We may have caught it on a down day, but seems like it has great potential to be a fun spot! Plenty…read moreof food options and games to go around, and a decent selection of drinks. The frozen drinks looked good but we didn't have the opportunity to try any! A bunch of cool spots to hang out in here too, and this photo is taken from the top of a bus on the property!

"When the girls get easy and the crowds are gone I'm way…read moredeep into nothing special Riding the crest of a wave breaking Just West of Hollywood" (Steely Dan) We visited Westside for the first time yesterday, and arrived 1:00. We were the only customers there! I had seen on-line that three food trucks would be present, but there were just two -The Gulla Grille (Brazilian) and Taste of Home (Puerto Rican). Aunties Pasta (Italian) wasn't there. The designers of Westside really need to get a lot of credit for the beautiful job they did in salvaging this forlorn corner of Hartford. The dozens of wood tables and benches were made from old recycled industrial spools, and they are really amazing. There are corn hole boards, beer pong table, Giant Jenga, Connect Four, a movie screen, a music stage, and a bar spread throughout the property so there's a ton of things to do there. I had a kebab plate from Gulla and my wife had a cheeseburger from Taste of Home. She was given one of those buzzing gizmos to tell her when her food was ready. I knew my lunch was ready when the guy flagged me down like he was hailing a cab. I love the concept of food truck courts and I suspect Westside is quite a bit busier in the evenings that it was lunch time on a holiday weekend Saturday, when we had the place to ourselves..

I love this food truck. I always have the best experience and eat every bite. This time it was…read moreno different. 100% a must try. Follow them on social media to see where they are parked. The service is kind and quick, the food is cooked perfectly and served in sustainable packaging They care about dietary restrictions and have gluten free choices. I love that! The truck is easy to find! Black n Yellow and hauling ass to get to you before dinner ;) Keep an eye out!

Chicken is dry not well seasoned. Tried 5 different sandwiches…read more No good sauce choices to pick from.

I was roaming around Bushnell park when I saw this truck parked on the side. Decided to try some…read moresoul food. I thought of going for the fried salmon. But they said they can only glaze the sauce on fried fish. I wanted to try the jerk sauce. They recommended the grilled fish instead. So I went with that. It was nice. Squeeze the piece of lemon that comes with the fish. It enhance the jerk flavor. Candied yams was sweet. Yellow rice was ok. It take around 10 minutes to cook your food. Even if there is a small line, the wait times could be longer than you would expect.

After waiting over an hour and a half I received less than presentable food. There's macaroni and…read morecheese is disgusting the cheese doesn't even stick to the noodle I don't even know who made this. I'm not impressed. Secondly, I purchased the fried shrimp the whole bag stuck up my car because it smelled fishy I could even eat it. Don't waste your money or time.

This is the second time I have bought something from this truck. Where I live has food trucks come…read moresome nights and the first time I tried this place, the wait was a long time. They were supposed to be here from 4-8 and I didn't time how long it was taking but I went up there twice and they claimed that they were waiting for the rice to finish. I probably was one of the first customers so I figured they might not have been ready and they had given me a free soda and a free dessert and extra pork so I wasn't too irritated about the situation. Plus the people who work the truck are very nice. Today, I was incredibly annoyed because I should have just cooked like I planned to. My food would have gotten done faster than they boxed up the food I bought. I paid almost 60 dollars including a tip to wait almost an hour for two pork bowls and rice. I wasn't given a wait time when I ordered the food so I just went to sit in my car outside my building since I figured it wouldn't take that long. After half an hour I decided to go see why the thing they gave me hadn't buzzed yet. When I went over, they were chatting up other customers having a great time. I asked about my order and they claimed it had been called already, so I figured it was just a mistake, but then someone else said they were still waiting on one more pork bowl. So I went inside, put away my groceries, washed my dishes, took out the trash and finally when I returned the food was done. If they ever come back here, I won't be spending my money with them, as nice as they are, they have held up my time twice and the food isn't worth my time. Oh and all I got for all that wait was a "God bless you" so I hope the Lord blesses them with better time management and that we never meet again.

