My kid's school was having a fair complete with food truck "rally" (does it count as a rally if there are only 4 food trucks?). There were massive lines for the other 3 trucks, so we ended up at Jimmy's. I ordered two orders of the fried shrimp. My order was done in less than 10 minutes, which was pretty good for a food truck. The fried shrimp is 6 pieces, and it's $12. For $2 more, you get a generous side of fries. The shrimp was huge and sweet. The french fries were thick and well fried, although they were overly salty. You are offered tartar sauce or cocktail sauce. I asked for just ketchup and received nothing. This is a pretty efficient food truck, and I think the prices are reasonable. The shrimp was good, although the fries were salt bombs. The rest of the menu is very crab-heavy (most items are topped with crab), which might or might not appeal to you (it didn't for my family). read more

Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express - menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Bartow, Florida

Great crab cake burger! I found this food truck when I had an event at Brew Hub. Since I was going to be there for three hours, I figured I needed to nourish myself with a bit of grub first. I'm glad this was the truck that was there because it was definitely satisfying! I got the crab cake burger and it was delicious. There was a good amount of crab in it and the bun was very sturdy. I added fries on for an additional dollar. The fries were solid, but I find my true test for fries it whether I would eat them without any dipping sauce. It didn't have enough seasoning or flavor so I ended up needing ketchup. They were crispy and nicely fried though. I was surprised that adding fries was only a dollar. That's a pretty awesome deal. The workers were super friendly. Since it was hot outside I placed my order and came back five minutes later to grab the food. I would definitely eat at this food truck again! read more

Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express - Crab cake burger with fries (after I took a bite - whoops) - Food Trucks Near Me - Bartow, Florida

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Since I am from MD now living n FL. I miss any form of crab. We can't get fresh crabmeat, soft shells or had shells. I have ordered from Jimmys 3 times this season. They are very professional on their delivery system. You pick the date and it arrives as scheduled packed with plenty of ice blocks. It was a great surprise to get printed newsprint, mallets and extra seasoning. The only mistake they made was sending female crabs instead of males but I steamed them to take the chill off and they were sweet and meaty. read more

Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express - Hard shell crabs, newsprint, mallets, crab soup and seasoning. - Food Trucks Near Me - Bartow, Florida

***Update*** I totally rushed this review yesterday because I was in such a hurry to get the word out about this food truck being at Ray Jay. I just wanted to add that their food is the same as Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Maryland. The one that was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It's a family owned and run business. One of the son's (the chef of the family) moved to the Bartow/Lakeland area and decided to start up a food truck business. This is the express version of that restaurant in Baltimore. The one that is famous for their crab cakes, and so much more. I'm telling you this because I was so impressed with that sandwich. I thought it was going to be messy trying to eat it, but it all stayed together quite well. Which is surprising with the thickness of the crab cake. I didn't even get to take a picture of it. My husband and I devoured our sandwiches in a matter of minutes (before entering the gate at Ray Jay). It had just the right amount of spice, and the bun was a very good quality. Yes, this is the real deal! A true Maryland crab cake. Hey, I'd definitely do it all over again in a heartbeat. I hope I see them at the Saints/Bucs pregame next weekend. Would love to try their other menu items as well. *** These crab cake sandwiches are fantastic! They are at Ray Jay today in front of the south entrance (pregame). It's a little pricey, but well worth it. Lots of fresh crab, and a delicious mustard sauce mixed with Old Bay seasoning. Would love to visit them more often, but they're from Lakeland. Kind of a long drive for me. Hope they come back to Tampa again. read more

This is a great food truck that was stationed at the New Tampa beer festival this past weekend. They were quick, efficient, friendly and the food was awesome. We had the fried soft shell crab sandwich and the burger topped with crab dip filled with crab meat. They were both absolutely delicious and filling, came with French fries as well. Reasonably price the lady at the front was very sweet and efficient. They didn't have the longest line because their food came out nice and quick. They are located in the Lakeland /Bartow area but if you see this food truck in your area as they do go everywhere in the Tampa area, make sure you check them out. The perfect food to compliment any beer festival. They do change their menu offerings as well so they don't have the same things every time. read more

