It only seemed fitting that I would finally try the ESPN Match Truck today after a great win from team USA. I saw the truck early this morning on my way to work and saved up an appetite. The line wasn't long, especially because it was 2:00, but there were a few stragglers watching the soccer games from the flat screen TV on top. The menu is limited and stays the same every day but everything sounded great. I have to admit that today was my first experience with "street food" and I'm glad that I chose this certain truck for my first. My co-worker and I shared the rice balls, I got the lamb gyro in support of Greece and my urge to be on a beach in Mykonos right now, and Jen got the carne asada burrito.
It was hard to pass up the fried pork dumplings but I had to stop somewhere. They also had sliders and Bunny Chow (a South African chicken curry on a toasted bun) on the menu for lunch. Since the games can start as early as 7am, they also serve breakfast at the truck, silver dollar pancakes, huevos rancheros and a tortilla espanola - Spanish omelet.
We carried our food back to the office and dug in. I tried the rice balls first and have to admit that I wasn't impressed. They were seared instead of the usual breaded and fried which was nice, but there wasn't much taste to them and the green bean, tomato and mozzarella salad underneath was so oily that it soaked through onto my desk.
I moved onto my gyro and was much happier. The pita wasn't too thick and the lamb was tender and seasoned well. There was also onions, tomatoes, some lettuce and a great tsaziki sauce. For $6, you can't beat it. 
Jen's burrito was also really good. Filled with pieces of strip and flank steak, pinto beans, and salsa. There was a hint of garlic but it wasn't too overpowering and the size was huge.
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