Went on a friend's recommendation Saw how thick the patties were online so I wanted to try I like how you order by checking off a order sheet. Not good that I had to go thru three markers until I got one that had ink Got wagyu beef, brioche bun, gruyère, onion, tomato, mesclun Came out to $9.5 so with tax was $10.34 Came out in a few minutes. I was the first one to order before there was a line First thing I noticed was that it was cold, weird tho because the cheese was melted Bun was a bit rough too When I got back to the office, the burger was indeed cold, well maybe room temp. Worse was that it was overcooked. I was looking forward to juicy tender wagyu beef burger rawr. Tried their fries too. Dunno what's Belgian about it. Interesting how double fried gives it the chips crunch on the outside but got tired of it quickly. It's a thinner type. Cute they give everyone a dum dum read more

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Stumbled upon this "burger cart" last week and had been craving ever since. Unfortunately, I already had a bag of Wendy's in my hand at the time, and it just didn't tast good once I saw the juicy burgers at Frites n Meats. Asked the guy when he's there and he said only on Wednesdays (6th Ave. and 47th Street location). So, after a week of waiting, I finally had a chance to try this place today. The line to order was soooo long, but I decided to wait anyways. I was finally able to order about 30 minutes later and then had to wait another 10 minutes for the order to be ready. The burger wasn't as small as some of the other reviews mentioned. It was pretty good. I wouldn't say it was as good as Five Guys, but it was still good. The $3 fries were ok and a little small. Given the cheap price and location, I'll definitely try this place again. Like I said, the burgers were good, but I don't think it was worth the wait on line, so next time I'll try to go there sometimes other than lunch hour. But it would be nice if there was a Five Guys in the area. read more

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Rarely do I give 5 star reviews out but this one is well deserved! Excellent service, excellent food! I've been here in the past, but this is my first full service meal here (burgers and frites together). I came here for lunch around 11:50am on a weekday and there was already a small group of people waiting. I thought I had beat the lunch crowd, but I was wrong. I love the ordering system here where you grab a marker and menu card and mark off what you want. Excellent thinking and very efficient. In addition, they offer a loyalty card where if you come here more than 10 times for a burger you get 1 free! Another big plus! On my first try, I had forgotten to put my name on my card, but the guy nicely asked what my name was and wrote it in for me telling me "No worries". My burger and frites were ready in 5 minutes and off I was back to my desk. Here's what I thought: Burger - I got the Angus Beef burger with cheddar cheese, raw onion, tomato, pickles, mesclun greens and ketchup. The burger was EXCELLENT! The burger was big, juicy and cooked to perfection (medium to medium rare). Nothing else I can really say other than it was a great burger! Frites - They gave a massive amount of frites in a cone. It was pouring out of the cone and there were plenty inside the bag when I took the cone out. Don't you just love when there are extra frites lying around in the bag? It's like free frites! The frites were fresh, crunchy and (this is in no way a knock) like Burger King fries. They were lightly salted and really good. By the end of this meal I was 100% satisfied and full. Rarely do I get both feelings at once, but it was the case this time around! Look forward to coming back and getting my free burger one day (after the 10th of course)! read more

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Very good burger. 8.75/10, which is extremely high in my book. First.. the fries are incredible. Pillowy soft in the inside, extra crunch exterior, slim and long pieces of goodness. My order came out fresh as can be so the fries were next level good. I had the regular grass fed burger with all the free toppings and goat cheese - medium rare. Burger temp was spot on and there was an excellent char flavor with some good smoke in it, for what I think is just a regular grill top that they use to cook in the truck. The goat cheese was a great choice (if you like goat cheese) and it added an extra layer of creamy complexity in between the meat and the brioche bun. Highly recommend this place. A top-2 burger in North Williamsburg and might take the crown due to the value. Excellent price point. My total of burger w/ cheese and fries was $11. Label me a fan. read more

Ordered from here the other day for delivery. They delivered in less than 20 minutes. Got the grassfed angus burger...DELICIOUS! And the spicy seasoned belgian style fries...AMAZING!! To top it off they put a dum dum in my fries! Will definitely order from them again and again and again!! read more

