King Creole

I don’t know when I’ll order anything else outside of the Cajun Cubaneaux. The jalapeño aioli on toast alone would be good. The pork loin has the right amount of spice. It’s a pretty clever take.

BLUF: This review is for the food truck. It was awesome. Original twist on creole foods.
This truck gets parked outside of Second Line Brewery in MidCity on weekends. Went last night and it was great. I got the crawfish poutine. It was dang good but a little too spicy for me. It was thick breakfast style potato fries smothered in crawfish ettoufee. It was really good; cheesy, creamy, lots of crawfish. Just a little too spicy for my tastes (I am weak when it comes to spice).
My wife got the cheesy grits. it was a large portion of very very cheesy grits which were awesome. that was topped with a sizable portion of pulled pork and a fried egg. It was amazing. I was glad I got what I got but I secretly wanted to swap. Hers was incredible.
Prices were great considering the quality and quantity. It was also really quick. Nice people. I’ll def go back to the food truck and try more things.

They do not disappoint. Try the Yakayun «old sober» so friggin delish. Taste like my grandma’s soup but spicier the bowls are also everything you ever needed. Especially if you like options for vegan/​vegetarian. Our kid loves it too. Check them out!!!

I was taking a look at the different vendors when one of the workers at King Creole asked me and the boy if we wanted duck gumbo. I mean yes, the answer is of course yes, but I was hesitant getting it from a stall at St. Roch Market. He offered us a sample, which we took, and then looked at each other, our eyes meeting in mutual agreement. We got it, it was glorious, you should get it too, and combine it with Dirty Dishes mac n cheese.

We were looking for something very authentic, local cuisine without expending a tone and this was the perfect choise! The crawfish poutine was spectacular! Wished it never ended! Very recommended. And

Surprisingly delicious food. I would go classic red beans and rice. Was delicious.

To preface, it was a busy event. That being said, I ordered two orders of the «Trash Grits». They were charging nine dollars for a condiment dish sized amount of polenta, repeat polenta (not grits), with no seasoning, an unmelted slice of gouda, and a little bit of pot boiled pulled pork, and it took them an hour and fifteen minutes to get to it. Again, it was busy, but a heads up would be nice. Also, it’s a food truck. Don’t put anyone inside of it that can’t help with cooking. It’s not a great system to have someone taking orders that isn’t contributing to making them, in any sense. Wonderful that they could take 30 – 50 orders without having an order line, but then you pay ahead, and are stuck waiting for more than an hour. Anyway, food was bland, too expensive, and they, for over an hour, ruined my date.

Had the shrimp and grits: grits were dry and clumpy, and flavorless not pepper jack or creamy at all. Shrimp were barely present and were tiny, seemed freeze dried. Sauce was tomato based not typical ‘BBQ’ which was fine but was also pretty plain. I’d say this was one of the more flavorless and shrimpless shrimp and grits dishes in town!

The food is a 5… did you all hear me a FIVE! The Crawfish Pootine was amazing! Home fried potatoes were perfect and topped with a ton of crawfish and pepper jack cheese and a creamy sauce that was so rich! Ohhhh did I say how much food I got… A ton and all the ingredients were a 5.
I’m sorry to only give a 4 but it is for having so much plastic and Styrofoam. Not sure how to fix that or maybe give an eco friendly charge to offset expensive products.

I wish they had gumbo…
Shrimp Poboy was all the rave on Unilocal so I went for it. Decent amount of shrimp but they were small and simply sauteed with seasoning not really blackened. The bread was just bad. It was a giant hotdog roll. They should have used french bread. It was toasted on the inside but not the outside so it was just soft and doughy bread. The tomato «relish» didnt seem to be more than marinated tomatoes. Not sure what they were marinated in — you couldnt really tell. They were just soft. The main flavor was remoulade. Arugula was a nice touch but I think this poboy could have been better. For $ 10, I’d rather go to Lilly’s for a bahn mi ($ 7) or even spend a little more for killer poboy.
Dont go out of your way for this poboy but if its in the area its a decent option.

So, it’s like everybody else is sayin’. Found these guys outside Faubourg Wines on a Friday night and can’t begin to say just how good this very inexpensive chow is. Want to find them first thing upon return to the city. Shrimp and grits, etoufée, etc… Dig in.

They came to Virginia International Raceway outside of Danville for the big Tudor IMSA race weekend in August. Absolutely the best food there! I had the jambalaya. If you can find this truck at an event or making their regular rounds, get in line! You will not be disappointed. Another reviewer gives the menu rundown so I won’t repeat. I AM a Fan!

