{"id":110720,"date":"2025-12-28T05:31:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T05:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/110720\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T05:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T05:31:07","slug":"this-food-truck-is-serving-up-l-as-most-viral-fried-snapper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/110720\/","title":{"rendered":"This Food Truck Is Serving Up L.A&#8217;s Most Viral Fried Snapper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HOT-GREASE--1024x683.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"HOT GREASE\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of Secret LA.<\/p>\n<p>    Save<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve noticed lines wrapping around the block at pop-up events across Los Angeles, there\u2019s a good chance Hot Grease is the reason.<\/p>\n<p>The Southern fried snapper pop-up has quietly (and deliciously) become one of the city\u2019s most talked-about food moments, drawing crowds at every appearance. And for a very good reason!<\/p>\n<p> What makes Hot Grease special <\/p>\n<p>This Southern inspired food truck serves up crispy, golden snapper is fried to perfection. And that\u2019s not all \u2013 the sides are just as scrumptious.<\/p>\n<p>Hot Grease isn\u2019t cutting corners. Everything is made in-house except the bread and fries, and even the fry seasoning is their own custom blend. The flavors lean Southern, bold, and comforting, with thoughtful details that elevate every bite.<\/p>\n<p>One standout is the chow chow, a Southern pickled vegetable relish traditionally made with cabbage and green tomatoes. Hot Grease puts its own spin on it, using tomatillos and bell peppers, delivering the perfect tangy crunch to balance the fried snapper.<\/p>\n<p>Even better? 3% of every sale goes directly to The Potlikker Line, a mutual aid organization rooted in food justice. Hot Grease is a community-driven operation serving up delicious food with intention.<\/p>\n<p>    What to Order <\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s your first visit, start here:<\/p>\n<p>  OG Plate  Buttermilk fried snapper, fries, bread, lemon, hot sauce, and tartar sauce \u2014 the full experience and a fan favorite.   Hush Puppies  Golden fried cornbread seasoned with roasted pasilla peppers and onions. Crispy, savory, and dangerously snackable.   Chow Chow  The pickled vegetable relish that ties everything together. Bright, tangy, and unforgettable.    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Courtesy-of-Secret-LA.-Hot-Grease.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Grease\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Courtesy of Secret LA. Where to find Hot Grease right now <\/p>\n<p>Hot Grease is popping up all over Southern California, and the schedule is stacked:<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fridaynightmunchies_\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fridaynightmunchies_\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Friday Night Munchies<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udccdWhere: 1301 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, California 92704<br \/>\ud83d\udcc5 When: Fridays &amp; Saturdays from 6 p.m. \u2013 10 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smorgasburgla\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smorgasburgla\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Smorgasburg LA<\/a> \ud83d\udccdWhere: 777 Alameda St, Los Angeles, California 90021<br \/>\ud83d\udcc5 When: Sundays from 10 am \u2013 4 pm<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Courtesy of Secret LA. 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