Slidin’ Thru HQ

Food trucks have become a huge trend these days, but I’m not one to fight lines and hunt them down around town. I’d much rather go to a fixed location and order something whenever I want, which is why I had to take a trip to Slidin’ Thru HQ to see if the sliders in their restaurant are any better than the ones on their truck. Simple answer: nope.
The HQ is located near the airport in an odd office park. There’s a bar next door to it that’s very easy to find because of all the signage, but the HQ has nothing but a sticker in the window so my friend and I drove by it twice. Maybe they don’t want to be found even by those trying to look for them? The interior of the place is something out of a comic book, insane colors, loud music, and comic book style art spray painted all over the walls. It wasn’t too bad, but the seating choices were quite limited. I think there were two booths that could seat about six, a round table with a few chairs, and a long high top table with maybe another 8 chairs or so. Not sure what they do when there’s a rush, although based on the location maybe there never is…
For the sake of variety and hoping I would hit the jackpot with at least one decent slider, I ordered three different kinds from a selection of six Angus sliders, a pulled pork slider, an eggplant option, and a ‘mystery’ selection. They also offer four different kinds of Super Fries with all sorts of insane toppings, as well as regular and sweet potato.
The first one up was the Barby, which has melted cheddar, caramelized jalapenos, crispy fried onion strips, bacon and bbq sauce. Quite a lot of toppings for a little slider so I expected much flavor, but what I got was A LOT of dryness. The word ‘dry’ is going to become a common theme here I should mention. The bun on this slider was extremely dry and a bit hard, but the meat was beyond dry. Luckily (?) the onions and bbq sauce completely consumed all flavor of this concoction, so I was a bit distracted from the dryness by the taste of a bad version of KC Masterpiece sauce. Strike one.
The next one up was the Captain’s Order, complete with roma tomatoes, arugula, bacon, feta cheese, sautéed onions and a balsamic reduction. Once again the bun and meat were beyond dry, but lucky for me this time the balsamic commanded all flavor. The bacon had decent flavor, but was totally overcooked and, you got it, dry. Not much else to say about this one, just underwhelmed again. Strike two.
My final attempt at decency came from the Pep Pep, which the guy behind the register described as an ‘In-​N-​Out clone’. This one has lettuce, tomato, pickles, bacon, sautéed onions, cheddar and super sauce. There are few burgers out there that are even close to being as good as the Almighty, but I must say that this one was good. I only wished that I had ordered three of them. Upon my very first bite I exclaimed that it actually tasted like a burger. The pickles were good, the bacon was ok, and the meat somehow retained some moisture this time. The meat on its own had ok flavor, and I was happy I ended on this one and not the others.
As for the fries, I went with the Barby Fries which are a play on the Barby slider. That was a bit of a mistake, if you’re getting a few different kinds of sliders here, try to get one of the fries based on a burger you’re not getting for some more variety. Or, if you’re not looking to order a giant bucket of fries for $ 5 that are more than enough for 3 – 4 people, try the regular or sweet potato choices. The fries are not too bad on their own, but layered with melted cheddar, bacon, caramelized jalapenos and bbq sauce they become something totally different. They get soggy very quickly, and the sauce overpowers all flavors once again. The onions taste good, very reminiscent of a Bloomin’ Onion if you’ve ever dared to order one. The bacon bits were overcooked and had a burnt grease flavor, the jalapeños tasted good but were buried in the rest of the flavors.
Maybe the most acceptable part of this meal is the price for three sliders: $ 7. I think it’s very reasonable if you could get three that aren’t dry that you might actually like, but once you combine that with $ 5 for the insane Super Fries and a drink, it quickly becomes a $ 15+ meal which is a bit steep for this. The fries are more than enough to share with a few people so you could split the cost with a few other folks, otherwise I would stick to the regular fries for a much more reasonable $ 2.
Overall I fail to see what all the hype is about. Sure the food truck thing is cool, but unless you can actually deliver a good product like some other folks I don’t know what to tell you. The interior of their HQ is probably cool if you’re in high school, but if you’re looking for a decent place to sit down and get something slightly better than fast food you should probably skip the HQ.

