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Food Trailer “Plaza Eats” Now Open at Hotel Congress (PHOTOS)

Food Trailer “Plaza Eats” Now Open at Hotel Congress (PHOTOS)

Apr 3, 20192 min read

Do you love street food but prefer to eat at a table?

Hotel Congress launched food trailer, Plaza Eats, on Friday, February 22.

The food trailer, which rests on the well-equipped patio of Hotel Congress, is part of a major renovation in progress for the plaza, which plans to include an amphitheater.

Menu offerings range from Cup Cafe classics such as Picacho Nachos to street food options from around the world.

We ate the entire menu and snapped photos, so take a peek below.

BBQ Real Thing Burger ($8)

BBQ Real Thing at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
BBQ Real Thing at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

If you love Western cheeseburgers with barbecue sauce, this will be your jam. This gourmet take features a one third-pound chuck patty, cheddar, roasted jalapeño, barbecue sauce, crispy fried onions, and dill pickle on a brioche bun.

Beyond Burger ($8)

Beyond Burger at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Beyond Burger at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

The vegan, plant-based Beyond Burger is one of the most beef-like patties on the market right now. Plaza Eats’ version showcases the patty with avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, and dill pickle on a brioche bun.

Papas Fritas ($6)

Papas Fritas at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Papas Fritas at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

These crunchy fries come with malt vinegar aioli.

Poutine ($10)

Poutine at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Poutine at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

This big ol’ price is attached to the priciest dish on the menu, even though it’s only $10. This version features traditional cheese curds with a rich smoked house gravy.

Picacho Nacho ($7)

Picacho Nacho at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Picacho Nacho at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

This Cup Cafe classic is layered with jack cheese, bean dip, chili con queso, peppers, tomato, onions, and fire-roasted salsa.

Street Corn ($5)

Street Corn at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Street Corn at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

This local favorite features grilled corn on skewers dressed with jalapeño aioli, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Lettuce Wraps (two for $5)

Lettuce Wraps at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Lettuce Wraps at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Another Cup Cafe classic, these lettuce wraps feature chickpea fritters with pickled vegetables, smoked cashews, and harissa vinaigrette.

Veggie Tacos (two for $6)

Veggie Tacos at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Veggie Tacos at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Choose from:

  • Papa y Chile – flour tortillas, roasted potatoes, poblano peppers, jalapeño aioli, cabbage, pickled red onions, cilantro
  • Falafel – corn tortillas, chickpea fritter, cabbage, pickled jalapeño, cilantro, vegan harissa crema

Bennys Burro ($8)

Bennys Burro at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Bennys Burro at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

This beast of a burro features carne asada, sour cream, cowboy beans, pico de gallo, asadero cheese, and jack cheese.

HOCO Hot Wings ($6)

HOCO Hot Wings at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)
HOCO Hot Wings at Plaza Eats (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Six crunchy, juicy wings (Tamarind Barbecue or AZ Gunslinger Buffalo) come with pickled veggies and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Plaza Eats is located at 311 E. Congress St. Operating hours are 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. Best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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