Gigi and Big R most definitely!!! This food truck was delish! Was an attendee at the Roots Picnic this past weekend, and was first introduced to GiGi. Fish, collards, rice , beans , and macaroni and cheese. Fresh, delicious, and flavorful. I shall return :) read more

Fish sandwiches are nicely seasoned and delicious I recommend the chicken wings too the potato salad

I ordered the Platter "Jerk Chicken" comes with 2 sides (fries & cabbage). Chicken was really soft and flavored with the sauce, but their sides were okay. The portion size was definitely worth the money, but will not order it again since there will be better options to choose with better sides. read more

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My friends ... can I call you friends? It was hot ... the steam was rushing off the blades of grass along the campus of the University of Pennsylvania enveloping those walking Philadelphia's streets with another layer of unneeded moisture. It was high noon, the curbsides littered with aluminum shelters and colorful delivery trucks providing pedestrians with a global array of aromas. My chosen mission, after bidding a friend with a temporary residency at U of Penn's hospital adieu, was the discovery of a quality lunch of distinction from amidst the array of options. No, I did not desire a lengthy searching process but after smelling, staring and snooping along the streets I discovered the right choice on a very hot day! An extensive menu with small and large plate options greeted me as did a clear path to the truck's open window. Ahh tropical heat ... I needed the islands JERK was the answer and as my head inched its way into the window I could smell mouth watering delights. My "man" in the truck was losing pounds by the moment in the heat but his greeting was warm. The conversation between strangers friendly and he smiled at my choices ... JERK chicken, which he affirmed by saying "you are going to really like it," some sweet yams and greens. I watched him scoop my very large lunch (I ordered small) into the styro box and it looked oh so good! The money exchange didn't hurt my wallet either. It was ungodly hot outside so to enjoy my meal I returned to the confines of the hospital's air conditioned lobby to indulge! He was right ... I really loved the bite of the jerk seasonings that had me licking my fingers in public! The greens and yam combo was awesome! I wanted more even though this delicious lunch filled me (And, there was no way I was walking back on those hot sweaty streets!). So where is Star #5? Well, as others have noted the chicken was a bit tough and warm not hot. A curse related to food truck cooking where the food awaits the diner versus being freshly prepared in the kitchen. Minor complaint because next time I am on Philly's hot streets at lunch time in close proximity to food truck heaven I will be looking for another visit at this kitchen on four wheels! read more

Gigi and Big R - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I miss the truck being at 38th & spruce Street. The biggest, best tasting platters in the city.

I ordered a meal through Ubereats and the delivery driver waited so long that he canceled the order. I called them and the young man that answered the phone said my order confirmed what happened. I was fine with it, my 79 year old mother wanted something eat from there. I asked if I can reorder, he gave me the number to I guess the boss for permission. I called him and he was so RUDE. He said he sent the order and claimed he was going to call Ubereats and hung up on me. Now mind you, the young man confirmed what actually happened. I sent the boss a text with a pic of my canceled order and said to him that he was rude for hanging up on me. I have been going there for at least 15 years and never was treated like this. They have lost a faithful customer. read more

Haven't been the Gigi's in a while but I definitely love the fried whiting and potato salad from here! I'll have to pay them another visit in the near future; but I definitely used to come here all the time! I recommend calling ahead of time because the wait times a little bit of a hassle, but needless to say the food speaks volumes! read more

I'm halfway into senior year and finally decided to venture out to Gigi and Big R's side of the intersection one day because they didn't have a line. (Note: They do take a while to cook the meat though.) The food is awesome, but I was blown away by how nice they were! They realized I was new since I was trying to read the menu and gave me (and a few loyal customers who were there) a few different samples. The jerk chicken is super good, but way too spicy for me! I wish their fried chicken wings had more meat on them. The potato salad and cabbage are excellent, and their mac and cheese is the best I've tasted in years! I am currently writing this review while drooling-- I mean, deciding which sides to choose with my platter... The only issue is the price. I've learned to get the $13 large and eat it for 2 meals instead of the $11 medium for 1.5 meals. If you like their sides more than their chicken, you should try the $10 "vegetable" platter that comes with 4 sides and is prepared much faster because you don't have to wait for them to fry the chicken! read more