I am hoping to be the 80^th review of Slidin’ Thru HQ.
This place is as awesome as a Hall and Oates Album, an autograph Air Supply poster, and a case of PBR… yes…it has a special place in my heart.
A couple years ago, the Slidin Thru truck aka The Slider Truck opened up, and I was blown away by it’s magical levels of wonder. Did that last sentence make any sense? No. Who the hell cares?
Everything about this brick and mortar location is aesthetically pleasing and matches the tone that Ric set when the truck opened for business a while back.
The Barbie, the Pep, the Ya Ya… everything is amazing.
You won’t be disappointed with this place, because it truly is a gem amongst gems in Vegas. The only downside, is the location. It’s a little tricky to find, so make sure that whoever is sitting shotgun, pays attention.
I got lucky. I had my buddy with me, and he is astute with these things. Well done, Bruce Wayne… Well done, indeed.
I can’t wait to come back.
P. S. More locations are going to pop up. NW and SW…

First of all I’m not into the whole food truck trend. As a semi-​mature adult I’m not fascinated by the contradiction of gourmet food from a roach coach. I’m also not into twitter even though the media is shoving it down my throat every chance it gets.
I went to the HQ location instead of the truck, but all my stereotypes about food trucks and those that frequent them were completely satisfied. The music playing was some horrible electronic garbage that was turned up all the way to level 11. I couldn’t hear myself think. Squared off rimmed glasses and flat billed baseball caps as far as the eye could see. The walls were covered with graffiti murals. I had entered the Land of Douche.
The girl behind the counter was pretty nice and friendly even though I was a regular human being instead of a hipster emo scene kid.
I ordered two sliders, the barby and the pulled porky. Let me preface by saying that I don’t like sliders. They are a waste of money. Sliders are always too much bun and not enough substance. These were no exception.
The barby was barbecue sauce and onion straws and bacon. The bacon was pretty good as it was caramelized. A pretty standard combination of toppings that is hard to screw up. Well, they didn’t screw up the toppings, they screwed up the burger. The burger was overcooked and dry. An overcooked burger with a ton of bun and a little bit of topping is not my idea of a tasty meal.
The pulled pork slider didn’t have enough sauce. I think it would have been pretty good actually if it was wetter. Also, even though I’ve mentioned it a few times already, this had too much bun.
The best part of my meal was the fries which I got topped with the barby stuff. Although delicious I can’t give slidin’ thru too much credit; it’s pretty hard to ruin something as good as fries topped with bacon, cheese, and bbq sauce. I would have perfered thicker and less crispy fries though.
In short, this place is wildly overrated and is so hipster-​centric that it’s irritating.

The headquarters is a bit difficult to find as there’s no large sign indicating it’s there. They also had their truck out in the parking lot, so I can see why some people got confused and thought they’d be ordering from the truck. Anyway, once inside, we were transported into a very colorfully decorated restaurant with graffiti art everywhere.
We ordered six urgers:
–The Barby — Great little burger with BBQ sauce and crispy onion strings. Would order this one again.
–The Yaya — Basically a «Greek» burger. Tasted okay.
–The Pulled Porky — One of my favorites. Sweet and savory!
–Captain’s Order — Came with a balsamic reduction and bacon. I’m not a fan of Feta Cheese, so I only took a small bite.
–The Caprese — For vegetarians. I didn’t like this one too much — it was too big to bite, though the fresh mozzarella was good
–The Mystery Slider — FYI — this is an extra $ 2. I can’t recall everything in it, but it had a TON of meat, which I think was sliced steak. Seriously — a ton of meat. I don’t recall much else about it.
–Fries — VERY crunchy — almost made me think they were burnt. However, I like crunchy fries, so I really liked these.
The burgers were 3 for $ 7 (or 3 for $ 9 if you order one Mystery Slider). The six burgers were too much for the two of us. While the burgers were creative, I wish they’d change their buns. The buns were really hard (probably bc they grilled them) and too big. We ended up throwing the top part of the buns away and eating the patty with the meat on the bottom. I like a bun that is crisp on the outside yet soft on the inside. These were more like lumps of bread. Outside of that, everything else was good and the employees working there are really friendly.

I’ve seen Slidin’ Thru come from just a simple idea to the full blown phenomenon they are now. I’ll I can say is «WOW!» The guys that put this place together use to work with a close friend of mine and they actually made it happen.
The set up at their headquarters is colorfully painted with space themed murals. They also have arcade games set off to the side and 1950s styled diner tables.
Favorite slider would have to be their pulled porkies and a mystery slider that had pastrami in it. They also have a bunch of choices for french fries too.
More details for next time I stop in…

Usually not a burger fan but this was an exception. The food is the bomb.
Got myself 2 Barby sliders for $ 5, a nice sized slider with a lot of taste and texture, I loved it, the sauce is still lingering in my mouth, excellent combination of sweet and heat. Added some Pepefries for $ 5 which was loaded with cheese, bacon, and their super sauce, enough for a meal by it self. And some Calypso Ocean Blue Lemonade. They have good selection of bottled drinks and sodas for $ 2.
It really felt like a good chill place to hangout and out of the vegas heat. I like the comic book decoration all over the place, magazine clips on the wall of the restroom, arcade games which is not free, different dining or sitting areas, and food.
Had some trouble finding the place, missed the big Slidin’ Thru HQ logo on the window, located in the same building as Paradise Poker Club.

