Robert Huskey / Daily Titan

Food trucks were once a thing of grime and grease, but that’s no longer.

In today’s quick stepped world where people and things are constantly on the go, it only makes sense that breakfast, lunch and dinner are also on the go.

Today the world and business side of a food truck can be entrepreneurial, gourmet in style and affordable.

Various food trucks that offer students an array of options in quick yet fresh dining frequently visit Cal State Fullerton.

Among the food trucks that park themselves between the Humanities and Education Classroom buildings are Barcelona On The Go, Spudrunners and Juice It Up.

The food truck fad is not limited to busy students.

The camaraderie between food trucks is visible with the various parking lot events and gatherings that they come together for.

The Mustang Food Truck Roundup is one such event.

Held at Yorba Linda High School, the event falls on various evenings between 5-9 p.m.

Events such as this one usually involve a lot of delectable dishes, music and fun.

There is typically no admission charge for these block-party events and they are suitable for diners of all ages.

This foodie driven business has even made a place for itself in the reality TV world.

Yes, even food trucks can be competitive in the overly heightened and emotional ways of traditional and typical reality TV.

The Great Food Truck Race premiered on Food Network in August 2010, and has since given food truck hopefuls a chance to win their own meal on wheels restaurant.

Although some people may judge the typical food truck as a knock-off of any sort of “real” food, this is far from the case.

Most food trucks have chefs on board and cook every meal as it’s ordered.

Microwaved quesadillas are not the norm for this new type of high-end eatery.

Some food trucks go so far as to boast the word “gourmet” in their name, clearing all confusion of a sub-par product being served through their windows.

And if that doesn’t sound convincing enough, food trucks are even becoming a popular way to cater events such as birthdays, anniversaries or office events.

With a variety of menu items, the obviously easy transportation and the bargain prices for gourmet eating, food trucks are taking advantage and dominating a market for food enthusiasts.

So the next time you are wandering around campus trying to decide between Carls Jr. and The Habit, take a step toward the Humanities building and visit one of the food trucks parked there for a freshly prepared and delicious meal.

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Tired of repetition? Throw out that drab homemade lunch with the bland PB&J and visit two new food trucks located in the Humanities Plaza.

Joining Juice It Up’s mobile location, Spudrunners and Barcelona OntheGo are the newest additions of great cuisine offered on campus. With both menus ranging from french fries, baked potatoes, shrimp tacos and paninis, there is something for everyone to try.

Spudrunners is based out of Irvine and was created by Chef Bob Brown. The mobile eatery came during baseball season last year. Many were enticed by its mouth-watering selection of American comfort food, and last May it was asked to stay on campus for the 2011-12 academic year.

Its menu features gourmet french fries with handmade dipping sauces, grilled cheese sandwiches and fresh soups prepared daily.

Frank Sanchez, 21, a radio-TV-film major, couldn’t get enough of Spudrunners. “Their sun-dried tomato-basil dipping sauce is really good with the french fries. I can’t wait to go back again,” said Sanchez.

It also sells fresh-squeezed lemonade, which Victoria Ford, 20, a political science major, really enjoyed. “The blackberry lemonade is very refreshing,” she said after taking a sip from her cup.

Barcelona OntheGo’s headquarters is also in Irvine and was founded by Esteban Nocito. The truck has been around for about a year and a half, beginning as a traditional Spanish cuisine truck.

Santiago Nocito, co-owner of Barcelona OntheGo, said, “The menu has developed a lot. We moved toward popular items like tacos and french fries. We wanted to offer what people were more used to.”

During the transition of the new menu, Barcelona OntheGo’s business went through a rough time, but was able to find its niche in the food-truck community.

“We launched a second truck five weeks ago,” said Nocito. The additional truck roams Orange County while the original stays on campus with the same hours as Spudrunners. “Spudrunners asked us to join them at CSUF for a one-year contract too.”

Barcelona OntheGo’s menu is ornate with options such as USDA prime top sirloin and fries with chimichurri, roasted vegetable panini with chimichurri, shrimp tacos with chipotle and much more. They also carry desserts, which change daily for anyone with a sweet tooth to snack on.

Their fresh ingredients and elaborate menu will leave busy students and faculty with a full stomach.

Both Spudrunners and Barcelona OntheGo have a Twitter and Facebook page. Fans and enthusiasts can follow their whereabouts daily throughout Orange County.

Save that extra lunch money and visit Spudrunners and Barcelona OntheGo. It’s much better than the monotonous homemade sandwich.

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