Ep 5. Rad Rigs

Man, Fire, Food is a popular cooking show that combines the adventures of outdoor cooking with unique and fascinating methods of grilling. Every episode, the host, Roger Mooking, travels the world to discover new culinary techniques, recipes, and fascinating ways to cook with fire.

In season 8 episode 5 – Rad Rigs, Roger Mooking explores the exciting world of the street food currently booming in San Diego. On his visit to the city, he discovers an area where several food trucks are serving up some of the most unique and innovative street food dishes in the world.

The episode begins with Mooking at one of the most famous food trucks in San Diego, Lolita's Mexican Food. The truck has been operating for over 30 years and has become a family favorite. Mooking speaks with the owner and discovers the secrets behind their delicious Al Pastor Tacos, which are made with the traditional method of spit-roasting pork, flavored with a unique blend of spices such as chili, cumin, and oregano, and served alongside rich avocado crema.

Next, Mooking heads over to a Japanese food truck called Sushi Uno, which is known to serve “San Diego-style Sushi Rolls.” Mooking chats with the owner and discovers their unique sushi roll creations, which combine traditional Japanese flavors with a westernized twist. Some popular menu items include the San Diego Roll, which is made with shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, and spicy tuna.

The episode then takes a turn to showcase Mexican street foods at Tacos El Super Clasico. Here, Mooking explores the delectable menu, trying different varieties of tacos including carne asada, chorizo, and cabeza. The food truck also serves up queso fundido, a dish consisting of melted cheese served with refried beans and freshly made tortilla chips.

Mooking then heads to the “Mariscos El Tata” Food Truck to try some seafood delicacies. The owner introduces him to a Baja-style fish taco, which consists of deep-fried fish, homemade salsa, guacamole, and cabbage. He also gets a chance to meet the truck’s chef, Chef Pedro, who delights in preparing delicious seafood delights.

And finally, the episode ends at the “La Carmelita” food truck, where Mooking discovers the delectable and spicy Elote en Vaso (corn in a cup) and tries their famous “Adobada Fries,” a unique creation made with french fries, carne asada, and a special Adobada sauce.

Rad Rigs is a fantastic episode for anyone craving for street food and exciting flavors. Roger Mooking is brilliant in showing the audience the different varieties of street food in San Diego, from classic tacos to modern sushi rolls, and everything in between. The episode is guaranteed to leave you drooling.