(Dined 05/18/19 SA @ 8:30pm): "That's some [fat] pig" you got there!…read more
I recently enjoyed a viewing of "Get Out" during an Eat See Hear event at Santa Monica High School's Greek Amphitheatre when I had my first eating experience with Fettes Schwein Food Truck. Since I frequently attended, worked, or volunteered at the myriad of year-around events throughout Southern California, I was very familiar with this food truck but always found other options that called my tastebuds at the time. Due to the lack of food options this time around - plus, I tried the other two trucks before - by default they were my dinner of choice. Would I squeal and oink-out on this German grub!?:
QUICK BIO
"Fettes Schwein Food Truck is giving Los Angeles, CA the best Austrian/American fusion food on the go offering the traditional Austrian-schnitzel in all American forms, putting a twist on classic street food. They're committed to using the highest quality ingredients in each and every sammie. Get the classic schnitzl sandwich featuring that crispy hand breaded deep fried pork chop on ciabatta, or try something new for a change with their schnitzl taco dressed in coleslaw on a corn tortilla. Sink your teeth into Fettes Schwein's hand made angus beef patties topped with the likes of applewood smoked bacon, thousand island sauce and melty American cheese. Fettes Schwein Food Truck's got healthy fare, too, including loaded rice bowls and salads. Find Fettes Schwein Food Truck in Los Angeles, CA or have them out to cater https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=SzBdUPgAq0rnY7hMZnnzzg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw your next event."
PURCHASE
Schnitzl & Fries ($12): Two large thick pieces of breaded deep-fried pork chops ("schnitzels") and a generous amount of crispy salted fries, I grabbed one piece of pork at a time and noshed away as I enjoyed each steaming hot bite as the roof of my mouth slowly burned. Intermittently, I reached for a fry which only added more crunchiness and burnt-mouth sensation to this filling meal. Although I applied catsup to the schnitzels and fries, it wasn't necessary as they simply tasted wonderful as they were. Everything was literally finger-licking good https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ukeE2igqu4Hut3Sk4qoWvg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
SERVICE
The tiny staff that consisted of one cook and one order-taker seemed to work well together as they kept the line flowing. From the time I ordered to when I received my entree was about a 7-minute wait (below standard). I grabbed my basket of food, packets of catsup, napkins, and quickly went to me seat to enjoy the meal and movie. All was quick and easy!
PARKING (Varied; $5.00 this instance)
Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever the event was held. In this case, the event took place on a high school campus but unsure if their parking was available for patrons. Otherwise, I parked across the street at the public civic center parking lot for a $5 flat fee at this time while there seemed to be various paid parking garages, lots, and structures in the immediate area as well as metered street parking (valid until 6pm nightly) along the main drag of Pico Blvd. and other surrounding streets. Another option was a driving service like a bus, taxi, Lyft, or Uber (no nearby Metro train station).
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
Your standard self-sufficient food truck with exterior visual menus https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=iTSlyNcQC-RUjEx_jIHDig&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, order and pick up windows, an area for condiments, napkins, and utensils, no designated seating area, and natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while minimal electric street and truck lighting glowed at night. There were no TVs nor background music https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=05iGV8NuwUW_atGHeWXIDQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
I was in hog heaven with my first Fettes Schwein Food Truck encounter and would definitely dine with them again. My food was very good, the general prices were really affordable among the food truck scene, and the service got you in and out (no... not the burger!) with minimal wait time. The menu selection was limited but concise and consistent (everything fried) with one non-meat option (grilled tofu burger). I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $12.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 5.0 STARS