Tacos Churros is already serving students at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, while Ironsides Waffles in Tulane University in New Orleans will formally open on September 16.

They also have a mascot. Photo from Uptown Campus Dining’s FB page.

Ironsides is run by Sodexo and will feature sweet waffle toppings such as PB&J and Nutella, as well as savory ones like fried chicken tenders, duck debris, sausage, burger, and even turkey. The multinational food services company has also been offering mobile food options in other school campuses like Star Ginger in the University of California, Davis; Oxedos in Assumption College, Worcester; The Coop in the University of South Carolina, Columbia; Wholly Habaneros in William & Mary, Williamsburg; Guy Fieri On Campus in the University at Albany; and coming soon is Hilltop Burger in Howard University, Washington, DC.

In Georgia Tech University, whose food services is also run by Sodexo, a Tech Truck Tournament was organized in February for students to vote on what trucks they want on campus. The winners include, Bento Bus, Chay J’s, Fry Guy, Ibiza Bites, Mac the Cheese, Mighty Meatball, Nana G, The Pickle, Viet-Nomies, and Yumbi.

Photo by Emily Brauner from The Daily Reveille

Meanwhile Tacos Churros in LSU, which is operated by Triple B’s Cajun Corner, has been a staple during university sporting events and can now be seen five days a week on campus. They wil be serving Tex-Mex treats like tacos, burrito bowls plus guacamole and chips. Another truck is also set to be launched next month which will have a Cajun inspired menu. It will be operated by the LSU food services provider, Chartwells.

Other campuses which also plan to open food trucks this fall include Penn State York, whose campus cafeteria is undergoing renovations; and Iowa State University will have Smokin G’s BBQ, Battle’s Barbeque, will join the existing Indian Delights and Finley’s Curbside Beastro.