Cap Mac

Another food truck I’d been following on twitter for a while, Cap Mac, promised food truck atmosphere but with Mac & Cheese. This is one I finally was able track down at Truckeroo (yes, it was a while ago) since they rarely seem to make weekend appearances. My friend and I sampled the two options available at the time. She had the Classic and I tried one made with (I believe) goat cheese and greens.

Classic Mac

The Classic appeared to be big winner. It was filling and visually appealing.

Other Mac & Cheese

In my option the food was very rich, although I believe they currently have new items on the menu. The staff was very friendly (the woman who was at the window was wearing really adorable macaroni earrings) and the line moved right along. I have to say, although the portions fit nicely into the carry box both were super rich and very filling. Also, the price is very reasonable; especially considering it’ll be all you’ll be able to eat for a while.

Overall I’d recommend sticking to the Classic Mac (and trying to get in an extra walk that day).

For my overall review I give the food truck 3.75 out of 5 stars for hearty food, good service, ever-changing location, and good price.

Red Hook Lobster Truck

I’ve been meaning to try Red Hook Lobster Pound Truck DC for quite a while. As an original Mainer I am highly picky about my seafood and anything with lobster. That being said, I waited until the lobster truck was near my workplace to try them out. Following them on twitter is really the only way to find them (unless it’s summer and Truckeroo).  The staff is friendly and efficiently, and although the line was long it moved along quite quickly. The line was significantly longer than any other truck in the area, which is always a good sign. I had a lobster roll (Maine style, of course) and a whoopie pie (from Whoopsiepies). 

"Whoopie Pie"

I’m going to start with the whoopie pie and work my way to the lobster roll. I would not recommend the whoopie pies. It was processed and dry, very unfortunate. 

 Maine-style Lobster Roll

The lobster roll was quite good. It was full of claw meat, which was impressive considering that’s ideally what you want but not always what you get. It stayed true to the Maine tradition of butter-toasted hotdog roll. While the actual meat was not a shredded as I’m use to, with that much claw meat I’d be fool to quibble. 

 partially consumed roll, with claw meat visible

The only thing that would have really added to their Maine “cred” would be if they served Moxie, but that would probably be a bad business choice anyway. Overall the roll was excellent, if on the pricey side. This is not a cheap food truck, although I would imagine it’s as much about the experience as anything.

For my overall review I give the food truck 3 out of 5 stars for a good main dish (passable dessert), good service, ever-changing location, and higher price.