Muiishi Makirritos

Muiishi Makirritos is a great food truck when you are looking for some of your favorites with a twist. I decided that I was going to try the bacon biscuits. Maybe I didn't entirely read the menu description, but I was thinking that these would be just biscuits with bacon in them. I was pleasantly surprised to find that these were bacon biscuits on top of a deliciously fried piece of chicken. The biscuit was laced with bacon and cheese. This was skewered with a pieced of chicken drizzled with honey and there was a bacon jam on the biscuit. The honey added a touch of sweetness to help balance the salt from the chicken and bacon. The finishing touch were some green onions. These super yummy chicken bites were a playful twist on chicken and biscuits. Next up on the menu...mac and cheese egg rolls! I can't wait to go back and if you haven't given Muiishi Makirritos a try, then make your way to their truck as soon as possible.

MuSuBi

I have haven't had very many Vietnamese sandwiches, so I decided to give it a try at MuSuBi. This was a lemongrass pork belly sandwich served with wasabi chips. The sandwich was served on a crunchy baguette with carrots and a crunchy slaw. The mix of tastes and textures was fresh and flavorful. The bread was strong enough to handle the sandwich ingredients without getting soggy. The chips were spicy, but slightly addicting because of their unique flavor. This food truck is a great place to satisfy your Vietnamese craving.

Coreanos

 The food truck movement in Houston is on fire and there are so many different options out there that it is hard to keep track of them all. Fortunately, Houston now has its own food truck park, located just outside downtown so it will be a lost easier to find them now. During the grand opening of the park, I was finally able to try Coreanos, a Mexican/Korean fusion truck. I tried their loco pollo burrito, which was absolutely delicious. There was chicken, cheese, pico de gallo, grilled onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos, garlic spread and el scorcho sauce. It was spicy, flavorful, and a delicious mix of ingredients. It was a good size burrito and definitely worth the wait.
My friend ordered the tacos and regular fries, which looked amazing. However, I was going for broke and decided to try the kim cheese fries. These french fries were topped with caramelized kimchi, cheese, spicy pork belly, and el scorcho sauce. These spicy fries were almost a meal by themselves. I have never had kimchi before, but it was really yummy. If you are looking for something new and are a fan of fusion cuisine, then Coreanos is definitely a food truck you need to go try because you won't be disappointed. 

The Golden Grill

I think that grilled cheese will always be one of my favorite foods. It was one of my all time favorite meals growing up and there is something about how content a grilled cheese makes me feel. When I was looking at the participants in Haute Wheels Houston Food Truck Festival, I can't begin to describe my excitement when I found out there was a grilled cheese food truck! Of course it was on my list of trucks not to miss at the festival. So after waiting in a very, very long line it was my turn to order. I decided to go for a turkey, American cheese, and pickled onion grilled cheese. I know it seems simple, but sometimes those things are the best. Plus, I have never had pickled onions before, so I was trying something new at the same time. Once you order, you have to wait and that is that hardest part when you see everyone else's sandwiches. Alas, my name was called it is was my turn to bite into my grilled cheese. It was toasty on the outside and melty on the inside, They cheese held everything together and the onions added a nice crunch. Though I didn't actually taste the buffalo chicken grilled cheese, it looked delicious. If you are in any way a fan of grilled cheese, this is a food truck you don't want to miss. I know that I will be on the hunt for it so that I can try the s'more dessert grilled cheese! 

Craft Infusions

Food trucks seem to be all about crazy combinations and Craft Fusions is no exception. This is a food truck dedicated to taking locally brewed beers and turning them into delicious cuisine. The options were limited, but we decided to try something different. I'm a sucker for bread pudding, so how could a beer bread pudding be bad. It had a subtle beer flavor, but it would have been better warm. It was a little hard to get apart and somewhat on the dry side. Unfortunately, I can't say that it was some of the best bread pudding, but I am glad that I got the opportunity to try it.

I can say that I have never ordered oxtail before, but I thought that this would be a perfect time to give it a try. How can anything in an empanada be bad? The crust was flaky and full of flavor and the oxtail was interesting. Honestly, it was a little hard to stomach that I was eating oxtail, but now I can say that I have tried it. It was not bad, but I am not sure if I will order it again. I don't think that I could eat it by itself, but I might try it in an empanada. This menu is always changing, so it's definitely something to keep on your food truck radar if you like beer. 

Fraiche Kitchen Food Truck

I was lucky enough to get to go Haute Wheels Houston again this year. This is a food truck festival that has now grown to 35 trucks. It is a great time to sample new beers, wines, and tons of delicious food! For the first stop, I visited Fraiche Kitchen for their Shiner Bock pulled pork slider. Now normally, I don't usually eat pork but I didn't want to miss out anything delicious. The pork was tossed lightly in the barbecue sauce and was served with some housemade pickles. Sometimes pickles can just taste like cucumbers, but these were yummy and added that little bit of crunch to the slider. The bun was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The pork was moist and flavorful. They also had some delicious smelling spiced donuts that I wanted to try...next time! This was definitely a great way to start off the festival. Stay tuned for foods from the next food truck I visited.

What to do in Austin

 Austin is a great place to visit for a quick day trip or a weekend getaway. Though I have not been as often as I wanted to, I have found that there are always things to do and see. You can always visit the capital, the art museum, or watch the bats, however, I wanted to do something a little different. The South Congress district has a very eclectic shopping area and lots of food trucks. There were definitely some interesting costume stores, but it was great to see all the promotions of local artisans and businesses. Austin is a place where everyone seems to watch out for others and aren't afraid to talk about other places of business. I was disappointed that none of the food trucks were open around lunch time because there are several I would have liked to try.

