Pretty standard truck. Got the meatball sub, also pretty standard. Portion was just enough. The meatballs were medium sized and lacked a strong sear or bold flavors. Kind of gummy in texture. The sauce was very good but there was too little of it. Give me another meatball, 3x the sauce, wrap the entire thing in foil and send me away needing a stack of napkins. Until that happens I will probably entertain the other options during the Wednesday foodtruck meet downtown. read more

Mangia Mangia Mobile - $9 for a good not great meatball sub. Needs another meatball and way more sauce. - Italian Near Me

I saw this cool looking green truck at the Liberty Station Artwalk on Sunday. The menu was intriguing and I had the lasagna sourdough sandwich and brussel sprouts. The sandwich was large, yummy. The brussel sprouts were crispy and tasty. Service is friendly, fast and helpful. read more

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My work building had them cater for the whole building. It included half a sandwich, chicken with this rice basil thing and some pasta. I chose the chicken with rice basil and a Caesar salad I was not impressed... Chicken had no flavor, and the dish itself. Best thing was the fresh basil. My co workers were also not impressed, they got the sandwich... It's decent but nothing to rave about. If you're craving Italian and you want something quick this may be it... But for the prices I would suck it up and go to a restaurant. read more

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So it was between Mangia Mangia, and Devilicious to get my Lobster fix at The Las Vegas Foodie Fest... Devilicious had their Butter Poached Lobster Grilled Cheese and Mangia Mangia had Lobster Raviolis, and both were $12 bucks a pop. I go over to Devilicious and check out what the people say, and see what the finished product looks like...Majority of the people say "its okay, and I even heard people walking away saying "$12 for this!?!?!?!" regretting their purchase for a grilled cheese with skimpy lobster inside. I head over to Mangia Mangia, and the majority of orders coming out are Lobster Raviolis, It smells really good, and all you hear is "Wow!" and OMG!. So I got an order and waited a good minute which is cool with me knowing that all their pasta is made fresh and cooked to order, I will happily wait for good food done right....5 good sized Raviolis covered in a red vodka cream sauce and a piece of garlic was worth the price and wait! Lobster in every bite, and the garlic bread worked as a perfect sponge leaving no survivors behind. Trust me when I tell you that you'll never find anything as good as this at The San Gennaro Feast this weekend-Go to Parma instead. Otherwise you'll be disappointed you blew $9 on a Sausage and Pepper Sandwich or $10 on Lasagna...Better bring the Pepto!!!....ALOHA!!! YELP 365 CHALLENGE-(232/365) "Ridiculous Raviolis!" read more

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Mangia Burger! Yummy! Came here twice and both times was left content. They are good at making their burgers. Also really like their fries. I just got plain fries though, don't see myself paying no more than 2 bucks for fries. They had some fancy items with their fries for 5 bucks. I passed on that, not worth the price for a sack of potatoes. This food truck comes to my nearby workplace every Friday so it's pretty convenient. Only side problems I have is the price. The price is a little steep for a hamburger but I guess if it's once a week or once in awhile it's okay. Another problem I have is them charging extra for using credit cards..Come on!!! Just cover it on your side, the price of your food items is already priced up more than what it should be in the first place.. Don't get their Meat lollipop. Sounded gross in concept already, good thing I didn't give in to my friend's recommendation. They ended up not really liking it at the end :) I'd just recommend their burger, haven't tried their other items. Do bear in mind that price is a little more expensive than what you prefer it to be. read more

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After careful consideration, I picked Mangia Mangia Mobile among the selection of food trucks @ the Beer and Music festival because it seemed the least boring.... tacos and burgers don't always excite me because they're always around (cmon, it's a San Diegan thing). I made the right choice :) -Portabella Burger is A1, buy it and try it (arugula, pesto, portabella mushroom cap, truffle oil, garlic, all that good stuff) -good vegetarian option ^^ -very friendly cashier -was on a food truck show on the food network!! read more

