My mom was visiting NYC recently, and offered to drive us to IKEA as a fun outing (best mom ever)…read more We were driving by this place, when I literally screamed STOP THE CAR!! I SAW THIS FOOD TRUCK ON A RANDOM YOUTUBE VIDEO A YEAR AGO AND ITS SUPPOSED TO BE AMAZING. Was not disappointed. I grew up in Los Angeles eating lots of Pupusas, and these are seriously some of the best I've ever had. Really sad it's so far away from where I live in Harlem, or I would go here all.the.time.

The super pupusa is not bad, neither is the platano con crema y queso…read more The super pupusa: over the top, but goes good w curtido. Has loroco, cheese, and choice of meat: pork, chicken and beef. Platano: grilled thick pieces of platanos w crema. They are accepting card now. Expect to wait for a little bit, there's a long line. No eating area.

While walking my dog, I passed by this food truck and finally decided to try it out. They were…read morequick and the burrito is well-made. I got an Al Pastor Burrito ($12) with everything. This burrito was well packed with meat, beans, veggie, and rice, which were all evenly distributed. The flavor was also tasty and really filled me. It was a nice surprised that they had some pineapple bits as well, which pairs well with al pastor. You really see the flavors as the juices of the meat were oozing out, but also made it a bit messy. Note: If you pay cash, there's no tax.

I moved to Carroll Gardens a year and a half ago..after I lost my wife of 40 years…read more. I've no adequate words of praise for CASAMIGOS..quite simply the most utterly delicious Mexican food in NY..hands down..(and I'm from L.A.) The guys are charming and kind..and I don't know what I would've done without this extraordinary truck of such wonderful food..on a truly healing level.. Thank You dear Amigos di Casa.. Heartfeltly.. Paul Cantelon

I love Cesar's Empanadas. Absolutely the best food truck in Brooklyn. It's in my neighborhood and…read morewe have been steady customers for several years. The service is always friendly, prices are super reasonable. The quality is really good and portions. Love the cheese empanada, beef empanada, the vegetarian and the guava and cheese is amazing. I also recommend the burritos and tacos. Oh, and I can't forget their chicken over rice and beans. We look forward to coming back again and again!

The empanadas are HUGE!! Very crispy. The sauces are okay. Got these for the World Cup watch party…read morehehe - Guava cheese empanadas: 11/10, SO GOOD!! MUST GET!! Perf sweet and savory combo - Beef empanadas: 5/10, beef was kinda dry so needed the sauces it came with - Beef w/ spinach empanadas: 6/10, better with the spinach

I ordered from Up A Notch through DoorDash late one night, and it definitely hit the spot! I got…read morethe gyro, and it was absolutely delicious. The portion size was nice--I only ate half that night and finished the rest later. It was fresh, flavorful, and held up really well. The order arrived quickly, the quality exceeded my expectations, and the price was very reasonable for the portion size. Since I ordered delivery, I can't speak to the customer service or the atmosphere in the restaurant, but based on the food alone, I'd definitely order from here again.

Woah this was delicious even through delivery. I ordered the charcoal chicken over rice and it was…read moredelicious. From the moment it arrived, I could smell it through the bag. The fries were still crispy and it was loaded with so much food. Every bite was pretty flavorful. The sauce went really well with each bite as well. This is good to split between 2 people or good for 2 meals. And after a late plane arrival, I'm glad it was open late so I could eat dinner after a long travel day.

They create a sense of belonging. I like how the decor enhances without dominating. Both the…read moreculinary skill and service approach stand out. This restaurant delivers obviously superior meals. My next visit to the area includes this place.

