It was a frigid Thursday late morning in January. After being held against my will in a long…read morebusiness meeting downtown, I emerged from the building hangry. I was planning to hit up any fast food joint to cure my hunger, but to my surprise, parked adjacent to the parking lot was a big, blue food truck called "The Olive Branch." At 15 degrees Fahrenheit, the idea of standing outside for more than 30 seconds was unappealing, but my hunger was a bigger problem. With my wife in tow, I didn't want to have her sit and make her wait for me, but she asked if I wanted to order food from the truck. With her blessing, I decided to pull the trigger and walk over. I do love Mediterranean food, and to point out the obvious, this food truck was definitely that...but the first thing I noticed as I approached was "HOT CHOCOLATE $3" in big letters on the ordering window. I immediately decided that instant that I didn't know what I was eating yet, but I knew what I was going to wash it down with! The special, also posted on the window, was "Gyro Tacos" - and it showed a picture of two taco-looking items, but I assumed they had gyro fixings instead of taco meat. So, I told the nice lady, "Give me a hot chocolate and the special." I asked her, "Can you make those fast?" and she didn't hesitate. Within 2.5 seconds, she threw three tortillas on the cooking surface, and I was already thinking, "Hmm, three tortillas, not two - YASSS!" They accepted Apple Pay, so I appreciated their technological savvy in 2025. You know what else? She was so nice, she gave me a discount on the hot chocolate for no reason at all! All in all, I waited less than five minutes for the tacos. To fight the cold, I stood in the sun, rotating my body 180 degrees every 15-20 seconds. Meanwhile, amazing smells oozed out of the cracks of the food truck. After a quick moment, she handed me the "to-go" box and hot chocolate. I went back to my Jeep and opened the box. The tacos were neatly and skillfully assembled, visually packed to the gills. I basically devoured them like a dog being introduced to a perfectly seasoned, medium rare Tomahawk Steak at his last meal. They tasted like high-quality ingredients, very flavorful, with yummy, flaky, light feta cheese sprinkled on top. The hot chocolate was also the bomb. Afterwards, I felt full and satisfied. I don't normally tip the owner/chef/operator (which I assumed who this person was), but I decided to do so anyways due to their generosity. It was appreciated. If you're downtown and see this bright blue truck, swing by and say Joe sent you. I'd recommend this food truck to anyone. Thx for the extra taco and the discounts! I wish you luck through the winter!

The first time I came here they were doing the food truck event at the Rivet's stadium because of…read moreCOVID. I had the gyro and fries and they were very good. Since then I have discovered they park down the street from my work on Thursdays. I started ordering the Greek rice bowl which I think is fantastic. I usually don't eat all of the pita when I get a gyro anyway so the rice bowl is perfect for me. It comes with a Greek salad, rice, choice of meat, and a few pita triangles. I like to add feta and tzatziki sauce too. You can also order ahead on their website. I usually do that since I'm typically getting it for lunch when I'm at work.

I DoorDashed a chicken Fiesta Bowl (soooo good) and 3 steak Tacos. The food was very flavorful…read morealready and the pieces of lime added even more flavor. It was very good and I will definitely eat there again.

Elotes were butter and corn. Copped an attitude over flour tortillas. I grew up in a brown family…read more My grandmas made fresh flour torts all the time. "Authentic" I will never be back.

My boyfriend and I are frequent costumers of this food truck, and we absolutely love it! We usually…read moreorder the noodles and the meat is cooked well and lean. The noodles aren't too greasy but have good flavor, which I personally prefer. The service is great! The people that run the food truck are very kind and are always excited to see their costumers. They make sure you're well taken care of and are quick with getting the fresh food to you. I would definitely recommend if you want an easy, friendly, and yummy experience!

TL;DR: Food was served quickly, was tasty, and I would eat there again…read more Details: I ordered Vegetables Hibachi, which tasted similar to most of the fast-Japanese food available locally, and I ordered Vegetable Noodles, which is different than what you can get at most of the area fast-Japanese places which mostly serve fried rice with their hibachi fare. The noodles were similar to fettuccini in width and slid easily into my mouth. Portions were filling for both of the items. The dipping sauce was tiny sized, but plenty-and reminded me of Thousand Island salad dressing, but slightly different. The vegetables for both were onions, carrots, broccoli, and some sort of squash/zucchini, all sliced small/mini-bite sized. The spring rolls are the deep-fried kind, and vegetable. Not sure if these come with a dipping sauce. Plenty of my friends seem to enjoy their bubble teas-might try this on a return visit. They also have Rayume sodas. Location is in a parking lot across the street from the Menard's on IL 173, just West of Rockford Speedway. The parking area is not well lit, so beware of the large potholes that will gobble up your tires as quickly as you will gobble up this tasty food in a few parts of the lot, but there is plenty of open, free, parking, and it feels safe. If they are busy, they will give you a pager so you don't need to stand around the trailer after you order and pay (they accept credit cards and cash). I assume the parking lot allows for semi trucks, as it's huge, spacious, and on a state highway/not far from the I-90/I-39/US51 interchange and assumed to be on a truck route. No restroom facilities on site: it's a food truck.

