My apartment complex started getting in food trucks so I'm very excited :D Last night I got the pleasure of trying PIaggio food truck! I've got to say I've only experienced 3 food trucks: one I don't remember the name (it had a lasting impression...), Kogi, and now Piaggio. This is by far my favorite :D I ordered: Argentine Sausage Sandwich and Chimichurri Fries. Both were amazing. For a total of $7 When I first got it I thought the sandwich was a little small because I was starving. But I finished 3/4s of the sandwich took a little break and then all of a sudden felt extremely full! The chimicurri sauce tastes so good on everything! The sausage is coated with it and the fries were tossed in it. My roommates ordered the combo burrito (pork, beef, and shrimp) and they ordered the skirt steak burrito. From the looks on their faces, it must have been delish. Only dissapointment: THEY WERE OUT OF CHURROS CON DULCE DE LECHE! I hope they come back! read more

I never had Argentine cuisine food until today! Piaggio Gourmet on Wheels broke my Argentine cherry even if it was just Argentine inspired street food. I got the grilled tilapia taco served with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and chimichurri sauce for only $2 dollars! Honestly speaking, the taco was nothing special but the empanada was definitely something else. I got to sneak a bite out of my friend's chicken empanada and it was so fresh and delicious I wanted more! Next time Piaggio makes a pit stop in my neighborhood for the OC din din a go go food truck fair i'm going to steer clear of the other trucks so I could save some room in my stomach for churros con Dulce de Leche! read more

Piaggios was my first introduction to the world of gourmet food trucks. The truck is run by Piaggio him self and you'll always find his wife taking the orders. I've had pretty much everything on their menu by now and let me tell you, you won't be dissapointed by anything. My favorite by far is the blue cheese burger with chimichuri frys. If you have yet to experience the chimichuri frys, you are definitely missing out! You can usually find Piaggios in various parts of irvine during the week as well as the different food truck meetups around orange county. If you get a chance, don't pass them up! read more

I was not too stoked on this place until a friend recommended that I try the Tres Amigos burrito. That and a side of chimi fries cost $9 which seemed like a lot at the time but ended up being completely worth it. I've never had the steak, pork, shrimp combo before but it was a hit. some black beans, salsa, some type of sauce all came together great. It was so good that I wolfed it down way too quick and now I have a stomach ache. Tres amigos was a million times better than everything else I have tried from the truck previously. read more

I echo the *exact* same thing as another reviewer. The cost of the gaucho fries is INSANE. $16?! And again, it's not posted. I truly was expecting something like $8, which would've been inline with their other offerings. Let's all keep in mind that $8 for fries is nuts. It's a fried potato, cut in pieces. Throw less than a 1/4 pound of meat on there, and we've got a food cost of roughly $2.25. It's not worth $16. At. All. The meat on it was super fatty as well. Sure, fat can be flavor. But the fat needs to be rendered out a bit, and made soft. Otherwise it's kind of gross to me. The chimichurri was coarse, but flavorful. I wouldn't call it great by any means, but it was passable. All in all, I wouldn't eat their again. I also got their empanadas. Which reminds me, I'm not getting empanadas anymore unless they're at a Cuban restaurant. There's a place in the Orange circle that comes to mind. Empanadas at non-Cuban places are just not what I'm expecting. The food here is fine. Not a stand out, and for the money, absolutely ridiculous. But it's fine. read more

When I first heard about these guys, they were stopping across the street from where I worked. I was given a menu by our HR rep and office manager, both of whom sang their praises. I thought to myself "A gourmet roach coach?! HA!", and that was the end of that. Being a curious glutton though, I did make my way across the street and ordered some empanadas and a sausage sandwich. I won't say the heavens opened up, rays of light filled my office while angels strummed their strumming things, but I did say "Damn! This is pretty good!" And with that, I was hooked. Now, they stop directly in front of our building, which makes it very nice and easy. The only things I would complain about is their smaller menu selection, but their daily/weekly specials more than make up for it. That one day they had the octopus rice? Yum. They also recently started taking credit cards, but that process does slow up the line. Finally, they have bacon dogs. BACON DOGS. For most of my coworkers and myself, that's the only thing they need to serve. read more

Got the porker sandwich. Im a sucker for anything with blue cheese on it :) It was delicious to the very last bite! first time there, but not my last! read more

Ordered Chimichuri fries, The Manacala chicken sandwhich or something, and the empenada. Just want to say from the start that the Chimichuri fries was probably the best tasting out of the 3. The chicken sandwhich was dry, thin slices of dried chicken, the empenada was not crispy but rather soggy. 1 1/2 star if I could, the 1/2 star was for them because they are friendly service. Would I come back? Maybe not. read more

