*Bleep* King 4 for your Vietnamese Noodle Fix in Davis

Be careful of how you say Pho King 4! If you say it wrong, you could get yourself into a bit of trouble! Pho King 4 is a Vietnamese restaurant across the street from the UC Davis campus. It's one of only a few places in town where you can find Vietnamese style food - specifically pho. If pho is what you want, then Pho King 4 is a place you'll have to consider going to.

Food -
The main item to order at Pho King 4 is the pho. If you're unfamiliar with what pho is... well... I suggest you find a good pho place and try it out! It's a Vietnamese noodle soup with white vermicelli noodles accompanied by different types of meats and veggies. The broth is clear and comes to you piping hot. A cold plate of jalepanos, sprouts, and mint comes alongside it for you to toss in if you so desire. Lots of flavors combine together to make pho a wonderful taste experience.

A good pho is full of flavor and character. Sadly, the pho at Pho King 4 is pretty average. It's fine for what it is, but if it's your first time trying pho, I would skip it and go elsewhere for a first experience. The broth here isn't full of flavor and everything is just a bit bland. I ended up adding a lot of sauces to my pho in order to make it have more flavor.

I can't say that the food here is horrible... it isn't! If you're in a dire mood for pho, Pho King 4 can scratch that itch for you. If you're a student, the restaurant is close enough that you can just walk on over from campus easily.

Pho King 4 also offers spring rolls, rice dishes, and some other Asian cuisine. To go with my order of pho I tried the pork spring rolls. Pork spring rolls should have an extremely savory BBQ'd taste. But just like the pho here, the flavor is on the lower end of the spectrum. I found myself smothering the spring roll in the sauce it came with in order to add some much needed flavor.

Service/Atmosphere - 
The restaurant has an older vibe to it - it's certainly not fancy or very nice. It's a bit dingy, but it's probably never going to change. So I guess you get what you get!

As for the service, I found it to be adequate. Pho King 4 was having some brisk business but they were attentive to us when we walked in and we were seated in a timely manner. Everything was prompt and there were no issues with customer service. It was good!

Price -
Prices at Pho King 4 are moderate. For around ten bucks you get a big bowl of pho. They also have a big sign in the front that says sandwiches for $4. I'd say that Pho King 4 is generally a good value if you're looking for a meal to fill you up.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
The toughest thing about Pho King 4 is actually getting to it. It's located on a street that doesn't allow cars and much of the parking around the restaurant is for residents with special permits only. If you're there on a weekend, I suggest parking on the street right next to UC Davis and then walking over to the restaurant.

Bottom Line - 
Pho King 4 is a no frills Vietnamese restaurant that delivers nice portions at decent prices. It's a good restaurant for students to visit and it's also one of the few Vietnamese restaurants in town.

Letter Grade

C

Careful how you say the name!

'Small' bowl of pho.

'Large' bowl of pho. There's XL as well but no 'medium' size.

Pork spring rolls and peanut sauce.

El Jefe @ The Golden 1 Center

If you think about your typical arena nachos, the chips and the goopy cheese come to mind. Well... that's all in the past! If you're in the mood for nachos, prepared for them to be loaded with fresh and tasty ingredients that would give any Mexican restaurant a run for its money! El Jefe in the Golden 1 Center has an absolutely killer nacho entree. Go and get it!

Food -
At El Jefe, you can get Mexi-dogs, burritos, and nachos. For me, nachos is one of the best things you can get while watching sports. It comes in a convenient container, the chips are nice and crunchy, and you can get a variety of flavors mixed together depending on how you load up your chip. It's really a great choice if I do say so myself.

If you decided to go for the nachos at El Jefe, you can see exactly what they are putting into them as they create your entree. I was happy to see that they don't skimp when it comes to piling on the ingredients. The nachos are probably good enough for 2 to share, 3 if it's just going to be a little snack.

The nachos are really delicious. The star of it all is the meat that you choose. I chose to go with carnitas in my nachos... and I feel like I made a good life choice. The carnitas were very flavorful and tender. They worked extremely well with the cheese, sour cream, and guac. If you want to get some heat in your dish, make sure you add in some jalapenos as well!

Service/Atmosphere - 
I've really only had good experiences with the cashiers at the Golden 1 Center so far. They have been very engaging and positive whenever I've seen them. Sometimes it can be confusing where to go to start your order, but the fine folks behind the counter are great at directing you to where you need to be!