I had the VEGETARIAN LIL' CURD BURGER and absolutely loved my meal here. Everything tasted freshly…read moremade and full of flavor. The burger was juicy with a great balance of toppings, and the bun held up perfectly without getting soggy. The cheese curds were super delicious with a crispy coating and soft, melty center that made them hard to stop eating. The dipping sauce paired with them was so good too. My food came out hot and fast, and the whole experience felt like the kind of quality you hope for from a good food truck. I'll definitely be back.

Ordered 2 Sizz burgers and an order of chicken nuggets. No fries or drinks, just those three items…read more Wife said the burger was okay, I thought mine was pretty good although next time I'm going to order an extra meat patty as it wasn't all that filling. The chicken nuggets seemed like they had potential to be good but were somewhat dried out from being overcooked. The order took just over 15 minutes to be ready which seemed like a lot considering the order was small and there wasn't exactly a line. I do plan on going back at some point when it's just myself but I would never try and feed my family from here. Just the two burgers and chicken nuggets were almost $40 after taxes and tip which I feel is a lot for a light lunch.

We came here on a whim as we were looking for a lunch place. It's in a strip mall. Parking is easy…read more Servers were friendly and efficient. The menu offers a good variety of Thai foods. The krapow gai sub was very salty. The boat noodles didn't have the flavor that we expected, and the pho left us thinking that something was missing. The money bags were cute and tasty.

Amazing food! Everything we had (photographed) was absolutely delicious. The place was clean and…read morethe cutlery were fancy. Service was no-frills and fast. Very pleased with this experience.

The space itself is cute and clean, and the service was friendly. I ordered 3 tacos, the shrimp,…read morebarbacoa, and chicken as well as a agua fresca. The shrimp had an odd taste, and the chicken was quite dry. But the barbacoa was good. Maybe I ordered wrong.

Cantina taco has so many options to try and they keep me coming back for more. The Screw City taco…read moreis one of my top favorites that I can't not get at least one of them. The restaurant itself is clean and cute and the staff is super friendly. Definitely worth the trip to Loves Park!

First time we tried Rapped With Smoke today @ Wishful Acres. OMG.....If you haven't tried the food…read morefrom this Food Truck you are missing out! Great food, Friendly Staff. We will Definitely be keeping an eye on their schedule. Check out both Rapped With Smoke and Wishful Acres on Facebook. Just a quick trip from Freeport. DEFINITELY WORTH THE SHORT DRIVE. LOVED IT. Arnie & Sue Tice.

We were at a private event at Generations Brewery and Rapped with Smoke catered the event. And I…read morewas pleased with the food. They had mac and cheese, bbq pulled pork, bbq pulled chicken, and baked beans. I'm not a meat eater but I tried the pulled pork and it was quite good. The smoke flavor was nice, and their bbq sauce is tangy! Apparently they park their food truck at Generations Brewery a few times each week -- make sure to stop by for a beer and some good food. And if you're looking for someone to cater your event, folks said they're great to work with!

Super nice people and amazing food. Best Jamaican I've had in a long time. Dirty rice and Mac n…read morecheese on point and oxtail was delicious and literally fall off the bone. Will definitely hit them up any time I can

From the owner: Authentic Caribbean food with a touch of soul, everything we do we put our heart and love into. You…read moredefinitely won't be disappointed.

Awesome stag and food. The Quesadilla's were fantastic. If you want authentic food with flavors…read morethat pop in your mouth. Stop by and fill your belly. I'll be back.

If you live in Rockton, Machesney Park or Loves Park but hate driving to south of State St to go to…read moreMexico Classico (our favorite Mexican place in the area!) like my husband, get ready to rejoice! There is a new location! The menu is very similar (perhaps even the same, I don't have a head to head to compare) and the food just as good. The restaurant is much smaller but very clean, bright, and with excellent service. Seriously, we are so jazzed we can now go to our favorite place much closer to home. Our faves include the enchiladas suizas and rojas, the seafood chimichangas, and the guacamole. I also like to get a side of the grilled jalapeños to slice into my meal. Yum!! Tonight we were lucky enough to dine at the grand opening. We both got enchiladas (plus jalapeños for me!) and were delighted to experience the familiar flavors we know and love. In addition my husband had to sample a margarita, and he was not disappointed. Get here and get your fill!