I grew up in Tampa where it's argued the Cuban sandwich was invented. The Cuban I got at this food…read moretruck was as good as any I got in Tampa. If you've never had a Cuban this is a great place to fall in love ( with the sandwich). It's on the waterfront in New Haven in a sea of Mexican food trucks. This isn't a criticism of this truck but this area needs picnic tables. Not a fan of eating in my car.

Excellent option in the row of food trucks off 95. There's no tables or chairs, but the guardrails…read moremake a pleasant enough place to sit. Also just be aware the bathrooms are porta-potties.

So many food trucks, how do you choose?…read more I went to Yelp of course and Ixtapa came up as the most visited/reviewed truck. Ixtapa it is! One Birria plate and a cheese quesadilla please! Of course Birria is messy and eating it in the car can be a challenge but we are up for the challenge! Over the last year, we have been on a birria kick. So I can share, this birria was good but I have had better. Their quesadilla was the winner for me! Super soft, loaded with cheese and flavorful. Maybe it's 2 kids of cheese inside? I would visit again.

We've driven by the Food Truck Paradise so many times & finally, at long last, we decided to check…read moreit out. I'm so glad we did. It's such a great lil stretch of food trucks along the water. So many options, all of which specialize in different kinds of Latin American food. There's plenty of parking along the stretch. It's worth getting out & walking down the line of trucks to check out the options. There are no real tables or facilities, though. We noticed a few portable bathrooms, but they were locked. The food from Ixtapa was delicious & affordable. They made me an excellent elote, & I appreciate that they stabbed it with a stick so that eating it was a neater, cleaner experience. The tacos were great, too. I definitely recommend stopping for the whole experience.

My friends will tell you. I almost never use the phrase "Hidden Gem"to describe a restaurant. Most…read moreplaces aren't hidden enough, or gem-y enough. But I'm calling a New Haven Cafe a Hidden Gem -- The Farm Belly. The Farm Belly ("FB") is a farm-to-table cafe in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven. I was recently researching New Haven breakfast spots, and FB came up with a 4.6 Star rating in Yelp, and a 4.8 Star rating on Google. Strong ratings! My sausage, egg and cheese biscuit was delicious. FB posts its Farm Partners right on the wall. My eggs were from @thefarmerscow and the chives were from @beckettfarm . The space is cute and the atmosphere is inviting. FB is adjacent to the Quinnipiac River and some tables have river views. Service was terrific. I spoke with the owners. Love them. For all these reasons, I'm calling The Farm Belly a gem. Since I spend a lot of time on the New Haven restaurant scene, I was surprised the FB name didn't ring a bell at first. There are two primary reasons for that. One, this section of Fair Haven is tucked away in one of the more quiet areas of New Haven, and out-of-towners are more focused on other busier areas of NH. Two, FB's signs don't stand out as you drive by. FB is located in a historical building called "King's Block", and that name still appears out front. There are a couple of small "Farm Belly" signs, but you might miss them if you're driving. Since "King's Block" has served as a hotel, church, fish store, etc. since it was constructed in 1816, you might not even notice that it's a cafe. For these reasons, I think "Hidden" applies as well. The Farm Belly is a Hidden Gem in my book. It's open for breakfast, lunch, coffee and treats 6 days a week.

This might be my favorite brunch spot in town. This is the cutest restaurant that has enough…read moreseating and great windows for a brightly lit brunch. The drinks are always delicious, I tried the banana latte today, a seasonal item, and it was a 5/5. I highly recommend the chorizo breakfast burrito, even the small was the perfect size for me. The pancakes were good as well! You can't go wrong with whatever you order. The menu is very affordable and it's a great place to bring fam or friends!!

