I stopped by Little Engine after seeing all the great reviews and it did not disappoint. I got a…read morechicken pesto pita which is no longer on the menu unfortunately and it was juicy and full of flavor. I'm looking forward to going back for more and to try other items on the menu. All of them. lol I also loved that they had a little area where customers can take or donate toy cars. I thought it was thoughtful touch and adds to the overall personality of the place. Overall it was good experience, the food was great and I'll definitely be back!

The chicken here is quite tasty and there are several great flavors. The crispy chicken put on the…read moresalads is very good too, along with the spicy tangy lime dressing. One warning the air conditioning is not working (the third week of July) and it is cooler outside than inside. So you might want to get your food to go, or have it delivered. The staff seem pretty hot in the conditions, but keeping their cool with an unruly customer, who they handled with aplomb. Very simple ambiance -- not fancy -- like that of a fast food restaurant. But the food is much better than that, and it is made fresh.

Omg the pork ribs and burnt ends are to die for! So tender! I went with my friends (who were…read morevisiting from Texas) and they also loved it. There's a nice variety of sauces. Also, the baked beans were so yummy! The vibe inside is fun eating at a picnic table with your friends. Worth the visit! Service was great too. Friendly staff.

The food was good a couple tastes we're unexpected, the beans had vinegar and had a spicy kick. The…read morebrussels sprouts were a little ground down not my favorite. The meats were tasty though and pretty good. We got family meal and all the meats were good like I said. Service was good. Ambiance was a good hangout place with bbq. Not the best bbq I've been but pretty good.

**** 4.5 stars ****…read more These guys started slinging their product on the rough streets of PG County before earning their way up to the even more competitive locale of DC. But this isn't the story you're used to hearing. These guys got grills, and they aren't the ones that come platinum coated accompanied by sick Saint Louis beats. No, this is one of the newest trucks to land in the District with a fresh new permit, and they absolutely deliver some serious flavor for a very fair price. It's a bare bones operation, no doubt. A solid black truck with a phone number and a decal, and a hand-written menu that I assume changes based on product availability, is pretty much all you'll find here. No fancy graphics, additions (speakers, soda machine, hand sink, etc), or anything else costly that might get passed on to the consumer. There is however a late night banker teller style screen window that gets lifted up from order to order, I suppose to keep the bugs out, and let all the wonderful fried smells waft out into the street. It's a cash only truck, which is one of my only complaints, but considering it's just the two of them running this show they do it faster than I would have expected. I'm not sure how much food the guy handling the money is coming into contact with, due to the screen, but I'm going to lean on the ignorance is bliss side here. Like many other trucks first starting out, they also don't have a very manageable ordering system. The taking orders and randomly calling them out might work fine while selling to a smaller audience up in Maryland, but once you enter DC and start to face these long lines you really need to be more organized. The menu offerings are seemingly basic, and when it comes to the fried goods they in fact are, but the sandwiches here are over the top, gorge yourself style preparations. I decided to go with a "Killadelphia", which is roasted chicken that is then pulled and done cheesesteak style with gooey provolone and grilled peppers and onions tossed in. It's so unbelievably huge that I'm really sad my picture won't capture the girth. When I picked it up to eat, chicken was literally falling off from every angle, and it was still loaded. This sandwich contains no filler, it is all chicken all the way, with the peppers and onions loaded on the top. I haven't seen a bun this stuffed since Beach Week 1999. All this goodness comes to you at the incredibly reasonable price of $7.50, and like everything else on the menu a generous side of fries. The fries are essentially the frozen bag standard, but given that I would pay that price for this sandwich again gladly, I pretty much consider them free. They also do a chicken salad sandwich that I didn't see anyone order, but the fully loaded turkey burger, known as the Teridactyl, was equally as gigantic, and on one occasion the guy could barely close the lid on his container. The fried foods, consisting of whiting or butterfly shrimp, were a bit more basic in presentation, consisting solely of the seafood item and fries. Since I ordered the butterfly shrimp as well I was a bit disappointed not only in the size / number (6) of shrimp at $9, but the fact that there was no sauce or anything on the side. The batter itself is really nice and crunchy and there isn't much excess grease, but it would be so easy for them to prepare some kind of dipping sauce to really make this dish complete. I finished off my order with some of their Crank. This was the part of the meal I really didn't expect to enjoy, but I went ahead and ordered it anyway. They describe it as a sweet tea mix, and I don't actually like sweet tea. However, this tasted very little like tea, and a good bit like orange and/or cherry Kool-Aid with some tea swirled in. It certainly earned the moniker which it has borrowed from street slang. I can't imagine the calories I consumed from this truck, and that's even with eating only half of what I ordered and passing the rest off to my co-worker, but I would gladly return to try out some of the other menu items.

