El Olomega
“The pupusas are freaking amazing I ordered a (plantain & cheese pupusa)and a (pork & cheese pupusa) with chicharon and pickled red cabbage.”
“This truck had the longest line at the Red Hook Ball Fields, but they had a tent near the truck for some shade when you get closer.”
El Olomega
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Inexpensive
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I feel odd writing a review about this place, because clearly, everyone already knows this is the best pupusa truck in Red Hook. I mean why would anyone bother to write about such a well known fact? The absence of reviews about this truck makes that clear. If you go there, you will certainly see that all of Brooklyn is lined up to get food from this truck… everyone…. everyone plus their mothers… and fathers… and cousins twice removed.
Olomega has a much wider selection of food than the other trucks. Pupusas, chicharrones, tamales, plantains, and apparently, even a "super" pupusa! I had the chicken and cheese, and the beans and cheese. They were fantastic, but honestly, I don't think my pupusa palette is sophisticated enough to tell the difference between Olomega and Solber. Perhaps after a few more visits, I'll be able to, but in the meantime, the public has spoken… and the winner of the pupusa wars is undoubtedly, Olomega.
Yum! The best deal in Brooklyn. I love all of the trucks!! Delicious.
Even if you don't think you can eat two papusas, you will. Also, you don't have a choice because you have to order in pairs. Bring a friend!
We went with the pork and cheese, and the beef and cheese. They definitely don't skimp on cheese, I'll tell you that.
You can also get delicious pickled jalapenos on the side (self-serve) as well as some nondescript hot sauce.
This truck had the longest line at the Red Hook Ball Fields, but they had a tent near the truck for some shade when you get closer. The truck is also pretty gigantic. Pretty sure I counted 7 people in the truck at once. Insert joke here.
There's a guy who comes around to take your orders, so be prepared. He gives you a receipt, and then when it's your turn to pick up your food, you pay the lady in the truck and tell her if you want it for here or to go. Simple.
Saw the epic line of locals while walking down Bay St and figured this must be a worthwhile experience for $6. Forty minutes later I had two pupusas (revuelta/pork and cheese & a loroco and cheese) and a marañon drink. The pupusas come with a side of lightly pickled cabbage ("curtido") and sour cream. Hot sauce and pickled jalapeño is also available for self service.
Pupusas are a close sister to the more widely known arepa, the difference being the type of flour used (corn vs rice flour) and the filling being rolled into dough prior to cooking. These were satisfyingly chewy and moist cornmeal was the dominant flavor – I was a fan of the Salvadoran cheese in both. The revuelta was popular in the line and hit the spot after that long wait but I really preferred the loroco, the green flower stood up well against all that cheese and oil.
I wouldn't wait in line for this again but it was an interesting snack. Don't bother with the marañon juice ($3), it reminded me of crystal light.
Awesome pupusas! I absolutely love this food truck. Absolutely delicious , and a great deal! Yum!!
Came here for a late lunch. The food was pretty good. The chorizo and cheese pupusa was better than the pork and cheese pupusa. Both a bit greasy but still good. The pickled cabbage was a nice counterbalance. My husband thought the pickled cabbage was the best thing on the plate. We got the pupusa platter.
It was sweltering heat- I would recommend going on a warm day with a cool breeze as it is outdoor seating (park tables) and there are not that many benches under shade. Because it was crowded on the tables- Consider bringing a picnic blanket to sit on and eat from any of the food trucks you choose.
I came for the pupusas and I left happy! I had the chorizo + cheese and the pork + cheese. Since this is a food truck you get to watch them make the pupusas, which was super interesting. Luckily, it wasn't that busy of a day and we were able to find a seat. On a busier day it would be good to come prepared with a blanket or something to sit on. I will definitely be coming back here for pupusas in the future. There are so many different filling options to try!
The pupusas are freaking amazing I ordered a (plantain & cheese pupusa)and a (pork & cheese pupusa) with chicharon and pickled red cabbage. What really sucked was the ordering process it was like being in wild wild west.