UPDATE: 8/8/2010 - Though the truck still looks the same, it no longer sells quesadillas! They're switched over to a completely Korean homestyle menu. I didn't get a chance to try it yet, but it is a welcome change.
A decent quesadilla for an indecent price.
I spotted this truck at Sawtelle and Olympic on a random weekday afternoon, across from fellow food trucks Eat Phamish and Komodo. Always eager to try a new truck, I was soon in front of the bright orange vehicle, looking over the menu.
I opted for a regular-sized quesadilla ($6.50), with beef (+$1.00) and mushrooms (+$1.00). Other options for toppings included chicken, pepperoni, jalapenos, olives, and kimchee. I found it a little strange to pay the same price for each. You could also get these ingredients in taco, burrito, or rice plate form.
As far as quesadillas go, this one was quite respectable. The tortilla was crisp, nicely browned, and not too oily. Thoroughly melted American and Swiss cheeses made for a gooey interior and that nice, stretchy pull from the teeth. Slightly less pleasing were the beef and mushrooms. The meat's flavor, while savory on its own, didn't come through the cheese, and I found the mushrooms to be just plain off. It didn't taste all that fresh. Still, the oozing cheese and doneness of the tortilla made it an overall enjoyable experience.
I thought it was overpriced when I bought it, but I gave it a shot, hoping that there was something spectacular underneath the seemingly simple concept. Unfortunately, my faith went unrewarded today. I have no problem forking over $10+ on more creative and/or luxurious creations (more exotic cheeses, duck, or even a distinctive salsa!), but I won't pay upwards of nine for such a simple package that a greasy spoon down the street can do bigger, and more cheaply. read more