Mangia Mangia Mobile - Portabella Mushroom burger (vegetarian) @ the beer fest! The mushroom cap, arugula, garlic, pesto is amazing - Italian Near Me

Yes... Another 5-Star!! Matt & Ashley are beyond amazing. Their professionalism, service, and product quality is the industry benchmark. How they manage to operate such a fantastic food truck, turn out epic food choices, and do it all with humility, humor, and a sense of calm is impressive. Mangia Mangia is the real deal. We hope to see you and your team again soon!!! Thanks again. Mark & Tiffany read more

Mangia Mangia was outside of my work last week and I needed to quickly grab lunch so thought I would give them a try. For $7, I got a chicken parmigiana panini with a side salad. The panini was very good and had just enough sauce and cheese. The salad (mixed greens) was also good. The portions could be slightly bigger for the price, but I think the quality of the food is worth it. (I was full from half the panini and the salad, but I usually don't eat too much at lunch.) My coworkers tried the lasagna (bell pepper and asparagus) and really enjoyed it along with the garlic bread so I'll have to try that one of these days. read more

They were at my office complex yesterday for lunch and I can totally understand the high ratings these guys get. The prices are more than fair, food was high quality and my tortellini was a HUGE portion. I split my cannoli with a coworker and it's one of the best I've had. I will definitely order from this one again, and hopefully they will have the fried mozzarella cheese sandwich I see on all the pics next time. It's definitely one of the food truck favorites, and if they come back, I will be there. read more

My neighborhood does a Food Truck Thursday event once a month and I was really excited to see a new truck listed on our newsletter. I had stalked Mangia Mangia's yelp page and I made a list of dishes my husband and I definitely needed to try. At our Food Truck Thursday, I ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich, the lasagna grilled cheese and a chocolate chip cannoli (don't forget the cannolis). The food came out pretty quickly as I chatted away with neighbors. When I went to pick up my order, I noticed I was given a cheese tortellini and a chicken parm, I kept trying to tell the associate but he made a mistake. He kept reading my ticket saying that those were things I ordered, I show him the food he gave me and finally understands that I got the wrong items. A little annoying but we're human, he passes me the right sandwich and my cannolis along with some foil. I took the food and drove back to our house, I love chicken parm and their chicken parm lacked a lot of flavor, the bread they put it on was plain and really firm, I wish it had been on garlic bread. Bryan liked the lasagna grilled cheese, but it was definitely lacking in the cheese department. The cannoli was probably the best thing, you get 2 for $3 and shell is nice and crunchy and the filling was nicely sweetened. I would not eat here again the value of the food was not up to par and considering that they were on the Food Network, I am a bit disappointed. read more

We got to try this food truck out during a food truck Friday in Balboa Park and I was not disappointed. There weren't many people at the rodeo when we go there so it was easy for us to look at all of the different options but as soon as I saw the menu here, I knew this was it. They had all of the great Italian classics you would want but I picked a chicken parm sub, garlic fries and pesto fries. Adam and I split the fries. They were so good. The fries were done perfectly and had some great flavor however I would call the pesto fries basil garlic fries over pesto fries because that is pretty much what they were. There needed to be more pesto. The garlic fries were heavenly. The chicken parm sub was superb! It was very large which was great. I was so full after eating it. There was the perfect ratio of sauce to chicken to sub to mozzarella. Paired with the fries it was just amazing. I truly suggest trying this place out. They have some really good food that will seriously fill you. A lot of food trucks charge a lot for not much food and you often don't feel full for the amount of money you spend, but I promise that won't be the case with this food truck! Totally worth it. read more

