Pia V.
Yelp
After driving by a number of food trucks we decided for lunch on Saturday we'd give one of them a try, and ended up going to Rack City.
Because it is on the side of a fast and busy highway it can be easy to miss, so just keep your eyes peeled and slow down as to not cause any accidents when turning in. There's no parking lot specifically for this truck, so you're just using the trailer supply or bait/tire shop lots. However this also means that parking isn't always available; e.g. there were cars waiting for spots while we were waiting on our food (more on the wait in a bit).
When we arrived there was one couple who already ordered and was waiting on their food, and two other groups in line. Ordering was straightforward from the menu and they give you any drinks you ordered right after you pay. While ordering they also offer you one of their BBQ sauces that come in a ~2oz container.
They offered us Sweet, Spicy, and Vinegar. We both asked for a spicy. Though I wish they gave more than one container each because it was so good.
After ordering we stepped away from the truck to give room for other customers. They have an open area/kitchen for the smoker so you can see the chef cutting the meats and building orders. Everything smelled great!
Things to note before I move onto the food:
* The staff doesn't wear masks.
* The staff doesn't offer hand sanitizer.
* They don't take any of the other COVID safety precautions.
So if this is something that you are not comfortable with, then maybe wait until you're vaccinated or etc. You are outside at all times though and the truck the staff is in is *VERY* well ventilated. Regardless, I know many people who would be uncomfortable with this so, to each their own, and now you know how this place operates. Now onto the food....
From the time of getting in line to getting our food was a good 30+ minutes. Not that long, however does feel longer in the Florida afternoon sun.
We ordered the rib dinner plate ($14) and added brisket ($8). Got the coleslaw and BBQ beans as the sides, and added on an 8oz mac and cheese ($6).
The ribs were absolutely DELICIOUS, especially with the BBQ sauce added. Great texture and pull. The brisket was perfect, with the fat completely rendered, and the meat so juicy. My mouth is salivating now remembering it...
We've only tried a handful of BBQ spots in the area so far; e.g. Johnson's, but in my personal opinion, this spot is far better than any of the other ones. As I continue my food journey around the area, we'll see how this spot holds up in comparison. In the meantime, I'll be visiting this truck whenever I have a BBQ craving. They're going to be a tough one to beat.