Gigi and Big R - Large fried chicken wing platter with Mac and cheese and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We had a delicious platter of jerk chicken, potato salad and Mac and cheese at the Ambler festival last night! Great seeing you guys glad you're back around! read more

Visited Gigi's and Big R's on Saturday, 9/25/22. We ordered 2 Swai platters with Mac and cheese and cabbage. The fish was to die for. As for the mac and cheese, it looked like the sides of the casserole dish was scraped and served as a side. The cabbage had very little taste. It lacked seasoning. Our platters were served in the small styrofoam containers, so the portions didn't add up to the 15.00each that we paid. We've been patrons forever...since 30th and Market St. What a huge disappointment. Date corrected to Sat. 9/24. read more

This truck is really, really special. Ever since I discovered this truck (winner, by the way, of the 2011 Vendy awards) over the summer, I've made it back on a fairly regular basis for lunch. I've tried a few things on the menu, and nothing beats their jerk chicken. It's sensationally spicy, enough that it makes me sweat bullets while I'm eating, and take numerous breathers during the meal. I get a large for $9 ($10 with a tip). I eat my lunch, and I'm left with enough to bring home as dinner for two. My lady friend almost bailed on a night out with friends just to stay home with my leftovers. You can pay four times this much at some places, and never be as gloriously satisfied as this truck will make you. No joke - one of the best meals in town. read more

Gigi and Big R - Jerk chicken with mac & cheese and rice & beans. Like God's food. - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came a few times and basically always the same experience over and over. Slow service and food is never consistant. One time, I ordered chicken curry. The chicken curry was on the extremely salty side but the rice and beans balanced it out. Next time...ordered the oxtail. Oxtail flavor was delicious, but not cooked long enough, so it was knawing to try and get the meat off. The rice was way way way beyond peppery. Third and final time was jerk chicken. Jerk chicken was ok. Needed a lil more flavor. But the sides were HORRIBLE! Mac n cheese was not cheesy and bland. The rice was actually really good this time. If you want good carribean food..just go about two trucks down! :-) read more

I stopped by here for some jerk chicken to compare it with Jamaican Jerk hut. I think they are pretty similar, and at $7 for a small platter with a ton of chicken this is a great deal. The jerk sauce is really good, being in the take out container though it gets all over everything, which is not great when you need a reprieve from the spiciness. I got the mac and cheese and the string beans as sides, and they were both good. The mac and cheese wasn't the best I ever had, but there was a lot of it. The chicken was very tender and very moist, and there it was mostly white meat. There also weren't really any gross chicken parts, just bones and meat. There are so many great food trucks be Penn, but this one is definitely worth a stop. read more

Gigi and Big R serves up Caribbean or soul food that's all right -- it's not the best but also not bad. Fried fish: okay, but too dry 2.5 Jerk chicken: flavour was fine, chicken was overcooked 3 Curry chicken: flavour was okay, chicken was stringy 3 Mac & cheese: not very good, I wouldn't get this again 1.5 Candied yams: very nice, soft and sweet 3.5 Collards: basic but done right 3.5 Out of what I've tried, my favourite foods are probably the candied yams and collard greens (these are side dishes). read more

Jerk chicken was absolutely delicious. The meat was just falling off the bone and so flavorful. I had a side of rice and string beans.

Nothing makes me happier than seeing GiGi and Big R's Soul Food Truck at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Honestly, I get excited seeing the other food trucks too, but this is the only place I've seen Gigi and Big R. This is serious soul food! Ask for a sample and see if you don't love the chicken...I normally get a platter, which includes 2 sides, for 15 bucks...when you pickup the platter you will be shocked at how much it weighs! I've had the fried chicken breast several times, and this past weekend at the Furthur concert, tried the Jerk Chicken...YUM! The jerk chicken had some serious heat. I got 2 drumsticks and the meat was just falling off the bone. It was NOT as much chicken as you get when you ordered fried...but plenty for one person... I *always* get the Mac and Cheese and Candied Yams as my sides...the yams are so sweet its practically a desert offering...and the mac and cheese is cheesy, and delicious. They have platters and "sandwiches"...the sandwich is basically the meat from the platter with 2 pieces of bread that you can use to make a sandwich...never made a sandwich, but have used the bread as a napklin in a pinch...very aborbent! If you aren't hungry for the sides, that's the way to go...the sandwiches run 10 bucks...to me its worth 5 more for the 2 sides and skipping the bread napkins... Going back to the Mann Thursday for BareNaked Ladies...I hope Gigi and Big R are there too! read more

