TWICE AT GOLDEN GATE PARK…read more In the past 11 months I've been to two exhibitions at De Young Museum. After the exhibitions instead of eating at the cafe in the museum I would look at food trucks at Golden Gate Park. After those two exhibitions I've ordered food from this food truck. The first time I came to Cochinita was in September after the exhibition featuring photos taken by Paul McCartney during the rise of The Beatles. The item that stood out from the truck was the elote tots. They were Mexican-style corn kernels top over tater tots. I am a sucker for tater tots. With sour cream and sauce I was worried if the tater tots would be soggy. The tater tots were still crispy. The complimenting textures of corn and tater tots made this a satisfying dish. The second time I came to the food truck at Golden Gate Park was the last day of exhibition "Monet and Venice." I was hoping to see if the elote tater tots were available; they weren't. I scanned up and down the items available listed on the food truck. One item that intrigued me was the tradicional - a plate with two types of fried tortilla. The panucho is regular fried while the salbut is fried with a puffy appearance. I love fried food, but these two tortillas weren't oily. These two kinds of tortilla fried dishes provided different textures to the toppings. I never ate Yucatan food before ordering food at Cochinita. If you are tasting a new cuisine you never had before ordering from a restaurant versus a food truck is different. Whereas in a restaurant while sitting you ask for recommendation whereas at a food truck while you're standing you go with your gut feeling. From my two experiences at the Cochinita food truck I ordered items I never had before and I enjoyed both of them. If I go to the Chochinita food truck at Golden Gate Park again and see elote tots, panucho, and salbut what will I order next time? I'm going to order an item I never had before.

YUM!! I had the vegan panuchos and a guava jarritos. Flavors were absolutely on point!…read more How perfect this tasted in that blissful location along Marina Green Park. Will definitely be back to try the other vegan options ( tacos, burritos, bowls).

Did an impromptu swing by Presidio Twilight on Thursday, August 23rd around 8:45pm. We drove here…read moreand easily found street parking. Since it was nearing closing time, our party of four asked if someone was willing to share their firepit. We brought two chairs and pulled up a double lounge type chair for our party of four. We ended up getting a Rock & Rye Toddy: george dickel & bulleit whiskey, citrus, rock candy syrup, horehound, & spices x3. I believe the total was $36, so I guess the drinks were $12 each. It was a cold night, so the hot drink helped. Though I didn't really care for the cocktail. It was too sweet. I could have definitely gone without the rock candy syrup. I love bonfires, so I like the vibe of this event. It's fun just sitting around a campfire talking and drinking. My kind of laid back night. Not sure when this event closes, but they were putting out the fires about 30 mins in, so we didn't have much time here. Definitely would try to come earlier next time. A fun chill Thursday.

Finishing a hike through the Presidio I landed at Presidio Twilight just in time for drinks,…read moredinner, fire pits, live music, and open-air cabanas. I've been known to say that the whole food truck craze jumped the shark a while ago and that Off The Grid did as well, when their brand started appearing in suburban strip mall parking lots, but when either are done in unique fashion the whole thing is something I heartily endorse. Presidio Twilight falls into that category. With only two Presidio Twilight events left in 2016 (September 29, October 6; 5 - 9 p.m.) I'd recommend you clear your Thursday evening calendar, call your friends, and bundle up as if headed for the old Candlestick Park. Then head on over to the Presidio's main lawn. The Adirondack chairs, fire pits, and cabanas are first come-first served and they get spoken for quickly. You used to be able to reserve these items but that's no longer the case as the powers that be want people to mingle. I like this change and hope that people are actually mingling, not hoarding. I didn't try to cadge a spot inside anyone's cabana but I like the idea that someone thinks we ought to do just that. As I stood at a communal table with a mixed drink, a Korean rice bowl, and my freezing dog I met a couple of Texans in town for a Cal football game. I often see things through the eyes of the perpetual SF tourist that I pretend to be but these were actual tourists who reported that they like to do unusual things, things that other tourists don't. For a good half hour I was proud of Texans. The Presidio gets icy cold at this time of day and year which is likely the reason why Presidio Twilight isn't a year-round thing (it started up in May). As you stand in this beautiful, historic spot consuming good food and drink it doesn't feel like you're being gouged for the food truck prices you just paid. It feels like you're enjoying a unique San Francisco experience. From your perch you can see the bay and before nightfall, spot a Crissy Field kiteboarder or two. Some experiences are priceless. You won't find anything like this in Texas let alone anywhere else and for that reason, you should make it a priority.

Way too crowded. that's cus everyone knows this night market has a lot to offer. a lot of energy…read more definitely not a relaxing place to go if you're looking to stroll slowly. you better keep walking and keep that pace so you dont block everyone. lot of food options, some activities, and various performers including Martin Yan (super charismatic guy!). The set up is good that the booths are in the middle so you can walk down one side of the street then make a U and come back the other way to see the rest. street parking only, very difficult to find. just do everyone and yourself a favor and take/support Muni. happy this event brings a lot of business to the mom and pop shops on Irving!

A great addition to the Sunset and if you want to see Yan Can Cook, we'll he's cooking here…read more It's a booming night market. Don't let the 5pm light crowd fool you because by 7pm it's shoulder to shoulder packed. Long couple blocks of street vendors with expensive food. We paid $13 for a couple pieces of lumping and $7 for one empanada and all other $8 for flan just ro give you an idea of the prices here. But, it's a social thing with friends that was fun. Supporting local businesses and small business owners is always a plus in my book!