I've got this affinity for chimichurri, maybe because it sounds like a Harry Potter spell or maybe because it looks so cool on steak or anything else...like fries! So I've had truffle fries, cheese fries, parmesan fries, but never fries with chimichurri...I likey! It's different but the salty fries cut through the vinegar very well. Then there were the chicken empanadas...decent not the best I've had but still a great meal with the fries. read more

Another new truck to try at what's been dubbed Thursday's 'Din Din a Go Go' by Lomo Arigato. Had not heard of Piaggio, turns out to be Argentinean food. We gave it a go, and as usual, ordered a few items to share: Skirt steak taco - This was ok. I'm not familiar with Argentine flavors, but this just reminded me of a regular carne asada taco. Argentine sausage sando - This was pretty good. Basically a sausage, sliced down the middle in between a ciabatta-style cut french bread. Can't remember if there were toppings or not... Chimi fries - You don't catch me complaining about fries - unless they're burnt or some other catastrophe befalls them. These were...fries. The chimi sauce kicked up the rating of the fries though, pretty yum. Other Yelpers seem to like the Tres Amigos burrito and empanadas - so I'd give this truck another go. read more

Most food trucks leave me wanting more. I usually feel ripped off or underwhelmed. This is one that lives up to the hype and seriously delivers. The empanadas are amazing and they make a great chimichurri. I also really like the pork sandwich. Great truck!! read more

My boyfriend, who actually ordered this food (that I then stole multiple bites of) does not agree with my harsh-ish assessment of this truck, but if he doesn't like it he can write his own Yelp review. :P Why would you serve a pulled pork sandwich accompanied by a) marinara, and b) parsley in oil? I don't understand. Yes, I understand what chimichurri sauce is, and yes, I understand that that's what the parsley in oil is meant to be, and no, that is not what it actually tastes like at this truck. Too bad, because the pulled pork itself was of really great quality and expertly (I'm guessing) slow-cooked. This is a one-off review, though, and although it may not sound like it, I would actually go back and try them again. The deliciousness of the pork by itself bodes well for the culinary skill of the cooks behind the scenes, and sometimes you just have a badly mixed batch of sauce. If and when I return, I'll update, and hopefully with a more positive spin. read more

The only thing about this food that is Argentinian is perhaps the chimichurri sauce, otherwise, it's basically tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas and the like. I ordered an asparagus quesadilla, and had them add tofu, roasted peppers, and grilled zucchini. They did so without hesitating and without charging me any extra. $7 is kinda steep for a quesadilla off of a food truck, but whatever. The food came out quick and was delicious. If I were to come across this truck again, I would definitely order something. read more

Tried their empanadas since most reviewers were raving about this. I tried their caprese empanadas and it was really tasty. Such a crispy texture of dough with a really delicious filling. The filling was mozzarella, fresh basil, and tomatoes. And when you dip the empanadas in their special chimichurri sauce, it's amazing! So why the 3/5? When I bit into the empananada, 80 percent of the interior was just air!!!!! There was maybe a half a tablespoon of filling, and I'm being generous with how much filling their was... Honestly, it's like I paid 2.50 for a piece of fried dough.... read more

I wonder why have they come up with the Idea that this is Argentinean Food...As far as I know there are no Tacos or Burritos in Argentina, moreover Tortillas DO NOT exist...Therefore there is NOT such a thing as Tacos Gauchos, Quesadillas Gauchas or Burritos Porteños The idea of French Fries with chimichurri brought back really nice memories which quickly dissipated when I tried the 1st french fry...Do you call that chimichurri? Please... The next time I ordered Argentine Sausage Sandwich (Choripan) I was expecting a Choripan a real one not a piece of dried sausage...Tsk Tsk... I am not going to describe the different menu items I tried but being pretty knowledgeable on the topic I dare to say that the way the publicize/market their business should be considered a crime against Argentinean Culture... To crown this post , yesterday I requested a Churro con Dulce de Leche...Once again said to mention it was a FRAUD...Whoever microwave the Churro is not aware that there is something that reads Power in a Microwave and that is used to control how hot you can to warm the food...Needless to say...The Einstein who did such thing also micro waved the Dulce de Leche which caused a bitter after taste... In summary Piaggio Gourmet on Wheels should change their name to Taquito Crew or Burrito Crew and they should remove the Argentinian flag they have in their truck because it is not right... All of us are entitled to an opinion and this is mine. =) Thanks for taking the time to read this post read more

