Pa&#x27; Tacos El Papi

First time trying chix n stix and man their wings are bomb. I wish he could come to willow oaks…read moreInova area more often coz I'd literally always get the wings. The owner is chill and nice. I was literally vibin' to his music while waiting for my wings to be ready.

The food from this truck was really wonderful but the only draw back I had was the price vs the…read morequantity

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Wings, Tenders, Flavor Fries? Cluck Yeah!!!

Over The Rice

4.5(63 reviews)

1.3 mi

Just discovered this gem and let me say it's delicious and priced great. I crave Korean food a lot…read moreand beef bulgogi is my fav and they cook it perfectly. My only change would be is to make the kimchi a little more spicy

Some of the best food truck eats in the DMV!....And, giving huge serving portions "ain't never hurt…read morenobody!" After pondering over the usual lunch options, I decided go on a food truck excursion for lunch today. On any given day, just outside the office, there's always several food trucks making their rounds in the Arlington-Ballston area. Luckily for me, Over the Rice decided to show up! Over the Rice seems to have a cult following. As soon as they tweet their location for the day, you can bet there is a line of folks waiting to partake in their fare. This I know, because every time they are anywhere near my office building my coworkers run for the doors during lunch like a cow herd. And, I see why! The food is always fresh and the flavor is there. This is my fourth time visiting this truck and I can attest one thing for sure....the food and taste is consistent....actually, really good. You pick your choice of meat(s): Steak, Grilled Chicken, Lamb, Pork and there is a vegetarian option as well. Then, the assembly of a great meal begins. If you are indecisive like me, they offer a combo meat option which is usually my go to....Chicken n' Steak or....when in the mood to change things up....the Chicken n' Lamb! One word...its "HittinNStickin!" The meat is so tender, juicy...and most of all seasoned! It is served over rice (yellow basmati rice), of course and comes with a side salad and two quarter slices of pita bread. The food is more than enough to share...in my opinion. The finisher that makes the food a hit....is the Tzatziki sauce ANNNDDDDDD this spicy kind of sauce I can't seem to put my finger on it! But, whatever it is.....make sure you order extra of both!! lol THE GOOD IN A NUTSHELL: Overall, you can't go wrong with this food truck! Fast friendly service, fresh tasting, flavorful food, good portions, and you don't get a sense of bad food handling practices like some food trucks or feel like you are going to need a pack of Tums to alleviate the bubble-guts...after consuming it. Nothing but a thumbs up experience and clean operation here. THE EIGHT BALL IN THE CORNER POCKET: The long lines are the only down side, but look at it this way...."good things come to those who wait"....besides, if there was no line then that may not be a good sign for sure! lol

Grilled Chicken & Steak!....Over Rice!! Make sure you sauce-it-up with the spicy sauce!...Mandatory!! It's delicious!

Lamb over rice with mild sauce

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Catering customized bowls

Wi Jammin Catering

4.7(70 reviews)

4.9 mi

Food was good! Definitely coming back. Customer service was excellent. I recommend the jerk chickenread more

They catered a lunch at my office and and the jerk chicken was legitimately the best chicken wings…read moreI've ever eaten. Perfectly cooked and the sauce was INCREDIBLE. They've got a kick to them too, almost feels like a numbing sauce! I had to find out who made these wings. So so good.

Menu as of 12-8-16

Jerk chicken with rice, veggies and corn

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Jerk chicken, rice and peas, plantains. Yum

Java Cruiser

4.8(18 reviews)

25.7 mi

One of the best food trucks around for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Coffee and breakfast sandwiches…read morein the morning, and grilled cheese, burgers and smoked pulled pork sandwiches for lunch and dinner! Lucky to have seen the truck at local events and now, it's serving breakfast at my office building!

Grilled cheese truck...simply magnificent…read more Jeff is very fun to chat with and keeps you entertained while you wait. Get the grilled cheese sandwich with the fuji apples! You won't regret it. I wouldn't suggest eating the pulled pork if you are on a date, either. That sandwich is stuuuufffed and it isn't pretty while eating. :)

7.1 mi•Van Ness/Forest Hills

We BBQ too! Check out our smoker! Have you tried our BBQ at the 7LocksBrewing, Smoketownbrew or RedShedman?