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Burgers are a serious thing in NY. With competition left and right to create the best ones and the variety of choices, a new competitor has a lot to face. So I applaud Frites'N'Meats (btw, I LOVE the name) and their endeavor to "save the world one burger at a time". First, because they're new to the scene, the line/wait is about 30 to 45 plus the time to order and grill. It's a long wait but for something so fresh to the scene, I thought it was worth the wait. The service was impeccable, the smell of the grilling burgers were very nice, and honestly, you're also supporting a small business. Which I approve greatly! And although the fryer was out of order (no Belgian fries and sassy sauces!!!), what should have mattered was that this place really does what it offers...burgers. I ordered the grass-fed angus ($5.50) on brioche with some blue cheese, tomato, musclum greens, savory onion jam, and applewood smoked bacon. Plus a Mash mango/blood orange soda. The basic toppings are free but each "special" topping were an additional charge of $0.50 or $0.75. But I've learned...that's what usually makes the difference between a fine and a good burger. So, would I try this place again? Perhaps. But if the line was shorter. And if the fryer worked. read more

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Working in the area, most places are very touristy and it bothers me. I like places that are more local and original than a bunch of franchises. Luckily, this truck is right by on Mondays from 11-3PM. But you should check out their site just in case there are any changes in their locations. So I came here on Monday. It was so darn cold. There were a couple of people in line ahead of me. So since it was my first time getting food from this truck, I was told to circle what I want on a plastic card. The card also need you to include your superhero name, which I thought was very witty and cute. So I circled what I want and wrote "Smiley" as my superhero name and gave the guy the card. I stood aside waiting for my burger and fries to cook. It was very frigidly cold. It was so cold my hands turned pink, but even on this very cold day there were many people buying lunch from this truck. Which means this should be good stuff. When my order was finally ready, the guy called out "Smiley!" And when I approached the truck he asked if I was Smiley and I said yes with a great big smile and he chuckled. But hey that's what I am known for, my smile. I took my paper bagged lunch and hurried back to the office, so my food won't get cold or maybe so I won't freeze. I opened the paper bag and laid everything out on my desk. The burger was pretty big. It was medium rare, just the way I like it. The burger was very juicy and tender. The juice from the burger drips down with each bite. I love brie and I never had it with a burger, but it was one of the option for cheeses. The melted brie oozes each time I chomped on the burger. I also added applewood-smoked bacon to my burger, which was pretty good. However the bacon was a slight bit tough to chew. The handcut double fried Belgian frites were really crispy and delicious. Luckily, this truck is only here on Mondays or else I'll get tired of them really fast. And they throw in a lollipop to your lunch, that is really sweet of them! =) read more

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These guys are awesome. Super nice and great burgers and fries. People wait in the freezing cold or burning heat for their food with good reason. Can't recommend them enough -- it's worth the wait. read more

I have officially seen the light. I snuck out of work, blinded by my PMS cravings and followed my nose like a fucking toucan. Thankfully it didn't lead me to fruit but instead directly into the grilled-beef-fat cloud that was this food truck. A relapsed vegetarian ..... again. I hang my head in shame while shoving my mouth with a crispy yet tender burger hugged gently in a sesame bun. The edge of the patty was the best part, perfectly salted and tasty. I don't want to go back but I know I will in exactly a month. See you then. *walks away defeated* read more

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Ordering process is simple and aamzing... just write down your superhero name with a sharpie on a card. circle what you want.. pre-thought out creations.. or one of your own.... hand it do the guy with your money and wait. I went with the Skirt steak burger with Gruyere cheese. Which was very good... but a little tough to eat as you will end up ripping the steak out of the bun and bite off more then you can chew. The taste was good. But i was disapointed not to find any guacamole on it. But very happy to see skirt steak burger on the menu. which isnt a burger but a skirt steak on a bun.. im not sure why i keep calling it a burger. Cost 10 dollars. read more

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My job got us a truck from them. They "forgot" the veggie burgers. Only beef. And they didn't bring sauces. And everything was precooked so it was all cold. I'd never eat this again. read more

