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Truck Stop: Brazbq

Don’t even think of trying anything else before you’ve had Adriano Redante’s signature item, the hamburgão.

What to eat: Don't even think of trying anything else before you've had Adriano Redante's signature item, the hamburgão. Ingredients include sirloin steak, corn, ham, bacon, provolone cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato and homemade green mayo. It's like the love child of a Schmitter and a cheesesteak that got drunk on caipirinhas in São Paulo and had a one-night stand. So, yeah, it's good. Tip: Eat a light breakfast.

Also try: In addition to the hamburgão ($8), there are several other interesting items on Redante's menu, including a Brazilian-style cheesesteak with homemade chimichurri ($6), taco steak ($6), chicken croquettes (four for $5) and grilled pineapple with cinnamon sugar ($3). Wash it down with a Guaraná soda.

Find it: Usually at Drexel University's #foodtruckmecca, 33rd and Arch, Monday through Friday, about 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., but you can check online before you go. Looks like a big Brazilian flag.

Social stuff: Twitter: @BRAZBQ. Same name on Facebook.

Story: Redante, from southern Brazil, moved to the U.S. in 2000 and currently lives in Morrisville. He cooked at Peddler's Village, in Bucks County, and Chima, in Center City, before opening the food truck a few months ago. "People like my food," Redante said. "Everything is fresh and I make everything from scratch. I have a lot of return customers."