Java Cruiser - #CraftBeers and #GrilledCheese Sammies #BigOrangeTruck Smoketown Brewing Station #Beers #FoodTruck! #Brunswick #mdcraftbeer #localbrew

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#CraftBeers and #GrilledCheese Sammies #BigOrangeTruck Smoketown Brewing Station #Beers #FoodTruck! #Brunswick #mdcraftbeer #localbrew

Sang on Wheels

3.7(119 reviews)

Their drunken noodles were superb. They had an excellent smoky flavour. The dumplings were simply…read moredelicious.

I've sang in a lot of places, in pubs, clubs, bars, coffee shops, bookstores, malls, outdoor…read morefestivals, streets, subways, you name it. But unlike James Corden, I've never Sang On Wheels. This food truck, though, has. What to get: whatever she gives you. That's not just for this truck but general advice for life. Amazing service from a woman that really cares and will stuff your box (so to speak) full of all kinds of crazy wild food. The service definitely gets a 5. The prices and food are a 4. They are good but not amazing. You get a ton of food, including meatballs and drunken noodles and all sorts of other weird stuff. It's all good but none of it was like, omg wow I can't wait to come back. The Thai Tea Bubble Tea was pretty yum, but the bubbles in it were not so fresh at all. I'd have enjoyed it more if I had ordered it without bubbles. Overall a great experience. My first food in DC after driving non stop from Pittsburgh, where I had just driven to from Buffalo. A crazy long drive which ended in me eating a ton of food from this truck and so it will always be a really positive memory for me. But if you've already tried it and enjoyed it, then I just Sang to the choir. Wheeeeeelllllls... I better be going. I have to talk to my friends from Ireland, Scotland, and Wheels.

5.7 mi•Dupont Circle, Downtown

Wheels see about that

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Chicken Sate with Drunken Noodles and Fried Rice

Captain Cookie and the Milk Man Food Truck

4.2(372 reviews)

Used Captain Cookie for a church event. Everything was delicious and the company was such a…read morepleasure to work with!

A company hired Captain cookie as a treat for the employees. Great selection of cookies four types…read moreof ice cream, super friendly and fast service.. The line for this truck was the longest, but it did move swiftly as no one had seen this company before please spread the word. They are great for employee engagement.

Captain Cookie & the Milkman's Half Dozen

Molasses ginger, s'mores, chocolate chip

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Captain Cookie & the Milkman's Edible Cookie Dough

Smoking Kow BBQ

4.0(114 reviews)

4.0 mi

Awesome food -- exceptionally tasty. The brisket is to die for and love their baked beans.read more

Food and service 10/10…read more I highly recommend Smoking Kow BBQ for your catering needs. I hired them for a corporate event for up to 60 pp, and they had hearty vegetarian and vegan options. One of the owners came by to make sure everything was perfect, and that was a nice touch. They were very easy and friendly to work with. The smoked portobello mushrooms, Mac and cheese, and coleslaw were delicious. Honestly, everything was so flavorful. No complaints from any of the guests!

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Smoked wings (white truck special)

What the Pho?

3.0(84 reviews)

6.8 mi•Shaw

Ohhh man, who doesn't want a big piping hot bowl of pho on a chilly winter day in DC? It was one of…read morethe few cold days we've had here recently and pho sounded like the perfect lunch to warm me right up and boy did it ever! I got the beef pho which was a very generous portion for $9. Service was so quick and I couldn't wait to get back to my office to finish the prep! Separate baggie came with your sprouts, jalapeno, and some amazingly fragrant Thai basil! I of course got some of the standard Sriracha and fish sauce to add as well! The pho hit the spot for sure! There were lots of noodles which I enjoy in my pho, made it a very hearty and filling meal. I enjoyed every yummy bite! My coworkers kept coming over to my desk because everyone was smelling its deliciousness! I'm a phan of this phood truck, pho sho!

I hate putting down one stars but this deserves it. I don't mean to be dramatic but they did not…read morecook the shrimp in my spring roll. I bit into it and was disgusted. Raw shrimp just chillin inside. Yep...see the picture, I was in shock. Shooketh as my friends would say. Not to mention the sauce was watery, the rice paper on the roll was hard and the noodles they used weren't even right (very stringy and thin). I'm done with this place. 1 Star...i may or may not get sick from the raw shrimp that I bit a piece of, we'll see. At least they gave me a full refund. Never coming back btw. This post is to warn everyone because whoever is prepping food seems to be careless.