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The asparagus lasagna was out. of. this. world. No joke, it was one of the best things I've had in a very long time. The red pepper lasagna was also eye-rollingly delicious, and I normally don't even really like red peppers!! They also serve a meatball lollipop which is a fried meatball on a stick that you can dip in a wonderful marinara. They also have desserts, and I was able to take one home to eat later. It was a dessert lasagna with ricotta and nutella. I shared it with 2 friends and we all agreed it was ridiculously good. Seriously, like, freaking amazing. (I am running out of adjectives for "delicious".) If you love Italian food, you need to check out this truck. You will be eating grub as good (or better) than what you'd get in a restaurant. No joke.. I can't wait to go back and get more asparagus lasagna and try the chicken parm. Look, I've eaten out of almost every food truck in SD. This is one of the best-- if not the best-- in terms of quality food, and the prices are good too. read more

Most food trucks running around San Diego try to offer their unique twist on the foods you normally would get at a restaurant or taqueria (taco trucks with a twist seems to be the ez comfrt food). I would say Mangia mangia is more of a mobile Italian food truck. There menu is nothing out of the ordinary with any distinct or signature dishes. However, if you want a meatball sandwich and don't want to have to drive to go for one, this is a good truck to go to. Pricing is about the same and the food is good. They have the traditional pasta dishes and most of my colleagues who have tried it has enjoyed it and some are okay with it. But if you are curious about this food truck, they sometimes pair up with 57 degrees resto to offer a complete meal (incl wine). Can I recommend Mangia Mangia (yes if you are craving Italian and they are in front or close to you, but no if you have to travel to them, it is not worth heading towards their location just for their food). read more

Imagine a delicious Ceasar salad, topped with grilled seabass. Not little flakes or chunks for flavor, but a royal-sized fish steak, moist and firm, covering the entire salad, flavored with capers and paired perfectly. What I wouldn't give for a knob of crusty bread and some olives. Not giving up these Canolis, that's for sure. read more

I tried this food truck for the second time today because of its convenient location Downtown (at 4th & B). I always like how food trucks make their way Downtown and give us some variety as opposed to the same old same old. The first time I tried this place, I got the Chicken Parm sandwich for $7. It was pretty big, but pretty ordinary tasting. The bread was a bit soggy, but that was expected if you don't eat it right away. It came in a large Styrofoam container with your choice of fries or salad. The side salad was actually more enjoyable than the sandwich. It did fill me up, but it was nothing too creative or special. I saw that they had different types lasagna on their menu as well, and so I was willing to give it a second try. This time it was $8 and you could choose what flavors you wanted. I got broccoli and sausage. It came in a Styrofoam container half the size. When I opened it up, it was even smaller! It was about the size of a post-it note, with a piece of garlic bread taking up the other half of the container. I usually don't get Italian food unless I want to get pretty filled up. This piece I could have finished in three bites. It seemed like a huge rip off for the amount paid. To be fair, the flavors were very tasty and the garlic bread was even very good. But that was at most a $5 side order, not an $8 entrée. I felt very unsatisfied afterwards. This coupled with a non-outstanding first sandwich dish makes me not really want to frequent this place again. The service was friendly enough, and if you have a hankering for a bite of some Italian food, you might want to stop by. But if you want value for your money, this is not the place to get your lunch. read more

Mangia Mangia Mobile - Lasagna the size of a post-it note. - Italian Near Me

Tried the mangia burger at the food truck when they came to Mira Mesa High school. The roasted peppers and cheese tasted delicious with the burger! The burger patty is also very flavorful and you get a very big portion. The burger itself was a bit oily but had its flavors. My friend ordered the sun dried tomato and garlic fries. I expected a bit more flavor than what they had described.. read more

A burger from an Itialan food truck? Just do it baby! You won't regret the mess you're inevitably gonna make, so you might wanna eat this with a bib or in the shower because the blue cheese, bacon, and roasted pepper on a juicy beef patty numbs all your other senses and gives you a mouth full of bliss. read more