I first visited La Cocina Cubano Food Truck about a year ago, with the intention of trying a Cubano…read moresandwich, but I got distracted by a Chicken Fricassee special they had that day. I finally tried the Cubano today, and it's the best Cubano sandwich I've had in CT. I know everybody is anxious to hear a guy originally from the Ohio suburbs break down a Cubano sandwich. So hear you go. Many CT places make good Cubanos, but they're more Cubano-adjacent than authentic. I don't think anybody but La Cocina gets the bread right in CT. The owners' Dad is Cuban and has owned a bakery. He makes the bread for these Cubanos. The bread is what you would find at the good Miami bakeries and sandwich shops. Fresh. Thin. Wide. Tasty. It has terrific color and texture when it's pressed on a Plancha. A lot of CT places have some good ingredients for their Cubanos, but the balance of ingredients and flavors is wrong in some way. A Cubano has two flavorfully impactful ingredients -- Mustard and Pickles. Although ham can be too salty in large quantities, the remaining Cubano ingredients are more or less mild. Swiss has less salt than many cheeses. And the pork umami flavor is subtle as well. I find some places ruin their sandwiches with an overly aggressive mustard or distracting pickles. La Cocina's Cubano flavors are perfectly balanced, and really allow the juiciness and umami flavors of the slow roasted citrus Mojo marinated pork and the texture of the bread to stand out. The sliced pickles are tasty and almost have a slight Gherkin vibe to the brine, and the mustard is mild and applied in a quantity that complements and doesn't overpower anything. The Swiss was perfectly melted and stretchy, and its mild flavor was just right. I highly recommend La Cocina's Cubano. Check their Socials to find the truck at locations such as near Bushnell Park and Trinity College. 5 Stars

Stopped by their truck at Gastro Park and got 2 steak and shrimp burritos with a buddy - they were…read morefantastic. Whole shrimp, lots of steak, and perfectly cooked rice with home made tortillas made for an excellent meal. Most dishes are around 20 dollars and the food is worth it. Will definitely visit again!

Stopped by GastroPark for a pop up and my friend was going on about how great the tacos were from…read morethis truck: specifically Birria. I'm not sure if it's because I waited to get home and maybe it was an off day, but I wasn't a fan of the tacos. Even with the consume, it was pretty flavorless. I've had better tacos for less unfortunately. The cook time was long so it's great to know it's being freshly made! My mom got a quesadilla and said it was alright so maybe I'd try that next time if I tried them again.

This food truck was parked at the Gastro Park in West Hartford on a Saturday. I am a fan of lobster…read moreso I was excited to try them out. There were plenty of lobster dishes on the menu; from lobster and hot dog, lobster grilled cheese, lobster roll, and more. There were dishes up to $50 plus dollars. My husband had the lobster and hot dog, he said it was delicious. I had the lobster and shrimp grilled cheese. There were plenty of chunks of lobster and shrimp. The grilled cheese was loaded and cheesy, it was better than I expected. I am a fan! The fries were crispy and the people working there were nice. If you're a lobster fan and see this food truck, I highly recommend.

My favorite time of year? The moment I get to head back to Lobster Landing…read more There's just something magical about this place. Tucked right on the water, it's a peaceful, no frills seafood shack where you can sit outside, watch the boats glide by, breathe in the salty air, and let the day slow down. It's New England summer at its absolute best. Everyone talks about their famous lobster rolls (and for good reason because people travel far for them), but I'm a clam chowder girl through and through. And let me tell you: Lobster Landing has the best clam chowder I've had anywhere. It's creamy, fresh, loaded with clams, and the corn is sweet and crisp like it was just shucked that morning. The vibe here? Super laid-back. Pretty sure it's BYOB, and people come prepared. The picnic tables are almost always full, but somehow there's always a seat when you need one. The staff is always smiling, and it never feels rushed. Just chill. If you're looking for the perfect coastal stop this summer, this is it. Bring a friend, bring a drink, bring your appetite, and prepare to fall in love with Connecticut shoreline dining. If the line is around the corner, slather on the SPF and catch a tan. It's worth the wait!

Serving some of the best vegan and vegetarian recipes around, I love all things Amor!…read more I first found Gabriella and Mal, married co-owners of Amor, at the Coventry Regional Farmers Market. Fell in love with their brand, attitude, and food. Their delightful and rotating menu features entrees, salads, sides and desserts made with local and organic ingredients. To this day, the "Un-Beet-Able" veggie burger is still my favorite. The meatballs, veggie summer rolls and tacos (all vegan) are all super good, but those are only available from time to time. Most recently, I was able to try their take on poutine, SO good! Amor also whips up some flavorful and decadent desserts too, so keep an eye out for those when you have the chance!

Amor knows how to do a food truck! Not only is this company woman-owned, but all the food is fresh,…read moresustainable, vegetarian, non-GMO'd... all those great foodie buzzwords you're looking for. For $10, I got the BBQ 'Chicken' Banh Mi, which was absolutely delicious and could beat out a real meat banh mi any day. Not only was it a generous portion, it also came with some potatoes and homemade ketchup. The colors in my container were just beautiful. I'll have to go back to take a photo!