Hungry for something new? Get to know the latest food trucks to roll into the Pensacola area
The Pensacola area is bursting at the seams with new dining options that bring variety to the area's renowned culinary scene. Here you will find a Q&A with some of the latest food truck owners that have popped up over the past few months in the Pensacola to help solidify your lunch or dinner plans if you are hungry to try something new.
Whether you are looking for some mouthwatering smoked barbecue, an angus steak Redneck Hibachi Wrap, or a decadent banana ice cream sundae with caramelized bacon that The King, Elvis Presley, himself would approve of — be sure not to underestimate these new food trucks on the block.
Disclaimer: Please refer to each restaurant's social media page for an up-to-date hours and locations, as they are mobile food dispensing units and are subject to change.
The Smokin’ Jokers BBQ
What type of food do you serve? “The menu from our truck is much different than our catering services. On our truck, we offer our barbecue meats in the form of tacos and such. We have to create a quick and efficient flow because most of our truck vending is at youth sports programs ... our menu for catering, however, expands greatly with many options.”
Where are you typically located? “We are located in the Pensacola and Gulf Breeze areas. Ordinarily, we will be posted up on Burgess Avenue across the street from West Pensacola High School."
Why should people try you out? “As we have started offering unique barbecue, the demand for our services has been great, and several businesses in our area have requested our barbecue… Only moved here about a year ago, brought my partner here, and we've only been vending now for three weeks. Having a blast!”
Link to your social media: The Smokin' Jokers BBQ
Redneck Hibachi
What type of food do you serve? "Burgers, steak and chicken wraps, burger quesadillas, steak and chicken quesadillas, loaded Yee Yee fries, Hell Yeah, Brother Nachos. We have a variety for everyone, even the kiddos."
Where are you typically located? Barnacle Bobs Bait and Tackle Shop, 10870 Lillian Highway.
Why should people try you out: “This isn’t your typical Japanese Hibachi. This is Redneck Hibachi. A Redneck flipping some meats on the grill, tingin’ the flat top, serving up some dang good food to fellow rednecks.”
Link to your social media: Redneck Hibachi
Rain Sleet or Snow BBQ
What type of food do you serve? "Barbecue! We do pulled pork, ribs, chicken, sausage and more! Our famous sides are our baked beans, collard greens and homemade macaroni and cheese, and can’t forget about our homemade potato salad!"
Where are you typically located? 311 Massachusetts Ave.
Why should people try you out? "Honestly, because I take pride in my product. I absolutely love cooking. It's not a job for me, it's my passion!"
Link to your social media: Rain Sleet or Snow BBQ
Sweet Love
What type of food do you serve? Soft-serve ice cream cones, shakes, floats, sundaes, popsicles, banana splits, malts, soda floats, frozen chocolate fruit, pup cups, lactose free soft-serve, sugar-free and dairy-free options.
Where are you typically located? "Often you will find us on the west side of Pensacola, Cantonment, Beulah area. But we also go to Milton and Pace when asked."
Why should people try you out? “Coming from the North we were used to having ice cream trucks and specifically soft serve. After living in the area for some time we hadn't seen this around, so, we decided to build a bus ourselves. We wanted to offer all the old-fashioned favorites and offer a retro vibe experience when you come to the bus. We also wanted to offer something that everyone that came to the bus could afford. Our name and motto is ‘Sweet Love,’ we wanted to spread the idea of love and we came up with names for our menu that would reflect this.
My husband and I have been married for going on 30 years now, and he is a U.S. Army Vet. Having an ice cream bus is the dream we never knew we had, but we are glad we did. Bringing smiles to everyone, young and old, is the highlight. Everyone is always glad to see us. 'Sweet Love!!! Come & Get You Some' is our motto.”
Link to your social media: Sweet Love
Royal Bowls and Smoothies
What type of food do you serve? "Acai and smoothie bowls and smoothies."
Where are you typically located? "Our food truck goes everywhere. Hospitals, car dealerships, churches, subdivisions, banks … everywhere."
Why should people try you out? "People should try us out because we are a local, veteran-owned food truck that offers a variety of healthy treats."
Link to your social media: Instagram: RoyalBowlss, Tiktok: RoyalBowlss, Facebook: Royal Bowls and Smoothies
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola new food trucks: Smokin' Jokers, Sweet Love, Redneck Hibachi
