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The hubby and I went to the Go Texan Food Truck Challenge that took place at the South 1st Food Court. The 5 food trucks (Bananarchy, Blue Dog Pizza, Bufalo Bob’s Chalupa Wagon, Lard Have Mercy, and Nettie’s Place) battled it out to determine who could create the most delicious and original recipe using Texas ingredients. Fun, eh?
The judges got to taste all the entries before the public. Being the curious one that I am, I asked Bufalo Bob, the event’s MC, who the judges were. Apparently, most of them were food bloggers. Hopefully I can be sitting where they were sometime in the future :). A girl can hope, right?
The judges’ final verdict…drum roll please…the chicken and sausage gumbo by Nettie’s Place!
So a little info about the different trucks:
– Bananarchy– Build your own frozen banana stand. The bananas are dipped (chocolate, pb, vanilla, or vegan chocolate) and topped (nuts, oreos, toffee, coconut, cookie, coffee bean, and much more) as you wish. God bless them! After all the savory foods, a sugar fix was def in order!
– Blue Dog Pizza– Serves gourmet stone-baked pizza. I tried the frito pie pizza, which was def unique and a favorite at our table.
– Bufalo Bob’s Chalupa Wagon– Specializes in range fed all natural Bison (you know how much I love me some bison!!), chicken, and vegetarian chalupas. Gluten free options were also available! I had the Cordoba which had hummus, flax seed, bison, onion, spinach, tomato, and parmesan cheese. Nom Nom Nom! The hummus was the star. I learned later that it was made using Texas beer. No wonder I liked it ;).
– Lard Have Mercy– I actually didn’t try any food from this one. As you might’ve guessed from the name, their menu centers around bacon and pork flavors. Tim tried the Wilbur’s Balls – homemade chili balls dipped in cornbread batter, deep fried, and served with a jalapeño cheese sauce. He was surprised that they weren’t as heavy as they sounded.
– Nettie’s Place– Serves cajun comfort food. The Atchafalaya Poboy was out of this world! It had fried catfish served on french bread and topped with tomato, lettuce, and tartar sauce. At first I didn’t think I would like it bc I don’t like foods drenched in sauce. But this one was def a winner in my book. The tartar sauce was actually quite light and refreshing, and the catfish was so meaty! Yum!
Wow that looks like so.much.fun. I want to go to a food truck event!! I can’t get over the bananas. That sounds amazing. I’m already thinking of ways to do that at home. Banana, chocolate and pecans is sounding really good to me right now! 🙂
I know right? Such a fun idea! I have lots of frozen bananas so the hardest part is deciding what to dip and top them with 🙂
We have a dedicated food truck park here in Atlanta. I haven’t been yet, but I hear it’s pretty cool!
I absolutely cannot WAIT for your sweet potato kimchi pancake recipe tomorrow. I know already it’s going to become a new favorite. 🙂
You HAVE to go to the food truck park in Atl, you can bring your own wine/beer and eat food with friends- so fun for the summer
Oh boy, I hope I can deliver!! I’m already set on eating your PB & Jeggs again for bfast tomorrow 😉 A winner in my book!
That food truck challenge looks like SO much fun! I hope I get to go to something like that once I’m back in TX!
Yay! I’m sooo excited about your move back to TX, Caroline!!
I love food trucks! What a fun event!
We found out about it at the last minute and am so glad we were able to make it out there! Totally changed our plans for the day, but it was all worth it 😉
I love food trucks!!! 🙂 That sounds like such a fun event! (And one day, you will totally be at that judges table! 🙂 haha)
Hi, Liz! Yes..Someday!!! Are there a lot of food trucks in Virginia?
Yes!!!! We have a “Food Truck Court” every week, where they all get together and it’s AWESOME!
The Go Texas Food Truck Challenge sounds like such a fun (and delicious) way to spend a Saturday afternoon! I love the Bananarchy concept; chocolate-covered bananas are pretty amazing. And I bet they’re even more wow-worthy topped with toffee, coconut and coffee beans!
I laughed when I read “Lard Have Mercy.” Haha! Lard isn’t the word I’d want my customers to attach to my food if I was in the truck food business. Too funny!
I agree with you about the camaraderie (or competitiveness) of working out with others; it really helps motivate me! I have full faith that you’ll be able to stick to your moderation goal–just stay honest with yourself and you’ll do just fine. <3 xoxo
Thanks, Sara! It’s soo nice to have a friend who understand what I’m going through!! I really really wanted to push myself this morning..just 10 more Ibs? Once a week? I think that’s acceptable, no? Oh boy, this is how it all starts… I just want those sexy arms like yours!
The event WAS soo much fun! I’m glad that we went!
What a fun event…that catfish poboy looks awesome! You and Tim are so cute together 😉
Oikos vanilla greek yogurt is my favorite (on top of fresh strawberries)…you got a great deal!
That poboy really was amazing!! Pleasantly surprised, indeed ;).
Just got back from the gym…now what flavor to eat…what a happy dilemma!
Im not a pork eater but i love the name “Lard Have Mercy” – haha! Everything sounds so yummy especially the frozen banana and pizza trucks! And I so feel you about being nicer after a workout- my exercise is more for the benefit of those around me ha ha!!
Yea, I gotta kick out of the name also! I should’ve tried something, but the word “lard” was not so inviting. I’d much prefer “pork.” 😉
I feel like saving the world after a great workout hehe
Happy WIAW Min! What a fun day. It all looks so tasty. 🙂
Thanks, Jennifer! Hope you have a fabulous Wed!!
I still have never had anything from a food truck! Going to a festival like this is basically my dream!