The Chef Truck is a gourmet food truck that opened in Branford, Connecticut in February 2020. It…read morewas founded by Chef John Kronfeld and his fiancée Missy Miller. Kronfeld is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant business. Some of the restaurants he worked at over the years include Bobby's Burger Palace at Mohegan Sun Casino and the kitchen at the Omni Hotel in New Haven. Miller dabbles as an amateur cook while working from home as a campus recruiting consultant. The couple's mission is to give customers a gourmet restaurant experience right on the street or from the comfort of their own homes. This past weekend was the wedding of my brother and sister-in-law at Stewards of the Land Brewery in Northford. It just so happens that they booked the Chef Truck to provide the food for the reception. I had previously sampled some of Chef John's delicious food when I attended an exclusive 'Foodie Influencer' event a few months back at the same brewery. I was not disappointed then and I certainly wasn't this time. The first course featured an Autumn Salad (salad greens, sliced apples, gorgonzola, pancetta) and bowls of Pumpkin Bisque. Both dishes really hit the spot. The next course featured Chicken n' Waffles, Mac n' Cheese Fritters, and Cheese-stuffed Squash Blossoms. Everything was perfect! The final course was served buffet style and included the "Mississippi Mac Attack" (slow-cooked pulled pork over Mac n' Cheese with Scallions) and "General Tso's Chickpeas" (crispy chickpeas, tofu & broccoli tossed in sweet & spicy sauce over jasmine rice). Everything was so flavorful. I think that the second course may have been my favorite. Another great culinary experience from Chef John! If you happen to see the Chef Truck parked at your favorite brewery or winery in New Haven County then you won't be disappointed!

Absolutely delicious, creative breakfast sandwiches! Complimentary Willoughby's coffee! The nicest…read moreowners/chefs in the world! Can't wait to see what their ever-changing options will be. On this morning, they were parked in the lot of the Friki Tiki, with a salt marsh view, but I'm looking forward to finding them at breweries and eventz

We stopped at the food trucks while driving back to New Jersey. The husband loved the pork belly…read morewith the beans & rice. The lobster empanada was tasty too. If the wait hadn't been so long , we would have gotten food to go. If in the area again, I'll definitely look for Eduardo & his food truck.

so I have been driving by all of these latin food truck for years and finally stopped, and boy they…read moredid not disappoint. the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was great. took the kiddies with me and we sat across the street and ate, and watched the boats go by. this place has been a a main-stay for years and I would recommend all of the trucks here for great latin food. you can see more info: https://visitnewhaven.com/dining/new-haven-food-trucks/

It's hard to make a quesadillas stand out, the ingredients are pretty standard and most taste…read morepretty similar. However, my quesadilla from here stands out from the rest. It was the most flavorful and freshest quesadilla I've ever had. The pico was amazing and the ingredient combination was just right. I especially loved the avocado, which was included, but is typically only offered at an additional price. To be fair, I'm not too adventurous when it comes to food and my go-to Mexican dish is typically a quesadilla, so I've had more than my fair share. Basically, I consider myself an above-average, experienced quesadilla critic. In a world filled of dozen of food trucks in Long Wharf, I picked this particular one, and I'm so happy I did. The menu looked good, the truck looked clean and the line wasn't too long (I'm not sure why). They also take credit cards, which was an added bonus. With a drink, my meal came to $9 and I loved every bite and I'm totally full. The BF ordered from another truck, but ended up getting an additional chicken taco here. He enjoyed the green sauce topping he put on, but it was a bit too spicy for me. I have to come back and try something else from here soon.

I recently tried Mexcalli Food Truck and ordered the birria ramen... and OMG. I'm a huge noodle…read moreperson, so the concept alone already had me sold but they really delivered. The meat was super tender, like melt-in-your-mouth good, and the portion was definitely satisfying. I will say, at first I wished the broth had a bit more flavor on its own but once I added the lime and the sauce that came with it? Game over. It gave it the perfect kick and brought everything together. Overall, such a creative and comforting dish. I'd definitely order it again. If you're into noodles and want to try something different, this is it.

