Street eats rolling in Baton Rouge
Hip and trendy, food trucks are the newest niche dining outfits catering to Baton Rouge foodies. Although subject to the whims of weather and occasionally fickle equipment, these mobile restaurateurs hit the streets as often as they can to serve fresh, tasty street food to waiting diners at different locations each day. And they’re using Web 2.0 technology to spread the word, via social media sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Curbside
Serving handmade gourmet po-boys, burgers and sausage
This deli-on-the-go roams freely between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Curbside’s is hands-on—they grind their own beef for the burgers, freshly cut the fries and even pickle their own pickles. And it’s all served on recycled products so you can satisfy your hunger for fresh ingredients and offset carbon emissions at the same time.
twitter.com/curbsidetruck, or Curbside’s Facebook page
Goyaya’s Gourmet Food Truck
Serving fresh crepes (both sweet and savory)
Owner Kevin Black has one piece of advice for fans of his hot-off-the-griddle creations: Get there early. “I can only pack so much into the truck,” he says, laughing. The chicken caprese crepes are especially popular, stuffed with herb-soaked chicken, Roma tomatoes and aioli sauce. Or, try a delicate dessert treat like a Nutella and raspberry crepe.
twitter.com/goyayas, or Goyaya’s Facebook page.
Taco de Paco
Serving piping-hot tortillas stuffed with a variety of toppings
The brainchild of the folks who brought you Ninja Snowballs, Taco de Paco’s orange truck is on the road satisfying Red Stick’s hunger for Mexican food. Choose from chicken, steak or mushroom stuffings, and add your choice of toppings from eggs and potatoes to rice and refried beans. An individual taco runs just $2.50, and two tacos plus chips, salsa and a drink is $7.
twitter.com/tacodepaco, or Taco de Paco’s Facebook page
?Kicker’s BBQ
Serving brisket, chicken, pulled pork and sausage and sides
Serving from the back of their truck under a couple of umbrellas and flags, Kickers BBQ has quickly become a go-to destination for downtown lunchers. Owners Tony Idank and Nani Dye started serving their tangy offerings four months ago and are building a growing following.
twitter.com/kickersbbq