How can I review a business I’ve never stepped foot in? Real easy — go to a party with a substantial amount of food from HQ, and you’d be reviewing it too.
Okay, so I can’t comment on the design, or the service or anything else but the food. THE FOOD! I’m not even a «sliders» type of person, but when my friend’s husband bought a ton of sliders and the BBQ pork fries to the 4^th of July party this year, I think I had died. It’s really good. They don’t look and smell like that awful animal fry mess from In-​N-​Out, no, these are messy fries that I’d actually want to eat. The BBQ sauce is perfect — and being from Texas and growing up in Oklahoma, I’ve had more than my fair share of BBQ and I know this stuff is GOOD!
I am dying to taste some more of that deliciousness. I wish that they’d sell it in a bowl, sans fries. I could eat that stuff by the fork-​full!

The entire idea of this joint: NARLEY
The sliders: HIT (no miss). Juicy. Abundant. Tasty.
Fries: Bomb-​dig. Perfect texture.
Soda: the yooj (usual)
Art: I’m sitting inside the walls of a comic book and a giant crane machine of human slider fiends.
The folks: more chill than an ice box.
Post sliders,
Elevated satisfaction for my scrap dollars. I noticed limited seating, but I dig the red semi-​circle booths.
BAM! I’m coming back for some late night eats. Come.

I would come here any day of the century instead of standing in front of their truck in a long assed line. Places to sit? Restrooms? No chance of my napkins flying away in the wind while I’m trying to put ketchup in a paper bag full of fries? I’m THERE!
The set up of HQ is awesome… all the art, lights and music. It feels like the Jabbawockeez could come rumbling out from the kitchen and break into a full blown performance in the middle of this place.
We’ve had all the burgers on the standard menu with the Pep being my personal fave. I had to try the mystery slider too. The name escapes me but it was pretty wild. It included fried chicken, mozzarella sticks, bacon and some other goodies. Pretty much the greatest slider for 4:20.
The other highlight for me were the superfries. Quite possibly some of the best late night drunk combinations ever. One order could easily be enough for 3 people. You couldn’t go wrong with any of their selection.
Staff is great too!

I have eaten here several times (including the Grand Opening) and before this would make it a point to visit the truck once every other week depending on location, time, etc.
The Grand Opening was CRAZY. I guess I don’t have a problem finding this place because that night it was hard to miss — the truck was there, a video game truck, a TON of cars as well as a crazy line. They do have a great fan base. The restaurant directly reflects the feel almost perfectly of the truck. It’s awesome. Also, LOVE the retro games. I am a little sad the photo booth disappeared after the grand opening — that was so fun! It would be a cute idea to keep around for customers to post their pics with their mini-​burgs. =)
Seating is VERY limited and a couple of times I have eaten in their lounge couch-​type area. I half-​joking, half-​seriously suggested to one of them that they should get some TV trays. Hey, a TV is already in there.
The prices of the mystery sliders can be a little much but it IS special and the one I don’t regretting paying extra for is the Buffalo Soldier. Do I wish it was a dollar or two cheaper? Yeah, but I also don’t frequent this place enough to nickle and dime their prices. It is a treat and I treat it as such. =)
Only downer is the service. I know the employees are friendly and at the truck I NEVER had an issue, but here they can be *too* friendly — more often than not when I have been waiting to order or actually in the process of ordering they will greet (and chat for a few minutes with) someone that has come up to the counter instead of addressing the person already in front of them. I really did not like that. It’s cool that you know a lot of your patrons, but it’s still a business. Customer service is a pet peeve of mine. I guess if you are someone who comes here religiously or are friends with them outside of the restaurant it’s cool, but for most of us who don’t really fit in that category it just feels tacky.
What to order: Porky w/​o ‘penos, PepPep fries w/​extra sauce… and the epic, crazy, out-​of-​this-​world, make-​sure-​you-​have-​friends-​to-​share-​them-​with-​or-​you-​will-​get-​diabetes S’mores Sweet Fries. Holy amazing, Batman. Go get some. Then brush your teeth before you get cavities… but then go order some more.

