Mesa 503 2302 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City 319-519-6170 Yolanda Amaya and Luis Hernandez immigrated to the U.S. from El Salvador in 1993. Nearly 30 years later, in May 2022, they opened Salvadoran restaurant Mesa 503 on the east side of IC. A sister restaurant to downtown’s Mesa Pizza, Mesa 503’s large menu features pupusas (with […]
Food Trucks
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Food truck owners have big choices to make once temperatures dip
As fallen leaves give way to fallen snow, patios get packed away, plants move indoors and sandals are shelved until next summer. The changing season also means it might be harder to find your favorite local food truck. It’s no secret that Iowa winters can be brutal. Temperatures dip well below freezing for weeks on […]
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The Takeaway: New IC food truck South Side Street Foods serves Southwestern-style fry bread with style
When you approach the South Side Street Foods food truck, you’re likely to hear Motown pouring out of the windows. The inviting warmth of old school soul music could be a metaphor for the appeal of both South Side’s food and the man who makes it. Daniel Velasquez wears a classic black fedora and has […]
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LV Recommends: Rodney’s Jamaican Jerk & BBQ
There is a mystique to food truck dining that’s difficult to describe. If you’re a food truck fan, you know what I mean. It’s an adventure, a quick stop for lunch more satisfying than fast food. Often messy to eat, food truck fare brings us together in the dark after an evening with friends or […]
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Satisfy late-night munchies at the kickoff of Iowa City’s new food truck pilot program
Soak up the alcohol after a night on the town and enjoy some local flavor from up to six food trucks at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center on Friday night.
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UI Dining launches Street Hawk Food Truck in attempt to relieve stress on dining halls
In an effort to accommodate the record-breaking influx of new students, the University of Iowa Housing & Dining has added another meal plan option: the Street Hawk Food Truck. Non-students can also purchase meals there, though only credit cards will be accepted. The new vendor-on-wheels will be available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to […]
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Mobile vendors collaborating with city officials on pilot program, potential ordinance
Foodies take note: Food trucks and trailers may soon play a more prominent role in the Iowa City food scene. City officials are collaborating with…