I never would have found this place without Yelp & GPS. Total score. I'm a big fan of Lomo Saltado,…read morein fact ordered it last night at my formerly favorite restaurant in the Mission. It was way too salty. So finally found Brazuca truck. You order & pay on a screen. Of course I wanted the Picanha Saltado, which was described as better meat than the plain old Lomo. He was right. Tender strips of marinated steak, onions, tomatoes & a side of rice. Didn't notice the little red things (peppers), but the side salsa definitely added a kick. More juice please. So very tasty, I plan to go out of my way to return. No regrets, Support Local!

We hired the Brazuca Grill food truck, a family run business, to cater our office holiday party…read morelast week. They were a hit. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service was impeccable. They were easy to work with from first contact two weeks in advance, through the end of the event night. They offered combo plates of steak, chicken, pork, or veggie, with rice, black beans, mixed salad, fried sweet plantains, and yuca fries. The meats were cooked perfectly, juicy, and tasty. The sides complimented the meal nicely. They brought Guarana drinks that people also found refreshing. The final price was very reasonable for the wonderful food and friendly service. They're a small business that deserves our community's support.

The atmosphere was nice and relaxing, I liked how quiet it was. The service was good, but the…read moreserver forgot a few things I asked for which was a bit annoying. Food came out warm and tasted decent. Prices seemed a little high for what you get though. Still, not a bad place if you want something casual.

Good: close to my office in the SOMA, rotates new trucks every Tuesday and Thursday…read more Bad: constantly bringing under-staffed trucks that can't handle the demand at lunch time. There is 1 person taking orders, and 1 person fulfilling/cooking the orders. That doesn't work. Trucks are supposed to be quick grabs, especially at lunch time where most people have to get back to work. We don't have time to be waiting up to an hour for something that should be relatively quick. Especially when the truck taking so long is a sushi burrito or poke. Nothing is really cooked except for some tempura and sides. Get it together.

Had some very nice smoked beef cheek Tacos today while…read morevisiting the Laughing Monk Brewey!

Had the beef cheek from Fire 2 Smoke and it proved to be really tender. It was well seasoned and…read moresmoked to perfection, but it was a dry barbecue and I guess I prefer barbecue with a sauce. The beef came with raw onions and two slices of white bread, neither of which I ate. I also bought a serving of coleslaw and that was delicious. I got my husband half a rack of ribs; it, too, didn't have any sauce. I'm sure the folks who prefer a dry barbecue will love Fire 2 Smoke (since it's still pretty good without the sauce), but I think I'd stick with the finger lickin' saucy stuff! If only it included even a side of barbecue sauce!!

I attended a birthday party here where a few tents were reserved and each guest got some food truck…read morevouchers. Lucky for us, the weather was optimal. If you stay under the cabanas, you're 100% guaranteed shelter from the sun and wind. Parklab is actually just a quieter version of Spark Social, which is right across the street, where most of the food trucks are located. There is mini golf available at Parklab but the customer service was very lacking. Honestly they should really do a better job with hiring young people -- they act like they couldn't care less about you participating or not... UHH HELLO, you want more people so that you actually have a job... We checked out a variety of things and I wrote individual reviews for each place we tried.

The have great events here throughout the year. I was just recently here for the rose wine event…read moreand it was wonderful. They always have great food trucks with plenty of space for everyone to sit down and relax. Kids and dogs are most welcome!! easy to get here through public transportation. It's always clean here and like I said, the food trucks here are great. They are changing all the time. You can even host a party here too.

This spot is a total gem!…read more We are visiting town and originally headed to this neighborhood for the coffee shop next door, but immediately were drawn to the look of this little butcher shop. They had a big board outside with a variety of sandwiches and our group was hungry so we gave it a go. So glad we did! This spot has signs posted that they are a zero waste butcher and a lot of care seems to go into their meats. We didn't get anything raw from the counter, but their selection looked great and you can tell the meats are very high quality. They also have a lot of higher end dry goods available as well. Cool little shop! I ended up getting a spicy italian sausage sandwich and it was fantastic. The roll had a nice crunch, the sausage was gourmet and the pickled onions and mustard really rounded everything out. Everyone in our group loved what they got and we all left very satisfied. The person taking our order could have been a little friendlier, but the interaction was short so no lost points there. Worthy of a visit!

Avedano's is new on the scene at Off the Grid's Sunday Presidio Picnic. While the lines are short,…read moretake advantage of the best pressed sandwiches and deli salads on offer at Off the Grid. Their meats are local and ethically sourced, their side salads have old world legitimacy, AND everything I tried was delicious. In fact, the Caponata salad and Reuben sandwich were among the best things I've ever tried at Off the Grid. I fully intended to eat lunch elsewhere, but I was lured in with a sample of the Reuben panini ($13). The pastrami was excellent, the bread was the perfect thickness and crispness, and the sauerkraut really popped. I decided to try a Cuban sandwich ($13). The pork was moist and well-seasoned, and the bread was as good as before. I always wish for more pickles and this was no exception, but there were enough pickles to give a pleasant tang. I did ask if I could swap sauces and was unable to; part of the food-truck-event prep is pre-assembling the sandwiches so they're ready to go in the sandwich press, which is understandable. I was also offered a sample of the Caponata salad ($6). This was actually the highlight for me: sliced olives, capers, pickled eggplant, tomatoes, and onions tossed in vinegar and oil? Yes please! I know Avedano's is doing Off the Grid events while their market is remodeled, and I hope they continue these events into the future.