Hitting all the Truck stops: Food truck craze sweeps Houston

No one can really explain where the sudden flood of food trucks that now dominate Houston’s food industry came from. Maybe Food Network star Tyler Florence’s “The Great Food Truck Race” or Houston Food Crawl’s “Food Truck Iron Chef Challenge” had something to do with sparking ambition in aspiring restaurateurs. Places outside the 610 loop, such as the Museum of Fine Arts of History and Rice University, are now havens for dozens of the mobile food joints. But while the origins of their sudden popularity are unknown, one thing is for sure: these food trucks’ relatively low-priced, well-sized portioned and tasty dishes aren’t going anywhere any time soon.

Oh My Gogi! Food Truck
Oh My Gogi! Food Truck (Photos by Sarah Bungay)

 

 OhMyGogi Fries: Korean Beef Short Rib/Chicken/Spicy Pork, topped with Monterrey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla and Asadero cheese, Onions, Cilantro, Sriracha Sauce and House Special Spicy Sauce ($6.00; Add a Fried Egg for $1.00; Serves 1-2 people)
OhMyGogi Fries:
Korean Beef Short Rib/Chicken/Spicy Pork, topped with Monterrey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla and Asadero cheese, Onions, Cilantro, Sriracha Sauce and House Special Spicy Sauce
($6.00; Add a Fried Egg for $1.00;
Serves 1-2 people)

 

The Waffle Bus
The Waffle Bus (Photos by Meera Norton)

 

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle:
Served with choice of Spicy Mayo or Ancho Chili Honey sauce
($7.00; Serves ~1 person)

 

Cheeseburger Fryders: Four Waffle-Fry Cheeseburger sliders served with Spicy Mayo sauce ($5.00 Serves ~1 person)
Cheeseburger Fryders:
Four Waffle-Fry Cheeseburger sliders served with Spicy Mayo sauce
($5.00 Serves ~1 person)

 

Koagie Hots
Koagie Hots (Photos by Anh Lu)

 

Kimchi Koagie: Barbecue Ribeye, Kimchi, Onions, Kimchi Aioli, with Provolone or Wiz Cheese ($8.50; Serves 1-2 people)
Kimchi Koagie:
Barbecue Ribeye, Kimchi, Onions, Kimchi Aioli, with Provolone or Wiz Cheese
($8.50; Serves 1-2 people)

 

Koagie Dog: Barbecue Ribeye, Kimchi Aioli, Fried Egg, Asian Slaw served on a Hot Dog ($8.75; Serves 1 person)
Koagie Dog:
Barbecue Ribeye, Kimchi Aioli, Fried Egg, Asian Slaw served on a Hot Dog
($8.75; Serves 1 person)

 

Kimchi Fries: Fries with Kimchi, Aioli, Feta Cheese, and Scallion ($5.00; Add Barbecue Ribeye for $1.00; Serves 1-2 people)
Kimchi Fries:
Fries with Kimchi, Aioli, Feta Cheese, and Scallion
($5.00; Add Barbecue Ribeye for $1.00; Serves 1-2 people)
Bernie's Burger Bus
Bernie’s Burger Bus (Photos by Meera Norton)

 

The Homeroom Burger: Fresh ground Black Angus beef with Applewood Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, “Tipsy” Carmalized Onions, Chipotle Aioli, topped with a Fried Egg ($9.75; Serves 1-2 people)
The Homeroom Burger:
Fresh ground Black Angus beef with Applewood Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, “Tipsy” Carmalized Onions, Chipotle Aioli, topped with a Fried Egg
($9.75; Serves 1-2 people)

 

Honor Roll Fries: Fries with Barbecue Brisket, Cheese, Bacon, topped with Green Onions ($8.75; Serves 1-2 people)
Honor Roll Fries:
Fries with Barbecue Brisket, Cheese, Bacon, topped with Green Onions
($8.75; Serves 1-2 people)