I'm Argentinian so I was very excited to see an Argentinian food truck in OC. They stop by our apartment complex every now and then so the hubby and I decided to finally try it. I had high hopes but unfortunately it did not live up to the Argi food I'm used to :( The empanadas served here are fried - not my preference. I feel that baked empanadas are better because they let the meat & ingredients really come thru. When fried it kind of overwhelms the rest of the flavors. Next thing I tried was the "Chimi Fries". Another bummer. The Chimichurri here needs some major work. The one being served is not so much a sauce but more of chopped parsley than anything. They need to up the olive oil and red wine vinegar and also chop the parsley into much smaller pieces. Lastly we tried the Entraña special. It was "ok". I prefer the entraña from Villa Roma myself. But I guess this is a food truck - not a restaurant. All in all - if they made a few tweaks they could be so much better! read more

I have come to appreciate Piaggio Gourmet every time I visit it. The owners, Piaggio and his wife, Roxanne, really take heart and pride to their food. They know their frequent customers, my good friend - Marlon - who visits them on a weekly basis. You don't get alot of Argentinian good eats in the OC, and if you happen to find them - you take heed and appreciate. I first sampled their tasty empandas back at the OC Foodie Fest in August. There is an ongoing fun foodie event of OC DinDin A GoGo put together by Piaggio and Lomos Arigato and Topical Shave Ice - you can taste their tasty mobile eats on a weekly basis. When I check out OC DinDin A gogo, it's important to go with a group of friends...you can order more food, have someone standing in line at one truck while you are the other, and pull in your foodie finds and share. What's not to like? It's a fantastic gourmet food trucking feast I'd say. Piaggio is one place that I'll always add to my lists of visits whenever I'm at OC DinDin a Gogo because the chimichurri is pretty great. The wonderful Argentinian condiment that is their version of ketchup...goes great with everything. To the bistec sandwiches, and empanadas, or even all by itself. Heck, if they had bread all by itself served with chimichurri...I would order it. Garlic, parsley, vinegar, olive oil and the seasonings is what makes up a great chimichurri and Piaggio makes a good batch. Oh, and those empanadas are mighty tasty, too. Yum and yum. Another great thing to order is the churros from here served with cajeta. Churros with dulce de leche sauce...oh my freaking gosh....it's awesome. Makes you wish you started with dessert first. I love Churros and it's always a instant reminder of Disneyland childhood days. At least I can revisit those wonderful memories at this food truck. Check this one out if you can. ;-) read more

My husband and I caught up with Piaggio for lunch, and were excited to get some tasty empanadas. Unfortunately, they were out of empanadas.... :-( So instead, we split a special burrito that combined pork, skirt steak, and shrimp (Tres Amigos). The flavors were decent, but at the same time were missing something. I might call it pizazz, you might call it seasoning/spice/flavor. What really threw me off was the intense rubbery, chewy texture of the steak, which was also the main component of the burrito. My husband and I ended up picking out most of the steak pieces, as they were nearly inedible. What was left was a fairly sad and mediocre burrito. That sad pile of burrito cost us $8. :-( I would probably still be willing to give this place another shot, but I really want empanadas! read more

Made a mistake of thinking I got my steak and chimmichurri fries from here the last time I was at OC mix mart. Disgusting . The fries were a soggy mess ,the steak tough,the chimmichurri was parsley and nothing else.It was served with some tomato crap that could have been home ketchup but was just chopped tomatoes with water. Don't even get me started on the Dulce de leche churros,even my homemade caramel sauce couldn't revive those Fifteen bucks gone just like that. Never again read more

This food truck came to my work today during lunch time. I love me some empanadas! These were very delicious and a tad on the greasy side, but still very good! The green garnish they had on the side was very good =) I wasn't too hungry at the time so I didn't get a sandwich or a pork slider... Next time they come around I will have to try their sandwiches for sure. They smelled delicious! Would I go back: Yuup read more

The menu is simple and like how they are true to the chimichurri. They have this in almost every item on the menu and I must say it's very refreshing. I got the burrito with grilled tilapia and it was pretty filling. I have an average size appetite and there was plenty of fish in this. My friend got the tacos and they were loaded with meat as well. Value for money not like some food trucks which are priced pretty ridiculously.. read more

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This food truck is AMAZING! I got the pulled pork slider with the chimichurri fries for $9. The full pork sliders with the Hawaiian bread was so good! The pulled pork had so much flavor and went well with the Hawaiian bread. The fries with the chimichurri sauce was also good. The fries were not greasy and soggy, they had a little crisp and tasted like fries not grease. So worth my money! ! :) read more

