Vicki Vail's

The burger and fries: a staple in American culture. In Hampton Roads, I haven't found a better pair than the one coming out of Vicki Vail's food truck.

Everything about them is simple in the best way possible. Their truck is sleek and elegant in its design, and their food mirrors that. Their menu is small, giving you less than a dozen options, but from the ones I've tried, each is a solid choice.

Mushroom And Swiss

On my maiden voyage I got their Mushroom and Swiss. It's exactly as the title suggests, but they do it so well. Melted cheese wraps around the 80/20 beef patty like cellophane, so each bite has that cheesy goodness. The mushrooms taste like they were cut and sautéed to order. Crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions add the perfect fresh contrast to the savory patty. But sometimes, it's the little things that push good ingredients over the edge: a buttered, toasted bun.

You know what's just as good as a great burger? The perfect french fries. The seasoning is spot on. They're so tasty with the the right balance of starchy, salty goodness. There's no artificial aftertaste like the one you find with fast food chains. You'll just have the desire to take the whole basket of fries for yourself.

So what's the downside of Vicki Vails? It's a food truck, so it's inherently a little bit more difficult to pinpoint your soon-to-be-new-addiction than a stationary restaurant. Follow them on Facebook to get alerts about the festivals and events they attend.

The other downside: the price. Two burgers, fries to share, and 2 bottles of water will set you back nearly $30. That might be a little much for some because people have this notion that food out of a truck should be really inexpensive. My advise, the meal is worth the money.

Vicki Vails: ⭐⭐⭐⭐