This was the first food truck I tried at the Mex Fest Food Truck Event this past weekend. My boyfriend & I were hungry and this was one of the food trucks we saw first, so decided to give it a shot. My boyfriend ordered an: Angus skirt-steak sandwich on brioche bun with lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and pickles. The burger pretty big and a good size. I ordered an: Angus skirt-steak sandwich on brioche bun with lettuce, onion, tomatoes, pickle, and bacon. I hardly order anything with bacon only because it's not good for you. The burger was excellent! It was definitely one of the better burgers I've had. It was juicy, voluptuous, tasty, and divine! We decided to order their "Double fried Belgian style frites". It was served in a cone, which was interesting and different than how I'm used to. OH MY GOD, these were literally the BEST fries I've ever had. They look like McDonald's fries, but way better because they were light yellow and perfectly salted and just so so so crispy. We didn't even need to season it with additional salt or pepper because it was up to par! Frites 'n' Meats is a definitely must-visit for burgers and frites because it's just amazing here. I sure hope I run into them again because I keep dreaming about their deliciously amazing frites. read more

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Quality burgers, cooked well, gourmet toppings and great fries Got the Smithland special today, with brioche bun, Gouda cheese, and fried onions. Not one part of the meal disappointed me. The burger was juicy and tender, and the bun held the toppings very well. The fries were very crispy and seasoned well and the horseradish aioli was really good i would only say that i don't believe burgers should ever cost more then a whole meal that I could get at another truck. Don't get me wrong, I will be coming down to the truck no matter what the price is to get a burger from here, just because it tastes great, and I am a sucker for a good burger, but I don't love spending 13 bucks for a burger and fries when I am buying it at a food truck not restaurant read more

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I was so excited when this food truck was right across the street from my work place; it sounded so good because their ingredients were from several well known restaurants. But I was so. disappointed. The truck had an interesting way of taking your order by making you circle what you wanted on their menus with a marker. I ordered their wagyu beef burger and knew from the first bite, this wasn't it. I did not enjoy the bun or the burger which wasn't cooked to order. The only highlight was their fries. read more

So amazing! The burgers are juicy and the fries are hot and crispy! You get a lot of food for the price you pay.

I order my Burger well done, ...and its AMAZING, perfect every time & and juicy! The Fries are to die for!!!! Must have every Wednesday!!!!! read more

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Oh gosh! This is the best burgers in town, that's so delicious I can't believe. You HAVE to try the American Wagyu Kobe beef !!!!! They use Balthazar buns. The team is so nice. I'm so happy I found this place, above all in quarantine this burger warms my heart. TIPS: they gave me a code to get $10 discount and $4 off everyday through the app ALLSET for pickup the code is: FRITES read more

Oh, trucks. Without twitter/blogs, how else would you find them? Maybe they should carry a gps on them, since there are times when I go searchin', and they decide to go home/don't update their page (trucks in general). I like it when they're at Trader Joe's in Union Square better, but I wanted some burgers so I made the trip on over here. They're right in front of Whole Foods (guess they target these types of grocery stores). It's always nice to feel included when you're ordering, so there's a stack of menus and sharpies where you can circle what you want. You choose the bun, patty, toppings, cheese is an extra 75 cents, and other special toppings that don't include your basic ketchup and mustard are for an additional charge as well. The simplest and cheapest burger comes out to $5.50. Now, that's around Shake Shack pricing and though it is bigger, it's not as flavorful (is it because it's grass fed?) Yes that's "healthier" but in the end, a burger's a burger....for the most part. There's still grease, though, so yum to that. I wish they reused those cards you write on, but they don't. Talk about not going green. Either way, unless this truck is right in front of me and I'm starving, I'll let it roll on by. read more

Free burger alert! Want a gourmet burger but short on cash? The FnM truck can help you out if you don't wanna drop the cash at a expensive sit down joint or don't wanna spend the extra 2.25 on subway fare (each way) if you are lucky enough to run into it. Now what if you are you a cheapskate or just flat broke? I fall into this category so I just rode my bicycle down here and used my tenka deal for a free burger: http://www.tenka.com/web/creative/redeemer-37424/441447.htm Gotta hurry though because they do disappear (the truck and the free burger deals). Pure genius for marketing on their part. Parking next to Whole Foods where a foodie crowd may recognize the quality. It was 6 bucks normally, and I must say it's a damn tasty organic burger. Now go get your eat on! read more

