33rd & Main

Let me introduce you to 33rd & Main, a food truck that's been repeatedly recommended to me for its incredible seafood egg rolls and crab cakes. Usually parked at 2121 Central Ave, this spot is run by Ish, who hails from Southeast Washington, D.C. While he may not be a true Marylander, his proximity and skill make him more than trustworthy when it comes to crafting the perfect crab cake.The menu boasts choices like the Seafood Egg Roll, Crab Cake, Crab Cake Burger, Bang Bang Shrimp, and a special that rotates--when I went, it was the Loaded Crab Bisque. Now, let's address the elephant in the room: the prices might make you do a double-take, but you're paying for top-tier quality and massive portions. And let's face it, real lump crab meat doesn't come cheap.The Crab Cake features jumbo lump crab, expertly held together with just a hint of sauce and egg as a binder. When they say "no filler," they mean it. I've had my fair share of crab cakes in Maryland, and this one might just take the crown. If you want a dish that could feed a small army, this is it. (See photo for size reference.)I couldn't resist the special, the 16oz Loaded Crab Bisque. The bisque was rich, creamy, and packed with lump crab in every spoonful. It even gives my favorite crab soup spot in Charlotte a serious run for its money.The Seafood Egg Roll is a sleeper hit. It's the size of a 20-ounce brick--seriously, it's that big! Hand-rolled fresh daily, you won't find any frozen egg rolls on this truck. It's rolled and fried to crispy perfection and filled with chunks of shrimp, lump crab, and mozzarella cheese, all seasoned with a house-made Old Bay blend. This is one to share. I wouldn't be surprised if you could split it between family members! (See photo for size reference.)The Bang Bang Shrimp is another must-try. Lightly battered and fried to crispy perfection, these shrimp are plump, juicy, and coated in a house-made bang bang sauce that's got just the right amount of spicy kick and a hint of sweetness to balance it out. If you're a fan of Bonefish Grill's version, you're going to love this.And if you have any room left after all that seafood goodness, cool off with a Philly Water Ice for dessert. The flavors rotate, so there's always something new to try.Heads up: everything is made fresh to order, so expect about a 20-minute wait--but trust me, it's worth it.

I've had this place bookmarked from Instagram for a while now, so when I visited Charlotte it was a no-brainer for me to get food here! They had 4 items on the menu this day and I grabbed three of them (my wallet was not happy lol). I decided to try the Seafood egg roll, Crab Cake, and Bang Bang Shrimp. Everything was hot and fresh. I ate the shrimp first and I really liked it! They were also really big shrimp! Next, I tried the crab cake and it was also huge (duh, you get what you pay for) and there was lots of lump crab and barely any filler. I think it could've been seasoned more, but it was still very good. I was full by this point and the egg roll was way bigger than I expected. I took a bite, but couldn't finish it and didn't think it was something I could save for later. The small bite I had was okay but I don't think I can fairly judge it. The cashier was friendly and my wait time was not super long. I do think I had higher expectations but there's still no reason for me not to give 5/5 and I'd come again!

My first experience was at 1501 Mint on Saturday, 04-01-23. I returned again on Friday, 10-13-23 to their Central Ave location. I'm a MD girl, so I can be a harsh critic when it comes to seafood. 33rd & Main has earned my approval; they're a little pricey, and that's the only reason I don't patronize more. You can expect a wait time. I always park behind the building that's adjacent to the food truck. I've had the seafood egg roll, the seafood bomb, and the crab soup. Hopefully, they'll have the shrimp salad available the next time I go, which should be soon.

They are KILLING the game! If you like seafood, you'll be in love! The crab cake and egg roll is delicious and OH so filiing. It's all seafood. Nothing else. They're a food truck parked on Central Ave and their days are limited so check their schedule. My only complaint is the limited parking but that's because everybody has heard about them! Thank me later

Service and food were both amazing! That crab cake was huge and filled with fresh crab meat. Absolutely delicious! The area around the food truck is clean and has some good places around to visit. definitely recommend going and looking forward to trying the bisque the next time!

Yes the portions are enormous but not very flavorful and the cost is outrageous, for food truck food

I wanted to love this spot. The photos on instagram looked amaaazing, but after trying it, I was kind of underwhelmed. My husband and I split a seafood burger ($30) and a seafood eggroll ($25). I LOVE crab cakes and I'm very particular so I was excited to give this place a shot. Plus, my husband is from the DMV so we eat a lot of well seasoned crab meat. Waited about 30 mins... okay, no biggie. This is not completely unexpected for a food truck on a Friday night. Prices were high but I wasn't surprised because I knew this before I ordered. Also, the seafood burger is a pound of seafood so a $30 seafood burger is understandable. The price of crab is high generally.The seafood burger was huge and meaty but bland. It needed something though I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Maybe some old bay? Some salt? Mustard? Parsley? Something! It was also super soggy and hard to eat as a handheld item. It needed a different type of bun that could hold up to the meat, but it basically disintegrated from the oil and heat. The presentation was nothing like pics I saw on instagram.The seafood eggroll was okay. Again, HUGE, and about the size of a burrito, but it was super greasy and had the same flavor as the seafood burger. I think the only difference was that the eggroll had mozzerella in it. Not pressed to go back, though the staff was super personable.

I had to try everything! The seafood egg roll was stuffed, and so large I couldn't finish it. The crab cake had large pieces of crab mean, and the shrimp had amazing flavor and a perfect crunch. I highly recommend them. I'll definitely be going back!

The Seafood Egg Roll is colossal. They have absolutely no filler. It's crab meat and chopped shrimp. I was pleasantly surprised that it also came with a light seasoning. It's not overly fried hard, either. I loved that the seasoning wasn't overly powerful. It's made fresh to order. I would say it's worth the time in line, but it's an experience. Timeliness and good customer service were meh...

If you want high quality seafood, this black-owned food truck will be my first recommendation to you. Each food item is prepared fresh daily and is straight BUSSIN'! The food truck is located at 1501 S. Mint St., Charlotte, NC. The food truck is very clean and well-organized. Staff was also friendly and willing to answer any questions I had. SEAFOOD BURGER - Lump crab meat, jumbo shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and Main sauce all piled inside a toasted bun. - DYNAMIC. This burger is MEGA in all areas including size and taste- MANDATORY.SEAFOOD EGG ROLL - A colossal-sized crispy egg roll stuffed with lump crab meat, jumbo shrimp, mozzarella cheese and Main sauce - Pairs perfectly with the Main sauce. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. TROPICAL RAINBOW WATER ICE - a multitude of sweet fruit flavors garnished with various candies - ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.