I cringe when I have to leave a small business anything less than 4 stars. I can only imagine how…read morehard people work to build up their business. But I have to be honest; I was not impressed with the two items I ordered. The price point for an order of samosa (2 pieces) and bhel puri was $12. The samosa filling was ok but not as flavorful as I've had at many other restaurants. The bhel puri was tasty but a little on the soggy side and not what I expected when I read "crispy" in the description. Having driven an hr to "food truck paradise" I don't know that I'd frequent this truck again. Maybe I'd try one more item but not likely. I will say that, having the choice of Indian food among 15 Spanish food trucks was a nice change of pace.

Being the only Indian food truck here, I was excited to try it! Boy was I wrong. The samosas were…read moresoggy with oil and not crispy at all.

I ordered one fish taco, one shrimp taco, an agua de Jamaica, and an elote. I absolutely devoured…read morethe tacos they were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Both the fish and shrimp were cooked just right, and the toppings brought everything together beautifully. The agua de Jamaica was refreshing and well balanced not too sweet, which I appreciated. The only downside for me was the elote. The flavor was good, but it was a bit too spicy for my taste, and I couldn't finish it. I love heat but it wasn't enjoyable. Overall, a great experience and I'd definitely go back for those tacos again.

My friend was visiting from out of state, so we all went down to food truck paradise by the long…read morewharf so she could experience it for the first time! We try to visit a different food truck every time visit, so this time we went to La Patrona and we weren't disappointed! I appreciated that they had someone on the sidewalk taking orders and handing out menus for a smooth experience. Their 5 tacos for $10 deal stood out to us, and the quality was great. Very flavorful birria, and the combo Marino had fresh seafood that you wouldn't expect to be impressed by from a food truck! Great drinks and desserts too. They packaged everything securely if you were taking it to go. We would definitely order from them again on a future visit to the food trucks!

I never seen this food truck before, and of course me being from Brazil it intrigued me, since I…read morenever had Peruvian food before so I had to try some. I tried the pork sandwich (Asado de Puerco) and OMG it was delicious! The bread that they use for the sandwich and the spices in the meat created a flavorful delite that I haven't tasted in a long time. They also had this green spinach dip and it was awesome. The dish came with a side of fries which went perfect with the dip. I will have to go back and try the other meats but so far that is one awesome place to grab lunch for under $10.

I was drawn in by the cute llama on the truck and I keep coming because of their wonderful green…read moredipping sauce. I had never had Peruvian food before, but I am hooked (at least when it comes from here). They know me by name! I admit, I order the same thing every time, but it is just so good! I get the pollo platter, which comes with this amazingly perfect chicken. The spices are phenomenal and the chicken is so tender! the platter comes with rice, french fries, and this addicting, creamy green dipping sauce that is cilantro-y, but has a subtle spicy kick. I LOVE IT!! They also recently gave me a sample of their quinoa. It is light and delicious. Pieces of sweet corn, black beans, and lots of cilantro, which I love in case you couldn't tell. Super yummy! The truck is a little more expensive than the other carts in the Sachem St. area ($10 for my favorite platter here vs $6.50 for lemon chicken platter or ramen from my favorite Japanese cart), but I think it is totally worth it. My priorities are delicious first and price second though. Anyway, you get quite a bit in the platter and it is just so delicious! At the very least, it is worth at least one try! I usually treat myself to one of their platters on Fridays! The people are super nice and they seem to take a lot of pride in their food! Something I can always get behind!

Quick lunch stop after a work meeting. Can never go wrong with Bear smokehouse especially their…read moreburnt ends. Mama bear salad was so good love the candied walnuts. Looking forward to my next visit already

Maybe my family hit Bears on a bad day, but we probably would have had better BBQ if we stopped by…read morea local grocery store. The ribs were dry (overcooked/sitting too long in the drawer). BBQ sauce should not be the item used to rescue the overcooked meat. I had brisket, it was ok. The corn bread tasted like it was kept in the warmer from before Christmas, would have been great for croutons. Very little smoke flavor in any of the meat. Long gone is the Kansas City style rub. I miss when bears had two locations and there was attention to quality. If you are in the area, need a spot that can sit a group with no problem, and are ok with pay for below average BBQ; then Bear's is a good choice. Otherwise, I would recommend trying something else. Service was great. The people working at the location are awesome.