Out of at least a dozen visits since 2009, I would rate this truck around 4.5 stars. This was my first OC based food truck I ever tried. They parked in a parking lot at Jamboree and McArthur sometime in 2009. I don't remember what I ordered, but it was great and the owner was so friendly. I got addicted to their tres amigos burrito and almost ordered it every time. I've tried the steak dishes (which I haven't had in 3 years, so things may be different now) it was hit or miss. Sometimes the steak was very tender, other times it was a bit gristly. I had some chicken sandwich years ago that was good, but I think they replaced it with something else. Luckily the truck is showing up closer to where I work and live, so I decided to try the porker sandwich. The filling was delicious, but I didn't care for the bun. It was thicker and harder than I expected. Next time I'll opt for the pulled pork sliders on King's Hawaiian bun. On June 25th his truck was nearby so I went to it. The owner was on the line that day and he had a couple of very good friends visit. One put in a big order before me. I waited patiently. Then the cooked asked me what I wanted to order. Someone forgot my order, so I had to wait longer. The owner obviously saw I was frustrated and ran back into the truck to throw some empanadas in for the long wait. The chicken empanadas were good. Good to see he has a following that he's made friends with people and that he's gotten to know their families. read more

Stopped today while at Patch Maker Fair. Had steak and pulled pork Gaucho bowl, Chimichurri fries and a Mexican coke. First off price way too high but hey the wife I were on a little outing, wanted to try it. The pulled pork was slightly tasty, but that was it. Chimmichurri sauce was not what I'm used to, was expecting something with olive oil and much fresher ingredients, sauce was fairly tasteless. Fries were okay, not great. Don't put iceberg lettuce in the bowl, use anything but, ice berg is a cheap tasteless filler. Would not eat here again due to price and lack of taste and quality ingredients. read more

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I am hoping you guys had a bad day yesterday at the Musuem. We were in line waiting to order to try the great looking food and next thing you know the head chef started yelling to the cashier for some reason. It was very unprofessional and there were a number of customers that went to other food trucks because of witnessing this tirade. The cashier took it in stride but was shocked. No one deserves public shaming and humiliation. It was very unfortunate to witness and I am hoping that chef takes a course or two on courtesy and respect. There were kids around to witness his behavior. Bullying is unacceptable and we don't condone that behavior. I asked if the cashier was ok but of course he did not want to talk. Please escalate this to whomever it needs to be. Even if it's family, things should be kept inside the house and not outside in front of potential customers. read more

This truck visits the 5-truck-Thursday roundup at 80 Technology Dr in Irvine on occasion. I stopped by last Thursday. The sausage sandwich really did not live up to the hype for me. The man, owner maybe, who took our order was really pushing this sandwich, so I figured that it would be worth a try. It wasn't terrible, but it most certainly wasn't worth the price. It was a very plain sausage and bread sandwich, on top of fries. Another person at our table ordered steak fries, which is literally skirt steak on top of a bed of fries with some chimichuri on top. The steak fries from this truck are a poor excuse for "gourmet" fries. They charge upwards of $12 for a small container of fries with a few strips of steak on top. The chimichuri sauce is mostly parsley and oil, not a lot of flavors. I expected to see a larger portion, more steak, and better chimichuri. I've been spoiled by Barcelona-on-the-Go's steak fries, which are much more filling, and cheaper. With that kind of competition in the same parking lot, there's no way that Piaggio's should be selling steak fries. As a matter of fact, after they ate the Piaggio's fries, they went back to Barcelona for "real" steak fries. They aren't on the same level by a long shot. read more

Come on guys. Really disappointed with your food. I'm tired on fair food being an excuse for overpriced crap. I am sitting here pissed off eating your food right now. I paid $25 for your steak and fries and empanadas. Your chimichuri is just parsley and oil and lemon. We have food trucks come to our offices in Orange County every week and I will recommend not inviting your business. I hate being taken advantage of. If I pay as much as I did I expect decent edible food and not greasy food that is a half attempt at being unique. I can get better fair food from Juicys or whatever fried food stand is closer. We recommended other patrons not waste their money in your truck. Thanks. read more

