Off The Grid: The Sandwich from Oaxaca

The first time I ever ate at Off The Grid, I chose their Pork and Waffle sandwich which almost brought me to tears because it was so damn good. Then just yesterday they posted on their Facebook that they would be giving away a special sandwich to the first 5 people that tweeted them a response in hopes of signing up for the opportunity. I just so happened to be one of those lucky dogs.

I don't know if they have a name for this thing yet, so I'll just call it The Oaxaca, after the land from which it originated. 

Just so you know what I was getting into, I'm going to quote their Facebook post:

"The future of food in Oaxaca. Slow roasted pulled pork tossed in our chipotle mole and topped with raisins, toasted almonds, avocado, sweet pickled onions, and queso Cotija then sandwiched between chili chocolate waffles with a hint of orange and chunks of Mexican chocolate."

Now if that doesn't make your mouth water just from the sounds of it, you probably have a mental health issue or just hate food. So many flavors and little goodies packed away inside this thing, it's a little out of hand!

I'm just going to cut the jibber jabber and get to the meat (unfortunately my words are not as tasty as Off The Grid's slow roasted pork) of this little review.

The pictures I took of this thing could do it all the justice it needs. Colors, flavors and happiness.

The first thing I noticed about this sandwich were the waffles in which it's delicious guts were encased. They were darker (from the cocoa) than the waffles used on the Pork and Waffle sandwich, and were speckled with little spots that were small chunks dark, rich Mexican Chocolate cooked right into them. 

I figured that it was time to quit fooling around and dig into this beast. 

One of the tastiest handfuls that has ever graced my phalanges.

When the teeth make their first incision and the taste of The Oaxaca hits your virgin taste buds you may become a little alarmed. So many flavors, textures and feelings of joy rush you at once. The toasty, crisp surface of the waffle gives way to its soft innards and from there you hit the tender mass of slow roasted pork and spicy chipotle mole. As you chew up your inaugural bite, you begin to notice all the ingredients. The slight crunch of toasted almonds. The sweet, familiar taste of raisins. The delicate, pickled rings of onion.  Avocado and queso Cotija mixes to create a creamy, delicious base that is incredibly pleasing to the palate.  

I have no idea if you're supposed to put this green salsa stuff on there that came on the side with chips but I totally did.

My absolute favorite thing about this sandwich were the bits of Mexican chocolate that found themselves embedded in the waffles. I could eat stacks and stacks of them I think, but I am just as happy that they have found themselves wrapped around other exquisite foodstuffs. I didn't get any of the chocolate my first bite or two but once I did I think I may have discovered true love. It was rich and it was most definitely delicious.  

Nothing was spared. I considered eating the garnish and licking the tin foil clean, but spared those around me.

I applaud Trevor and Vinnie of Off The Grid, as this is not only some of the best food truck fare I've ever had here in Salt Lake City, but simply some of the best, most interesting and tastiest food I've had the pleasure of indulging in. It's like comfort food smoked crack cocaine and then decided that popping a molly (I'm sweatin') would also be a good idea.

Thanks guys! :)