Deliciously messy!…read more Love the addition of corn to the lamb gyro. Generous portions of meat. Friendly person running the cart. $7.02 for it all. Had to use 10 napkins. The juice was everywhere

Rafiqis is a food cart that parks right in the middle of Hudson Square. Unlike many of the other…read morefood carts in the area, the food here is actually decent. At least the falafel is. I've been here a few times and it's usually when I'm looking to stay close to work for lunch and want some falafel. So I usually opt for the falafel platter which comes with rice, a small mix of lettuce toped with veggies and a sauce of your choosing. The platter is actually fairly good. The falafel itself is always freshly fried and well seasoned. Not the best falafel in the city by far, but it's actually pretty good! Throw a little hot sauce on top, and you've got yourself a nice little lunch platter for a whopping $4.00! The service is lightning fast so you're sure to be in and out within five minutes at most. They serve chicken and beef as well and offer their food in a pita in addition to the platters. Great place to tab some food on the go for cheap. Fast, friendly and enjoyable. Perfect for what it is.

I am puzzled by the extremely positive reviews I read on Yelp before eating here…read more.. I grew up in LA, I will try to lessen my expectations as the general quality of Mexican food on the east coast is nowhere near that of Southern California... so here we go. The chicken platter looks like a halal plate, not Mexican. The same chicken is used in their chicken tacos. The flavor isn't right, and because they decided to not cube it like would be normal at damn near any Mexican restaurant one might go to, it's dry af. I ordered a carne asada torta. They should not call the item I received carne asada. Call it stringy stew beef torta, cuz this shit ain't carne. The flavor is bad on the beef, bland on the beans, overall just not good. Oh, their rice also sucks. 2 stars for effort. If you want a decent taco make your way to Los Tacos No. 1. Photo is of the stringy stew beef carne asada

Food arrived cold and stiff! ...persons at location blamed it on the delivery guy. All she could do…read moreis say she's sorry. Last order from me!

This review is on the Bongo Brothers food truck - I had it when it was parked at the World…read moreFinancial Center location. I had the ropa vieja. Holy cow. It was really good. If Ropa Vieja isn't prepared correctly, the meat can be tough and stringy and get caught in your teeth, etc and just unpleasant. But their ropa vieja was tender and delicious. And I ate every bite. I was pleasantly surprised. I can't speak to their other food but definitely at least try the ropa vieja. If I have any of their other dishes or sandwiches, I will write an update.

Not my favorite food cart. I ordered the Mojo Chicken Platter. It's described as "citrus and garlic…read moremarinated grilled chicken with white onions." It sounds much better than it is. The chicken was kind of bland, which is surprising since garlic normally has a pretty strong flavor. The platters all come with a side of rice, beans, and sweet plantains. The plantains were unfortunately, kind of burnt and the beans were also pretty flavorless. Cuban food should be fun and exciting and full of flavor! Sorry Bongo Bros, but you were a disappointment :(. I actually heard of this place through foodtoeat.com if anyone wants to check it out. There are a lot of other cool street vendors on the site. I like experimenting with food carts so it's pretty useful for that.

Ok so, I'm shocked that no one else reviewed the mystery taco truck! I searched for a name (see the…read morephoto I posted of the truck itself) but it just says "Steven's Truck" on the door haha. A. suggested Mexican food, and I'm kind of snobby and begrudging about getting Mexican food in NYC since I always go back to Houston and gorge. But I relented and we got the whole haul: - al pastor - carnitas - alambre (de chorizo) - chorizo - tinga (chicken) - enchilada (spicy pork) The guy looked at me funny because I wanted a chorizo y huevo taco (they make it in torta form), but I mean, Texas is the land of breakfast tacos so I wanted to try it. We ended up getting a normal one, but I'm working on charming them into making breakfast tacos for me. They were kind enough to speak to me all in Spanish. Necesito practicar. Everything was great. My favorite was the al pastor. The chorizo was a little more dry and crumbly than I'm used to, but it was delicious (and less greasy). Double-corn-tortilla for every taco, like it should be. A+ for authenticity. Pico + onion + guac on EVERY TACO. A++ for the guac. And that red hot sauce is the BOMB. Hot sauce, bring it on.