Stop #5 on the San Diego food truck tour. I saw that Mangia Mangia was in the Sorrento Valley area for the first time and decided that it was a perfect time to hit them up before they appear on the Cooking Network's show, Eat Streets. If you happen to see them before the airing, I recommend you do the same as they are worth trying out and are bound to get busy after the national attention. If you haven't come across this truck, they offer gourmet pasta, paninis and salads. They do a better job than other trucks in creating an ambiance with some nice background music (Italian of course) and a few decorations to give a little more of a restauranty feel. Best of all though is the authentic Italian accent you quickly here when you go to place your order. I was able to sample two panini's after splitting with a friend: chicken parmesean and meatball. Both sandwiches also came with a hand tossed side salad which was actually quite impressive. As far as the sandwiches go, both were quite good: good flavor and not overpowered by too much sauce. I do have to call out one thing, though: these are not your traditional paninis. When I order a panini, I expect a hot, pressed sandwich. These were more like subs on fresh Italian rolls. The rolls were great, but not what I expected when I ordered a panini. I'll definitely give Mangia Mangia another try when they're back in the neighborhood. I'm excited to try the gnocchi or lasagna that others have raved about. read more

Mangia Mangia Mobile - Italian Near Me

Living at Portofino apartments has its perks; one of them is the weekly food trucks! Mangia Mangia has been my favorite so far and the first truck I'm taking time to review. What we got: Hubby got the Mangia burger without the cheese (tragic I know, but he doesn't eat cheese--which is even more tragic). He is a burger connessour (sp) and really enjoyed it. The meat was flavorful and juicy.. and the pancetta and red pepper made it extra YUM. I bet it's even better with the gorgonzola that is supposed to compliment it. I could tell the guy was avidly let down and dismayed he had to make it without it. Overall -- great burger !! I had the lobster ravioli which was really good! I would love if the raviolis had a little more stuffing but they were still yummy. Sauce was perfect and not too heavy like some sauces can be. My favorite part I think was the side garlic bread... But maybe that's because I haven't had real gooey bread in a while. I could of had 17 of those. We also ordered the risotto balls. They were really good but I wouldn't get them again... Wishing we ordered the fried meatballs instead! read more

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Unfortunately I only got the chance to try out their delicious garlic fries!!!! But, I cannot wait to try different dishes!!! They are very friendly thank you! read more

Mangia Mangia Mobile - Garlic fries - Italian Near Me

First tried this food truck for a small bite at the just San Diego Boomers event (which should have been more widely attended!). My husband and I had heard a good review on here about their fried mozzarella so decided to try that. It was quite tasty, especially with the herb surprise, although it looked a bit different than what I expected. But overall, definitely worthy of a return trip! Then I noticed that they were by my workplace for lunch a few weeks ago, so I decided to get something small to complement my home-brought lunch. So I got the caprese salad... AMAZING! This was better than I have had at sit-down restaurants - so fresh and so flavorful! They definitely used the seasonings to their advantage. The garlic bread that came with it was also quite good! I would definitely come back to this place, although I don't see them come to my workplace for lunch too often. I'm looking forward to trying their pastas and paninis! read more

Mangia Mangia Mobile - Caprese Salad - Italian Near Me

Wow, this place was amazeeee! The food truck is outside of our building on Wednesdays for lunch so i decided to give it a try. The guy running it is so nice and hilarious. The staff is all very friendly and the food is quick! Food: I tried the eggplant parmagiana sandwich and the roll was really good. The sauce and eggplant were good too, but i really judge a sandwich by its hoagie roll , and this one passed. My friend got the lobster ravioli which she said was awesome too. The guy gave our whole group some tiramisu to try, and i will definitely be getting more of that next time. Ridiculously yummy. read more

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Wow! It's all about the marinara sauce! I had the pleasure of trying the meatball sandwich at Food Truck Tuesdays at Civita Park. Friendly staff and they offer a variety of Italian dishes. read more

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The chicken parm sando was delicious! Sauce is on point, and overall it was a perfectly portioned lunch. Super happy and welcoming staff that greeted me right away. read more