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Bulgogi beef banh mi; shrimp summer rolls.

PhoWheels Food Truck

4.4(424 reviews)

4.8 mi•Foxhall

I saw some food influencers hyping the oxtail cheesesteak banh mi. So, I had to try it…read more.. I took myself out to Union Market specifically to try this oxtail banh mi from PhoWheels and here are my thoughts. The Banh Mi itself is delicious. The oxtail melts in your mouth. The cheese is oozing out of the sandwich. The pho they give you in a cup is amazing. However.... This is 25+ dollars and 30+ if you tip. In that amount of money I expect some meat. There was not enough meat in this banh mi and for the lack of meat it was smothered in cheese. If I am expecting to pay $30+ for a sandwich I expect it to be packed with meat the way the influencers showed it. But it wasn't and I ended up eating more food from another place. For the taste this banh mi is great but for the price it is not justified at all. I can't give this more than a 2.2/5 in this economy

The phowheels food truck stopped by my apartment complex so I couldn't resist…read more I'm a big fan of their pho and Thai tea still, I think they're my go to staples. Their online ordering system is a little weird because it doesn't specify what meat you'd like to add to your pho but they make it so quick you're good to order walk-up style. It's the best thing since colder weather is coming, it just hits the spot. Happy to keep supporting this business.

Make your next move, your BEST MOVEEE!!

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Tacos El Chilango Food Truck

4.7(681 reviews)

3.5 mi

I highly recommend coming here! Highly recommend using your GPS, it's very easy to get lost. The…read morepeople running the food truck were very nice, even gave us an extra taco since we ordered more. No seats or tables, but you can eat there with your plate while standing (very common thing to do in Mexico). I highly highly recommend trying their salsas that they have.

Always a good spot to come and get some tacos at. The meat is juicy and flavorful, the people here…read moreare fun. My favs are always Al pastor and campechano, they always hit! Also a tamarindo Jarrito or a Limón agua fresca. It's cash only, so make sure to hit up the atm prior.

A bag full of small containers of red and green salsa with a side of Radishes and limes with a foil wrap tacos

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Laura L.

11 years ago

One of the best taco trucks in Virginia! I love there tacos! Being from California This is the closest what ur going to get just like from mexico! They are deff the best tacos in town, must try el mixto and the alpastor! Not only great food but great costumer service! 2 guys running the truck are really friendly! make sure you tell them its your first time and maybe they will thrown in 1from la casa! read more

Gaby L.

12 years ago

Being raised and living in Mexico for more than 10 years and eatingg tacos every weekend in Mexico City these are the best i tried around the DMV Area! Love the Alpastor and Asada! Wish they had the rollo but they taste like if they just came out from it! Love coming here and brining my family to eat! 100% Authentic and a big fan of this food truck! Very clean and very friendly! read more

Josseling G.

150

9 years ago

I love this place, the tacos are delicious and the Gabriel and Luis Are Very Nice! Tacos al pastor and lengua are very good! I live a few blocks away, I'm going to keep coming as long as these guys are here! Best tacos in town!! read more

Da Boss H.

9 years ago

This place has the most authentic Mexican tacos. It's definitely a MUST try I'd have the cater my ANYTHING I come to this place 1 3 times a week even tho the open only 5 days a week. Do yourself a favor and get you some! read more

Vanessa E.

9 years ago

My boyfriend and I come here every day. Best tacos ever! Generous meat! Authentic Mexican tacos. The green sauce is my favorite!!!

Jenny S.

8 years ago

best authentic tacos i've had in the DMV! i go almost every week...their service and tacos are always good.

Keevin J.

11 years ago

On point every time... Not once has it been bad. I could live off these things that's how good it is.

Salma D.

8 years ago

Best tacos I ever ate, now I eat their tacos almost daily, I like the green salsa a lot.

Kimberly S.

9 years ago

Customer services was excellent, food was prepared fresh and very tasty and fast service

Iliana R.

10 years ago

They do not open at 11:30 been here for the longest time and the truck never showed up

Wael B.

12 years ago

"hands down best authentic tacos around dc area"

Caroline L.

8 years ago

Really good tacos! You have to try them!

E. D.

7 years ago

These are the best tacos in the DMV!!!

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