El Jefe is found in the upper concourse of Golden 1 Center - opposite of where the Sierra Nevada bar is. It's part of a larger eating area where you'll find plenty of space to walk around and find table to eat at if you don't want to get back to your seat right away.

Price -
As large as this nacho entree is, the price is quite large as well. You'll be paying around $15 for this tasty dish. As value goes, it's about the average price you're going to pay when eating at the arena. Unfortunately, prices are just going to be higher here.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you are not into heat, I'd advise you to just skip the jalapenos. The jalapenos at El Jefe are quite spicy and may catch you off guard if you're expecting something that doesn't have much of a bite.

Bottom Line - 
The nachos at El Jefe are an excellent choice if you want something to munch on while watching the Sacramento Kings play. It'll cost you about $15, but at least this meal will last a bit longer than some of the other options that cost the same amount.

Letter Grade

B+

Up close and personal with the nachos.

This may just be worth the price.

Star Ginger @ The Golden 1 Center

Going to a sporting event at an arena meant that your food items would be limited to choices like nachos, pizza, and hotdogs. Nowadays, areas try to outdo each other by having the best food options available. Today I'm reviewing Star Ginger inside the Golden 1 Center. It's definitely not the type of food you'd immediately think of when watching some basketball!

Food -
Star Ginger offers up rice bowls with an Asian flare. These rice bowls are filled with rice (of course!), a protein, and a good helping of various vegetables. It's certainly a cleaner and healthier option than a loaded helmet full of nachos and cheese!

You can pick from three varieties of bowls - chicken, beef, or tofu. In my opinion all three are good choices if you'd like a nice meal during the game. Load up the bowl with purple cabbage, edamame, pickled carrots alongside your protein and you're good to go! The sauce for bowl goes on the side so you can choose just how much of it you'd like on your food.

As a primarily Asian taste experience, the flavors will be savory, but also sweet and tangy as well. Folks who are used to Asian tastes will find a lot of familiarity here. For those not accustomed to Asian flavors, get ready for a different way of experiencing food.

The bowl is easy to carry around back to your seat or to bring to a table to eat on the concourse. It's compact and perfect as something that won't make a big mess.

Service/Atmosphere - 
The cashiers at the Golden 1 Center are friendly and will help and direct you on where you need to go. When coming to Star Ginger, you have to go to the bowl creating station before you pay. The friendly workers there let me know exactly what I needed to do to get my food.

The Golden 1 Center seats can be quite crowded. Having a bowl to eat out of is really nice as it keeps your hands clean. Overall this is a great way to eat at the arena.

Price -
Arena pricing is no joke and bowls like this are upwards of $15. That is quite steep in comparison to something you could find at a regular restaurant in town, but keep in mind this is a sporting arena and food prices will be elevated. It's definitely not ideal, but it's just kinda the way it is.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you're a vegetarian, getting the tofu bowl is a perfect option for you. There are so many meat options around the arena, it's nice that you can find alternative dishes at places like Star Ginger.

Bottom Line - 
The prices are steep, but having a choice like fresh rice bowls at the arena is great. A few years ago you'd never think that this kind of food would be readily available while watching your favorite team. The future is here!

Letter Grade

B

Enjoying my bowl at a table on the concourse.

I have one lone bean on my chicken. Now that you see it, you can't unsee it.

Crepeland in Woodland

I really love how diverse the food options are becoming in Woodland. Crepeland adds to the diversity by offering crepes! They serve up both the sweet and the savory variety. The menu has a number of different varieties of crepes to select from with some offering unique ingredients like curry and gyro.

Food -
Crepes are typically eaten for breakfast or lunch, but they can make a nice dessert as well. The crepes here are made pretty well. The crepes themselves have a good texture, but they have some room to be a bit lighter. On my visit I went for a savory crepe. I got the Main Street which comes with cheddar, lettuce, special sauce, as well as some avocado on the top. It was pretty good crepe save for the lettuce. I just felt that it didn't belong with the mouthfeel that crepes usually have.

The savory crepes come with a side of potatoes and salad. Both sides do the job, but are about average in terms of presentation and quality. I found the potatoes to be slightly mushy, but they tasted just fine.

If you need something to drink, Crepeland offers freshly squeezed orange juice. It truly is fresh as you can see them pick out the oranges to squeeze.