I can tell this truck is trying to please...breads from Balthazar, quality meats (from ??) and cheese from Murrays..so what do I expect? only the best. I almost jumped for joy when I saw them parked in Korilla's usual spot - 55th and Lexington Avenue. Fortunately, I was lucky to beat the crowd at 1.30PM (post lunch-late lunch) but as I stood waiting amongst other customers, Unfortunately, I smelt smoke and something burning.... As I walked back to my office all excited to try this bundle of deliciousness..lo and behold, my burger was burnt. It was pink inside and tender but I guess the grill was so hot it craeted a crusty burntness on my burger. arrrgghhh. $6.25. Do I eat it? Hell yes. All in all, I still ate it, the bun was excellent Soft, fluffy and light, the greens & tomato was fresh..i had the Angus, with gruyere cheese..but because my burger was burnt, i couldnt taste the cheese. I did not order the fries as I read comments that they were normal, I was standing next to someone who ordered them and they looked like mcdonalds and not hand-cut. I think I know what hand cut means. Also, why the term belgian? They are not chubby fries, they are long and skinny. I'm going to give these guys a second chance. I can tell they aim to please...I will go back and invest on another burger and fries this time. Will write a follow up. =) read more

My favorite food truck. The "frites" are the best freedom fries available, IMHO. The burgers are good as well.

This is definitely a savior for the Columbia U students and staff who are limited to the usual barrage of Halal trucks and standard counter delis. Frites 'n' Meats comes to town once a week for lunch and we at CU are glad to have them. The burgers are great quality and are made to order (as long as you provide your superhero name) and the frites are the best within the one mile radius. Be sure to try their burgers of the week and grab some garlic aioli for the frites. This truck is going to be a solid competitor for the new 5-Guys slated to open a mere five blocks away. Be sure to bring your hole punched card when you go back so you can earn yourself a free burger! read more

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The spicy fries (they're shoestring, not typical steak fries) are ok - but I come for the meat. Other reviews say this can be a little heavy/fatty - even a touch greasy, as someone else said, and they're right, at least if you get the kobe. But that or the steak are my favorites, and for the money, you get a lot of food. Think of a good, tasty, buttery burger from a gastropub or bistro. The only way I could love these sandwiches more is if they were grilled. Personally I find this is the sort of food that'll put me into a coma at work, so I take this home for dinner so I can unbuckle my pants and enjoy the burgery goodness without side-eye. If you're craving a solid burger/steak sandwich, try this truck. I will say this - it's a little pricey. You get a lot of really tasty food and it's about as expensive as the other food trucks in the area. Expect to pay 10-15 bucks per item. read more

This, by far, is the best hamburger you'll experience that comes out of a food truck. And it definitely can hold it's own against any of the premium burger places you can think of. The truck was happily parked in front of my office building, so I got in line, filled out their laminated menu card and patiently awaited my burger. I ordered the burger of the week -- a Southwest Fusion Burger -- with the Belgian Frites. The Southwest Fusion Burger included "spicy" guacamole (not terribly spicy), jack cheese, sweet chili sauce and bacon. All of the ingredients were spot on and of what seems to be the highest quality. I couldn't get enough of this burger and if common sense didn't kick in, I would have gone back for seconds. Really! I still have the scent of this burger all over my hands as I type this . . . yum! The Belgian frites were very good . . . I ordered it with the garlic aioli (I love garlic). It was good, but it was basically mayo with garlic mixed in. I'd rather try one of their other sauces next time . . . something with more kick to it -- but this fact does NOT lessen the all around quality of this lunchtime wagon. read more

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My co-workers and I eat here each and every Wednesday in Soho. No fail. The burgers are always cooked to perfection. They are meaty, juicy and oh so good! One of us always gets fries for the table. They are amazing. We try to get to the truck by 12 noon to avoid the lines. Fill out a postcard to place your order. That is my one and only quibble with F&M. I wish they were more eco-friendly. read more

This truck is HANDS DOWN, serving the BEST BURGERS and FRIES! What else can I say that hasn't been said already. They just do it right. The Burger: First, grab the menu and a sharpie and start filling out your choices. Whether you pick the BOTW (Burger of the Week) or create your own, I guarantee you're going to love this burger. Let's break it down: The meat: always cooked to a perfect medium. Very flavorful and fresh meat and you can taste the seasonings, which aren't overpowering. The bun: I always go with the brioche bun but they do offer a few selections. The brioche holds up extremely well. Has that perfect buttery flavor and just is the perfect vehicle to hold all the toppings of the burger. The toppings: fresh selections and an abundance of choices. Don't go too crazy with the variety. The selections of cheeses is great as well. Seriously, who offers gouda anymore! THESE GUYS! The Fries: double fried so perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the center. PERFECT! The owner taking your order is extremely nice and will even give you suggestions with your order. Awesome service. Great Food truck doing it right! Keep it up! read more

