Sweetie V’s

Outside of Los Angeles and Portland, DFW has what is undeniably a solid and rapidly growing food truck market. Having experienced the Dallas staples (Relish, Butcher’s Son, Gandolfo’s, etc.), I decided to give Sweetie V’s a go when I found it parked not too far from my apartment complex. I’m glad I did.
Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere?
Full of Southern charm from top to bottom, Gregory and Sonya Rose do a great job in the food truck operator role. It’s difficult to run any sort of service operation when you can’t offer a real storefront or an atmosphere, so charm (and patience!) are key. It’s pulled off brilliantly here, and service was quick. Star Granted.
Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost?
Barbecue is expensive, but we’ve all come to terms with this, so I was just fine with forking over $ 3.00 for a Jamaican Beef Pie and $ 6.75 for a small to medium sized pulled pork sandwich with Jalapenos. Full and content for under $ 10? Fair. Check it out:
Star Granted.
Stars 3 and 4: How was the food?
This was a tale of two menu items really. Having spent significant time in both London (pies) and Argentina (empanadas), I was more than familiar with the concept of a meat pie, and while my Jamaican pie was good, it was nothing special. The barbecue sandwich, on the other hand, was excellent, with freshly chipped pork, great sauce and jalapenos on a brilliantly fluffy bun. Kudos on this one, and I only wish it was a bit bigger! Single Star Granted.
Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could?
The food truck business is no joke in Downtown Dallas, and with competition like Butcher’s Son (
) and Gandolfo’s (
), I can’t say I would eat at Sweetie V’s on a daily basis even if I could. They’re close to having something special, but they need to refine their specialties and portions just a bit. No Star Granted.