After a few times seeing their truck parked on Passyunk Ave and 24th I decided to give them a try. At first I was concerned that there were no prices listed but what the heck, I wanted Curry chicken and nothing was going to stop me. I tried the small curry chicken platter with two sides (yams and Mac and cheese) and an additional side if cabbage. The chicken had little flavor, was mushy...the texture really turned me off. The yams weren't sweet, just taste like cinnamon and/or nutmeg, couldn't really tell. The Mac and cheese was a crime...tasteless, separated and eggy. The cabbage was ok. All in all I wouldn't go there again, of all the things I purchased, had I found anything that was some what good I'd be willing to give it another shot. Also, I paid $16 bucks, according to my brother I may have overpaid but how could I know since there's no price list. read more

Gigi and Big R - Curry chicken, yams, mac & cheese and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food is ok but the portions are huge and the owner is very nice. With 11 to 15 dollars you can easily stuff two people with some left overs. This is my go to place around Upenn for Caribbean and soul food. Unfortunately, their flavors isn't up to par. The jerk chicken are hard sometimes and their fried fish can be soggy and taste like old oil. Their collard greens are very good however, as is the rest of their sides. Can't complain too much because it is comforting and the closest soul food truck around. If you are in the area, stop by but don't make a trip just for it. read more

Gigi and Big R - Jerk chicken with fried fish and collard greens over rice with beans (Huge portion). - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've said it before and I'll say it again: One of the most pathetic feelings in life is running for a bus with your big dumb bag and seeing that bus pull away. So close, so close... Oh I've been there and I've vowed never to be that particular feeb again. I was reminding myself of this very promise to myself the other day when I saw Gigi and Big R's food truck parked outside of 30th Street Station. I was already on the verge of being late for that accursed megabus to NYC, but I still found myself tempted to stop for some of this truck's Caribbean stylins. NO. I had to put my foot down with me. You know why? Cause if runnin late for a bus with your big dumb bag is pitiful, nearly missing a bus, running with luggage and a styrofoam container heavy with fried flaky white fish, rice & beans, cabbage, and plenty of hot sauce shakings is even more risky business. But I WAS tempted, cause that was some good cookin there. I mean, I thought about it. We had split that hefty platter when we encountered Gigi and Big R at the Mann Center in September. The deal was kinda pricey at about $15, but I will say that they did give you plenty. We shared it in the rain, under an umbrella on the lawn: Crispy fish fried in long strips, tender sauteed down cabbage, rice and beans, and hot sauce. See, that would be a nice lunch for you on the bus, if you indeed made it, except that everyone would want to murder you dead for fillin the bus with the delectable smells, and for enjoying your life or whatever. Yeah, you can't be eating on the bus. I reminded myself of that fact too. That's another thing. What everyone on the bus has in common with each other is that they inherently loathe everyone else on the bus. Why? I can't tell you, but damn don't it seem to be so. On my way back from NYC one time some cat brought on the bus with him some dirty water dogs from a cart. You could feel the hate for him grow every time he pulled another one outta the brown bag. Like, the nerve...who does he think he is? So yeah, I wanted that fried fish platter, alright. I wanted it. I'll get it the next time that I'm not running late for the bus. Plan ahead, sister. read more

I had GiGi and Big R at the Made in America Festival. Whilst traveling from stage to stage you encounter your food trucks, your beer stands and promo booths. GiGi's truck stood out almost immediately. Aside from the crazy long line, there's the menu. Amongst a plethora of what I'll call carnival or boardwalk food.. The thought of big food platters of jerk chicken, oxtail and fried chicken was like a blessing! The prices were damn reasonable considering what other places charged. Servings are grandma sized, like how you'd expect your nana to throw down a plate for you, so it's a ton of food. The line was crazy, we sat on this line for near an hour and we fought and pushed out way to the front to get to this group of tired but smiling group of 4 women serving food. I had the oxtail, rice and beans, Mac and cheese. Hot damn. So good. I got transported back to the West Indies for a quick second. The sounds of the concert drowned out. The clouds stopped moving. Time stopped. All I was tasting was the delicious strewed meat, perfect rice and devilish mac and cheese. Right then and there it hit me. Only in America can we have these experiences. A Vietnamese dude with his British-Indian wife, sitting on the grass amongst a sea of people, listening to Meek Mill (R.I.P. btw #backtoback) and eating oxtail. Made in America. read more

