Gilbert Food Truck Food Court

Fridays are usually a treat! Just a short drive from our flat and to the Sam's Club plaza on the North East side of Gilbert and Houston.A wonderful place where deliciousness congregates. I am talking about Food Trucks of varying dishes that can satisfy virtually everyone. There's plenty of seats + tables to enjoy fam time, and of course the food. Live music is a bonus!

Dang, I should have read Chris H.'s amazingly detailed and informative review. I wore heeled boots to the Gilbert Food Truck Food Court and man were my feet wobbling while walking on rocks [I can't even call this gravel because they were your average landscaping sized rocks]. Yeowch! At least I burned off my food while trying to balance?Anywho, this place is located right across from Barrio Queen. At 6PM in November, the Barrio Queen actually looks like true royalty with her bright neon sign lighting the way to hungry patrons looking for a bite to eat. There were 10+ trucks this particular Friday night, lots of people were in attendance to dine, and seating was a headache. We managed to snag a table right next to The Maine Lobster Lady's food truck at the last second. I wish I had known about this luck because I would have ordered the bisque! Oh well. Maybe next time.Anyways, Gilbert Food Truck Food Court has a rotating guests of food trucks weekly so make sure you check to see if your fave truck is in attendance on their respective social medias. As Chris said, why pay a cover fee for fancy food truck festivals when you can come here every Friday night? Live music and chocolate stout cotton candy from Sugar Hi awaits you!

Waited for the Lobster Lady for hours but made some awesome friends and enjoyed my Lobster with my son, and sister. They of course went tasted some yummy Mac and cheese and brought back some for me with a Coca Cola while we continued to wait...

Boy, has the Gilbert Food Truck Food Court grown! Long gone is the original location (a parking lot that was replaced by the delightful Zinburger, Lolo's and soon Pomo Pizzeria Napolentana). They out grew the small lot across the street from Oregano's. The weekly meeting of food trucks and vendors is so massive now that it is currently in a huge dirt lot (it was rocky so wearing sneakers is highly recommended over flip flips - you will thank me later) across from Barrio Queen, right next to the canal (if you are a bike rider, you'll love it). There is live music, at least 10 different food trucks, beautiful sunsets and still never enough chairs or tables. I suggest you just bring your own chairs to avoid that problem or take your food to-go. Trucks like the Superfarm Superfood, Bang Bang Dumpling and at least one BBQ truck are always there. Trucks do vary from week to week but you can check the who is on the weekly rotation on their fb page. I've had everything from The Maine Lobster Lady (crazy longline everytime so you know they are doing something right) to Waffle Love (also, one of the longer lines but they have a stamp card!) to SugarHi, a booth that sells interesting flavored cotton candy! So instead of paying a cover fee to go to some food truck festival, just head on out to downtown Gilbert because there is a food truck party every Friday night.

The evening we were there there were about 10 food trucks. None were very appetizing but we tried to rob them. Neither was anything to write home about even the one had won first place in food truck food. Can I say that?Regarding the music, the music was worth it just to hear a very talented musician.

Great reviews:https://www.facebook.com/gilbertfoodcourt/infohttp://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2015/03/best_things_eat_drink_phoenix_march_13.phphttp://mouthbysouthwest.com/2015/03/11/gilbert-food-truck-food-court-to-have-30-trucks-for-grand-opening-of-new-site-friday/from their website: Do you remember that one EPIC party from high school? The one everyone is still talking about a decade or two later at the reunion? The one that started with a handful of people being invited and somehow 3 whole schools show up and there isn't enough food or room for people, the police show up to deal with the cars on the road and everyone who is anyone is there - even the MAYOR? Well last night the Grand Opening was exactly that!! And it was EPIC!!On behalf of the all the truckers, we humbly offer a huge THANK YOU to all that braved the traffic and crowds. It was an adventure - we had no idea it would be such a huge hit!We are constantly watching, listening and thinking of ways to improve this event. We had an awesome night last night and can't wait to make this week even better than the last!SEE YOU FRIDAY, GILBERT!!

This food truck court showcases a great variety of different foods, such as lobster rolls, fry bread, and Belgian waffles. They also have a few vendors that sell clothes and jewelry. The real negative here is that it was REALLY hot outside even towards the start of the evening which should be pretty obvious given that it's Arizona in the summer, but it would have been nice to have more seating options, and more seating options that are shaded.

This is a fun Friday night option. Everyone can get food from the truck they like and you still get to eat together. All the trucks I've been to take credit cards too. A meal and drink at most trucks has run me about $10. Most options are pretty unhealthy, but once in awhile is ok! I have found it easier to park a block or 2 west of the event, near the train tracks. Seating can be a problem too. Lots of people bring camping chairs. I usually just crowd in at a table or find a curb to sit on. I don't usually go that much after it gets over 100 degrees out though! Recently there have been merchandise vendors there too. I bought some lotion and soap from a local farm.

Overall, it was a fun experience. I took my family and some friends there for the evening. I am a huge fan of downtown Gilbert, so I expected a super fun time. It wasn't crowded but there was a decent amount of people. Tons of variety!I had Bang Bang Dumpling and thought it was good, but we waited 30 minutes for food. However, my family said that was fairly typical. My husband had a Nutella Waffle from the Chicken and Waffle Truck. Again, super good, but it took a real loooooonnnnnggg time to get (probably 40 minutes)There were minor problems, I beleive the city needs to address (or the powers that be). There are not enough tables so be prepared to stand and eat. Also, there were no public bathrooms or port-o-potties. I can't imagine that is legal.If they fixed those problems, I would be glad to give this event another star, but until ten, my cavets remain!

The Food Truck Court seriously makes me very proud to have lived in Gilbert. This place is hopping with great food and lots of people. In the summer, the nights are hot and the business is slow, but during the cooler months, this place is packed with life. The sense of community is definitely strong. Pets, families, and people of all backgrounds come together to enjoy some really tasty foods. I myself have only tried a dozen or so different trucks in the last few months, but I am nearly always perfectly satisfied. Music is always playing, usually by the same fellow with a guitar. While a lot of the songs are repeated from week to week, it is really nice to get to hear some classic covers while I feast. If you haven't had a chance to try this place out, I would recommend coming in something comfortable. Close-toed shoes are definitely a plus here, as there is no pavement. If you need to sit, you might want to consider bringing your own folding chair. Or, if you're young and spry, go ahead and plop down on the curb behind the food trucks with the other groups of people. There are normally plenty of seats, but they often get filled fast. There is never any trash lying around so you don't have to worry about your pets or kids playing with things they shouldn't. There are also plenty of tents and booths that aren't just food. Come on over and try it out sometime. You're going to have a blast.