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

If you are looking for something to a bit on the educational side, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum was great. It was an interactive look at the history and development of the industries in Texas. Each of the three floors covered the major development periods, starting with the Native Americans and early settlements and ending with all the major industries, like oil and cattle ranching. This museum also had an IMAX theater that was showing a film about the arctic. It was a very inspiring and educational film.


Unfortunately, I was only there for a day, so I didn't get to do to much, but post your favorite things to do so I can be sure put them on my list for next time I am in Austin.

Haute Wheels Houston was on a Roll!

All I can say is that if you didn't get a chance to visit the Haute Wheels Houston food truck festival than you really missed out! It was a fantastic gathering of about 30 different vendors, offering a wide variety of food and drinks. I tried to eat as much as I could, but was only able to try six of them! Here is a run down of all the treats I was able to try, starting with the appetizers and ending with desserts.

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

1. H-town Streats: This place was the start to my adventure. Here I was able to try the Monte Cristo balls. I know this might surprise some of you, but I have never had a Monte Cristo. It was a ball filled with ham, melted cheese, covered in a funnel cake like batter and served with powdered sugar and a strawberry jam dipping sauce. These were delicious, though they were not all the way melted in the middle, which was slightly disappointing. Though not completely perfect, it was a great first Monte Cristo experience.

2. Fork in the Road: I was really surprised to find out that this was from HEB. I had the fried green chile mac and cheese balls. They were absolutely delicious. The kick from the green chile and the melty, gooey, and crunchy texture from the fried mac and cheese was the perfect combination. This truck also offered a spicy Moroccan meatball that had spice and flavor. The spice gave the meatball depth with a little bit of heat. They were definitely on the list to try again, so I will be following Fork in the Road to its next location!

Sister and her Bahn Mi Sandwich

3. Pho Cup'd: Not having access to bahn mi sandwiches is a real issue for my sister, so of course we had to stop and get her one. The crispy baguette bread and the crunch of the carrots makes this sandwich music to her ears. I opted for a bite or two and was not disappointed.

4. Ladybird: Ladybird, Ladybird where art thou Ladybird? This simple food truck took two of my favorite treats, grilled cheese and tater tots, and turned up the flavor. Truffled tater tots are not something you find very often, but boy were they good. The best part was the nice big basket you got, so you weren't left feeling hungry.

Caprese Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is one of my favorite things. This caprese grilled cheeses was tucked between two pieces of delicious bread topped with red pepper jelly. Sounds spicy, right? Surprisingly, it was a bit on the sweet side and added a smokier flavor to the sandwich. The basil and fresh mozzarella with giant slices of tomato gave it a very sophisticated look and turned this basic children's favorite into a must have for grown ups.

Homemade truffles

5. MMM Cupcakes: Who doesn't love a good cupcake, especially when you can get a mini sampler pack? This cupcake truck was serving red velvet, lemon, strawberry, chocolate, and salted caramel. The cakes were moist and not to crumbly, making them very easy to eat. The icing to cupcake ration was just right, where every bite of cake had a bit of icing. It wasn't to sweet and the texture was like eating clouds.

6. Chocolate d'arte: What better way to end a meal than with these beautiful, handmade truffles. The flavors include lemon blueberry and goat cheese, chocolate mousse, and dulche de leche. The shimmery powder on the truffles made you want to dive right in and so that's exactly what I did. The lemon blueberry and goat cheese was something I was a little weary of, but it turned out to be a wonderfully summery flavor combination. The dulche de leche just melted in your mouth, so that was an immediate hit. The beloved chocolate mousse was airy and not overwhelmingly sweet. 

I hope that you enjoyed my little visit through the food truck festival. If you had the opportunity to go or have a favorite food truck, then please comment below because I would love to be able to try it. If you didn't be sure to stop by their location in the area and try them out. These are places not to be missed!

Wait, Come Back Food Truck!

Bernie's Burger Bus

One day I was driving along and was surprised to see a yellow bus parked on the side of the street. What caught my attention even more was the fact that it was actually a food truck, which have begun to revolutionize the industry and how people eat on the go. I admit I was not very keen on eating something that came out of a kitchen on wheels. Sadly, traffic started moving again and I didn't catch the name of this truck. However, I kept randomly seeing the bus and decided that it needed to go on my "places to try" list. Though, it seemed like it was evading me because we were never at the same place at the same time.

As I was driving down the freeway last year, I passed a parking lot full of people and what I saw to be food trucks. I later learned that this was a food truck festival, but unfortunately I missed this wonderful event. I made myself a promise that I would not miss out this year! What is this event? It is Houston's Haute Wheels Food Truck Festival.

I am so excited to be going this weekend and my tummy is already crying out for something new and delicious. I am a food truck newbie, so this will be the perfect opportunity for me to try them all out at once. These trucks serve every kind of food from barbeque to pizza to French cuisine and then of course desserts, including waffles. I cannot wait to finally try Bernie's Burger Bus and everyone else participating. This is a foodie event not to be missed!

For more information and to buy your tickets, visit www.hautewheelshouston.com. The website will also give you an in depth list of all the food trucks that will be participating. So head on over and join me as I sample my way through the day. If you get a chance to visit, make sure to post your must haves and check back for my favorites and the ones you need to try!