I used to love them - I even voted for them at the Vendy Awards last year. Now the thought of them just irritates me. Why are they are SO slow now? Why?? One time I ordered the jerk chicken (which is normally pre-stewed) w/ greens and cabbage - it took over 20 minutes and I was the only one there at the time. My next most recent experience was even worse. Went during lunch - ordered the jerk chicken w/ greens and french fries. 25 min passes... no food. A guy walks up to order and gets his food in less than 5 minutes. So after he pays, I ask the staff what the deal was? I ordered forever ago and still no food. He says, the fryer is frying really slowly so if you still want the fries, it will take a long time. What?!?! How can a fryer fly slowly!? Does it mean the oil frying food at a super low temp, therefore causing you to have the oiliest fries ever bc it just soaks?! Why didnt they tell me 25 min ago?! And why didn't they put the fries in the fryer 25 min ago?! Totally inexcusable. Definitely never returning. read more

RIPPED OFF!!!! Total slime balls!! Note: there are no prices listed on the truck. (At least not during the 2nd Street Festival in NoLibs.) My friend went there and ordered the fried chicken platter with an extra side of yams. The guy working there told him it would be $14 for the platter and $2 for the side. He said ok, I'll be right back and left to go pick something up really quickly. He comes back to pick up the food and forks over a $20 bill for he order. They take it and he asks for his change. (Should be $4.) Instead of giving him his change back, they tell him it is $20 - $16 for the platter and $4 for the side. (Sudden price increase?!?!) My friend argues with them briefly and tells him that isn't what they agreed to before and he just wants the change. The guy refuses so my friend leaves, having paid an extra $4. Bottom line: don't eat here! They're dishonest and completely rude. Oh, and on top of that, the food was bland. Spent $20 for bland food. Shame. (No, my opinion about the food wasn't biased by his experience. He told me after we ate so I would still enjoy my food and not go out and tear them a new one.) read more

The food here is really good. But they are painstakingly slow. I mean, I once waited 45 minutes for a fish sandwich, when the estimated time was 10 min, and I was the only one waiting around. I did notice something though: the faithful patrons tend to do sneaky things. For example, they'll place an order and then walk over to Wawa. Or they order and then hang out in their cars. Or, the three people ahead of you actually order for the 55 members of their family reunion. Giving you the 'impression' that there's only 1-3 people ahead you when there's really 58. BUT, if you manage to fight the good fight and your patience wins, what you take home will likely be worth it. For me, the fish was perfectly seasoned, crunchy golden batter on the outside and flaky juiciness in the inside. Mac and cheese was good as well, creamy and cheesy the way it should be. I will say that not all my experiences have been like this. A few times the fish was bland, but still cooked well (hot sauce fixed the former issue right up). And a few times the cooks seemed intent on pissing each other off (the food always takes a hit in this case). But most of my experiences have been positive enough to make me come back again. Beware that they are cash-only. I understand it's a food truck, but it's university city and it's 2014. Gotta knock off a star for the cash-only situation and inconsistency. Otherwise, bring cash and lots of patience! Note to Owner: I have seriously driven to your location, found parking during the lunch rush (quite a feat on its own), only to remember that you are cash only. Subsequently drove home and made a PB&J in place of your fish platter. You are likely losing good business because of this. Get one of those swipey thingys that attach to cell phones...hell, something so I can get my fish platter! Please and thank you. Sincerely, Me read more

The secret to GIgi and Big R is NOT to order the fried chicken. The fried chicken is still a very solid choice, but nothing too special. Instead go with the jerk chicken. It's just a little bit spicy and it's oh-so-tender and juicy. For sides, I almost always go with the mac n' cheese and the dirty rice. The mac n' cheese is much like the fried chicken, very solid but nothing special. However, the dirty rice is amongst the best I've had, and yes, I have had Bojangles. Also, skip the sandwich. It's just...chicken between two slices of plain white bread. Get the platter! Yes, you can expect to wait for your food at Gigi's, but it's worth it! read more