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Ok so when most people think Italian cooking they think Sicilian, a ragu or gravy simmered all day. The bread is not these huge monster French rolls most of us eat our spaghetti with but these skinnier baguette style, and not nearly as fluffy but with much more flavor. The light Neapolitan style pizzas with a bit of sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil cooked wood fire. That is not the Italian food you'll find at mangia mangia. It means "eat, eat", a phrase often told to scrambling rambunctious little kids running around. Many things are good on the menu, in fact I have yet to find a bad thing on the menu. Personally I prefer the fries to salad on the Panini's because their fries are very good, coarse sea salt is used and a very fresh cut potato. The salad just seems plain, hard to dress it up without overdoing it or taking over the main dish. The lasagnas are quite good, melty, somewhat filling, but the flavors are not overpowered by the cheese. The vegetables, the meats they blend very well with a pasta that is not too soft, not too hard. The sauce is thick naturally and not overloaded with grated cheese to thicken. Chicken parm is the way to go, very filling, the sandwich alone is probably equivalent to the weight of foot long meatball at a subway. If you eat it right away you'll get the crispiness of the breading and the tang of the sauce, but anymore than that and it's a bit of a hot mess. The bread is very good, buttered, crisp, flaky, but again overtime falls to the sauce boss. Tiramisu was light, dense flavors, heavenly. Mangia burger is a hit, good beef, thick patty, more homestyle that restaurant style, if that makes sense. The marriage of cheese and meat on a good roll, not a bun. The Portobello ravioli is handmade, light and not overly heavy on sauce. I just much prefer a more traditional pasta than ravioli, but for a monster feast try the meatballs and lasagna(if your nice and ask sometimes they'll throw in extra). That's gonna feed like a 5X5 at In N Out. It's portable home cooking. $0.50 charge on cards, italian music on the bay door is a nice touch. read more

Great staff and superb chicken prosciutto Sammy. Caught up to them outside Vive apartments in Kearny Mesa read more

I was interested in hiring them to cater my event. We had good communication by email leading up to the event, however when I asked for a final quote so I can move forward, I never heard back from them. So I was left to assume they were not interested in my business or taking my money, which I would've appreciated an email indicating that or even from the from the beginning, so I would not have wasted my time or theirs. It's a shame... I really wanted to support the family owned business and I was really looking forward to having their food but ultimately had to go with another catering company who was responsive and professional in being able to meet my needs. read more

Absolutely love these guys. I've eaten at the food truck three times now and each time is excellent. Matt does such a great job with customer service. He told me about the different options and made recommendations for food that I might like. And the food itself was so tasty. It was freshly prepared and came out quickly. I host a bunch of events for my work team and would definitely hire them to cater our group any time! read more

Mangia Mangia Mobile - Matt was wonderful at helping! - Italian Near Me

We had Mangia Mangia cater our wedding and it was spectacular! The food was incredible and everybody was served much faster than we thought possible. We had heard horror stories of food trucks taking forever for a service that large and they both pulled it off magnificently. Everyone was served within an hour and we had 165 guests! Marko was his usual hilarious self and everybody loved him. He and Ronda were amazing at communicating throughout and met with us several times leading up to the event to make sure everything was how we wanted it. We made a new friend in the process :). Thank you Marko and Ronda for a night we'll never forget! read more

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Matt and the team at Mangia Mangia were so easy and amazing to work with for our wedding. My husband and I wanted a fried chicken appetizer station where guests could choose between a biscuit, waffle, or brioche bun and their choice of sauces. Every caterer we had talked to told us they could not fry on the spot and would not be able to provide crispy chicken. When we posed the suggestion to Matt before our tasting, he said "100% I can do that for you and it WILL be crispy." That was more than enough for us to know it was a yes. We did our tasting with his truck at a park and it was the most gorgeous day which was the cherry on top. The food was amazing at the wedding. Matt was able to set up the food truck so that all the food was made fresh since our venue did not have a fully functional kitchen. The chicken sandwiches ended up being so popular at the wedding and our guests were so sad we didn't serve them all night long!! We also did late night drunk food with Mangia as well and our guests were so happy after a long evening with an open bar! Our goal was that no one left hungry and we definitely accomplished that! Mangia is made of a team that wants to make your vision happen. We could not be more pleased with how the whole night went and we would definitely want to work with them again for a future event! read more