This place has a great but had a limited selection of food and needs to step up their operation…read more The Kiladelphia chicken cheese sandwich was so big I felt guilty for having so much at $7.50. The fries were nothing special. Service was very fast for a food truck and friendly. They need to market themselves better. Neither the name nor the truck let people know what they're about. They should capitalize on the huge, tasty portions and comfort food menu.

This location has no dining option. To-go or order through your beloved UberEats or DoorDash. ;)…read more Parking near the location isn't convenient, though there are street parking available.

What an unexpected gem! My friends were looking for something quick for lunch and we would not have…read morefound this spot had we not been staying in a neighborhood nearby. This is definitely a hole in the wall-type restaurant. The exterior isn't great, and honestly the inside isn't much either. There's no place to sit, you come to order your food and go- but the service and quality of the food more than make up for it. We ordered an XL order of soy garlic wings (20 pieces) and a M order of honey spicy (10 pieces) and it was more than enough for 6 people. The crunch and flavor were TOP. I heard great things about the honey lemon pepper wings only after we placed our order, but unfortunately we didn't get to order any. I also have to shout out the employee that took our order. He was so friendly to us and also threw in extra sauces and Oreos when he saw we were celebrating my bachelorette. That extra touch of customer service made our visit here memorable. I'll be back to try the honey lemon pepper soon! - Ambiance: 3/5 - Food: 5+/5 - Service: 5++/5

Jeeeeeeeezus... how did we not plan this better? So a…read morecouple of friends and I spent the day doing the full tourist thing at the Smithsonian National Zoo - walking miles, chasing pandas, melting in the sun - and by the end of it we were DONE. Hungry, tired, slightly delirious. We just needed somewhere close to sit, eat, and recover like normal humans again. Literally crossed the street and landed at Duke's Counter... and wow, what a save. First off, the vibe hits immediately. It's got that lively, slightly chaotic energy (in a good way), like everyone there just escaped the zoo too and is ready to refuel. We grabbed a table outside for people-watching, and honestly, that alone was part of the experience. Food?? Let me just say this: if you're even thinking about getting the burger... stop thinking and just do it. I got the Proper Burger and it was one of those meals where you go quiet after the first bite because your brain is trying to process what just happened. Juicy, messy, flavorful in every bite--no notes. You can tell they take that "best burger in DC" claim very seriously. We also ordered the elote to start, which was exactly what we needed after sweating all day--salty, creamy, a little tangy, just hitting all the right spots. One of my friends got a sandwich (I think it was the Cubano situation) and it was HUGE. Like, borderline "should we have shared this?" huge. Only minor thing--the fries were fine. Not bad, just not on the same level as everything else. But honestly, when the burger is that good, I'm not losing sleep over fries. Service was friendly, even with how packed it got. You can tell they deal with zoo crowds all the time, so they keep things moving without making you feel rushed. Random side note: after we got back and were still in "treat yourself" mode, we ended up ordering from Pressure Deliveries--clutch move to keep the chill vibes going after a long day out. Highly recommend pairing the two experiences if you're making a full day of it. Overall, this place felt like exactly what we needed without even planning it. Great food, fun energy, perfect location if you're doing the zoo or just exploring the city. Would I come back? 100%. Would I walk another 5 miles at the zoo just to justify eating that burger again? ...also yes