I used to be a vegetarian. During that time I realized that my absolute favorite food is an awesome burger. Now that I am no longer a veg I try to sample as many burgers as possible in search of the perfect one. Enter Frites & Meats, home of the $8.50 waygu burger. I got the waygu on potato onion bun with lettuce tomato onion ketchup and onion jam. It was cooked perfectly, tasted buttery and had the perfect char on the bread. If I could I would eat one every day. Service is polite and quick. Perfect. Plus they give you a complimentary dum dum which I prefer in almost all situations. read more

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A great burger and spicy fries. I had the Angus burger the last two times and they were fabulous. The fries were crispy and not wimpy. I make sure stop there any time that I am close. Next time I will try the wagyu kobe burger. The truck is great and I wish they were closer to my home in queens read more

I cant remember the last time I had burger this good - to me, a good burger is not only tender and flavorful, but deliciously moist and juicy, and these guys nailed it! The grass fed burger was perfectly cooked (pink in the middle), and they dont cheap out on dressing it out - even the pickles were crisp and delicious. I had the spicy/chipotle fries with the chipotle mayo with my burger, and if you like spicy, but not overbearing hot foods, definitely give these a try! This was my first lunch with them, and definitely not my last! read more

If you like big, flavorful burgers with high quality ingredients and very crispy fries, this is the place! I've lived nearby for years and never tried them, but decided to on a whim when riding by their truck on my bike. Got the regular angus burger with all the free fixings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, sauce) + $1 cheddar and the twice fried french fries. Delicious and big portions, huge meal for $12 ($7.50 burger (6oz patty) + $3.50 fries). Burger was perfectly cooked medium rare and fell apart a bit in my mouth while eating, like real/homemade ground beef patties should. Fries were super crispy, perfect. Extra points for filling the fry container and then dumping some extra fries into the bag a la Five Guys. Nice touch! Ali, the owner, was in the truck and was very nice and friendly. Give them a try, I'll definitely be going back. read more

Frites & Meats reminds me of the '92 Olympic Dream Team, an embarrassment of riches, glory, and namedropping: Jordan, Pippen, Barkley, Bird, Magic Johnson, Ewing and so on. With such a mind blowing roster, was there any way they could lose? Don't be silly. Similarly, F&M attempts to differentiate by recruiting high end suppliers to create a veritable dream team of ingredients: Beef: Grass fed Angus ($5.50) or Wagyu ($7.50) Bread: Balthazaar - brioche, potato onion or sesame Cheese: Murray's - gruyere, goat, brie, cheddar, blue ($.75) Toppings: Savory onion jam, garlicky guacamole, applewood bacon, oven roasted tomato ($.75) Fries: Handcut double fried Belgian ($3) Sauces: Ailoi (garlic, sundried tomato, horseradish, spicy chili), blue cheese ($.50) Impressed? I was. Expectations ran high and I felt confident that this could be the best burger ever purchased at a moving vehicle. The sad realization: marketing can only take you so far. The Burger: (Wagyu on brioche with onion, mesclun, tomato, mustard) - Dry. Overcooked. Overly charred. Skimpy, wimpy, and cold. - Oversalted. Rather than pre-seasoning the meat, F&M employs this weird tactic of sprinkling visible chunks of sea salt atop the fully cooked beef. The result? Wildly inconsistent bites of salt meat, followed by even saltier bites of meat. - The bun was a deflated soggies party. - The veggies also joined the deflated soggies party. The Fries: - "Looks like McDonalds...?" - 2 minutes later - "Not even as good as McDonalds...." - "Double fried? I question whether it was even single fried. This is severely undercooked." - "Where's the salt?" (answer: stockpiled on the burger) You can follow the truck on twitter.com/fritesnmeats. Sadly I won't be. read more