Got 3 tacos with guacamole for $11. 2 shrimp and 1 chorizo…read more The shrimp taco is bland and the chorizo is pretty good! As far as tacos go I've had a lot better in NYC. But they are friendly, fast and hot. So that's a + in my book!

Just what i needed..... i lowkey don't think there was a piece of fish in my fish taco LOL but…read moreidec. It was all delicious. Mexican will always have a spot in my top 5 cuisines

Came here because I heard they have one of the best burritos in NYC. Came first to try their tacos…read morebut came back for their burrito another day and gotta say the burritos are definitely the highlight here. While they're no match for West Coast burritos, I will say that the tortilla has a really nice density too it with a really nice fresh and warm crispness to it that is really, really nice, and makes it stand out from other burritos in the city. The filling is yummy, but is missing that je ne sais quois that burritos in California or Mexico have. That being said, I agree that it's one of the best burritos in NYC, at least deserving to be on the list. The tacos are pretty solid, and they are well dressed with two different types of salsas giving it a NICE heat that runs throughout, and of course my favorite is the al pastor with a nice fresh pineapple flavor subtly throughout it. Solid lunch with 3 tacos which are nicely filling without being too much. Def check it out!

If flavor had a passport, Jamrock Jerk NYC would be its final destination. This legally permitted…read morefood cart transports your taste buds straight to the islands of Jamaica as soon as you smell the grill, smokers, and authentic Jamaican spices will instantly tell you the food is cooked with love! O-M-G the entire neighborhood is lined up and waiting for the amazing, freshly cooked food! Love how clean they are, with the food handlers wearing gloves, and never touching the food. The jerk chicken is next-level--perfectly charred on the outside, juicy on the inside, with that kick of heat that makes you pause mid-bite just to nod in respect. All is missing is cocoa bread,Jamaican rum punch, music, and the beach! My neighbors rave about the oxtail being very tender enough to fall right off the bone, The rice & peas is comfort food at its finest. Service? Warm, welcoming, and full of island hospitality. The food makes you want to come back when the cart is around, have to check their website for locations, which change daily. Jamrock Jerk isn't just a meal-- this is the only food at this cart that truly tastes like the food in Jamaica. If you're looking for authentic Caribbean flavor in NYC, this spot is it.

This Flavor of Greece food truck has the office park that is Hudson Square on its back. Everyone…read morecomes down for their little 30 minutes of freedom and hits this spot for lunch. These days, I be trying to skip lunch so that I can stay Rockstar skinny, save some bread, and then I can be a little piggly wiggly at dinner. Hehe. However, our office catered lunch from here yesterday so I had to tap in. Nothing hits like some free food. Platters of lamb, chicken, salad, fries, rice, and salmon were laid out on our big rectangular table ready to get torched. I loaded up my plate with chicken, lamb, and salad. The salad included these little dolmades, which are just rice wrapped grape leaves but they are crack. I will lowkey eat anything wrapped in a grape leaf these days... I skipped on the salmon because of that viral Keith Lee video of the little parasite moving on his piece of sushi. I know this salmon is cooked and perfectly fine to eat, but I'm off all fish for a bit. I realized that 90% of the game is mental though. I gotta get out of my own head. I went back for a 2nd plate at 4pm, as the leftovers were still out on the table. Another plate of straight chicken, salad, and a couple dolmades. All I got is a dolmade and a dream... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Friendly service. Excellent lamb. Tons of food. Fresh ingredients like the salad. Big tomato. I…read morehave no complaints $12