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My family is from Maryland as is Nick and his family. I've looked for a seafood restaurant or carry out in the Tampa area for 8 years. There is nothing available for authentic Maryland seafood holding a candle to the menu of Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express. With that said, Nick and family recently opened a new restaurant called Charm City. In Lakeland and you will be Very Happy to visit read more

Made a special trip yesterday to Grove Roots partially to try Jimmy's. It was the right call for sure. The Grouper Sandwich and upgrades Crabby Fries pictures here hit the spot. The Grouper had a nice fluffy and light breading that I enjoyed but the Crabby Fries were out of this world with a rich sauce, Old Bay Seasoning and generous chunks of crab meat on top. The upgrade was only $3 so don't be cheap and miss out! I thought the prices were fair with my meal clocking in at $16. Service was quick and friendly. They accept credit cards and use Square. I can't wait to track them down again! read more

Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express - Grouper Sandwich and Crabby Fries $16 - Food Trucks Near Me - Bartow, Florida

I really hate to leave a 2 star review, given they've got so many higher ratings. Maybe it's just not for us. We caught Jimmy's at the Lakeland Food Truck Rally. The Rally is my favorite. It's a great opportunity to support small businesses and to try new things. I'm a sucker for a good fish taco so I ordered the Mahi tacos. It was $8 for two tacos, which is about on par with food truck food. But, they were super tiny. And barely any mahi. I had to dig through one of them to even find any. I assume it was just a mistake. The tacos themselves were also super bland. As with every food truck rally, it was SUPER busy, so I'm going to guess my order was either rushed or they'd just made a mistake with it. There are lots of other options for food trucks at the rally, so I don't know that I'd try Jimmy's again.... but if I did, I wouldn't get the tacos. Maybe that grouper sandwich! read more

Food slaps. By far my favorite food truck. Never have had a bad experience! Figured I'd drop a good review based on my actual experience unlike most of these Karen's on here that get bent out of shape for a company sticking up for themselves from intolerant Vegans and PETA. I can't wait for another DELICIOUS and MEATY Crabby chicken! read more

Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express - Crabby chicken and Crabby Fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Bartow, Florida

Yum!! Crab cake sandwiches are delicious!!! Highly recommend finding this food truck! read more

I had my favorite fish, grouper. It was delicious. They told me it was fresh, never frozen. read more

Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express - Menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Bartow, Florida

A Taste of MD in Tampa! How excited was I!? Being a Virginia native, I've grown up trying all types of crab cakes, my favorite of course being the Chesapeake Blue Crab. I'm used to jumbo lumps in my crab cakes and a nice kick of old bay. I've got to tell you, Jimmy's did not disappoint. Originally established in Maryland, the company has expanded and made its way down to Tampa. The food truck came to my office for a rally and I've got to say at first I was a little skeptical of "food truck seafood", but they boasted the best crab cakes in Tampa so of course I had to try. As you can see in the picture, I couldn't wait to try it. The amazing aroma permeated my area. The crab cake itself seemed a little small to me at first, then I realized it was more full than I expected. Perfect ratio of crab meat, just "lumpy" enough. It held together beautifully, and the sauce underneath it was to die for. The slight zing was a perfect accompaniment. I'm still kind of drooling typing this out. I also added fries for a couple bucks more and they were seasoned perfectly, old bay is my favorite. As for service, the woman was super nice and everything took about 8-10 minutes total, but I did not mind at all. Price wise, a little pricey to me before I realized how much crab had been used. This would actually probably be priced slightly low back home. read more

Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express - The Crab Cake, doesn't look as good as it tasted. - Food Trucks Near Me - Bartow, Florida

The crabby fries might change your life. They might not, but it's always a possibility. Perfectly seasoned wedge fries smothered in crab dip, chipotle sauce, and lumps of crab. Absolutely delicious. We were too full to try anything else but it all looked amazing! read more

The best real Maryland Crab Cakes in Florida. I try to catch them every time I can. Fast and Friendly service. Highly recommend.