Really meh. We tried their food at the Friday Nights at Balboa Park, mostly because it was the truck with the shortest/no line and the kids were tired and hungry. We got two cheese tortellini, a meatball sandwich, a portobello sandwich and the porchetta sandwich. Little mess up when the food was ready because they forgot one of the sandwiches and it took a few minutes to realize, but they finally fixed it. The bread for all the sandwiched was way too soggy and mushy. This is NOT Italian bread by any shape or form. The tortellini sauce had little to no flavor and the tortellini quality was basic, like the kind that you find frozen at Vons for example. Their "porchetta" was NOT porchetta (I grew up eating porchetta in Tuscany), not the right cut of meat, way too much fat and spices. Overall for $60 we feel we wasted a lot of money...no wonder there was no line ;-) read more

The Cheese Tortellini is soo good. The service was great, food came out pretty quick, and the portion was definitely worth the price ($10). It doesn't look like much at first, but I wasn't able to even finish half of it! I definitely recommend this place. read more

Mangia Mangia Mobile - Cheese Tortellini - Italian Near Me

Great food , great Family run business Big Portions !! Fresh produce and more !! You have too try the garlic fries Holy cannoli they are tasty! Great Guy ! read more

This goes WAY beyond your average food truck! This is like putting wheels on your favorite Italian restaurant, with only the best menu items, and cutting the price in half! We've tried the Popsicles (meatball on a stick), various kinds of lasagna, and calamari. It's all been amazingly good! The meatballs are a blend of veal, pork and beef, making them extremely flavorful and tender. The varieties of lasagna include asparagus, spicy mushroom and beef, salmon, and probably others we haven't seen yet. The calamari was delicious and not rubbery. And to top it all off, Marco (the owner) is genuinely friendly, genuinely funny, and genuinely Italian! He's just a really cool guy. If you ever see this blue and yellow food truck, go check it out. Tell him Nathanael sent you. read more

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I could not recommend Mangia Mangia enough! Matt and his crew are simply amazing! My husband and I hired them for our wedding and were beyond satisfied from start to finish. Matt worked with us with all of our changes due to covid and ended up not only proving the delicious food appetizers, salads, main course , and dessert but also our amazing bartenders and servers. The staff followed every covid guidelines and Matt was present the ENTIRE evening providing more service than expected! Please do yourself a favor for a any event, big or small book Mangia Mangia ! read more

I cant say enough about my great experience with Mangia Mangia. They catered my son's 30th birthday which I planned from out of state. They made the whole experience so easy. Ronda helped me plan the perfect menu and stayed in communication throughout the process. Marco, the chef/owner, is a delight- very outgoing, friendly, and I was so glad to have him present at our party. Kirsa and Robert were excellent with service, both passing appetizers and later doing service from the buffet for our guests. The star of the show was the absolutely delicious food. We started with the meatball lollipops (Who doesn't love food on a stick?) doused in homemade marinara as well as fried mozzarella. These are not the frozen yucky things you get in a chain restaurant but lightly breaded and fried with melt-in -your-mouth good cheesy flavor. Panzanella salad and caprese skewers were the perfect side choices to compliment the fabulous lobster ravioli, chicken parm sliders, and meatball sandwich bites. We topped it off with sweet little small cannolis. This is top notch fare that is fun to eat and every bite was flavorful and fresh. Any time you see the Mangia Mangia food truck be sure to pull over and enjoy some great food. You'll love the food and the big personalities of this great group. Grazie for making our party a big success! read more

As a guy from the East Coast, in the Italian section of Philly, I am very particular about Italian food in America. I have been disappointed more times than not when trying new places, but Mangia Mangia is a true exception. The food is always excellent and the service is awesome. So far, I have eaten the meatball, chicken parm and porchetta sandwiches, and I ALWAYS get the cannoli. I tell my coworkers to eat there, and I do not risk my reputation on just any restaurant or foodtruck, but this place is a winner. You had better hope this truck pulls up near you soon. read more