Whenever it's a nice day in University City and I'm going for a walk there is a magnetic pull that draws me to this place. One of the main reasons that must be is how much value you get for your dollar, especially when you order the larger sized meal. I'd say that you get so much value for the large size that you should just get that even if you want small (no one says you have to eat it in one sitting like I do). My problem is completely a personal failing. I want to try something different when I go there, but the jerk chicken, yams, and collard greens have been so good to me that I don't want to try anything else. One day I'll find that courage, but not just yet. I've seen some complaints about the speed of service, but I've never had a problem showing patience for food. I know how they operate and if I really wanted something faster I could have just as easily gone some place else. The food is definitely worth the wait. Just make sure to stay active after eating this or else you'll find yourself falling into one of those food comas. read more

I usually go to the 30th and Market location, but I have been to the University City location as well. 30th and Market usually gives me a larger portion but I got a generous sample of fried fish (really tasty!) at the University City location, so each location has won me over in their own way. I am a huge fan of jerk chicken, and this place comes pretty close to Negril. In a small platter, you get three large chicken drumsticks, cooked until it's falling off the bone. I don't mind that it's not grilled fresh, because the chicken sits in a hot dish of delicious peppery and spicy jerk gravy, so the flavors really penetrate the meat. If you choose rice and beans as one of the two sides in a platter, they'll ladle some extra gravy over the rice and beans. When you reheat the leftovers, the rice and beans will have soaked up that sauce, making it even better than the first time. I also love the collard greens at these trucks, which they drain after piling into the styrofoam container. This prevents the juices from contaminating the other foods, especially if you choose to get other distinct sides like sweet potato. I get the mac and cheese if I'm in the mood for a pick me up, because Gigi and Big R's mac has that thick, starchy, sticks together, made in a huge batch quality, that is so (wonderfully) different from the box variety. Freshness is not my top priority when eating comfort food. As other posters mentioned, the portions are big enough for 2 meals. At University City, a large platter ($9) more than does the trick, at the 30th and Market location, the small ($7) is sufficient. I can't imagine having a better home-cooked meal for less than $5. It's a Philly staple I will definitely miss. read more

This truck boasts the BIGGEST lunch box in the university city area and they're right!!! You can order a SMALL jerk chicken with 2 sides for $7 and save half of it for dinner. I'm not kidding.... and I can eat! I was so bummed when my original jamaican truck left me with its delicious oxtail. But .... As I was walking from HUP, I saw this truck also selling a Caribbean cuisine. Jerk chicken and oxtail are pretty good. The Jerk chicken is seasoned with lots of spices and herbs and pretty tender. The oxtail is a bit harder, but they serve steak fries and it's great for soaking up all the sauce!! I would make sure to come a little earlier. They're not the most efficient pair working together. Also, make sure you only tell her the size and entree. The guy will ask for your sides afterwards. read more

This is another one of those places that I've passed by more times than I can count... Gigi's in particular on transit. I've heard good things and really had a taste for some "island" food one day. Right from the rip, it killed my buzz that they didn't have any plantains. Mannnnn... The woman working at the time was very friendly. She was kind enough to offer me a sample of a several things. Now here's the thing with that. I came down with something! I had not been sick in 6 years because I'm a germophobe. SIX. I caught one of those 3 day colds. I don't know for sure if it was because of Gigi because I definitely shared my food and no one else got sick. Maybe it was Wawa across the street? I don't know. So the portion for a large was major... and the price was pretty major too at $15 I think, but it was enough food for about 3 people to share, 2 people to dine, and 1 person to simply indulge. I'm inclined to indulge next time. I had rice/beans, mac and cheese, greens, and stew chicken. It's funny this comedian used to say that Jamaicans say stuff backwards... like is that brand new? Yeah, it's a new brand. So I said is that chicken stew and she nah that's a stew chicken. I was rollin! The rice and beans were right and so was the mac and cheese. The stew chicken was pretty good, but the greens didn't do it for me. And there was no bread. I only tried a sample of the jerk chicken, but I bust out into full-fledged coughing mode! One bite opened my nose up. If it wasn't so late in the evening I would've gotten that instead, it was OFFICIAL! ...but I could see the hearburn from down the street and around the corner. I'd be willing to give Gigi and Big R another shot... and if I end up coughing it better be because of that jerk chicken and nothing else. read more