I'm normally quite used to eating cafeteria food for lunch. You know, the guck, for all you corporate people out there. **Replace your company's name in the link with any other company name and you get to see their menu!** Either way, I recently moved to a new company location and I was a little sad to no longer enjoy the convenience of getting food downstairs. Oh ho! Much to my surprise, I was told at my new location that a "gourmet food truck" comes to our front door. I realize to most that gourmet food truck is not even an oxymoron, but pure fallacy. Well, let me just say, I have now eaten at Piaggio's Gourmet on Wheels twice in two days and I am a BELIEVER! The taco and empanada combo is perfect. I've only had the beef tacos but those were quite tasty. The empanadas... oh man, perfectly fried flaky crust, tasty chicken morsels, and sautéed onions. The caprese empanada is exactly as expected, tomatoes and gooey mozzarella cheese inside. The bacon hot dog is pretty damn good. I have no idea what sauce it has on it but it is quite tangy and tasty. Tomorrow (yes, that will make three times in three days), I plan on getting the spinach and feta quesadilla. I saw some people order it today and that looked absolutely divine. I'm giving this 4 stars, NOT because I didn't like anything. More that I wouldn't drive in my car to hunt down Piaggio's, but I would definitely walk across two parking lots to eat their savory goodness. read more

What a smart, smart move being at the OC Beer Festival on Saturday! There were a few choices for food trucks (Oishii Tacos, hot dogs), but Piaggio grabbed my attention the most. Oishii tacos seemed kinda lame. They had special beer fest prices all about $5. The sausage sandwich on French bread sounded like it would be awesome with my beers, but I can never say no to empenadas! They only had chicken empenadas available but they turned out to be better than I thought. There was a lot of flavor packed into that empenada! The chimichurri was pretty good too. It could have used a bit more lemon though ;) The service was surprisingly fast given the long line. Yes, they were good but 4 stars? Eh, I don't know about that. If I ate here during lunch I probably would end up spending a whole lot of dough. read more

The first food truck we ever tried and the best yet so far hands down. Skirt steak tacos are very delish, the empanadas are also tasty and the chimichurri fries look simple but flavorful! The lines are not as long as that with Dos Chinos but I find their food better. I have yet to try their dessert. I will surely line up with them next time. read more

I ordered the breaded chicken sandwich. I thought it was pretty good. The sandwich comes with 2 thin chicken breaded slices and it was big enough that I had to split it into 2 meals. The ciabata bread was also not overwhelming that you can't taste the food. The fries were okay. It was a tad dry. The chimichuri sauce looked fresh with its cilantro and oil. I liked that the meal wasn't greasy and satisfying. I have 2 more coupons to use for the rest of the year and I am looking forward to try more items on the menu. read more

A really great food truck. It is probably one of the cheaper food trucks, which is great since food from trucks can end up being surprisingly expensive. Their tres amigos burrito ($7) has strip steak i believe, carnitas, and garlic shrimp. I think there was some pico de gallo and chimmi and pink sauce in it. This was just one amazing burrito. Somehow all 3 meats just worked so well together, complementing each other and that pink sauce is orgasmic. My fav thing from here though is the bacon wrapped hotdogs. At $6 for two and some chimmi fries it's their best bargain and ohh so good. Just imagine crispy salty bacon wrapped around a delicious hot dog then topped with herby, garlicky chimmichurri and their amazing creamy pink sauce, it just all works together. Ask for extra pink sauce! i always do. i love piaggio! read more

Disappointing. I had the empanada and mushroom quesadilla. I expected to be slapped in the face with awesome flavors...but I wasn't. I have a high standard for food trucks set by the Kogi truck. The sauces were delicious but I won't be coming back to this truck. read more

