Barcelona on the Go June 2, 2010

I must admit that I don't really like the term foodie. I prefer the term Neo-Gourmand. As a Neo-Gourmand, I'm always keep my eyes and ears open for new taste experiences. Of course, it can be more difficult to find new tastes and new experiences in boring, we-close-at-8pm OC. More often than not, I'm headed towards LA anytime I'm on the hunt to experience the latest and greatest. When I heard that a great Spanish (not Mexican) experience could be had at Barcelona on the go, I had to brush the dust off of my twitter account and go hunting for this Famous OC food truck.


Debuting on March 15, 2010, Barcelona on the Go is a new OC twist on the food truck craze sweeping the country. Specializing in Spanish cuisine, I found Barcelona on the Go would be parked a few minutes from work. I managed to convince a few co-workers to drive down the street to try something new.

I ordered the Flank Steak with Chimichurri sauce and french fries. I also ordered two chicken empanadas. The flank steak was tasty and the french fries were crisp, light and perfectly fried. I did find it odd that, although the cashier asked how I wanted my steak (medium), they cooked the meat well done. In fact, all past pictures of the dish featured steak that was well done. If they're gonna cook it well done anyways, why bother asking me. The empanadas were light and flaky with a very tasty chicken filling.
















All in all, it was a tasty, cheap lunch experience, but I've had better meals from other trucks and from other Spanish restaurants. I'd drive a maximum of 10 minutes to get it again.