Yum! Just went here for the first time and will definitely be back. Ordered a large wings combo because I asked the lady how many wings came in the regular and she said 3. I didn't realize they were full chicken wings (like not the half ones that you get usually when you order buffalo wings). You can stick with the regular size! The large comes with 5. And a generous serving of sides! Anyways, the wings are pretty damn good. I wish they were the slightest bit more flavorful. She asked me if I wanted hot sauce or ketchup, but I'm not a huge fan of either, so I said no. Perfectly cooked and crispy though! For sides you get two, and I got the mac-n-cheese and the candied yams. Both delicioussss. I actually loved that the yam sauce spilled a little onto my wings. It was like a sweet honey sauce on the wings. So good. And the mac-n-cheese, agreed with the review below me, not as cheesy as you might expect, but super delicious. And I'm always a cheesy mac-n-cheese lover. But this stuff is good! So much food, I was literally stuffed all day, and had some food to take home. Literally that box weighed like 5 pounds it felt like! I think it was $10. Not bad. read more

I wanted to like this truck, as I enjoyed it at a previous food truck event. Unfortunately, this time around, they took my order and i waited at least 20 minutes, while other orders behind me were getting done. They were very disorganized to say the least. I ordered the jerk chicken. When I opened the package, what a disappointment. ONE piece of thigh meat with SIX PIECES of soggy chicken SKIN sitting in the sauce. Wow...so not worth the wait or the $10 price. They get one star for my friend's fried fish dish, which was okay. I genuinely hope they can turn it around and get consistency. read more

I just moved to Philly and learned that Gigi and Big R received a Vendi Award for the best food truck this past year, the first year of having the Vendi Awards in Philly. Well, I'm from NYC, love food trucks, and especially love award winning food trucks. So, naturally, I wasted no time and put this one on my to do list. My wife and I made our way to Gigi and Big R. First, don't come here for the great customer service experience. You will not get it. They are straight and to the point. I asked, "You have corn bread?" They answered, "No corn bread." My wife asked for the veggies side. They answered, "No, we do not have it." And, "they" is no mistake. The chef and the server make it a joint effort to shoot us down, no apologies. But, this is part of their charm. I got the chicken curry, candied sweet potatoes, mac n cheese, and a sweet iced tea. My wife got the jerk chicken, candied sweet potatoes, and collared greens. It was all very yummy. The chicken falls off the bone. Make sure to ask for a plastic knife if you want more than a fork to pick it apart. The sweet iced tea was super super sweet. I mean, someone got a little too happy with pouring the sugar in. Also, other than water, there is nothing to drink for the diet conscientious. The imperfections aside, the food is great. In fact, if not for the imperfections, I might have given it 5 stars. Not only did it taste good, but the price is very reasonable, as it should be on a food truck. read more

Gigi and Big R is soul food done right. I know very few people who visit his joint because it occupies it's own corner on the SW side of the 38th and Walnut. However, anyone with an open mind and open stomach needs to try this spot before they graduate. I have only ordered the jerk chicken and chicken wings, because I am always craving more. The meat is juicy and just the right amount of spicy. The sides are no joke either, especially the potato salad and mac and cheese. Hopefully I'll be able to diversify my choices in the near future. The only knock on this truck is it's price point, which at $10-13 is easily double most other trucks. However, a platter can easily be at least a meal and a half. That may be why I tend not to frequent the place, but I find the authentic taste worth the pretty penny. read more

Sooooo good! They set up at the Penn Relays in Downtown Philly this weekend and I had to try it because the smell was amazing. I travel the entire eastern part of the country and this is some of the best jerk chicken and mac n cheese I have ever had. The owners are so nice. You have to keep an eye out for their truck and give it a try. ~Alexis read more

