I got the hot pursuit. Was kind of confused when he handed it to me because idk I expected it to be more red in tone or something to indicate it's a "hot" flavored item. But alas I walk off to go enjoy my food and it was honestly just ok. The flavor was good but it wasn't hot at all. I would not call this a hot pursuit. My intuition was correct from the beginning! read more

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BACKED OUT ON US! Be very careful booking Zach and Paddy Wagon. We had a verbal agreement for them to cater my daughter's graduation party, even agreeing to an additional premium because we are farther out of their typical work area. We were told a contract would be coming. Nothing. A follow-up email from us was returned with a promise to send a contract right away. Nothing. 3 more days pass so we send another email. In response to this email, we were told they were backing out, primarily due to distance. But we had discussed that previously and it wasn't a problem then. Now, apparently it is. I've always been a man of my word, so when someone breaks a verbal agreement with me, I'm quite offended. We lost about 2 week's time of planning while given false promises and the silent treatment. This has cost us considerable stress and anxiety to find a suitable replacement in a short time span. Since we had nothing signed, technically he's not in breach of any written contract. He did break a verbal contract. To me, this speaks volumes about his character and integrity. Tread lightly. Doc read more

Wow wow wow. Hubby and I went to a Consolidated Electric event with 3 food trucks. I checked out Yelp reviews, and this was the one for me. We ordered 2 Fifteen To Life. The pickle was crisp. I loved the coleslaw with red cabbage in the sandwich. The brisket yummy. Ample portions of everything. I tend to save everything I really like for another meal. I saved this. I have at least half of my sandwich. I noticed this food truck in Columbus. They were friendly and efficient. Highly recommend. It was so good. I am a happy camper. Brisket top-notch and I do brisket myself. read more

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Paddy Wagon had a pretty long line during the Martina McBride concert at the Columbus Commons. But they kept the line moving, the food fresh, and for the amount of people they were serving it went fast. I ordered the Bourbon Braised Brisket Tacos, which was an order of 2. They were good, a bit messy. I also ordered the Hummuscide (hummus with pita and veggies) which I liked more. The veggies were cool and refreshing and the pita was warm with a bit of flavor. The ratio of hummus to veggies/pita was spot on. read more

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It's been almost a year since I took this photo of the tacos, and it's almost time for the same festival again, and now all I can think about is these tacos. They were a mess, but they were GOOD - juicy, well-seasoned, and if I remember correctly, quite filling and reasonably priced for Columbus street food. read more

They were serving a small preschool for a family dinner event and weren't able to keep up with the small number of orders. Ran out of many items, including hilariously NAPKINS, and took forever. I didn't even get to experience the actual food because they were so slow. The workers were clearly mad and grumpy, too, making every request awkward. Awful experience, do not recommend for your private event! read more

Paid $18 for two hot dogs and a can of soda, way too overpriced. Poor quality in food too.

Went to an outdoor wedding. The Paddy Wagon food was right for the type of venue. However, the service could have been at least a little bit friendlier. There were three workers, and one was horribly rude and grouchy. She treated us like we were a bother, cussed under her breath when a guest was handed down her food from the high window of the truck and dropped it, and, seemed annoyed that the guest asked for another. Since I was paying for that part of the reception, I didn't see what the problem was for her to get the guest another one. Other than the staff, the food was good and unique. read more

We came across Paddy Wagon at an event in the chilly weather and thought some nice warm sandwiches sounded perfect. We ordered brisket sandwiches and a kids grilled cheese, all of which came with pickle spears and chips. Everything was tasty and hit the spot! Service was fast and friendly. read more

Great food and customer service! Been a customer since the East End days and recommend it to everyone living or visiting Columbus. read more

Absolutely delicious. This is the 2nd I've gotten the Buffalo chicken wrap and it doesn't disappoint. Quick and so good.

Woo woo! That's the sound of the Paddy Wagon saving my life after walking around so much at Comfest. Nothing but hearty boy eats! Welcomed by a nicely printed truck with a police bent on attacking your hunger! Locking it up and tossing the keys! I am joking friends (or is she?!) I ended up getting the Angus Brisket sandwich with sauteed mushrooms cuz I love mushrooms. Most meals come with pickles and chips. My sandwich was hottttt! Which I totally appreciate and my pickles were cold! Yummy! Luck also placed them next to the Jazz stage which was fitting! Hearty eats with hearty beats! 5 stars! read more

I had the brisket. It was very good but pricey. I asked to leave the slaw off and add onion, peppers, mushroom. It was a $12 sandwich. They had to stop taking orders and the cashier helped prepare food before they took orders again. The wait was a little long. All in all it's a good food truck. read more