Just finished a late lunch here with my kiddo on a Sunday afternoon. Not terribly busy, plenty of…read moreopen tables at arrival. Server came by, not so much as a greeting or introduction, just a short, "do you know what you want?" Fine - no problem. We ordered two avocado toasts and side of fries to share. Now, the menu clearly says the avocado toasts are served with a "runny egg". Ok sure, no problem. What i did not anticipate was a half raw egg with the yolk swimming in a sea of translucent completely uncooked "whites". It was like a golden disc encased in a snot rocket. Ok, maybe that's their "runny". Slide it off the toast and press on - snail trail of mucus be damned. The avocado spread was great - bright, citrusy, and well seasoned. The "hot sauce" was likely from a bottle and could have been left off. The radishes would have benefitted from being tossed in lemon, salt and pepper. The image of the "runny" egg was too much so I ate half the toast serving and meandered to the fries. Not bad, crispy , hot, and...wait...sweet...something is off, I can't put my finger on it but at least it's not a raw egg. I keep eating. My kids looks at me and says, "do these remind you of funnel cake?" THAT'S IT - FUNNEL CAKE. We have both had enough, ask for the check. The server comes by gives me the clunky machine, I tap and put it down, he reaches for it and I say, it's processing, I still have to sign...and then he starts snapping his fingers...WHAT IN THE ACTUAL €¥($ ARE WE DOING RIGHT NOW?!? Never again. Never, again.

I got the Steak and Egg Bowl, it was amazing! I wish I could get this food near where I live!!read more

I loved the pork tacos with kale and all the fixings! Really generous amounts of juicy,…read morewell-marinated meat, flavorful sauces, crispy shallots...this was a hit for me! Their taco Tuesday is a great deal too. The staff here are super friendly and service is really good. It's in a crowded food hall, but I can almost always snag a table. I've had the bulgogi tacos before and didn't like the seasoning as much, but the rest of the taco that time was still solid. Definitely recommend getting the pork tacos! The guac was good on them too. You can see that the portions are good and they're absolutely stuffed with fillings. I see people don't like the rice bowls as much, but taco is in the name and I think they did a fusion Korean taco well. I left very full and happy!

For take-away: ordered a Caesar salad, tomato soup, and hummus (with pita)…read more The Caesar salad was delivered with two small tubs of a very liquid Caesar dressing (they'll never run out of this dressing as long as a funnel and a water spigot are available). There was no Parmesan cheese on the salad, and there were 2 croutons in the salad. Pass. Perhaps it would be good as compost. There was no tomato soup delivered. Instead, there was an extra tub of Mac n' cheese, which was tasteless. The hummus was good, but the wedges of pita bread were hard, possibly a week or two old. Disappointing, but it's okay to serve crap food to people restricted to the hotels in snow-bound DC.

This place is a chicken wings spot at the core. Smoked chicken wings to be exact. The wings are…read morenice and slightly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. These are the classic characteristics of traditional smoked chicken wings. The tenders on the other hand are good however not as crispy on the breading as I'd like. I believe they are trying to accomplish a soft breading which is OK however theirs is a different kind of soft breading resulting from the batter/flour and frying process. Borderline soggy. These tenders are very tender and would be exceptional if they'd change their flouring and frying technique. Overall a good chicken tenders that I'd purchase again when ordering chicken wings. I don't think I'd travel here exclusively for tenders. As far as sauces are concerned, I tried the Smokey Buffalo, Alabama White BBQ and Honey Mustard. Would like to have some traditional flavors available for the traditional palates. Overall a very good experience.

This is a carry out establishment. I had a bbq sandwich with…read morefries and coleslaw. Everything was delicious!!!

Made a few trips on CBP and MacArthur recently visiting Sibley Hospital. Was hungry one night and…read morestopped by. I was pleasantly surprised to see the Iberico ribs and the Bodega. Staff were very friendly and helped us navigate the menu. It was quiet for a late Friday evening. The game was on and there were plenty of paper towels on the tables. The food was great. Mac and cheese was buttery with the chili powder. My mom and I really enjoyed it. The Iberico ribs were great. The thin oil that coated every strand of meet was unique. Think of Jamon Iberico without being too salty and having sweet Smokey bbq flavor. Very underrated in my opinion. The strawberry lemonade was great! Easy 5/5!