Legacy Village introduced a new attraction this summer called Food Truck Mondays. On rotating Mondays, a flock of food trucks fill the mall’s promenade, offering samples of local cuisine.

Sampling six food trucks in an hour and a half didn’t seem possible, but I was up for the challenge.

The Green Machine instantly stood out, not only because it was named after a super healthy drink, but because the truck was decked out from wheel to window in a psychedelic green and orange design. As a result of the longer lines, my expectations were high. Unfortunately there wasn’t much to choose from, as most items were sold out even though I had arrived only 40 minutes after opening. I decided on a BBQ pulled pork sandwich which, disappointingly,  was just average. I could taste good, homemade ingredients, but there was a lack of seasoning in the sauce.

Tony’s Truckstop was a hidden gem. It was pushed in the back, and the truck was very plain with a limited menu, but the man working there was very nice and informative. On top of everything, the bratwurst and sauerkraut was insanely good! He assured me everything was homemade, and he had worked hard on his sauerkraut recipe, which had more tomato and less vinegar. The combination worked and the bratwurst itself was quite good. It was a huge portion, so if you are super hungry, check this place out.

If you’re wondering about the vegetarian options, head on over to 216, where the main items are sandwiches. I went for an artichoke and cheese sandwich. Although it was very good, it might as well have been a grilled cheese, because I hardly got any artichoke (however, that didn’t stop me from eating most of it). The bread and cheese were of good quality and it was a generous size. The name 216 was a nice homage to our area, as well.

The Greek food all came from Grey Wolf, which had a very peculiarly decorated truck, albeit with a long line of people surrounding it. I went for a shepherd’s salad, which was just what I needed on this rainy Monday. It was packed full of peppers, tomatoes, onions, and a very refreshing lemon dressing. The lamb and tzatziki in a pita was mouthwatering, although messy. The fries were haphazardly shoved under everything and became soggy; they might as well have been left out.

The Orange Truk was another popular vendor…  in other words, a long wait. It claimed to be American food, which is also code for burgers. I got an Angus burger, which was disappointing; the only remarkable thing on it was the homemade pickle. This truck did redeem itself through the amazing little flavorful “truk balls.” They were essentially deep fried cheesy risotto, with a spicy mayo sauce that was remarkably sweet and spicy. It was my favorite food of the day, despite the long wait.