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    The Mac Box

    3.7 (35 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Overcharged for every single item purchased, on top of additional overcharge on tax.
    Chelsey W.

    They false advertise their pricing on everything you purchase here. Every item we purchased, even add on's like the bacon and jalapeños, had additional cost than listed on all of their displays. Every item was overcharged ranging from .07¢-.54¢. We have ate here before but I did not pay attention to the pricing because I was not given a receipt last time. So who knows how long they have been overcharging customers. But we will not be returning due to the false advertising on pricing.

    Old menu prices ($15 price point is perfect here)
    Arturo T.

    First off, I want to say that everyone's review I read on this place is random and everywhere. Some extremely good and some too messed up and exaggerating the hate. Theres gotta be an even balance and im not here to bash. I had their mac bowls, and for now its a 2 star. It may improve in the future as Im going to give it another try and taste the burgers, and burritos, possibly different flavor macs as well. Based solely on the mac bowl, i got the flamin cheeto, and the house mac Good taste, not exceptional, but thats based on preference. Their sauce texture was awesome. The cheesy and gooeyness was perfect. Not gritty like some are claiming. Unless the cheese curdled for sitting too long for them trying to keep it warm, as mine was made fresh for sure. Or maybe the people that said it was gritty have no idea what a freaking panko bread crumb is.. LOL! The chicken was breaded and crispy, cooked to perfection, as were the noodles al dente. Lady at the register was sweet, truck might possibly be family owned. But seemed like she couldnt make a decision on her own in terms of customer service, or rectify any small issue and from what I read in reviews as well is a similar issue for others. I knew the guy in the back was the owner but he stayed quiet when I voiced my concern or question. As i waited for my food he came out and checked his menu to make sure to either "cover their tracks" or make sure i wasnt trying to jip them with what im about to show/express in the review to come- Taste was a 5-6/10. Very rich and almost too much after eating 1/4 of it. It was missing something for sure. What is it? I have a few ideas or suggestions as how to make the taste better rounded while giving that boldness from the cheese. On the menu, prices were advertised as one thing and realized at the end of my order I was paying $5 more than what I was supposed to pay. 1st ding- Referencing the receipt and my images, the menu said the "house" mac was $12. Im being charged .60 cents more per bowl. 2nd ding- "Add chicken $4." Receipt shows $10.70 for two bowls. $2.70 extra. $5.35 for a few pc of chicken was a steal! From my wallet. 3rd ding- Flamin chicken Bowl was an extra .60 cents a bowl as well. Close to $5 extra for something advertised on a menu for less. Not cool. If there is a service fee for using the credit card, put it at the end like everyone else that sells food @3.5%. Not 10%. I know selling food is a hustle, hard work, need to make sure you sell a certain amount. Rent for location, truck payment, insurances, overhead, payroll, etc. PLEASE.. please! Be considerate to your folk in the central valley. The bowl is expensive alone, for the amount of food received. Wasnt a whole lot, but enough to fill me and fill my wife for a few hours. Teach your register lady/cook she can give a small discount, or amend the mix up. I didnt wanna push her to give me a discount, or my money back because Im not a jerk. I am the type of guy that gives tips in trucks/restaurants where they cater to me. Depending the tabs, 20-40% just bc I know what it is to work in those situations. Its fun. But very hard work and draining. The clean up isnt too fun. And tips always make it worth it as a cash incentive. HOWEVER.. due to hidden charges I saw quickly, I did not offer a tip or take out my wallet to put a $10 bill im their jar. Knowing what the food business is. Margins are incredibly good and you wont lose money on lowering add on chicken by 1.50 or lowering price of a bowl to $15 flat rate. Its less money in your pocket business owner, in simple math. But its better to sell 400 bowls at $3 clean profit in your wallet than to only sell 50 bowls at $6.5 worth of profit. Price of everything has gone up but not that much, and restaurants get it for less since you bulk buy. Not impressed with this truck though everyone was super hyping it up on social media and friends around me. Will not be recommending it in the near future. Review- Taste 6/10 Price 5/10 Service 6/10 Portions (to price ratio) 5/10 Customer friendly 6/10 Ambiance is a lot sharing tables with other trucks 5/10 (wont be included in final review to judge overall points for the truck) Overall (28/50) Im going to give the truck a couple more tries and see if other items offer any redemption. Thanks for reading!

    Double Smash with grilled jalapeños
    Matt J.

    I've been telling all my friends about the smash burgers. I get the double smash with grilled jalapeños. Hands down best smash burger I've ever had. Bun is soft, meat is good, cheese and sauce are tasty and the grilled onions and jalapeños give it just the right kick.

    Flaming Chicken Mac Fries
    Kaila M.

    Great food! Be aware, they give you A LOT of food. I couldn't finish half of my fries which means I have dinner too!

    Mac and cheese smash burger and pork belly Mac burrito
    Alma L.

    The flavor was good but overall it wasn't the best, the burger was supper soggy sadly :(

    Asada Mac fries

    Went with my coworkers for lunch and ordered Asada Mac fries and did not get that. What I did get was a nasty hamburger patty on top of mushy fries if you want call them fries and a drizzle of hot mayonnaise topped with jalapeños and hot Chito crumbs, which I didn't mind so that's why I am willing to give them a 1 star.

    Buffalo chicken Mac bowl

    When to the Mac truck but man was I disappointed after such a long drive and this is that I got the Mac and cheese was awful I was scooping it to a different plate the chicken was good tho but the these guys sure do have an Attitude, having you wait will they just talk and to have this nah man

    Hot Cheetos Mac and cheese bowl
    Robert G.

    Zadie McKadie loved the Hot Cheetos Mac and cheese bowl. Definitely will return. Yummy

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    Food was delicious! The staff were polite and we did not wait very long for our food. I highly recommend this food truck!

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    Great Mac n cheese. Great options. Always quick too. Will come again, highly recommended

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    Omg the burger may be the best in Modesto....excellent..... tastes like an excellent slider.

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    Tried the house mac n cheese and it was fire. The sauce has like a slight garlic flavor to it. Too good

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    7 months ago

    Tryed for the first time. Not worth the $ $ nasty Mac n cheese watery no flavor was so disappointed would not recommend food went in trash

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    Every time I go I usually order the Flamin Buffalo Mac And Cheese. Service is great and highly recommended

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    2 years ago

    They no longer serve the Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwiches. They were amazing then they moved locations and changed their menus.

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    3 years ago

    Really good Mac n cheese! I liked the thick cheese in there along with the bread crumbs on top. Definitely recommend!

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    3 years ago

    Best Mac in Cheese you will ever eat. The owner is so nice. She has so many fun things on her menu that I enjoy.

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    How much is the prices? Pls?

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    Their smash burgers are way better than their mac and cheese.

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