Piaggio Gaucho On Wheels - Pulled pork sliders with chimichurri fries. Sorry couldn't stop eating the fries. - Argentine Near Me

As a Chef i find it harder and harder to find food that wow's me. Piaggios food is one that does. On my Last review i talked about the glory that is the Tres Amigos Burrito and while it will always hold a special place in my tummy I want to talk about my two newest favorites off of this truck. The Caprese empanadas and the Portabello quesadilla. both items are simple perfection in my mind. read more

I got the pulled pork sliders with fries. I got fast service since I went before the lunch crowd. I was expecting the pulled pork to be more flavorful and juicy since it was listed as one of their most popular items, but at least the fries were decent! I'll give this truck another try next time and get something else. read more

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Pictures online looked amazing, but sadly the food did not compare. Ordered the pulled pork over fries. The fries were cold and pork didn't have much flavor. Also ordered a steak burrito. The burrito was full of rice and beans, and literally almost no steak. Was VERY disappointed with this burrito. Flavor was good, but I wanted steak... Not rice wrapped in a tortilla. read more

I love this truck!! Totally saves me from my work day, especially when I forget to bring lunch. It's inexpensive and really tasty and flavorful. I like that it isn't greasy like other taco trucks. I really even wouldn't compare it to other 'roach coaches". One of their specials is a portobello mushroom quesadilla. I couldn't believe I got it from a truck! It was almost too gourmet! My favorite are the chicken empanadas and chimmichurri sauce :) Always check their specials before ordering. Sometimes they have rice and zucchini to add to a combo. The bottom line is that you can get a tasty lunch for cheap and still feel healthy afterwards. I'm excitied to try more of what they have :) read more

My pulled pork sliders were pretty good, messy, but good. The 1st 1 was excellent, but by the 2nd one, it was getting to be a bit much. It was like when something is too rich, you love it, but can't eat a lot of it. I would order from them again, but just try something different. read more

I have been hearing just about everyone talking about Piaggio for years now. It all started when they were first introduced to my gf because of her coworkers and I placed it on the back burner of things to try for a while. In fact, it has been on my last page of places to try for a very very long time. I ended up going with: * Skirt Steak Burrito Porteno - the steak was tender and not tough for which they instantly get extra points for. Most places that serve any type of steak item usually comes out very chewy and bland tasting. * Chimichurri Fries - These fries are very good and the Chimichurri sauce is outstanding. The pairing is perfect! Overall, this is a great place for lunch at work. They happen to conveniently stop by close to my work which has a lot of outdoor seating which is perfect for a food truck stopping by. I definitely will have to try some of the other things on their menu. Solid 4 stars. read more

I live for their chicken empanadas. I have dreams about them. If I could manage to hug an empanada without squishing it, I would hug this empanada. I'm going to stop myself before I go on too much about those delightful beings of deliciousness. I have yet to be disappointed by anything from Piaggio's. Their Tres Amigos burrito was a party in my mouth. The champagne chicken quesadilla special will go down in history. Or at least, it SHOULD. Even the blue cheese angus burger was a delight. I tend to hate cheeseburgers, as the only type of cheese I like is blue, and my boyfriend loves most cheese except blue. This cheeseburger was blue enough that I was happy, but not so blue that he didn't love it. I didn't know such a middleground was possible. I'd challenge Piaggio to make something that isn't heavenly, but I'd be afraid he'd actually do it, and then there would be less deliciousness in my world. And that would be unacceptable. read more

I am sure it was great- I bought these for a friend!

Tofu quesadilla. Seriously. It's really messy, but it's worth it. It comes with pico de gallo and chimichurri inside, though the guy who takes your order will ask you if you want it "with everything". You do. It also comes with salsa and lime wedges. Who needs those? I didn't. The quesadilla was awesome as it was. Besides, I ate it too fast to bother with putting salsa on it. But I'm sure the salsa would have been great if you prefer not to inhale your food. Just be sure to get a lot of napkins (or paper towels, as the case may be). read more

They came by our apartment complex on a weeknight and we decided to give them a try. I love empanadas so we ordered a couple - they were just ok and a bit on the pricey side for what you get. Also, I'm sorry, chimichurri sauce isn't just parsley/cilantro in oil. We were super disappointed when we received the chimi fries and that's what we got on top. Real chimichurri would've been good with the empanadas and the fries. Don't be lazy - throw the parsley/cilantro in a food processor! read more