Service/Atmosphere - 
The staff at Crepeland is friendly and attentive, but I felt that the dining room could have used a bit more polish. The restaurant that had this space before was trendy with some really nice accent colors. Crepeland is a bit rough around the edges. They've kept some of the former restaurant's decor and added a few of their own - it's a bit out of place.

Price -
Crepes will be around the eight to ten dollar mark. It's certainly not unreasonable pricing here. What was expensive, however, were their drinks. The fresh orange juice was over four dollars and a bottle of Snapple was about five! Wow, that's a pricy Snapple!

Special Tips and Recommendations -
I think they make their own hot sauce here at Crepeland. If you're a fan of heat, give their hot sauce a try. I think you'll enjoy it!

Bottom Line - 
If you're in Woodland and really want a crepe, Crepeland will do. It's about average when it comes to restaurants in Woodland. It's a great idea, but overall they could use a little extra to really make the restaurant a place to visit.

Letter Grade

C

The menu.

Up close with a crepe.

Jollibee on Mack Road

I've been wanting to try Jollibee for a while now, and I just happened to be doing a job and saw it across the street - what luck! Jollibee is a Filipino based fast food restaurant known for its fried chicken. Though chicken is what Jollibee is known for, they have a variety of food items on the menu such as spaghetti, hamburgers, and hotdogs!

Food -
When talking about Jollibee you have to talk about the chicken. Fried chicken is one of my favorite foods and Jollibee does it right! The chicken is hand breaded and fried to a perfect light crunch crisp. The skin is absolutely perfect and it isn't very greasy feeling. It definitely has its own signature feel that makes it unique. Interestingly, Jollibee only offers dark meat pieces of chicken like drums and thighs. Asian tastes tend toward dark meat as it contains more flavor, but I'm more of a white meat guy. Man... I would love to try their fried version of wings and breasts! Maybe one day!

I got a two piece chicken meal with two sides and a drink. I chose the adobo rice and corn. The corn was your typical kernel variety. It was good and exactly as it should be, but nothing special. The adobo rice, however, was excellent. It had a delicious savory flavor that kept me wanting to come back for more. I combined with the the gravy they give you and it was a match made in heaven!

To get it all down I chose their pineapple drink. This was totally better than getting a soda. The pineapple flavor was balanced very well and went down smooth. There wasn't a hint of tartness to the drink which I find occurs too often in westernized flavors. If you want this, they give it to you in a special cup different than that used for fountain drinks. They also have it behind the counter rather than at the soda machines.

For dessert I had the peach mango pie. This is a must get in my opinion. The peach mango pie is like the type you would find at McDonalds, but it's fried more crispy. The filling is similar to the pineapple drink in that it has a very smooth, well-balanced flavor. I could eat 2 or 3 of these with no problem. I actually left the restaurant wanting to buy more. I just didn't want to wait in the line.

Also on the menu is spaghetti. The spaghetti seems like a pretty popular item as I saw many people ordering it. I would like to try this on my next visit. From what I've heard, the spaghetti here has a sweet taste that is different that what you'd expect. I'm intrigued!

Service/Atmosphere - 
I found the service at Jollibee to be excellent. It was my first time at the restaurant and the cashiers were very friendly and patient. They helped me navigate the menu. I found it cute that they inserted the word "Jolli" into their speech. I guess this is part of how this chain does things. I liked it!

As far as atmosphere goes, the restaurant was crowded! Jollibee is a popular place to eat and the line seemed to continuously fill up. I even had a hard time finding a seat as just about the entire restaurant was full.

Price -
Being a fast food restaurant, Jollibee doesn't break the bank. The prices are reasonable here and are about what you'd expect to pay going to a place like KFC or Popeye's. I ordered some extra food and my bill only came out to a little over eleven dollars.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
The gravy here at Jollibee is really good. I'd suggest using it not only for the chicken, but any other savory items you have. It makes a great sauce and dip!

Bottom Line - 
I'm so happy that I had the chance to finally try out Jollibee. The fried chicken is top notch and reasonably priced! My only wish is that they had white meat options as well.

Letter Grade

A

Drumstick and thigh two piece combo.

Adobo rice as a side.

Pineapple drink comes in this clear cup.

Peach mango pies is a MUST GET!

Polanco Cantina at DOCO

Polanco Cantina is a Mexican restaurant right across from the Golden 1 Center. It occupies a prime location that features a gorgeous view of the arena. They feature a full bar as well as some very refined Mexican dishes. If you're looking for a place to spend a night on the town, Polanco Cantina would be a great choice!

