exhibiting exactly what they stand for: fusion cuisine that's both different and fun!
After ~20 years with an Ilocano family always around traditional Filipino and Hawaiian foods, Fil Up is an extremely nice detour from the traditional Filipino dishes into a mouth-watering binge of flavor that we didn't expect, didn't know we needed, and now will continue following.
The Pork Belly Sliders have a perfect balance of spice to flavor that made us want more until we tried the Sisig Tacos, which are easily our favorite with the right amount of crunch (without being overdone). It's difficult for some people to enjoy Sisig, but even my non-Asian friends loved these and we ended up getting two more orders of them to share between us. This food truck obviously knows how to take traditional Filipino dishes that people might not like and create something that everyone will enjoy!
Being an adobo traditionalist that's very picky with the flavor, I have tried many people's adobo over the past 2 decades and found that I typically only like mom's. So, when my friends ordered the chicken adobo plate, I wasn't planning on having any. When they liked it, I tried one bite and was shocked, then tried again to make sure it wasn't a fluke. It was slightly different than mom's, then my eyes widened as a thought crossed my mind: I actually really enjoy someone else's adobo!
The Mac Salad is extremely tasty, beating a fan favorite in Vegas and 2nd only to a Hawaiian comfort food staple.
The lumpia is what I came up calling Shanghai since it's the smaller variety. The chef must put a lot of love into these because each and every one is uniform, tight, and filled with delicious flavor. I like that they serve their own homemade sauce on the side for the extra balance, a great addition every few rolls.
We also tried their Ma Loko Moco, a tribute to the Hawaiian favorite. The best part: they drown it in gravy! Mo' sauce, mo' betta! This is another good flavor twist, but come hungry if you want to try more than just this plate because it's filling.
Last, but certainly not least, their mango sago was AMAZING, especially because it was so hot outside. Sorry (not sorry) no picture because it was so hot we each devoured our dessert. In short, it was refreshing and very yummy...a must buy!
Overall, this food truck really surprised us, provided us with something different, something fun, and did it all with a pleasant smile even on a scorching summer day. We will find them again! read more