BIG HAT..... ...NO CATTLE Some things just look better on paper...this is one of those things. I wish I had read my friends Chris K & Jenn L's reviews first. At least they gave a promo flyer from Paradou for 20 bucks off. Ordered: Wagyu Burger ($7.50) w/ gruyere (+$0.75), applewood bacon (+$0.75) THOUGHT PROCESS... Waiting in line for 15min: Murray's? Balthazar? Impressive, but I hope this burger fills me up. After paying and waiting for my food for 5min: Crap, why is everyone carrying a small paper bag? Carrying my burger on the way back to the office: This thing weighs at most 0.4lbs..I think I need 4 of these to get full. Before eating it: Crap, I just paid $9 for something that weighs a feather. I don't like this price/weight ratio. After eating it: Ok I'm full and the patty is at least 1/3lb, but why is this Wagyu so 'sinewy' when it is pink on the inside? It's supposed to be like BUTTA! PROS: -Fresh ingredients (Niman Ranch, Murray's, Balthazar) -Efficient ordering system (mic in truck, superhero order form) -Gimmicky punch card, but a loyalty program (buy 10 get 1 free) CONS: -Wagyu looks medium and is pink but strangely 'sinewy' and tastes overcooked, bland, underseasoned -Pricing - oh the high side for a truck, since you have no rent to pay -Fries - weak, nothing special, toppings cost 50 cents extra -Sloppy - sauce gets smothers all over the bun by the time you unwrap your foil MENU ITEMS: -Killer Soup $3.50 -Grass Fed Angus Burger $5.50 -Wagyu Burger $7.50 (+$0.75/ea for extra toppings, cheese) -Belgian Fries $3 (+$0.50 for sauce) -Water, can soda $1 -Mash 20oz $2 link: http://midtownlunch.com/downtown-nyc/2009/10/30/downtown-lunch-your-first-look-at-the-frites-n-meats-burger/ Total came out to $9 after everything Pics are up on my FB... read more

Ok I swore and lied to you all - this week.. I stated below that I'd return and I would NOT buy 2 orders of Frites... Well.... that went to sh*t today... I gave in. I'm weak. I have a carb addiction. I had 2 sets of Frites today.. with cheese sauce/chipotle ketchup *YUMMM!/and the spicy aioli... again... hmmmmmm... Didn't even want the darn burger.. Even dragged a poor coworker down with me.. and the poor soul has an addiction now too... Look at what you've done ....Frites 'n' Meats... I used to have soups/salads...and healthy crap for lunch. Now I'm having yummy....lightly greasy bags of frites... Eh! you only live once... Oh - and the sexy Marvin Gaye tunes you guys were pumping today?.. Really? I have a 10 month old.. stop trying to get me in a sexual mood during the work day.. I got enough on my mind...lol.... Will let you know when I get to that burger... Carry on.. read more

First off, I wish this was an actual resturant that was always in my neighborhood. That said, as it is a truck I did appriciate the ability to check its location on it's blog (http://fritesnmeats.blogspot.com/). It made making plans easier. Ok, about the food. I got the special, "The Southwest Fusion". It was absolutely amazing. There was nothing I didn't enjoy about that burger. It was like being at a private concert headlined by John Lennon, Kurt Cobain and Chris Farley... But in burger form. I'm usually a little leary of burgers that have a ton of toppings on it, but everything really worked well together on the burger. The sweet chili sauce was the first thing to greet you upon taking a bite and then really complimented the hearty meat flavors of the burger and bacon. The guac then stood in a really pleasant contrast to all of the sharp flavors of the rest of the burger. Well done. My wife got an angus burger on a brioche bun with goat cheese, lettuce and tomoato. She is a huge fan of goat cheese and they didn't skimp. There was plenty to go around. The bun was soft and chewy. She loved it. The fries were amazing, almost my favorite part of the meal! My wife lived in France and knows how good fries should taste. She said they were some of the best she had had. We got two aiolis, the garlic and the sun-dried tomato ones. They were both fantastic. The garlic one was very stong while the sun-dried tomato was more subtle. One word of warning: The burgers were very rare. Like still mooing. We were all about that, but not everyone may be. We are most definitly going to make a return trip to this truck. It is now our favorite food truck in the city. read more