@piaggioonwheels I read a lot of reviews. I like to look at them before trying a truck and before reviewing one. I am after all obsessed. I bring this up for a reason though. A lot of people don't seem to understand the notion of fusion food. So let me educate here. There have been several Argentine trucks to hit the streets of L.A. These are without exception, fusion trucks combining Argentine flavors with So Cal cuisine. I know that Argentina doesn't know from tortillas but L.A. does! We here in L.A. love wrapping just about anything in a tortilla. So it's natural that these "fusion" trucks would mix Argentine flavored beef, chicken and pork with a tortilla. Point is tacos and burritos may not be Argentine but the ARE So Cal. So to all who complain about authenticity, GET A CLUE!!!!! These are fusion food recipes, not traditional Argentine dishes. You can't get this stuff any where else in the world except on the streets of L.A. OK, I'm done venting! With regards to Piaggio, love the food. Tried the Porker and the Chori Pan sandwiches and the chimichurri fries. The Porker was spectacular. Awesome flavor and texture. The Chori Pan, Almost as good. Both were very satisfying with that distinctly Argentine Chimichurri flavor. I'll agree the Chimichurri itself could be a little better as it didn't add much to the fries. But I still enjoyed it as did my friend. So where I didn't go 5 stars here I will say this.... Stalker Approved! read more

Had the grilled tofu tacos. Overall flavor was good with the mix of chimichurri and sauce they added to the fresh pico de gallo. Only wished they would cube the tofu and grill it to a bit of a crunchier consistency or use harder tofu. Overall good. read more

Continuing the trend of amazing food prepared in vehicles that were in motion only moments earlier, this place has blown me away! If it's any indication, I'm one of those people who likes to mix it up - I've got a long rotation of places to eat - and I ate here yesterday and today. Logistics: Yesterday was a solo visit down in the Spectrum area, today they were with the summit near Jamboree and the 405. Yesterday I arrived only 20-30 minutes before they were heading to a different location, so there was no line. I actually had the chance to speak with the owner (Piaggio?) at length as he was taking care of some details outside the truck. What a cool guy. We chatted about other trucks, and he had nothing but positive things to say about any of them. He told me a bit of the history, and about his philosophy with the food, and he is definitely my kind of chef. The food was prepared quickly and delivered hot at both visits. In fact, this afternoon I was able to wait in the short line for Piaggio, order two items, and collect my food while another truck was preparing my single-item order. The food: Yesterday, I took the house's recommendation and got the Tres Amigos Burrito. Amazing! The pork, beef, and shrimp together gave me a chance to really experience the different proteins on the menu as well as the sauces. The pork had the consistency of pot roast: succulent, juicy, and falling apart at the slightest touch of the fork or teeth. I pulled some out to sample on its own, and I'll tell you, I could eat a plate of the stuff on its own. The steak had a flavor that reminded me a bit of carne asada, but I'm sure it was mainly the perfect char on the skirt steak. The texture was phenomenal. It's like he ran a tender cut through a tenderizer, then marinaded it to soften it up some more, then grilled it, then stewed it for a day or two to make sure it was tender enough. Seriously - I've paid $25 for filet that was tougher. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and I think I tasted some sort of citrus-rich marinade that gave them great flavor on their own. That was just the proteins! There was so much more going on in the dripping, foil-wrapped delight: black beans and shredded cheddar cheese, chimichurri and salsa, the something and chipotle aioli (He told me but I forget), the avocado and sour cream... so much goodness, and different bites bringing different combinations together on the palate. I think I got about a third of the way through it, picking the pieces out and tasting everything I could separately, alternately taking big bites - then I grabbed that lime wedge. It's there for a reason, folks! It was like salt to the burrito, the acid just woke everything up, especially the steak. In short, seriously, one of the best burritos I've ever had. So good, I ate there again today, even with two trucks at the summit I'd never tried before. The Chicken Empanada is a must-have, so savory and with that great contrast of the crispy pastry and the gooey, tender filling. Dip it in the chimichurri for a real treat. The Caprese Empanada was also amazing, with the mozzarella and fresh basil bringing classic Italian flavor in a little bready package. The Pork Taco was fantastic, as I knew it would be. The pork on its own with the pink sauce and the lime on the top - just delicious. My wife brought some friends here from work today, and they are new converts as well. I kind of can't wait to try some more of the stuff on the menu, especially the sausage sandwich. This is one more truck I will chase any time! read more

