Ubuntu

Some friends and I were in Orlando for a few days and were referred to Ubuntu by friends back home in Boston, who told us we had to stop by this food truck. The weather wasn’t the best and we had some time to kill, so we took the hour-and-a-half drive to St. Pete—and let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint. As soon as we stepped out of the car, the music alone set the tone for good vibes and a welcoming atmosphere. As we approached, there were a few people in line ahead of us, so we took our time looking over the menu. While we were deciding, you could hear the ding of DoorDash orders going off like crazy (definitely a good sign). When it was our turn to order, we were greeted by the owner and mastermind behind it all, Ray. Ray was very personable and outgoing, answering any questions we had and offering great suggestions. He was truly a jack of all trades and handled everything like a rockstar. While we waited, we sat at one of the wooden tables and chatted with other customers, who had nothing but great things to say. There was also a nice selection of drinks, ranging from soda and water to beer and even shots of tequila. To start, we ordered the Loaded Pulled Pork Fries. The pork was extremely tender and juicy, having been perfectly smoked for nine hours. It was served over a plethora of fries and topped with BBQ sauce and their house-made sauce. You definitely couldn’t stop at just one bite—but we had to save room for more. First on our list was the famous Rapture Sandwich, which earned a solid five stars across the board. Made with shaved ribeye steak, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and Ubuntu’s special house-made sauce on a pretzel bun, the flavors complemented one another perfectly. Unanimously, this was one of the best steak sandwiches we’ve ever had. Next up were the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders, and OH MY—let me tell you! These tenders were chef’s kiss. They were cooked to the perfect crispness, and the sauce was out of this world. I have never tasted garlic parm like this before. Honestly, this was one of my personal favorites. After that, we tried the Take a Bao sandwiches. You can choose between pork or dynamite chicken, and we went with the chicken. The bao buns were like biting into a cloud—they were unbelievably soft. The chicken was marinated flawlessly and topped with cilantro and black sesame seeds. Definitely a go-to item. Ubuntu also offers a variety of vegan options. The Impossible Empanadas were superb—you would never guess they were vegan. They were cooked to a golden brown, crispy, and full of flavor. If I didn’t live in another state, I would have ordered one of everything on the menu to take home for everyone to try. I highly recommend making a stop at Ubuntu—trust me, you’ll be glad you did. This place is truly off the charts! To the staff at Ubuntu, I wish you continued success and encourage you to keep striving for excellence.

Ordered curry coconut ragoons and empanadas. I normally eat my empanadas plan but the sauce was great. They were crispy and a lot of flavor. The curry coconut lagoons- they were not spicy at all. Hint of coconut, hint of curry. They were crispy also and the sauce was just savory, flavorful with just a tolerable sweet kick. Very subtle. They also didnt disappoint. Ill be back-

I was craving a burger and found this place in my area on Google. Tenderism! Was my daughters first words after tasting the pulled pork fries. I made sure to save a bite of my sandwich just to enjoy it one more time. The cheesecake empananda with caramel sauce- delicious. The wings were also savored to enjoy another round 😋 the chef also had good energy and personality. Very good customer service being front and back house on a cold night. I would definitely check him out again!

UPDATE: I updated my rating because the burger was delicious and if you get it there, it's cheaper than listed on Google maps or UE. Also, I've never been a fan of pretzel buns but this was by far the BEST pretzel bun I've ever eaten. ❤️ SECOND UPDATE: I ordered again from UE (3rd pic) The burger was insanely flavorful! If you're looking for a deliciously different, messy (in all the best ways) burger, give it a try. The fries were slightly soggy but nothing 2 min in the airfryer couldn't fix.

The Rapture is absolutely amazing and will leave you CRAVING another one!! I would never order anything on a “pretzel bun” but, I was hungry and didn’t want to go find food. I got this because it was the signature sandwich and now I am hooked!!!! So amazing!!

ABSOLUTE MUST-TRY. I love the food. I love the menu. As an East Coaster, I seriously miss great food trucks, and this one reminded me why. Locals in St. Petersburg kept telling me I had to try this spot—and wow, they were not wrong. This was hands-down the best meal I had on my entire trip. YES. IT. WAS. I’m a true foodie and I don’t say that lightly. The Rapture burger alone is worth the visit—the name pulled me in, and the flavor sealed the deal. Unreal. And the truffle fries? I’m extremely picky about truffle fries and these were 🔥—perfectly balanced, not overpowering, just incredible. If you’re even thinking about stopping here, do it. I’d go out of my way to eat here again. They have a really intriguing menu. Before I leave I really need to try the cloud noodles and the take a bao.

Honestly, this is my first time coming to Tampa, and I stumbled upon this food truck because I was hungry… This turned out to be the best food I have ever had in my entire life. I got the beef and cheese empanadas, and they were amazing!! Full of flavor, full of seasoning, full of everything! I recommend this place to everyone I talk to, to my friends, and to my family! If there’s one place you should visit to Tampa, it would be this place! We also got the truffle fries, and they were so full of flavor. We ordered a second batch just because we weren’t done with eating them! Come here whenever you have a chance!

I've had my fair share of vegan empanadas and these were by far the some of the best! The clucked up chicken was so good, too! The guy running the truck was a really cool guy! I will definitely visit again when I come back to St Pete.