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    Paradise Dogs

    5.0 (24 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Food Trucks
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    PARADISE DOGS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Melanie K.

    Awesome dogs and awesome people! Couldn't have picked a better place for some post-Boardwalk lunch. We'll definitely be back for some dogs on the beach!

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    7 years ago

    Awesome hot dogs at the pier entrance on the left. $5 for a hot dog, $1 chips and free toppings! Best deal and best meal on the boardwalk!

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    13 years ago

    GREAT dogs. The bearded gentleman working the stand was a hoot. Ask for the Dicken's Cider with your dog...well worth it.

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    if you are near the warf in Santa Cruz, this is the place to get a great hot dog !

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    we had great hot dogs from this guy who looks like leon redbone on the wharf in santa cruz on easter sunday.

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    Union Foodie Truck - The truck

    Union Foodie Truck

    4.3(8 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Just got a chance to try this new foodie truck tonight at our local brewery. An Asian Mexican…read morefusion truck with a small but tasty menu. I'll start out by saying that the food I tried was quite tasty but... I had the Banh-Torta, an attempt at a fusion of the Vietnamese Banh Mi and the Mexican Torta. You can get either of these on their own in San Jose for about 6 bucks but adding guacamole makes this Bahn Mi 9 bucks? The bread had a tough bite, not the crunchy crust and soft center of a killer French baguette or the yummy texture of a great Torta roll grilled on a flat top. More like a day old sourdough that wasn't sour, not a good fit in my opinion. Lots of good flavored fillings like pickled and fresh jalapenos, and Sriracha mayo. The real disappointment was that everything was cold. If the steak was first warmed on the grill (standard practice for any food truck) or the bread was toasted or something to add some warmth to the equation, maybe I would have been swayed to 4 stars. I know they are just starting out and this is the first Yelp review but I did mention I was going to add them to Yelp and Rachel the chef/owner handed my wife her cold sandwich while smoking a cigarette with the other hand. I'm not sure if this is some sort of health code violation or what but California's no smoking laws don't allow smoking within 25 feet of any door or window leading to a place that serves food. Smoking in the kitchen is a pretty bad display of disregard in my opinion. I won't be lining up next time this truck is in town but you should try them for yourself and hopefully my honest review gives them some direction for success.

    Just had an I Love Lucy sandwich. Absolutely delicious, perfect balance of crunch, salty and…read moresavory. Friendly, fast service, and getting a sandwich presented this beautifully is rare. Recommended without reservation!

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    Shockwave - Apple pie egg rolls

    Shockwave

    4.9(17 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Amazing comfort food at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk pier! Whatever can you ask for?…read more This is definitely a go-to place. There will not be any disappointment from Shockwave Food. The portion is huge for its price....Friendly staff, quick service, and just a happy place to be!! To top it off with a warm day at the Santa Cruz beach, come and watch the sunset, enjoy the day and build a great memory with Shockwave Food!!

    Went to the Highway 17 Studios yesterday to check out some great food. I came to this truck…read morespecifically for my dessert. Fortunately I got in the line when it was short. Paid for the apple pie egg rolls and took my buzzer and walked around the inside of the studio for a while to get out of the sun and look at the booths items. After a bit my buzzer went off and I was pretty close to the truck so I was excited to get something fresh and made to order. The presentation was okay. Not sure why it was sitting on top of slaw. The bigger bummer was that only the very edges were crispy. The rest of the egg rolls were soft and gummy. The inside tasted good, but I really wanted a fully crunchy egg roll. I'm not one to ever send food back because you never know what they will do with it. Might try one of their sandwiches to see if it's a better experience. But egg rolls should be crunchy. It's like it was a rolled up crepe with a tiny crunchy edge.

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    S&B Food Truck - What they advertise their Philly cheesesteak as

    S&B Food Truck

    4.0(8 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Stopped by for lunch and wow, this was insanely mid. As someone that's been to Buster's in SF, I…read morewas expecting a decent portion of large semi-thick cuts of meat in a toasted sandwich. What I got was far from that. $16 got me a very lightly filled "Philly cheesesteak" that was filled what what appeared to be "steak umms." After browsing their Instagram page I was fully expecting the tender and large cuts of meat and portion advertised as I have attached but whatever I got was far from what was advertised. Coupled with undercooked vegetables and thin processed meat that was what appeared and tasted to be seasoned with taco seasoning, this was far from a "Philly cheesesteak." They advertise in their Instagram bio that they have "The best sandwiches and burgers in town" but what I experienced today leads me to feel strongly otherwise. To those that want a Philly cheesesteak, I'd advise you to go somewhere else, and for those seeking a similar experience, try the frozen Philly cheesesteak you can find at the Dollar Tree.

    These guys were at my local brewery Steel Bonnet tonight and I was blow away that they were not on…read moreYelp! (I grabbed the first!) I was in the mood for nachos and past by our local Mexican joint on the way here and saw the truck. I took a chance and tried their take on the classic and was super stoked! Alberto explained that they don't do it the classic Mexican way! These Nacho's (see picture) we're more classic American style (think Beavis & Butthead) (nacho cheese sauce) mixed with carne asada, and bacon, jalapenos, and grilled onions! Topped with a house made sauce that melted all together right! They were a pleasant surprise! S&B, Sandwiches & Burgers! They are not trying to be a standard Mexican food truck, it's all about their take on the classics. Cheese Steaks, BAVO (Bacon Avocado Lettuce Tomato), Burgers, Nacho Fries... Alberto also said their burritos are all meat with just their special sauce, very untraditional bit sounds great. It's only my first visit but they say they are at Steel Bonnet every Wednesday night. Check'em out! I'll be back next week to try a burger!

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