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    Hotpanada

    4.7 (20 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Beef empanada and a salad I made at home
    Susan H.

    I've been checking out Hotpanda's website and Instagram for awhile, and today was the day I finally got my empanada! There are a lot of great choices of empanadas. However, I decided to go for a more traditional one and went with the beef empanada. It was seasoned well, had a good amount of filling and a tasty crispy shell! The size was good for me and I paired it with a salad. So, I definitely enjoyed my lunch today. I also tried the pineapple and ginger drink, it was good and had a kick. A line started as soon as their food truck was open for business at 11am, so definitely a popular place. The service is amazing, the owner is very kind and engages with the customers in line! Even with a line it moved pretty fast, so I didn't wait too long! I live in PA now, but I go back to NJ a lot, so I'll definitely be going back to Hotpanada! Thinking of trying the Cubana empanada next time!

    Vince S.

    Pro tip: ask for extra red sauce. I'm rounding up only slightly for this city worthy food truck that seems to spend a few days per week in an underused suburban parking lot. Ironically( or fiendishly clever?) it is located within walking distance of my go to empanada brick and mortar. I was able to view the menu through their website and knew I had to try the beef and chicken, I rounded out the order with a Philly cheesesteak( this one comes with a small container of whiz) I liked all of them. The steak was filled with tender beef and just a hint of onion and American cheese, as I ate this I was thinking how good it would be if this steak was filling up a more substantial delivery vehicle so I could get huge bites of it. I liked the other 2 even better as they were more traditional and I used the tasty red sauce plus my own produce. The beef was not spicy but had a pleasant seasoning, the pulled chicken had just a slight spice and both very enjoyable. The dough used appears to be wheat flour( my fav place uses corn) but not too thick. Crusty and flaky but not oily at all. Based on what you order there might be a short wait if it needs to be fried first. The most popular items are precooked, my choices were all ready to go as soon as I made my selection. Customer service was fast and friendly too. In theory I'm a fan of most food trucks. But sometimes the reality doesn't warrant 4 stars. I'm referring to costs mainly. At around $4 per emp, this is a bit more than at my fav place but not at all prohibitive considering the nice size and plump and tasty fillings. It looks like Hamilton Township finally has a dedicated food truck that is up to metro standards. Hope they stick around for awhile or find a suitable building locally.

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    Irene G.

    I had try the Pastelonada and Shrimp . I really liked the pastelonada it was good and tasty . The shrimp was not my favorite , it had to much dill and it was very liquidy and it made the empanada soggy.

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    Chrissy O.

    I have a hard time believing I'm the first Yelper for this establishment; it is just so good. Hotpanada is a food truck that is parked a few days a week at the old Kmart on Whitehorse in Hamilton, and they've been a staple through the pandemic for us. I picked up a few back in November 2020 that I split with my ex-husband. We tried the traditional beef, the buffalo chicken, along with the regular chicken empanadas, and they were all delicious. They're larger than many empanadas I've had in the past, so two will do you for a quick lunch. The crust is flaky perfection. As mentioned in previous posts, my son is very fussy, but I managed to convince him to try Hotpanada - it was an effort because he was skeptical and just not curious about branching out. But I begged him to try a bit, and he wound up eating two entire empanadas. Since then, we've picked up empanadas from the truck nearly every two weeks, and (I) have branched out and tried the shrimp, the spinach/feta, the samosa, and the pizza varieties (all good), and my son and his dad tried the stinking hot, FLAMEanada, which they agreed was a little to hot to actually enjoy, but if you you love heat, you may like this one. I think the cost is a bit more than the average empanada to discourage everyone except the most committed spice fans. My favorite is definitely the standard beef empanada, though the spinach/feta is a close runner up. This husband and wife duo make their own salsa, and it is fantastic, so be sure to ask for some. My son also likes the churros, which are a perfect blend of flaky/tender, and coated with sugar, and we've enjoyed an assortment of their juice drinks too. Anyway, if you haven't yet, you need to try Hotpanada. A local treasure.

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    How can something be overpriced, over cooked and cold?? That's what I got after I ordered the cheesesteak empanada.

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    I love Hotpanada! The food is delicious and the people are so helpful and friendly. I try to enjoy get there once a week.

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    Good prices for delicious empanadas. Try the cheese, then the apple for dessert. Quick and friendly service. Love this food truck.

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    Food is always great tasting and service is friendly and quick. This food truck was an amazing idea!

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    Jeremiah's Food Truck Catering - Trio of goodness.  Nachos,  mac n cheese and fries topped with cheese and pulled pork.

    Jeremiah's Food Truck Catering

    5.0(3 reviews)
    31.2 mi

    My company needed a food truck that would make our employees happy and have a menu everyone would…read moreenjoy. Jeremiah's delivered. Jeremiah the owner was super easy to work with and very accommodating. Penelope is amazing and the employees loved her. She joked with us and was so personable when serving. Food was delicious and service was great. I would hire them again for a company event. Also pricing very reasonable!

    Jeremiah was fantastic to work with from start to finish and with everything in between, every step…read moreof the way in planning, selecting food items/packages, payment and post-event interactions could not have gone smoother. The day of my event was perfect, and the food was delicious. Large portions done very well, Mac and Cheese and shrimp tacos were my personal favorite; however the remainder of the options for my event were equally delicious. I hosted 100 people for a surprise birthday party and everyone in attendance pretty much complimented the food. The two staff members working my event couldn't have been nicer, friendlier, accommodating, and down to earth; they even needed to help trick the birthday boy as he approached the establishment for his event, they did AWESOME and we had some good chats and laughs in between. It rained off and on the day of my event and the covered awning on the truck came in super handy and made the bouts of rain that came and went that make easier to manage. I highly recommend Jeremiah's Food Truck Catering company for your next event, you will not be disappointed that you decided to work with Jeremiah and his team.

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    Where's the Food

    4.8(29 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    I had heard about this food truck on my local fb page the past few years and I never made it out…read morethere, they recently moved down the street from me (now in a store front -at the Citgo in Pennington near the circle) so since being so close I had to try. We weren't disappointed. My husband and I tried the recommended cheesesteak and general tsos wings. Very good. The staff there were all Very nice and welcoming. There's parking on the side as well as the entrance. There's chairs for waiting but you can call ahead. The prices were good and every item includes fries. I will be back to try more recommended items. Happy to have a new yummy food place near by! Also-side note having lived nearby and never been a customer of the citgo I took note of their gas prices and store items and I too will be back for them as well. I always get gas by my job but I'll be going there too.

    I called and asked what the address was. I was told by the male who answered the phone to Google…read moreit. I was shocked. So I read the address that was on Instagram to confirm, and he said that's it. I decided to support another business, but my friend convinced me to try this spot because the food is good. I wasn't sure if it was a food truck or a brick-and-mortar. As I pulled up I saw it was a gas station. Once I entered, I explained the bad customer service I received over the phone. After going back and forth with the owner about how rude the telephone conversation was. Remember, I asked what is the address. I never asked for directions. I decided at that moment after a 30-minute drive to not order anything for myself. My sister ordered naked wings with fries. The order was $13. I tried the wings, and they were fried without seasoning. The garlic sauce was watery...it wasn't thick. The fries weren't crispy. The entire experience made me sick to my stomach. So many officers recommend this place. Save your money & your gas. The customer service is trash. Waste of time!!! I ended up at a different restaurant where I spent $50, and the chicken was seasoned to perfection. Bad customer service ruins businesses! This was the first and last time I will ever come to this gas station. Disgusted!!!! As you can see two different sets of info. So yes! WHAT IS YOUR ADDRESS?

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