Maybe this isn't an entirely fair review, since I only tried one chicken empanada. But seriously...I was disappointed. The chicken bits inside were so tiny, it didn't even fill up the entire empanada. I ended up eating most of the fried dough on the outside without any meat...which isn't very appetizing. Also, keep in mind that they don't take card if you order anything below $5. I had to borrow money to try the $2 empanada. read more

Mmm one more fried chicken slider from the burnt truck or empanadas from Piaggio. I decided I wouldn't miss Argentine- style empanadas and boy was I glad. Truthfully everything from this truck looked appealing, but one has to choose their calories wisely. I decided to distribute my fat quota to the Empanadas. At 2 for $5 the empanadas were a little small. Maybe I was hungry. Took a bite of the caprese (cheese and tomatoes) O.M.G this thing is good. Mediterranean goodness in a crispy crust. Bet the chicken one can't beat it, right? WRONG. The chicken empanada was even better. Warm savory chicken and onion fillings encapsulated in a buttery, crispy crust. This is how every empanada should aspire to be. Every bite was worth the calories. Piaggio truck, I shall pledge my allegiance to you and kiss the ground your wheels roll on as long as you keep making those empanadas.. read more

The Tres Amigos burrito was pretty gross. Through this disappointing experience, I found out the hard way that steak, pork and shrimp do not belong together in one burrito. read more

Pulled pork on chimmichurri fries. Do it. It's amazing. Owner was awesome, at ohana fest i changed my order and it wasn't a problem. And the food was AMAZEBALLS!. read more

I just had the caprese empanada and chicken empanada and that was enough to give them four stars. The caprese empanada was good especially with the chimichurri sauce but damn the chicken empanada was bombskies. I will be back for more chicken empanadas and to try their other offerings. read more

I tried their pulled pork and fish taco today in Irvine. The pull pork was amazing and I could of had 3 more. The fish on the other hand I would stay away from. The first bite I took I found a huge bone and the second bite the fish was fishy. Fries were pretty good and its $2 instead of $3 if you order it with something else. read more

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs are always great but I don't have to tell you that. They make a pretty good dog. I'm sure their other food is good but bacon is bacon. read more

I will definitely be trying some more of this truck! I stopped by after work last week and picked up some pork sliders. TA-STY!! I mean, really good! But it wasn't much food, so a bit overpriced. Friendly and quick service and they take cards, too, which is always a plus! read more

EMPANADAS! Wow these suckers are good! I had the chicken and caprese... Oh man i inhaled those things. The outside of the empanada was crunchy and buttery. Inside was a heap of steaming goodness... I am gonna have dreams filled with fields of crunchy empanadas.... Skirt steak burrito was mind blowing. They did not skip on the meat at all.. it was bursting with meaty goodness! Don't forget to squeeze lime on your burrito.. it makes it so much better!! read more

I got the chicken burrito porteno and it was just mediocre. It just felt like any other chicken burrito... I'd rather get a chicken burrito bowl from chipotle or kogi. It was nothing special that wasn't all that delish. Not really worth 5 or 6 bucks. I think I will try other stuff from piaggio because they seem better than the burrito lol read more

Devin arrived to pick me up for my lunchbreak in his green Toyota soccermomvan. He came bearing a caprese and chicken empanada on a bed of rice with cucumber with a red spice sprinkled over it. The empanadas had a flaky crust and packed a powerful, cheesy bite. I liked the authentic Argentinian flavors in both my main dish and the rice and chimichurri. read more

I have tried the empanadas, bacon wrapped hotdogs, and the porker sandwich. They were all good and filling. Friendly service on the truck and a good value for your dollar. I just wish the portion size was bigger. read more