Pretty sure they do this truck for the love of the game: At the end of a day, all the leftover food needs to go somewhere, and they let generosity take over. Me: 'can I get the three sides plate?' 'Do you like fish'? Me: 'ummm.. yes?' And thus, I ended up with three meal's worth of food: side of Collard Greens, side of Cabbage slaw, side of Rice n Beans with jerk sauce added, two servings of tasty fried fish, side of mac n cheese (and I didn't even order fish or mac n cheese!). Thank you Soul Food Truck. May your generosity never run out, though the candied yams might. read more

This foodtruck is full of some authentic southern cooking! I tend to catch them at any festival that has food trucks...they will be there! Try to get to them early because they sell out of a lot of stuff. They don't have prices on the truck. I got a chicken breast small platter with mac n cheese and candied yams for $12. My boyfriend got the chicken sandwich for $8. They are cash only! It's definitely delicious! The mac n cheese is that perfect amount of creamy and the yams are perfectly sweet and sauced! I've also had their potato salad and it is bangin', but I'm not sure they sell it in the winter because they didn't have it at Bloktoberfest. The chicken sandwich is literally just a chicken breast between two pieces of white bread, so just get the breast. read more

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! This food truck surpassed my expectations. While at the Made in America Festival my friends and I decided to try this truck out. We were pleasantly surprised. Not only was the food good, the portions were huge. It was so good, we ate here on both days of the festival (sat &sun). The first day, I ordered the jerk chicken platter with a side of mac n cheese & cabbage. Everything was so good. I'm big on soul food and this was perfect. The second day, I had the fried fish platter with the same sides. My friend opted for the ox tails platter with cabbage & sweet potatoes. Before this, I had never eaten ox tails. After tasting his, I was so shocked at how good they were. Meat falling off the bone and everything. The next time I'm in Philly, I will definitely be on the lookout for this truck. I wish they had a restaurant. read more

Saturday September 28, 2019 at Paoli Blues fest: I had fall off the bone real deal jerk chicken with beans and rice with cabbage. I used to live in the islands so I know when it's done right! Ya' mon they are the real deal! Like I was back on out island. They done come! The signs on the truck are all true! - Awesome and kind folks cooking and taking orders. Great price and portions. My girl Anna had the fish with mac and cheese she said 'best mack and cheese she ever had!' Fish was awesome! What you guys do with the sweet potatoes?? So good! Thank you for making my Saturday rock! They also have a restaurant as well on Haverford ave. in west Philly. read more

The Jerk Chichen was AMAZING!! I ordered a large with mac'n'cheese and candied yams. The whole thing was fantastic and was a TON of food. Definitely a good bang for your buck. The chicken was extremely supple and fell off the bone. The spices were fantastic and multiple people in my office came up and commented on how delicious it smelled. Be warned though... the Jerk Chicken isn't for the feint of heart. It packs a mighty punch and leaves your mouth with a strong burn. But its sooo worth it. Definitely check this place out! read more

I love Philly's food carts and this one definitely makes my list of favorites. I've been there several times and have enjoyed my experience every time. Their chicken wings are to die for. Fried to crispy perfection and juicy and meaty in the middle. Best combo ever. Also having just come back from a vacation in Jamaica, I can tell you their jerk chicken is fairly authentic flavoring, on top of being a fiery delicious treat. And their sides cannot be beat. Their mac and cheese, while not as "cheesy" as expected, is soooo tasty. I always contemplate skipping the meal and just eating a huge side of the stuff. Yams and collard greens are also pretty solid. Unfortunately, they're a little pricey, with $8 being on the low end for the their dishes. However, expect to have leftovers! I usually make two meals of their large size. If you're just looking for a quick lunch and go, this is not your place. But if you're looking for a unique double lunch, stop on by! Pros: authentic flavors, huge portions Cons: price, wait time (sometimes) Dishes to try: Chicken Wings, Jerk Chicken, MAC AND CHEESE Dishes to skip: None read more

Had the fried chicken sandwich... It was just fried chicken on two slices of fucking bread. Fail. Ordered the mac and cheese and I actually like that dish a lot. The chicken on the other hand lacked a savory rich flavor that soul food is known for. It didn't have that 'umph' to it. It was good, but could have been better honestly. Even Diddy wouldn't dance if Gigi's was featured as a cameo appearance in a music video he was part of. Thanks for the two pieces of bread. It sure helps to feed the birds. read more