Baseball is boring, I came here to eat:…read more I've been hearing about the Solber Pupusa truck for a few years now, ever since I think they won a Vendy Award. It was perfect then that I happened to be going for a run in Red Hook when I stumbled upon the row of food trucks right by the baseball field. Remembering the name, I sought out the Solber truck, but it was actually the El Olomega truck right next to it that looked like the right choice, as it had a huge line compared to the pretty empty Solber truck. Therefore, I had no choice but to try both. I started with the Chicken & Cheese Pupusa ($6) at Solber. Though the little Hispanic women working the truck felt the need to laugh at me and make jokes apparently at my expense the entire time I waited, I didn't mind since the food was so good. I kinda wish they talked a little slower and I remembered my AP Spanish from high school a little bit, but I couldn't really make out anything they were saying. After that immensely satisfying mini-meal, I headed over to the long line at El Olomega to try some more of this delicious authentic cuisine. Wisely realizing how heavy that one was that I just had with all that cheese, I opted for the Chicharron Pupusa at this truck (just pork, no cheese) ($5). Not so wisely after a productive run here, I also chose to get the Tostadas, the freshly fried plantain chips ($2). The Pupusa was amazing as I expected - piping hot and very fresh as it was literally just made, but the Tostadas were really incredible. They were so crunchy and delicious, as opposed to the limp, bland plantain chips I typically experience at some much more expensive restaurants. There are a bunch of folding chairs lining the sidewalk near these trucks, as well as a number of picnic tables right inside the park for you to share with others digging in to these delicious plates of goodness. Oh yeah, and did you notice how insanely cheap everything is at both of these trucks? The price of all that stuff I got was roughly the same price as some silly artisanal farm-to-table taco made by some hipster white kid from Michigan in Brooklyn or the Lower East Side somewhere. So forget baseball and Ikea - these cheap little food trucks are the real (or only) reason to come to Red Hook (ok, and Baked has some really good brownies too).

I got 3 chicken and 3 roast pork, and they were great tacos as always. Still the best I've ever had!read more

2 to 2.5 star Came here for lunch, cash only pay after…read moreordering. Service was normal. Ambiance was a food truck on a public sidwalk, they provide benches to eat at and the front cashier keeps the area clean. I ordered 1 steak and 1 birria taco The steak was bit bland and the tortilla not being toasted/panseared made it taste more plain The birria itself was not as bad but the tortilla needs to be toasted and it would be way better. Sauces were v spicy Probably would not come back here unless I ordered wrong and should've gotten a more popular taco.

this truck is actually very very good. with all underwhelming food on smith street this truck…read morereally stands out as being some of the best. definitely worth going!

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This is my go-to truck…read more The tacos are great every variety of meat I have had is solid. I particularly recommend the cecina and el pastor. They get packed around lunchtime and still serve quickly. This truck just rocks. Burritos and other dishes here are fine but I come for the tacos. Don't sleep on the agua fresca. It is the perfect taco accompaniment.

Great food. The platter is really good…read more I got the chorizo and saudero! Very tasty! I've been multiple times and hits the spot.

Businesses may come and go on Smith Street, but the Empanada Lady is forever. Thor Equities can't…read moreforce out this tenacious old lady who deep fries treats on the sidewalk. Their weekly menu changes, so it's best to ask for a recommendation. For some pocket change (about $4), I was able to get a chorizo and a crab empanada. Perfect hangover food, and there's a bench by the deli on the corner for you to loiter around and eat deliciously unhealthy fried wares.

This weekend, after a long walk around Brooklyn, I ventured back into my neighborhood (Carroll…read moreGardens) feeling in need of refreshment. I was craving a fresh watermelon juice from the Red Hook food trucks. Alas, it was too late; they were already closed. Besides, I was hoping for something closer to Smith Street where I found myself wandering. Then, I remembered the empanada lady! I only had to walk two more blocks before I was marveling at the items on her chalkboard. I ended up purchasing a homemade lemonade and ceviche for a grand total of $4(!). Both were served up quickly and with a smile. The lemonade hit the spot, especially since it was not too sweet like most lemonades tend to be. It also seemed to be mixed with some lime and, perhaps, mint. I felt like I was drinking a cocktail; I swear there was rum in it ;) The ceviche was also like a cocktail of sorts, served in a clear cup with a cocktail umbrella and garnished with plantain-encrusted calamari. The fruit, veggies, and seafood were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly blended. I wish I could tell you more about the components of this delightful meal, but I scarfed it down too quickly. Anyway, the empanada lady never disappoints. I have gotten her empanadas, pork dishes, and tamales and have always been satisfied. Soon, I hope to try her stuffed avocado. I particularly recommend visiting her stand after a long day of stoop sale shopping, when you have just a few stray dollars floating around in your wallet. That's all you will need!