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I went to this food truck yesterday at Columbus Commons. Of all the food trucks I tried yesterday, this one was by far my favorite. I tried the brisket tacos and the meat was perfect. I was afraid the meat would be either too juicy and make the tacos wet/soggy or too dry but they somehow got it just right. I absolutely loved the slaw they put on top. I'm not a big fan of purple cabbage but this was perfection. The staff was super sweet and kind too. Side note it was my bday so we usually do a fancy dinner/lunch and I would choose these tacos over that any day! read more

I went to an event they are at on Thursdays that has multiple food trucks and this one was by far my favorite! The brisket tacos were my absolute favorite thing I got. They were so perfect and the slaw on top was amazing! Side note it was my bday and I'd pick these tacos over a fancy meal any day! Also the staff was super sweet and kind. Thanks for the great service. read more

Paddy Wagon is a pretty solid food truck option with a variety of options. Today I tried the Grilled Cheese sandwich with bacon added and it was very good. For $5 plus a dollar extra for bacon you get a buttery grilled cheese sandwich with grilled onions and mushrooms... a huge pickle spear and some kettle cooked potato chips. I have gotten this sandwich a few times and it has been consistently good. I gave them three stars instead of four because of the other item I tried... the hummus, their roasted garlic hummus to be exact. I love hummus and this was just off flavor wise. I think they may have gotten heavy handed with the tahini. All in all, try the grilled cheese if you are in the mood for something a little heavier and stay away from the hummus. read more

I stopped by this truck today. They were at my complex. They have a very small menu. I had the brisket tacos. The flavor was good, but the brisket was a little chewy. The other tenants seemed to really like the food. It doesn't bad, just not something I would seek out. The cook was more friendly than the order taker. I felt like he should have been more enthusiastic. He also couldn't answer questions about the menu to another customer. Overall it was okay. read more

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The process to order and get your food seriously needs improvement. We ordered which took a while 4 people in front of us then we waited and waited30 min later I go up to the truck and say where is my order oh you were passed over not once but twice. Then we get our food was cold and not even right. The food is way too expensive for this poor quality and service. read more

Now that we've finally got some warm weather, Columbus Commons has brought back food truck Thursdays! I believe it begins at 11am and runs til 2 pm. I guess I'm not only reviewing Paddy, but food truck Thursday in general. I would highly recommend arriving before 1:30, as food trucks may run out of food, depending on volume. I noticed at least 3 trucks shutting down shop around that time. There were 10-12 trucks altogether. All 3 of us made a beeline for Paddy Wagon. I really wish they had a burger on their menu, but my bourbon glazed brisket tacos were delicious. I paid extra to add pineapple to mine, but I ended up picking them off. They were clearly canned, and had a strange flavor. I will ask for light slaw next time as well. A little too much. The meat and sauce had great flavor though! Just a bit of heat which I loved. read more

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The 15-hour slow smoked brisket is phenomenal. There was the exact right amount of spice and BBQ flavors. And the kettle chips are amazing! I kind of got ripped off on the chips (only received 7 little chips) and the fact that they were so good and I barely got any makes me sad. But for $7 total that sandwich alone was worth it. The wait time wasn't too bad, considering they are shredding the beef and toasting the bun fresh for you. read more

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Went for a bike ride after lunch downtown. You know, to burn off calories. And ended up hungry, so I stopped here for bourbon brisket tacos. Two soft tacos, tender brisket, fresh veggies. A little heat, a little mess, A nice little snack, and a reason to search out this truck again. read more

Everyone's freaking out about the Brisket, while I'm over here raving about the Chicken wrap. It's true--I've walked past this truck SO many times. When I first heard of this truck my thoughts were burgers... I guess because of the whole 'Paddy' or 'Patty' being burger slang in general, but there's no ground beef/sirloin to be found on this truck's menu. It's in relation to law enforcement. Clever. I don't particularly stray to bizarre artisan tacos unless it's coming from authentic taco trucks, so I passed on the brisket, but most everyone I know who has tried these swear by how tasty they are. I decided to hit up the Chicken wrap or 'Billy Club' in search for slightly lighter non-red meat fare. It did not disappoint, and it was massive! I probably could have eaten just half and saved the rest for later. It was also very simple. It wasn't overly sloppified with sauces and condiments. It's simplicity rang though, and even the peppered kettle chips paired up nicely. It was A-OK plus, and I would definitely hit up that wrap again. Prices are... average for food truck. Maybe towards the moderate side a smidge. read more

Their food is so good!!! Must try if you spot this food truck!!! Nommm I definitely think it was better quality food than a normal food truck. The beef brisket sandwich was delicious and so did the chicken wrap! Would recommend! read more

