(Dined 07/01/21 TH @ 5:30pm): A cold Pacifico Mexican cerveza would go nicely with the charbroiled and fried fish coming out from this food truck!
My roommate, her sister, their respective dogs, and I recently attended the official grand opening of Lawless Brewing Co. in North Hollywood, and Pacifico Charbroiled Fish Food Truck was the featured meals-on-wheels during this exciting event. Prior to these COVID-19 times, I frequently attended, worked, or volunteered at the myriad of year-around events throughout Southern California, yet this was the first time I've ever seen this road restaurant and had no choice but to try them out. I was always down for seafood with the understanding of the elevated prices that came along with that, so would this be any different!?
QUICK BIO
"A Southern California and Baja style charbroiled fish concept offering American comfort seafood."
PURCHASE
Fish & Chips ($14.25): Honestly... this was a massive portion size that needed to be seen to be believed! Served with a Texas toast-sized garlic bread and a ridiculous amount of lightly-seasoned crispy crunchy chips/fries was a ginormous fried fish that wasn't a beauty but dammit it was a beast to eat! With a lemon wedge and a side of chipotle tartar sauce, I lathered and slathered this monster then broke parts off as steam escaped that revealed moist supple fish flesh. Easily a meal for two, I showed it who's boss and engulfed the entire entree (of course I regretted it later). This was a bargain if I ever saw one that concerned seafood from a food truck https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_IvVPHk2ECSZsCkBBK2ITw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
Fish & Shrimps ($14.25): If I thought the fish & chips meal was amazing, the fish & shrimp meal topped that! Along with an equally large fried fish, it came with five jumbo fried shrimps, half the amount of chips but included a cleansing coleslaw, and the same Texas toast garlic bread. I swore this was the better deal for the same price https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zzhG-PPZSPaBf9lvHcsVew&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
SERVICE
I dealt with one individual - a jovial man who gave me a quick menu rundown, easily took my food order, and about fifteen minutes later I returned to the truck's pick-up window! Easy, efficient, and friendly - all good!
PARKING (FREE)
Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever they were serving food. I drove us and luckily found parking in their private lot (the food truck took up several spots). Otherwise, the venue was at Lawless Brewing Co. with plenty of surrounding timed (until 6pm) residential free street parking around the entire place. Another option was to hire a driving service like a taxi, Lyft, or Uber.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
Your standard self-sufficient food truck with an exterior menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=wIB6LHTAzXACnTqT_T3KJg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, order and pick up windows https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=l8CcoT3XMsG_ejprF4FaAw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw --- currently no area for condiments, napkins, and utensils, no designated seating area --- and natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while electric street and truck lighting glowed at night. There were no TVs while background music came from inside the truck https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=CiNRg2RxiY2dFkT42B6jkw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
Pacifico Charbroiled Fish Food Truck was a wonderful night-out coupled with the brewery's grand opening celebration. Although they had a very limited menu which also included sodas and water, there were a few items that caught my attention and deserved a try. I was ecstatically surprised by the portion size and tastiness along with the friendly service. The prices were below food truck standards for seafood which was incredible. Heck... give them a call for your catering needs https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=TN2P5yn6YJkYfUQOWFPOEQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $29.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more