After dodging this truck several times because of the scary long times, I finally hit it at the right time and decided I had no reason not to give it a go... plus I was really craving a burger! I was happy to see that regardless of lines, they seem to crank out your food pretty fast. I only waited a few minutes. It looked to me like you can choose from pre selected burger combinations or customize your own, which seems to be what most people do here. It's part of the fun! I stuck with the standard Grass Fed Angus Burger, on a Brioche bun and added Gruyere, savory onion jam, greens, a slice of tomato and mayo. It was divine. Everything tasted fresh, delicious and of good quality. They've got a lot of wonderful add-ons and flavors to really take your burger to the next level. I held off on fries. They seemed pretty ordinary and didn't look like true Belgian Frites as advertised, but I did love the sounds of all the dipping sauces they offer. I should really try em' before knockin' em. The best part was the dum dum lollipop they throw in the bag for after. That was a nice touch. I'll definitely keep this truck in my lunch rotation on days when I want to indulge. read more

SETTING: First day of work BOSS: Do you want anything from Frites 'n' Meats? ME: There's a place nearby called Frites 'n' Meats? *stumbles into desk* Must try ASAP. BOSS: Umm.. You're weird. So.. I was clearly enamored - because it really is an awesome name. We rolled up to the truck in our... well.. shoes - because you don't really drive in NYC. I can say this - their ordering process is as brilliant as their name. Considering they're a street truck, there's no way that you can really claim that they've misheard you if there's paper evidence. There's little slips of paper so that you can circle your choice of: BURGER - grass fed angus, wagyu "american kobe" BUN - brioche, potato-onion, sesame seed CHEESE - gruyere, goat, brie, cheddar, blue TOPPINGS - raw onion, tomato mesclun greens, savory onion jam, garlicky guacamole, applewood smoked bacon, oven roasted tomato HANDCUT DOUBLE FRIED BELGIAN FRIES DIPS - ketchup, mayo, mustard, garlic aioli, spicy chili aioli, blue cheese, sundried tomato aioli, horseradish aioli DRINKS - water, 12oz sodas, Mash 20oz drinks We got back to the office, burgers and fries in tow. Yes - I was that idiot stinking up the office with the smell of yum, but my boss and two others had done the same, so I was theoretically off the hook, right? My hopes were a bit dashed when I bit into my burger. It was good, but not amazing. The cheese (brie this time) was probably the best part about the flavors co-mingling in my mouth. The fries were crunchy munchy, but were elevated ten-fold by the horseradish aioli dip. Service was so-so. They were nice and all, but my boss ordered her burger sans bread/bun because she can't have gluten; we were very clear with the guy that it could kill her. When we got back to the office, her burger was tainted (had a bun), so she couldn't eat it! :( I might hit them up another time, but I'm in no rush for the time being. They do deliver now, so maybe when I'm feeling lazy this winter, I'll order up a delivery. read more

I've recently discovered a passion for french fries - for a while, I was obsessed with tacos, now its french fries... so when I discovered Frites n Meats on the corner of my work, I was super psyched to try their American Wagyu Beef Burger and their fries OMG. The burger was Wagyu topped with gruere cheese, raw onions, tomato, greens, and onion jam, along with ketchup, mayo and mustard - yeh i love to take to the extreme... and man was it good. I mean - in comparison to the LCB Burger Truck - those burgers are better... but Frites n Meats wins with its condiments. The fries were perfect, and they have a number of dippings.. I love the Garlic Aoili and my coworkers are obsessed with the Horseradish. You can get a stamp for everytime you go, and I think the 10th is free.. join their email listserv, and you get a chance to win a free burger. The line is long, but they move fast, and they call you by the SuperHero name of your choice. Love it. Eat It. Or your life will just be empty. read more