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Bang for your buck: 6/10 Quality: 7/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 8/10 The Paddy Wagon is one of those Columbus staples. Everyone knows about it and most have been. We enjoyed The Paddy Wagon at the food truck festival. D had had them before, but it was my first experience. D had spoken highly of the playing card system they use for their ordering organization, and he loved the legal system theme, especially "throwing the book" at an order (which means all of the toppings are added). Unfortunately we were a little disappointed. We shared a sandwich and the quality was okay and the portion was sparse. Our sandwich was more bun than it was meat. For the price, it seemed like an even bigger disappointment. The 614 loves The Paddy Wagon, and so we look forward to giving them another try! They have such a fun theme and the service really was lovely. We look forward to giving them a fair shake this spring! read more

Their truck was off the beaten path at Comfest this year, near the tennis courts. I ordered their vegetarian option, which was the pineapple tacos, with portabellos. They were able to take credit cards, using their tablet. Yay. I'm not usually a mushroom fan, but grilled pineapple sounded so good I was willing to give them a shot. They were so so so delicious. They were perfectly grilled & seasoned, with great toppings and sauce that was a bit spicy. I loved them and would absolutely get them again. I'm glad I ventured over to that part of the park; they are a great food option for Comfest. read more

Good stuff. I've not had the brisket yet - every time Paddy Wagon is at my work I happen to be in the mood for something lighter, and the Billy Club wrap is always perfect for that. The main reason for my review is how masterful they are at making the wraps. I'm eating one now as I type and my keyboard isn't all gross! They're never a drippy mess and the ingredients are always there in the right amounts, though I do get extra 5-oh! sauce because it's delicious. The greens on it are always fresh and tasty. It's filling with a smattering of salt & pepper chips for $7, which I'm finding is a good deal as far as food truck stuff goes. Hopefully I'll get around to trying more items! read more

Great food truck! They came to our neighborhood for a food truck event. This line was LONG but the smell of brisket in the air couldn't be ignored. We probably waited a half hour to get to the front to order, but there were tons of people. I had the grilled cheese with brisket, caramelized onion, and mushrooms. It was on some thick toast, cooked perfectly. Completely amazing! I got some slaw on the side and it was great! My hubby had the brisket sandwich with mushroom, onion, pepper-jack and slaw. He loved it too. Both came wth a pickle and some just average kettle chips. Nothing to write home about there. This truck was certainly worth the wait! It is easily the best grilled cheese I've ever had. We waited about 3 minutes after we ordered to get called for our food. Several people before us were waiting quite a bit longer. Not sure what their hold up was. For us... it's a must stop and I bet it's even better late night! read more

3rd Degree Grilled Cheese. That's all I have to say about that. I've never had grilled cheese that tasted so good. It had caramelized onions, mushrooms and more deliciousness. The Bourbon Glazed Brisket Tacos were also equally amazing. Such flavorful food is hard to get from a food truck and Paddy Wagon accomplishes it with ease. Thanks to the Yelp Elite Country Jamboree event for introducing me to them. read more

Best damn brisket in the land! Got myself a juicy 'ole brisket & slaw sandwich today and made a delicious mess of myself eating it. The meat was that perfect blend of crisp and tender, the slaw had a unique, tangy sweetness to it and the butter braised bun was also a delight. I often complain about how food trucks are so pricey, and then I find one that's super affordable and I wonder "how do they stay in business?" Paddy Wagon's prices are very reasonable for what you get. All I can say is they must make up for the low price by the sheer quantity they must sell. Yum! read more

I was at an event at Zauber when I finally caught up with Paddy Wagon. Since it was a special event, they had some different items on their menu and they were fantastic. They had a portabella mushroom burger and it was phenomenal. They also had these wonderful pumpkin wraps. Yum-tastic! read more

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I got the 15 to life brisket sandwich (with no slaw bc, gross)! I nearly cried when I bit into my sandwich! A beautifully seasoned and bbq brisket wrapped in a delicious bun. And that pickle, omg, I have a soft spot for pickles and this one is an award winner. The salt/pepper kettle chips were the icing on this metaphorical cake. An excellent combo meal. read more

I had Paddy Wagon during FMMF 2015 this past weekend, and I must say I was very happy with the quickness. I ordered the hummus with pita and carrots. The hummus was obviously home made. The consistency was thick but smooth. It was definitely something I would get again. Also, the guys working seemed super cool and their truck had a great design! Hope to find them again! read more

