Jacks Chowhound

And we’re back… been lacking in my writing but not to worry my food adventures have been far and wide, even internationally, but more on that later. Jacks Chowhound is next on the docket, they were in the Arts District just down from my office. Today as it turned out is the best day so far to take a jaunt in search of a new food adventure, cloudy skies and cooler temps. Before I spot the large black beast I notice the largest crowd gathered at a food truck to date.

After a minute or two in line I get a glimpse of the menu resting on the ground scribbled on a dry erase board, after some inquiries among my other patrons I learned they change their menu regularly. The menu is stacked with flavorful items, Meatball sliders, Portabello Burger, Cheese Burger, a Pulled Pork grilled cheese that almost stopped me in my tracks but I had the exact same thing for dinner at The Common Table, but I digress, a Texas Dog, and Spicy Steak Sammies and something you wouldn’t think to see on a food truck, Steak Frites. The choice of sides includes natural cut fries, chips, and Cajun fries (natural cut fries with a spicy Cajun blend and Tony Chacheres). Being a sucker for anything with spicy in the name I went with the most natural choice for my side and main dishes.  After a few minutes of deliberation my spicy intuition took over and I went with the Spicy Steak Sammies and Cajun fries.

After about 20 min waiting on my food, I dodged some rain drops on my way back to the freight elevator and settled into a food coma inducing lunch. The sammies came two to an order, index card sized sandwiches of rare flank steak with a spicy rub and piled high with crunchy pico de gallo and a slice of melted cheddar cheese to add a creamy note, but what set the sammies above any other sandwich was the Hawaiian rolls. They added a sudden shot of sweetness that sends the savory flavors into the stratosphere. To complete the spicy Cajun entendre I went with the Cajun fries, natural cut fries smothered in Cajun spices and Tony’s, though the fries were slightly undercooked, but in their defense there were about 2 dozen people waiting on food and a very frite centric menu, and they were  burning and turning to keep up with the demand.

One thing that worried me initially about the steak sandwiches was the annoying little occurrence of biting into a steak sandwich and getting the whole piece of steak and being left with a shell of bread and condiments. But my fears were eased after the first bite, the steak was so tender it was like cutting into a filet. The sensation continued throughout as I devoured the two sandwiches and a majority of the spicy yet delicious fries.

Overall my experience at Jacks Chowhound was a great meal, although I was in dire need of a nap after dominating the food. If you are out and see the truck it is a must stop,  for a great snack or a belt loosening meal.

 Follow them @JacksChowHound on twitter for their menu updates and locations.

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