The menu on this truck is one of those where everything sounds good. I decided to go with the grilled skirt steak over chimichurri fries. Service was friendly and they got my order out very quickly. They presented me with a basket of crispy shoestring fries with the grilled skirt steak on top and the chimichurri over the steak and extra chimichurri on the side. The chimichurri was a heavy vinegar mixture with fresh chopped Italian parsley. It went really well with the tender skirt steak and the fries. It was a little pricey at $14, but it was very tasty. The steak was grilled perfectly and the fries were really good. I would definitely try some more items that this truck has to offer. read more

The pulled pork sliders were one of the best things i've ever eaten. It brought me to another world. It was sweet, tangy, and had a really good flavoring of herbs. read more

Lunch at Piaggiao, the argentinian food truck - pulled pork sliders, chimichurri fries, chicken empanada, caramel churros and washed it down with coconut water....that's right, they served coconut water. Food coma's are so under-rated. Yummy... read more

Everything on their truck is just amazing! The chicken empanadas with dipping sauce are my absolute favorite as well as the bacon wrapped hot dogs. Yummmm. read more

The woman working that took my order was completely rude. She gave my order to the wrong person and kept calling that person to try and get my order back to give to me. After I told her I don't want food that somebody else had already started eating she offered me a steak sandwich that was the other persons order and once I said no she told me IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE crowd "this isn't mcdonalds you'll have to wait". The food was bland and I would never order from them again. read more

When I think of Piaggio, one word comes to mind: "Consistency." Every time I come here, I'm greeting by a friendly staff. The food consistently comes out fast. And the food is consistently good. As far as flavor goes, it is on par with some of the finest food trucks around. I'm always a fan of the Tres Amigos Burrito. The fries are always nice and hot. The chimichurri sauce is also decent. The only flaw... and it is a MINOR flaw, is that their salsa is very mild and the flavors are subtle. I understand the subtle flavor prevents it from competing with the flavor of the meats, but a little more heat wouldn't hurt. There are a number of food trucks around the OC and at times, it can get quite overwhelming. But if you want great tasting food and you're short on time, give Piaggio a try. You won't regret it. read more

We visited this truck at the HB beer fest. We ordered the fries with pulled pork and chimichurri. It was so tasty. I would definitely order it again. read more

We've used Piaggio twice now for our work event fundraisers and they are not only on time but stay to the very end of each event. Everyone loves their food and the prices are reasonable. read more

The steak burrito was so good. My friend said the fries were tasty. Definitely worth checking out.

So, we were at the Orange park farmers market and decided to try this. And in all fairness, we only tried one item but I'm not going to rush back to try something else. We got the pork sliders which was suppose to have the chimichurri sauce and some other sauce. The sliders had lots of pork on it which was good but there was hardly any sauce. Actually I barely tasted any. So it was just ok for me. Sorry. read more

I give a solid 4.5 stars. Close to 5 stars, and would have been but the chimichurri fries didn't have much chimi :( Next time I will ask for extra) The fries are awesome--absolutely perfectly crispy and hot! The chicken empanada was great! Not greasy at all and really good flavor. I also tried the steak taco--again a winner. The guys were really nice (I was pathetic looking and on my way home from the hospital and had purple lines drawn all on my arms from vein mapping. I looked like a freak and they were still nice to me (must have been pity or fear). The menu has enough variety and uniqueness for everyone and I got all my food for 8 bucks. Very reasonable and very fresh. Can't wait to stumble on this truck again and try more items. read more

Ordered the skirt steak tacos. What a disappointment. They only put a few lil chintzy pieces of steak. I felt like It was all lettuce ... Could have went down the street to a hole in the wall and bought 6 tacos for the price they charged me for 2. I give it a big MEH :/ neeeeeext read more

This place came to my workplace today so my coworker and I checked it out. I ordered the chicken empanadas. They were overpriced and bland. It was all grease no flavor. read more

it was ok. i went here because it was parked on the corner of proof (santa ana). i tried the sausage sandwich. it was super greasy. bread was a bit too chewy. being a bit intoxicated, i still was not convinced it was that great. oh well, the lady who took our order was nice though! read more