I went back to Paddy Wagon again, since they happened to be at OSU East and that's close to work for me. I had to get the brisket sandwich again, because it was so good. I added bacon, which didn't add a whole lot to the sandwich, but that was fine, since I don't think they charge you for it. My buddy came with me and got the buffalo chicken wrap, but they were out of wraps, so he got it in soft tortillas. He said it was good and that the sauce was great. It looks like I'm 2/2 with this place now. read more

First impressions can be deceiving. I was under the impression Paddy Wagon served only beef/burgers/etc. Since I can't eat beef, until Friday PW had only been on my radar as a truck to avoid. WRONG! Totally wrong. Their menu is varied, with vegetarian options (grilled portobella and some bangin' hummus that we smashed through completely). I got a buffalo chicken wrap, which was everything but not too much of anything - the buffalo sauce did not overwhelm the chicken or the other creamy sauce, and the wrap held up under the weight of the hefty amount of chicken. They know how to put together real street food. The spouse had the brisket sandwich and found it right tasty. Both sandwiches came with simple chips, which were enough crunch to get through the savory wraps. That garlicky hummus with grilled pita bread stole the show, though - I'd get that and be all happiness. My mind has been changed! read more

Paddy Wagon is a fantastic food truck. I ordered the 3rd degree grilled cheese with mushrooms and onion and the special sauce. Since that day I have been craving it daily. It was a fantastic sandwich. Their Slaw was also right on par. I use streetfoodfinder to seek out the food trucks for lunch, and if this one is nearby, I'm usually game. keep up the good work! read more

I hired Paddy Wagon for my son's graduation party and could not have been more pleased. Guests raved about the food. I was especially impressed with how quickly the orders were served. The staff was extremely pleasant and accomodating. I would highly recommend and book again in the future. read more

Somebody dial 911!!! These burgers should be illegal! And to think they are sold in a paddy wagon! I went to the Burger Wars event @ Zbeers. There were about 7 or 8 food trucks, and after perusing them all Paddy Wagon had (1) some of the most friendly staff and (2) the burgers I couldn't stop thinking about. After a long debate between the chili burger and the taco burger - I went taco. How could I not? This was a competition for the most creative burger. The 2 patties were perfectly seasoned in taco deliciousness. What else is on this burger? Oh, normal things like sour cream, red onion, lettuce, and a CHEESE QUESADILLA WITH FRUIT SALSA! Toothpicked in with a jalapeno. It was a bit of mess but totally worth it. Plus, it came with a few chips - most of the burgers don't come with sides. I'll be back for more P-Wagon. Alert the po-po. read more

This truck was outside of OSU east hospital and since i was leaving, and hungry, I decided to pick up some food on the the way home. I got the 15 to life brisket sandwich because I am a fan of brisket and slaw and it sounded delicious. They had a bunch of add-ons that you get for $1 each (that would add on quickly), or allof them for $4, which seems like a pretty good deal. Now it was 22° today but my food was prepared very swiftly. When he was about to give me my food, he was handing it to me in an open cardboard basket. I asked if he had a container or cover and he placed it in a brown paper bag....with no cover still. Ok, cool, I guess. If you were taking your food close, I suppose that would suffice, but I'm going on a 15 minute car ride so I expected a little more in the portability department. (Also hospitals are filled with germs and sick people. So even if I was taking it back in there, I would want it to be covered up.) When i got home and dug in, naturally my food was cold. Despite that, I still ate it because I was hungry and I just paid 9 bucks for this meal. The bread was perfect, buttered and toasted. I could only imagine how great it would take if it was hot. The meat was good, although i would have liked it to have a little more seasoning/flavor. I'm not sure hoe you do that with the slaw, but it just felt like it was missing something. Maybe if i would've gotten some of the add-ons it would have had the flavor i was looking for. I will say that the kettle chips were perfectly seasoned and crispy. Overall, I thought it was a decent meal for a standard food truck price. I don't know if i would actively search for this truck, but if I were to see it around would more than likely try it again so see if its better hot. read more

Paddy Wagon was very friendly, efficent and delicious! We had them at our church for a Food Truck Fest. The crowd was larger than expected but they handled it and never ran out of food. Heard lots of compliments about the food. Hugh success. read more

very delicious burger. had it at one of the food truck roundups on a scorching hot day. Was the best thing i had at the roundup update 5/16/2013 Paddy Wagon was at the Columbus Commons Food Truck Market so I wanted to make sure they still deserved their 4-star rating. Tried the 15 to life brisket sandwich and added bacon. The sandwich had slaw on it and the bbq brisket/slaw combination was special. This has been done with a few sandwiches I've had lately, but I think Paddy Wagon does it best so far. I was thoroughly pleased with the sandwich and will be trying them again some time. read more