We were so happy that Matt and team were open for my daughter's wedding! They catered the wedding when my first daughter got married and it was perfect, so we knew we had to have Mangia Mangia again for this wedding. What I love is that even though they have an Italian name, they really can cook anything. My daughter's new husband is from England and wanted an English specialty as an app called a 'Hog Roast Sando'. I'd never had one but explained it to Matt and it was amazing. Several of the guests from England said it was as good as eating it at home. The other impressive thing is the staff that work with the chefs as servers are so kind and provide perfect service. Kind service with a smile. One of the guests dropped a glass on the dance floor and within seconds the servers were out there with a mop and got it safely cleaned. The food was a hit and the service was perfect. In case it helps you with any ideas here is our menu that Mangia Mangia did for my daughter's wedding: Apps-- Hog Roast Sando (UK style) Surf and Turf Tacos--Fresh shrimp tacos:Fresh Grilled Baja Shrimp | Shredded Cabbage | Cilantro Lime Dressing | White Onion | Blue Corn Tortilla, and Carne Asada Tacos: Fresh Grilled Flank Steak | Fresh Garlic + Squeezed Lime | Roasted Corn Salsa | Fresh Avocado | Cilantro | Blue Corn Tortilla Maryland Style Crab Cake.  Jumbo lump blue crab, Chesapeake bay spice, aioli For our mains we did "chicken 3 ways' Chick-fil-A inspired Spicy Delux Sandwich. Chicken Parm recipe from Mangia Mangia Food truck Fried Chicken and Biscuits with gravey Sides: Bacon Mac-n-Cheese--Crispy Niman Ranch Bacon, Handmade elbow noodle, 3-cheese bechamel sauce, bread crumbs. Roasted Borcolini Salad: Candied Walnut and pear salad Late Night Snack: Rosemary Parmesian French Fries read more

Best Italian catering in San Diego! Mangia Mangia catered our wedding and the food was delicious! Our guest were happy and said that been the best wedding food they've had. Good food, highly professional, and incredibly friendly made an excellent experience. read more

Soooo.... Anybody else notice how there's a mini food truck gathering every Tuesday at lunchtime, on the corner of Science Park Rd & Torreyana Rd in La Jolla? I noticed, I scoped it out, and I'm here to report that it's freaking amazing. Lots of different local food trucks rotate through this weekly gathering, so always keep one eye on Twitter. Keep your other eye on the Mangiamangia truck. As far as I know, Mangiamangia is the only Italian-themed food truck in San Diego. With items like spaghetti and lasagna routinely featured on its menu, it's hard to resist the call of fresh tomatoes and cheese -- but with an American twist. (Try the deep-fried avocados.) This time around, I dropped by Mangiamangia for a quick lunch, and I ordered the eggplant parmesan sandwich and a side of sun-dried tomato and garlic fries. For ~$11 and change, it was a little pricey, but no more so than the other trucks. (The sandwich was actually reasonable at $6. It was the $5 fries that cost too much.) The sandwich was marvelous. The eggplant was sliced thin and cooked beautifully. The cheese was melted nicely. Even the roll tasted extremely fresh -- which is a difficult feat to pull off inside a food truck! The sandwich came with a complementary small side salad, which was enjoyable thanks to the large chunks of fresh tomato and red onions. The fries were more of a mixed bag. While I enjoyed the tangy sun-dried tomato and garlic flavor, these fries lacked an essential quality -- crispiness. A little more time in the deep-frier would've pushed these fries from "okay" to "spectacular". I'm delighted to add Mangiamangia to the food truck rotation. However, with so many mouthwatering roach coaches parking in front of my office on a routine basis, it's damn near impossible to remain loyal to just one or two. Viva Mangiamangia Mobile! read more

Mangia Mangia Mobile - sun-dried tomato and garlic fries - Italian Near Me

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