Food -
The food is excellent at Polanco Cantina. Mexican food is great as is, but the chefs here really elevate it. Some of the heaviness that you might feel when having Mexican food has somehow been taken out, but all the amazing flavors remain.

The menu at Polanco Cantina is full of choices. I was in more of a snacking mood so I chose to order the Polanco nachos with a side dish of Mexican street corn. The nachos were packed with flavor and came with a relatively large portion. It could definitely act as a main course or a fun app to share between everyone at the table. I chose pork to top my nachos and it was a really good decision as the pork was very tender and flavorful. The green salsa on the nachos had a mild kick to it - nothing that would really burn you!

The street corn was tremendous. It came in a bowl and I was told to stir the ingredients together before eating. I dutifully did my job and had my first bite. Ohhhh, it was smooth and creamy. Typically this type of corn gets heavy really fast. That didn't happen with this dish. I kept going back for more and never felt weighed down.

Jenn had the 2 taco plate with rice and beans. She chose carne asada and gave me a taste. Again, there was just so much flavor there. Though tacos can be relatively small when it comes to an entree, the flavor really gave the tacos some oomph that help them to fill you up.

Service/Atmosphere - 
Our service at Polanco Cantina was slightly above average I'd say. It was a slower night and when we entered, there wasn't anyone at the hosts station. We had to poke our heads around the divider before anyone really got to us. It was a bit laster than usual for dinner, but there shouldn't that long of a wait.

As for the atmosphere, it's just plain awesome. The colors are vibrant and pop. The bar is beautiful and the entire restaurant gives its patrons a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy some great Mexican food.

Price -
For just the two of us, the bill was about fifty dollars before tip. Polanco Cantina is restaurant that does charge more than your typical Mexican restaurant.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
As with all restaurants at DOCO, be sure to park and get your slip validated. It's nice to get some free parking once in a while!

Bottom Line - 
Polanco Cantina is a restaurant that I'd love to come to over and over again. It has a beautiful atmosphere with delicious food. It may be best for special occasions as meals here aren't cheap!

Letter Grade

A

Enter through here!

The menu.

Cozy interior.

Excellent bar area to hang out in.

Polanco Nachos.

Street corn.

A great place for Mexican food!

Las Brasas Brings the Flavor in Woodland

There are so many great Mexican restaurants in Woodland... it's going to take me a while to cover all of them! One of my personal favs is Las Brasas. This taco shop sits in the middle of Woodland's downtown. It's a well-liked restaurant by the community as they serve up delicious tacos, burritos, tortas, and other Mexican dishes!

Food -
I'd say the star food item at Las Brasas are their tacos. Their tacos show off their well-seasoned meats extremely well. Tacos are simple and give the meat a chance to shine. You have the option of getting regular tacos or a super taco. Super tacos add stuff like guacamole and tomatoes. If you like your tacos with a little more on them, then the super version is the one to go for.

On my visit today I tried their super nachos. Let me tell you... this item was HUGE! It was an entire styrofoam to-go box full of nachos and toppings. It was stunning to look at. It's more than enough for a couple of people to share. On it is your choice of meat, nacho cheese, guacamole, fresh salsa, and beans. I loved it, but in all honesty it could have used a bit more nacho cheese. I can never have enough nacho cheese!

This isn't my first time at Las Brasas and I can recommend their quesadillas. Oh my goodness, Las Brasas has amazing, gooey, quesadillas. The cheese stretches out wonderfully as you start tearing into it. It is one of my favorite quesadillas that I've ever had. This is certainly a top pick of mine if I come here.

To wash it all down you can get some soda or a variety of Mexican drinks. I am a huge fan of horchata so I usually go for that!

Service/Atmosphere - 
The atmosphere at Las Brasas isn't fancy or modern. It's your standard taco place. It is well kept and orderly. There is a salsa bar for customers to get salsa and other condiments. Everything is functional - and that's about all you really need.

Service is quick and friendly as well. This is a family owned restaurant and I can feel that there is pride in serving you.

Price -
Las Brasas isn't your cheap taco truck. The prices here are a bit higher than your run of the mill place. For example, my super tacos were about three dollars each. If you're not careful, you can end up spending a lot more than you thought you were going to spend! You'll end up being happy and satisfied, but your wallet will be a bit thinner.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you're into crunchy items, give the vampiros a try. I would liken it to a cross between a tostada and a taco. Not many places offer it, but you'll find them at Las Brasas!