New York City isn't exactly well-known for its barbecue. Meanwhile, the Katchkie Truck isn't…read moreexactly well-known, period. But don't be expecting some sarcastic-ass review that tells you just how terrible this joint is so I can have it all to myself. So, let's be clear - this place is good. And I sincerely want you to stay far, far away. That being said, this truck's not found at different locations on different days of the week, tracked down by Twitter-savvy foodies. No, it's tucked itself away in a parking lot off Spring Street between Hudson and Varick (ridiculously referred to as the Hudson Square Urban Courtyard on the website), mostly hidden from pedestrian peripheral vision unless being specifically sought out (something we both now know you wouldn't dare). And, to be honest, its virtual non-existence on food truck blogs doesn't make it any more exclusive or underground or cooler than its nomadic brethren. However, (just when you were wondering when the hell we were going to get to the barbecue bit) it does so happen to make a super-addicting, super-satisfying, super-delicious BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich. And I'm super-serious. On any given workday, I know that this tremendous lunch option (packaged at $10 with a side and Strawberry Lemonade) is available to me, further evidenced by the free sandwich that awaits me on my next visit from my five-time punched Katchie Card kept in my wallet. Served on a Martin's potato roll and with a BBQ sauce that sits only a notch or two thicker than the vinegar-thin finish of a Carolina variety, this sandwich only gets better with a melted slice of New York State Cheddar. I gotta say, I was certainly skeptical of cheese on pulled poultry at first, but after giving it a go, it's got my blessing. Yet if chicken just ain't your thing, the Katchkie Farm Veggie Burger is a fantastic alternative, which, mind you, you won't hear me say about veggie burgers all too often. And I really don't know what type of vegetables they mash up and destroy in order to form this patty, but the end result is something decidedly not cardboard-like. Joined by a thick tomato slice, their homemade tomato jam, and their homemade chive roll, and we've got a pretty strong back-up plan put into place. Their sides can either be a little too stingy (a small helping of their sounds-better-than-it-really-is Potato Salad with Eggs and Dill) or a little too simple (the just-plain-boring Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad). And while I personally enjoy the aforementioned Strawberry Lemonade, I recognize it might be a little too sweet for some. The Katchkie Truck is part of the Great Performances catering company, which seems like quite the classy operation with the high-quality, farm-fresh hook-up just two hours north of the city. They also have occasional specials, where I've heard rumors of a Duck Confit Quesadilla. The two-man crew working the [im]mobile kitchen are a friendly bunch, but the service can be on the slow side. The low count of in-the-know customers helps out in spades here as this handful of people in line seems to be just the speed for the staff. Naturally, if there is a spike in numbers, I'm gonna find out. Seriously, I'm here pretty much every week. And you can be sure I'll be the creep judging you from across the lot, staring you down uncomfortably with eyes that scold you for not heeding my warning, complete with a BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich hanging out my mouth. That's just how I roll, sucka.

We came across this food truck when we were exploring Roosevelt Island today in the FDR four…read morefreedoms park (south end of the island). Not knowing how many options we would have elsewhere on the island on our first trip, we jumped on the opportunity to grab some lunch and a cool drink. They had a large seating area set up outside the truck, and all the tables had umbrellas or were under a large tent. Can't beat a view of midtown from Roosevelt island for lunch! There were limited items on the menu, 2 small salads, 2 sandwiches, and hot dogs, along with some chips, cookies, and drinks. We opted to try the chicken and veggie sandwiches and yum, did they hit the spot. Everything was fresh as can be and the gentleman offered to toast the sandwiches for us. The charred chicken sandwich was served on pretzel bun with provolone cheese, BBQ sauce, and a summer slaw, while the veggie sandwich was wheat bread with summer squash, eggplant, radish, and homemade pesto. I also tried the blackberry lemonade which was fresh and tasty but did not have a ton of flavor (definitely made from scratch and no sugar added) so might not be for everyone. Will definitely eat here again if we see the bright green truck around the city!