The man catered my wedding! In New Orleans! I don’t know what other amazing things to say about this place other than I spent the money for him to come to New Orleans and cater the wedding. And. to top it all off… All my guest who were from out of town (my whole family) said that King Creoles food was the best they had in the City. The Whole City of New Orleans. I don’t know what else to say, people!

Wow your dirty rice is OFF THE CHAINZ! I want more I want more!
Your red pepper aioli sauce is also perfect! I say perfect!
The blackened pork chop is good, but compared to the rest of your items, it’s not as on point. It’s a bit hard and not juicy enough, a little dry and on the burnt side. I thought the «blackened» park would be more of a woody flavor instead.
Your crawfish etouffe is equally amazing, a bit expensive since it’s $ 10 but hey, I am not complaining.
I will be back to try your shrimp and grits!
If you are a real restaurant I think I would dine there daily, heck, if you are not in Burlington and is nearby Winston, I’d also eat there daily.
You guys embody the epitome of street food, wholesome, family cooking, with big taste and flavors! It’s not about the ambiance but the people you are with, the good food and defying the stereotype that good food is only served in restaurants. Would have earned 5 stars from me if the wait isn’t as long. Please work on a way of streamlining the process without compromising on taste!

King Creole was our first foray into the local food truck scene, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Based out of Greensboro/​Burlington, Chef Micah Martello creates Louisiana inspired dishes from scratch. The food truck menu changes and we tried four dishes on this visit. Gumbo Yaya with Shrimp, Andouille and Smoked Chicken: A thick, rich, brown gravy/​okra stew filled with chunks of chicken, shrimp, and andouille covered a bed of white rice. The smoky flavor of the tender chicken stood out and the spicy kick of the well-​seasoned dish got our attention. This down to earth, hearty gumbo was filling and satisfied our craving for something spicy.
Shrimp and Tasso Grits: The smooth, yellow grits were topped with green onions, sausage, chopped tomato, shrimp and a creamy sauce. The shrimp were excellently prepared, cooked to the exact point of doneness and not a bit further. The decadently rich sauce was full of flavor and didn’t overpower the delicate shrimp. The shrimp and grits were far better than what we’ve had in a lot sit-​down restaurants.
Jambalaya with Smoked Chicken and Sausage: The jambalaya had some spice to it, and there was a bottle of Crystal Hot Sauce if you needed more heat. The chunks of chicken were so tender and moist that they shredded apart without any effort. We noticed tiny snippets of color from green and red peppers. There was plenty of meat to the ratio of rice.
Red Beans and Rice with Grilled Sausage: A sausage had been split and grilled to add a bit of brown crispness to the outside. The sausage crowned the beans and rice. The red beans had simmered until they made a thickened broth. The spicy heat married everything together. We made sure to get some of the rice, beans and sausage on each forkful to create the ideal bite.
Several folks recommended the Shrimp Poboy with jalapeño remoulade whenever it’s on the menu, and I want to try the Caramel Bread Pudding too. King Creole also caters events like office luncheons and wedding receptions. Follow them on Twitter (@kcfoodtruck) or check out their calendar to find out where they’re going to be. Please check out our food blog at
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Wow, great Creole food. Had the shrimp and grits with a side of jambalaya for lunch today. Wonderful! Sampled the hot sausage po-​boy with onions and peppers. Also delicious. The King Creole Food Truck is a great addition to the Piedmont food scene.

The sweet potato hash with sausage & shrimp and the sausage and chicken jambalaya were both awesome. Very flavorful and just enough spiciness to make me feel badass but not too much that I couldn’t eat it. The guy that took our order (maybe an owner?) has celiac so he’s was very helpful identifying gluten-​free dishes for us.

Wow my taste buds went crazy as soon as I bit into my BBQ shrimp Po-​Boy from this Cajun food truck. For a girl who puts BBQ shrimp as one of her top three favorite foods of all time let’s say I was impressed. Everyone can agree that a good Po-​Boy starts with killer bread. The french bread that held together this spicy sandwich was as fresh as fresh could be. Between the crusty French bread a scrumptious filling of BBQ shrimp, spicy remoulade sauce, all topped with fresh peppery arugula.
As I manned the Unilocal booth at the DTR Food Truck Rodeo I was depending on my sister and brother-​in-​law to pick out some food for me to sample. They were spot on with King Creole. I also had a few bites of the Crawfish Étouffée and once again I was not disappointed. I’ve visited NOLA pretty recently and I have tried a lot of Cajun and Creole food — let’s just say King Creole really knows how to cook up some popular NOLA style dishes.
I hope to see this truck around town again soon, they reside in the Triad but visit the Triangle often. I will be tracking you down King Creole!