Amazing just like being home in Baltimore! I can't wait for the restaurant to open!! Hurry up

I love Jimmy's, I discovered them in college at one of the food truck rallies in downtown lakeland. I love the chicken sandwich with the crab/sauce on top. It's delicious and everything is made fresh to order. Don't want pickles, no problem. I will eat here again and again. read more

Wow. Just wow. I never thought I could have worse food than my aunties shitty cooking, but I was wrong. The WORST MEAL IN ALL OF FL. I wish I was joking. The fish was under breaded and undercooked with the consistency of mashed potatoes!! Not what you want from fish. Not to mention how gross looking the truck was and the numerous bugs I could see inside. 0/10, I wouldnt recommend. read more

Oh my gosh! So good! So much food! What a surprise. The food was fantastic. We texted our order, asked when it would be ready... 15 minutes. It was actually ready in less than 15. Back home and set to it. Grouper Sandwich Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos Maryland Crab Cake Jumbo Crab Pretzel Three of us eating. A lot of sighs around the table. No real conversation other than Wow!, Amazing, So much flavor, You've gotta try this. The grouper sandwich was a large portion. Perfectly cooked. Light brown and crunchy on the outside. Flaky perfection on the inside. No sauce required. The shrimp tacos were outstanding. The sauce was great. The shrimp were huge. The crab cake was outstanding. We took it out of the bun so that the bun would not detract from the flavor. The pretzels were were also very good. The crab dip was a good combination. Everything served with fries So much food. We will be regular customers from now on. Like them on Facebook to keep track of where they are. I didn't think about posting until we were pretty much done... My bad, no pictures. read more

Just nasty. The truck looks dirty and unsanitary. The food is horrible. Never coming back ever!!

I went to place with a girlfriend before corona got really crazy . Idk what happen the day I went but the food was not good. It tasted too fishy like it had gone bad but they decided to give it out anyway. We bought a reasonable amount of food because we love seafood and wanted to try everything but after a couple of bites We ended up tossing everything in the trash (yes it was that bad). The staff was neutral I personally didn't have any special interaction with them, they gave off the feeling that they didn't want to be there. Looks nice but I wouldn't recommend. read more

Yummy as always. I'm excited that they will now have a permanent location in Bartow, in addition to their food trucks.

THEE BEST FOOS TRUCK.. They only come to my office once a month BUT even if I am working remote that day I will drive to the office just to get food from Jimmys. Come to Tampa more, we love you guys!! read more

Wicked grouper sandwich. Awesome owner. Also has great fried shrimp and crab cakes. Give them a try.

Tracked Jimmy's truck down for lunch while on a business trip to Florida after passing by his truck on the way to the job earlier in the morning. I'm from Baltimore with a lifetime experience of eating crabs... his crab cake sandwich and seasoned fries with Old Bay did not disappoint. Will definitely look for his truck again next time in the Bartow area!!! read more

We gave them the first time as an oops. Ordered food and after getting home it wasn't what we ordered. Ok fine. lost a couple of $$. Went back the second time explained the previous situation and got an attitude from an employee. Ordered the same again and got home with another wrong order with beef, which we don't eat. NEVER again!! Very poor service!! Will wait for Tallulahs Table by the Sea next time. read more

Currently at the food truck festival in timonium Maryland, the crab fires were awful. Ten dollars for a crab fry and there is maybe 5 small potatoe wedges with a tablespoon of crab dip/ more like a crao paste it was awful the employees are rude. If your employees and products are designed to promote your company you should be far more concerned I will never go to any of there locations nor will I order from your food truck ever again! read more

This was okay. I thought for 17.00 I was going to be getting a bigger crab cake sandwich. The taste was great meaty filling. The bun was very good. I would like to come and try the soup. read more

We enlisted the expertise of the Tampa Bay Food Truck Association for our Wedding April 27, 2019 in Land O' Lakes, FL. Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express is 1 of nearly 30 Food Trucks in the association and we selected 2 of their trucks for our menu due to their impeccable food! Jimmy's truck provided an array of seafood that rightfully earned more compliments then my wife's wedding dress! The grouper melted in your mouth, the kung pao shrimp tacos were the star of the show, and the crab cakes made me blush! I wish I had words for the quality of food this truck delivers! I found out that they are of Greek decent, as am I, and I was able to thank them in our native language! We will be frequenting this truck for years to come and enlisting them for future celebrations as a result of their attention to detail with flavor, passion, and love! BRAVO! Efharisto para poli!!! OPA! read more