Bottom Line - 
Las Brasas is a tasty and satisfying Mexican food experience. It certainly stand out in a town that has a lot of Mexican restaurants around. I've been there many times and I'd happy keep coming back as their food is packed with delicious flavors!

Letter Grade

A

The restaurant is on Main Street in the heart of Woodland.

Super tacos.

Nachos with beef.

Thai Farm House BBQ and Bistro on Broadway

Finding new Thai places in town is a lot of fun. Thai food is delicious, and I love comparing how the different restaurants around town do their dishes. I initially found out about Thai Farm House BBQ and Bistro from a Yelp search. It caught my attention because it had a 4.5 star rating with over 350 reviews at the time. With a rating that good, I just had to find out for myself what the fuss was all about!

Food -
The menu at Thai Farm is full of traditional Thai favorites. Most of the dishes here you'll find at other Thai places. If you're looking to satisfy your craving for pad thai or pad see ew, they have it here and it should give you exactly what your'e looking for. When I go to a Thai place for the first time I usually try their pad thai out first because I personally feel it is a good indicator of the food in general at the restaurant. While I did enjoy the pad thai, I felt that it was a little too zingy for me at times. Having flavor that pops is one thing, but the pad thai here was a bit much in terms of flavor. I still enjoyed it, but I think toning it down just a little would be even better.

The pad see ew was absolutely perfect. It came out piping hot and the savory balance of flavors in the dish was spot on. It was my favorite thing that I had there during my visit. A third entree that we ordered was a BBQ beef dish for my son. I got this because my kid loves meat, and also because I wanted to try out some of the non-traditional dishes. The word BBQ is also in the name of the restaurant so I thought I'd better get something from this category of food!

The BBQ beef was good - it had some nice grill marks on it and came in strips. The real star of the dish were the sauces. The sweet and sour sauce was especially a hit with the kid. He loved it and kept wanting more and more of it. My only complaint about his dish were the veggies that came with it. I prefer nicely cooked through veggies so that they are softer and tender. The veg in the traditional Thai dishes were just that way. These, however, were less cooked so that they had a more crunchy texture to them. I suppose that's the idea of the dish, but I would have preferred them cooked longer.

The Thai iced tea was excellent. It had a sweet taste, but with tea flavor shining through it. It wasn't as orang-y as some other Thai iced teas that I've had. It also wasn't as heavy tasting, which I appreciated. Overall it was one of the better Thai iced teas that I've ever had. It's definitely worth getting. Check out the recommendation section for a special tip about ordering it!

Service/Atmosphere - 
The atmosphere at Thai Farm BBQ and Bistro is relaxed. The decor has nice wood tones to them and everything is clean. The dining area definitely presents a pleasant atmosphere for dining in.

I also found the service here to be excellent. The servers were very friendly, helpful, and patient. We got everything we needed quickly, and I noticed that they treated all their customers in the same way as they were ordering. There isn't much more you can ask for in both service and atmosphere!

Price -
Prices at Thai Farm BBQ and Bistro are moderate. Entree dishes come in the ten to twelve dollar range. I'd say that portions are decent, but nothing that you would say is large.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
Here's a nice tip for you! If you check in on Yelp, there is currently a special offer for a free Thai iced tea with a purchase of a meal. This is a great way to add this delicious drink to your lunch or dinner! You're welcome!

Bottom Line - 
Thai Farm BBQ and Bistro is a fine addition to the Thai restaurants around town. The prices here are comparable to other Thai places with some great choices on the menu to enjoy. I'd certainly love to visit this restaurant frequently as the food, service, and atmosphere are quite good!

Letter Grade

A -

This is a nice little chalkboard in front of the entrance.

The pad see ew was excellent!

Beef dish with some crunch veggies.

The Thai iced tea. Check out how un-orange it is!

Someone is satisfied with their meal!

Kiki's Chicken Place in Sort of a Sketchy Place

I've heard a few people recommending Kiki's as a delicious place to eat so I felt the need to check it out! Kiki's serves up mainly chicken items such as wings, tenders, and chicken covered fries and tots. Their menu is very enticing, and had me wanting to try just about every item on there. I'm glad I got to check Kiki's out, but will I be making return visits? Read on to find out!