First and foremost, Frites 'n' Meats' choice of mascot begs the following questions: 1) Why the decision to assign a Gaston-from-Beauty-and-the-Beast-look-alike cartoon bull in a Superman suit to advertise burgers sold out the back of a food truck? 2) Is this bull aware of the implication being made here? Does he realize standing proudly on a giant burger in tights and a cape is not unlike me dancing on a funeral pyre of my fallen brothers' char-grilled corpses? 3) Am I really spending this much time and effort analyzing a cartoon bull and comparing it to cannibalism, Disney villains, and/or possibly inter-species genocide? I can only answer "yes" on that last one, but, in my defense, I waited a good forty-five minutes for burgers and fries here, so I had a lot of time to stare and think about this one. I ordered the Burger of the Week because I'm a sucker for a special. Affectionately named "The Italian Job", this burger consisted of a seasoned grass-fed Angus patty, mozzarella, parmesan, and gorgonzola spread, applewood-smoked thick-cut bacon, salsa verde and your choice of bun (I went with the potato-onion). But as is the case with most things that sound as amazing as this combo did, the idea of it all proved too good to be true. Don't get me wrong - this is a good burger. In fact, it's easily the best I've had from a truck. But I've had much, much better sitting down at a restaurant. There was just too much goin' on here, leaving me unable to properly pick apart and analyze the patty vs. the bun vs. the toppings because they were all at war with one another for the starring role. I don't want power-struggle burgers. I want peaceful, harmonious burgers. The frites were tasty, and apparently, according to their menu, "hand-cut", "double-fried", and "Belgian". I don't how much of all of that I got from these guys. To me, they tasted just like fries and that was good enough in my book. I didn't get to try the garlic aioli sauce I ordered, because, well, it wasn't in my bag. I've lost more than fifty cents before, so this isn't that big of a deal. Unless the garlic aioli sauce is amazing because then, you're damn right, it's a big deal. Still, it's awesome that they offer a phone number to pre-order, knowing full well the large crowd they typically attract. It's not that awesome that they weren't taking any more orders about a half-hour into their shift when I tried calling. But once you see the line, I mean, you certainly understand. There's a reason Frites 'n' Meats is this popular and I want to believe that reason isn't simply their attractive marketing campaign. I want to believe waiting for forty-five minutes outside of a food truck was worth it. Frites 'n' Meats is like a big, shiny billboard with some hot supermodel plastered all over it. Or maybe a big-budget summer blockbuster even. They look all slick and sexy on the surface, but neither truly exist because they are either air-brushed or chock full of special effects. Kind of like the world's most famous robot, Beyonce. And in the same respect, this truck does a hell of a job promoting what turns out to be nothing more than something standard (in this case, standard lunch fare), with their cool menu cards that ask for your superhero name, faux-newspaper frites bags, complimentary Dum-Dum lollipops, and yes, even a mascot. It may be petty and even misleading to a point, but these little things can go a long way, because, truthfully, it's just a food truck. And standard lunch fare is really all I ever expect from a food truck in the first place. read more

I can see the smoke clouding my view a mile away as i walk to work and smell the grilling of burgers. Ah, it must be Wednesdays for me as Frites 'n' Meats food truck is parked near my work. The first thing I notice on their truck, "Saving the world One burger at a time." This must be an expensive world because their burgers don't come cheap! But then again, we are in New York.... Quickly filling out what I want on a erasable menu (which is cool), I circle the type of burger that I want, along with the condiments. I soon realize that things add up the more toppings I add. My $5- 7 dollar burger starts becoming $8-9 for some stuff that I think should be standard, such as cheese. I tried their wagyu "american" kobe. I've been to Kobe and had Kobe beef so obviously, I'm already biased before I tasted a bite. But, I love how they added a not-so subtle disclaimer but calling it "American" kobe, which basically is warning you that this is NOT traditional Kobe beef. And you should know, at $7.50, there's no way this is real kobe. The burger was good though; juicy and tender. But, most burgers are juicy and tender. I still couldn't have distinguished where the "kobe" part came in. As a stand-alone burger, this was good and probably better than some diners I've been to. But as a "Kobe" burger, something is missing. Maybe all that pondering is well worth the extra few dollars? I don't think so. I might just stick to their grass fed angus burger and save myself 2 bucks. With those 2 bucks, I will rather use it for an extra side of oven roasted tomato, apple wood smoked bacon, and Gruyere cheese. Now I want Kobe beef. But I will skip the "American" part of it, thank you very much. read more

Burger and fries truck that plans to park on Greenwich and Chambers every day, then move to the MPD at night. Today was the 1st or 2nd day and they are still working out the kinks - line of maybe 25 people took 50 minutes, and their french fryer broke. The Good: -The menu has potential: choice of angus or wagyu beef; choice of bun; premium toppings like onion jam, oven roasted tomato, applewood bacon, goat cheese, etc.; aiolis for the frites -Burger was a nice pink, not overcooked -Good size The Not so Good: -Burger was too smoky, too charred -Balthazar Bakery sesame seed bun was too pillow-y and dry for me -They need to double or triple their grill staff - line was absolutely crawling -Seasoning was too light So an initial 3 stars with the potential to move up if they improve, or come down if they don't address the shortcomings. Given how early it is, I'm banking on them improving - the menu has too much promise and there is too much need for interesting lunch options in lower Tribeca. read more