Taking the first bite of a Fressa Food Truck gourmet burger is a bit like grabbing an angry badger by the tail. This burger doesn't want to be tamed. It is going to bite, scratch and claw any attempt to define it as nothing more than a burger.
Fressa Food Truck Gourmet Burgers
Taking the first bite of a Fressa Food Truck gourmet burger is a bit like grabbing an angry badger by the tail. This burger doesn't want to be tamed. It is going to bite, scratch and claw any attempt to define it as nothing more than a burger.
The first Fressa burger I tried was called "The Hawaiian". As soon as you take the first bite, you are bombarded with intense flavors like so many punches to the face. The tanginess of the pineapple hits you from the left and the smoky pulled pork from the right. The sweetness of the teriyaki glaze is like an uppercut to the face, while the perfectly cooked beef patty catches you with an overhand on your way down. The macaroni salad just taunts you as you are on the canvas in the fetal position crying for your momma.
This burger was like eating an entire luau on a bun. All the elements played off of each other creating interesting contrasts in your mouth. The heat of the beef patty and pulled pork clashed with the cool, fresh pineapple pieces and the creamy macaroni salad. The sweetness of the teriyaki glaze clashed with the saltiness of the pork. Every bite was different. One bite might be sweeter than the next. The next bite may taste more like a barbeque sandwich. While the last bite may taste like a classic burger from your favorite diner. Even though each bite is different, nothing tastes out of place. The whole thing has been carefully constructed. It all works to make an interesting culinary experience.
For $9, you also get your choice of a side. I had a fresh watermelon wedge with a vinegar sauce for dipping. It too was a contrast of flavors that slapped you right in the face and then gave you a hug. The vinegar hits you first and causes your taste buds to explode and then the sweet, cold watermelon cradles you in a familiar embrace. It was a great sour and sweet combination. They also had a fresh pineapple and strawberry salad that was topped with mint sugar. It was equally delicious.
I also tried the classic Fressa Burger (also came with a side for $7) to see just how the burger stood up on its own. It did well. I am a big fan of classic diner style burgers: thin burgers, cooked all the way through, with crisp edges that provide a bit of a crunch. This was perfectly cooked just the way it was meant to be. It was topped off with some arugula, grilled onions, vine-ripened tomatoes and ketchup. You could tell the people behind Fressa take pride in using fresh ingredients. Nothing tasted like it came from a fast food factory. If you are a burger purist and just want a good, fresh made burger; the Fressa Classic is for you.
Fressa has all sorts of interesting creations. While I was there I saw a "Cookout Burger" that had everything you would expect to see at a family picnic (coleslaw, baked beans, etc.) on the burger and a "Chips and Dip" burger. If you want something more than a fast food burger, you should find the bright orange Fressa truck. Their menu is always changing as is their location. Like most food trucks, the best way to track them down is to connect with them on their Facebook or Twitter accounts. Fressa will be at the First Friday Food Truck Rally tomorrow!