Food -
The food at Kiki's is average in my opinion. For a place that so many people rave about, I found it to be just middling. The loaded up tots were recommended to me by the cashier up front. She said it was their most popular item. It regular size comes with a generous amount of tots smothered with chicken and sauces. It has a lot of flavor, but the sauces can quickly make the tots soggy. And sadly when that happens the dish isn't as enjoyable as it was in the beginning.

Being a chicken wing place, I had to give the wings a shot. I LOVE chicken wings and if I find a place that does them right they will have me as a loyal customer for life! But like the tots, I found the wings to be only average. The chicken was a bit dry. That's not usually that bad, but in this case I just thought the texture wasn't right. This only applied to the wings I had and not the chicken tender pieces that were part of the loaded fries.

From what I gathered, the food here is really packed with flavor - especially the sauces. There's not much that is subtle here.

One thing that I didn't get a chance to try on my visit was the chicken and waffle. That's a favorite of many and it would have been nice to see what that was about.

Service/Atmosphere - 
I loved the service at Kiki's. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The food didn't take too long and came out nice and hot.

The biggest problem with this Kiki's is probably the plaza that it is in. The plaza is quite run down with some questionable people around. I actually saw a shirtless man with a knife out as I exited the lot. So watch yourself if you wanna eat here!

Price -
Kiki's feels a lot like a 'hole in the wall' secret, but the prices are definitely on the higher side. My entire meal was close to twenty bucks. The wings alone were over ten dollars - and I only had 6 of them in total!

Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you end up ordering from their wing menu, you have the option to get 2 different flavors. And the flavor sauces can either be already on the chicken or off to the side.

Bottom Line - 
Kiki's Chicken Place is an average place to get some chicken wings. It's ok, but it hasn't given me any incentive to return to try more of the menu.

Letter Grade

C

Nice signage our front.

A pretty hefty meal for one.

These tots are covered with 'stuff'!

Woodland Food Truck Mania

Woodland Food Truck Mania takes place usually on the first Sunday of the month. It's a food truck gathering put on by SactoMofo, a popular group that organizes food truck events. I had been to this event many years ago, but it fell off my radar for a little while as Sundays tend to be very busy for me. I enjoyed coming to Food Truck Mania so much that I've decided to carve out more time to make return visits. It's such a great food event that I have to come back!

Food -
I'm sure that the food trucks vary from time to time at this gathering, but the ones that were onsite on my visit were superb. Ma Sarap was there serving up traditional Filipino dishes. Jenn and my mom both got the chicken adobe which had a very authentic Filipno taste. It was definitely something that don't get to experience often. Being a fried food fan, I went for their fried chicken skins. I mean... the skin is the best part! Am I right or am I right? So basically it's just the fried part of fried chicken. It was as delicious as it sounds.

I also was able to try some fried ravioli with meat sauce as well as a gigantic Philly cheesesteak. Both items were perfection. The only bad thing was that my stomach was too small to get everything in. Thankfully, I did save a little room for dessert. I split a large egg puff with fruit and ice-cream with Jenn. The item was made extremely well and was perfect for sharing - a great way to end the meal.

My only regret is that there are far too many great options and only one of me to try and eat all of it. If I see some of the food trucks that were here next time I will be sure to give some new things a try!

Service/Atmosphere - 
The atmosphere was phenomenal. Basically, two streets are closed off to traffic and tables are set up right next to the food trucks. People can order and find a spot to enjoy their food. It gets dark very quickly during the winter months, but that is not a problem. The event organizers set up these giant flood lights to illuminate the area where people are eating. Perfect.

Alongside all of that you'll see entertainment happening around you as well as booths and music to enjoy.

Price -
The food trucks that are at Food Truck Mania aren't on the cheaper side. Most of the meals you purchase will be around the $12-15 dollar range. Drinks are also priced at a premium here. You can end up spending quite a bit of coin if you want to give lots of different items a try.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
I totally recommend coming to this (and other similar events) with a group. That way, people can buy all sorts of different food from different trucks and then try everything family style! It's a great way to budget and get everything you want a taste of.

Bottom Line - 
It's totally worth it to come out to Woodland Food Truck Mania. There's delicious food and a fun and festive atmosphere all around!

Letter Grade

A

The lighting here sets a really nice mood.

Fried ravioli with meat sauce for dipping.

Cheese steaks, lots of options.

I went with the standard cheesesteak.

Chicken sandwich and fries.

Fried chicken skins.

Plenty of places to get dessert.

This was satisfying.