Piaggio Gaucho On Wheels - This is not chimichurri! - Argentine Near Me

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Boo Piaggio! I looked for this food truck for 2 hours, running from one location to the next and couldn't find it! i was stuck in my car searching, wasting gas, and polluting the atmosphere unnecessarily due to vague twitter posts. Their twitter lists the Irvine spectrum as one location (really now, Piaggio? Have you SEEN the size of the place?) and addresses posted for their lunch hours -- none of which they were at (sorry for the dangling preposition). Come on, guys -- help us non-corporate Irvine workers and give us some more specifics. Not all of us work in the buildings in front of which your truck stops...!! read more

This is my favorite food truck in Orange County. The Lime Truck has a couple solid options, but much of the menu items there are too spicy for my tastes. "The Chimichurri Truck" serves up the sort of flavors that I find comforting, having grown up eating empanadas and milanesa-style breaded steaks as only my mother could make. The milanesa sandwich is filling and flavorful, featuring a sizable portion of perfectly-prepared breaded chicken topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and that deliciously oily and flavorful chimichurri sauce. In the past I've had the sausage sandwich and was very pleased. Flavorful meat, with a wonderfully chewy, snappy texture to the sausage. Make sure to check your teeth after eating this stuff, as you're inevitably going to have a green smile after your meal. The chicken empanadas are great, and my wife enjoys the caprese alternative option. We've never gone for the dulce de leche churros, but they appear popular. I'm a big fan of this truck and its owner. He's a super-friendly gentleman that genuinely cares about keeping his customers happy. I can't ask for anything more. read more

I had the tilapia tacos and chimichurri fries, and had I not been starving from a 20-mile bike ride I'd have tossed them after the first bite. This is Orange County, and while there isn't much to say about food culture in this suburban desert, it is ground zero for awesome fish tacos. These weren't just bad by OC standards, these are bad by East Coast standards. The dry, limp tilapia rests on soggy iceberg lettuce and flavorless factory tomatoes slathered in overcooked chimichurri and some gross pink mayo on stale, room-temperature tortillas served with a side of watery, flavorless so-called salsa. The fries were of the thin, overly greasy frozen-bag variety, mixed with a touch of medicinal garlic and more of that overcooked, flavorles chimichurri mush they bet (and lost) the farm on. I really don't know why this place is still in business. There's no point eating here when there's better food at Del Taco, much less the many decent trucks and small chains. Hell, I'm pretty sure there's better fish tacos to be had in airport restaurants than this crap. I guess it's good for a laugh, but you can just point at the word "gourmet" and laugh without dragging your tastebuds into it. read more

My first time trying this particular food truck and it had me at the first bite. I had the Braised pork over chimichurri fries and it was amazing. Tender pork, crisp tasty fries, awesome tasting chipotle mayo and the star of the dish - the chimichurri. Amazing flavors. It was like a party for my taste buds. I've read some of the negative reviews and it seems like people complained about the price and the portion size. I was full half way into the fries and I'm not a small guy. The price? It's a food truck people...what do you expect? Of course it's a little over priced...THEY COME TO YOU! Nothing but good things to say about this truck. I'd seek it out for sure. read more

Piaggio Gaucho On Wheels - Braised pork over chimichurri fries. - Argentine Near Me

Each time I find this truck it makes my day. Not that Piaggio is hard to find, but I can't always make it happen. Not only is the food fantastically delicious, the owner and his staff are so friendly and accomodating. I have eaten most items on the menu (more than a few times) and must say the Tres Amigos Burrito is my favorite. Steak, pork and shrimp with rice ... my mouth waters just thinking about it! The angus burger is also always tasty with a pile of grilled onions and bleu cheese or brie. The signature item and a must-have if it is your first visit to this truck: Empanadas. They are crispy and complimented perfectly by the chimichurri. I enjoy all of the empanadas, but the caprese are something special and unique. read more

We tried this truck at the OC Foodie Fest. Their menu was pretty impressive and it was hard to narrow it down, but we ended up getting the bacon hot dogs (I really wanted to try the skirt steak tacos or the empanadas, but we had other trucks to try too). I was really quite impressed with their version of a hot dog (I don't know if this is the Argentinean way). It was topped with a sauce that reminded me of thousand island dressing (but creamier and more mild) and what I think was very finely chopped cilantro. Normally I just like ketchup and relish on my hot dogs, but this was really a delicious combination. I hope I can try more of their menu in the future. read more

The truck was at the OC Farmer's Market at the Great Park and I tried their empanada's. One was the chicken and the other cheese. They were ok. Nothing memorable. Also, it was luke warm when I got it. I was really surprised it was not hot as I would liked it. Not like I took it home or anything, I ate it right there. Not a fan. I wanted to like it too. read more

Food was hot, but not a lot of flavor.