The Gastro Bomber: Truck Style, Pub Style Comfort Food

Some days you need comfort food and some days you need creative food truck food. Twice, I have had days when I needed both and the Gastro Bomber was there for me.  When I first heard about this truck, I wasn't sure what to expect from a truck designed to look like a military bomber and a menu that truck owner Rob describes as "pub grub". I'm not one that usually gets excited about bar food but that is quickly changing when it is food from your local pub, where you feel at home and the food is warm and comforting, with things you won't find on other trucks in the area. 

On my first visit to the Gastro Bomber, I had their Shepard’s Pie Croquettes. This version of Shepard’s pie has ground lamb and beef, cooked with a veggie medley , wrapped in green chile mashed potatoes and then fried.  With 2 nice sized croquettes and a side of dipping sauce, this was a very delicious and filling meal.  The meat was tender and the potatoes had a spicy taste that smoothly brought all the other ingredients together. 

  

 On my second visit, I had Scottish eggs. This was my first time to have Scottish eggs and I understand that some people love them.  As someone that has texture issues with food, this was not my favorite dish from Gastro Bomber but if you are a fan of Scottish eggs, I would be willing to bet you will like these. It’s a boiled egg, wrapped in sausage and then deep fried.  The taste of each item, individually, was good and the Guinness Mustard sauce on the side was very tasty. 

 If you read my Top 10 in ’12 blog post, you already know that I love the Gastro Bomber’s Pig Toes. An order comes with 7-8 tater tots, which paired with a slice of jalapeno are wrapped in smoked bacon and then fried. These toes are absolutely delicious!.  The tater tots are soft and the jalapeno brings the right heat, not too overwhelming but enough to let you know that it is there. The onion dipping sauce of  adds an extra edge of flavor that takes everything to the next level. This is a highly recommended item!

  

 On my second visit to the Gastro Bomber, it was cold….very, very cold. To try to warm myself up I ordered a cup of Smoked Corn Chowder. And warm me up it did! The chowder has a very smokey flavor and has tons of vegetables, of all types. The cream based broth was flavorful but not overly rich.  This was an amazing dish and one that makes me want to find Gastro Bomber every day that its cold!

The Gastro Bomber serves all over Dallas and Fort Worth and parts in between.  They are quickly becoming one of my favorite trucks, because of their creativity and delicious, comforting food.  When I posted on Facebook that I loved their Pig Toes, I received several comments that the chicken and waffles sandwich is very good, so that is next on my list.  The menu rotates, so check in with them often, I am sure they have many other good items coming out. You can follow the Gastro Bomber on Facebook and Twitter to find out where they will be next.