Admittedly, I've been a little slow in getting on the whole "food truck" thing. I remember what we lovingly called "roach coaches" back in San Diego, and while it was good, it was more a convenience than a following.
Past Yelp events "hipped" me to the whole concept of all the multiple foodstuffs these mobile restaurants offered, so I figured "why not", when this was mentioned on the site.
I had no idea.
The first thing that gets pounded into your skull the second you walk within vicinity of the area are the smells. All of it smelled good. All of it. You would only need to walk a few feet before you got pelted with an all-new, but equally delicious aroma. There were the regular Vegas trucks, as well as ones from California and Colorado.
I had to choose wisely to conserve stomach space. I started with this amazing lobster grilled cheese from the San Diego based truck (Devilicious), and it was ridiculously good. I tried a little Filipino food (Sisig!!!) thanks to my friends (mostly hung with Nelson and Sylvia), and saved room for desert consisting of shave ice, which will be a whole review in itself.
While all of this was happening, they had a John Wayne movie playing in the background, so at least during long lines, you had a good film to watch. I was set throughout the event, and massively full by the end of it.
So I'm a food truck convert now. I see what both the appeal and the fun of it is. I ran into friends all night long, great entertainment, smells that nearly bowled me over with wanting to try it all, and a great time. If they return again this year, I will most certainly make my way back.