Been tempted by the reviews for a few weeks now, my husband keeps talking about them, we knew we’d be heading here today, it was slider day!
This place is hidden in a group of buildings that look empty or closed during the weekend. Once in the parking lot, you think you’re heading into a bar, but once in the door, a quick turn to the right and you’re in Slidin’ Thru HQ!
It’s colorful, full of surprises, video games, big screen TVs, graffiti on the walls, and today no one else around, we look over the small selection and make our choices of three: Barby, Captains order and Pep Pep, it seems this combination is ordered frequently, what better way to taste the difference and decide on your favorite?
The least liked, Captains order, it was different, the arugula, feta cheese and balsamic reduction went well together, but I am an old fashion burger lover, so I want something simple. My favorite, Pep Pep, it’s most like my idea of a burger, simple, bacon lettuce, tomato, onions, pickle, and sauce.
Couldn’t leave without trying some fries, the Captains order something different, fries, smothered with bacon, cheese, onions, and special sauce, it tasted like tartar sauce, something that would go good with my fish burger, I didn’t really care for this.
I know we’ll be back, there are other things on the menu like the pulled pork and the sweet potato fries I want to try. At least I now know what to expect and if the Constancy is there, it’ll be worth a return trip.

It is brightly colorful! I almost felt like I walked into a comic bookstore when I finally walked into Slidin’ Thru HQ for the very first time, at the recent Triangular Truck Throwdown Invasion!
There was no line, as everyone was outside lining up at the food trucks in the parking lot. The order was prepared quickly, andmy Pulled Porky has more pulled pork than normal, to thepoint that it toppled over in the to-​go container when it was served.
Anyway, can’t really comment on the service when they are busy, as this visit was on a less than typical day. But the lady at the cash register that placed my order was super nice and smart (changed my order to to-​go knowing I am going outside again). But I do like the fact that even if you have to wait to place your order or for the food, at least you are indoors and not under the potentially blazing sun of Vegas.
Décor is great and totally goes with the whole Slidin’ Thru style.
4 stars.

Slidin’ Thru HQ is quite nice. There’s some tables and two booths. You can eat outside under the covered patio. The best thing about the place is that you’re not waiting in the sun at their truck with people in front of you ordering 15 sliders for their offices. That really irritated the hell out of me when I wait near Cox Communications. 45 minutes in lines some jerks were taking texts and upping their count as the line progressed, sloooowwwwlllllyyyy!
I had a Barby and a Pep Pep. Both were excellent. Since I already had a taco from the Lime Food truck in the parking lot, I didn’t have the room for some fries. Next time.
Their sliders are quite good. I think I’ll stop in again when I’m in the area. It’s too far to go for sliders, but if I’m around, I’ll definitely stop in.
Nice HQ, guys!

Slidin’Thru HQ were our hosts for the evening at my UYE and they went above and beyond as usual.
The Unilocal Las Vegas posse rolled in and had a good time chowin’ down on sliders and superfries. Great turnout, awesome food and awesome company… the pictures don’t lie… ALOHA!!!

So we just got back from the actual restaurant location and i am super satisfied. Upon walking in i thought i had drivin to LA,… the atmosphere is hipster central. which is fine with me since i used to live there and i probably look like one too lloll… anywho we ordered the pulled pork the barby and the mystery slider wich was top sirloin with feta cheese and some sort of vinaigrette sauce they were all delicious all in all cool laid back atmosphere delicious everything AND there is a bar right next to it …
so we are def planning on going back having a couple beers and then enjoying some sliders

My friend came home from work one day, telling tales about fries he experienced during lunch that were better than animal style fries. Say what? I’ll be the judge of that one. So fast forward a bit, and I find myself at HQ to sample some of these reportedly amazing fries.
I am a huge fan of the slider truck and all of their slider offerings. The new HQ is a cute little spot. I love the murals and whole décor. But it is also a little awkward because aside from two large semi-​circle booths, there is really nowhere to sit. (There was a cluster of chairs, but no tables. And a long community table, but no stools.)
I ordered the Captain Fries, which seemed the most adventurous of the three offerings, and a mystery slider. After a bit of a wait, the slider was ready. But the fries had somehow been forgotten. So they rush ordered the fries and I had those a few minutes later. Well, the mystery slider (as is standard with Slidin’ Thru) was delicious. It was a garlic steak sandwich with feta, provolone, and spinach. Fantastic flavors. The fries, though, were a big disappointment. The fries themselves weren’t very good and were definitely undercooked. And while the toppings were ok, it just didn’t work that well. Hopefully, the barby and pep fries work better (and my friend swears they do).
So while I love the slider truck, HQ misses the mark a little bit. I think, ultimately, there is just something about a food truck and that whole experience. And that major element was missing here — it’s just not the same and it can’t be.
However, props for being 24 hours and for the fries being a very large portion. And again, the décor is rather neat. And the staff is great as usual.

A recommendation from another Unilocaler. Thanks Suki L.
Definitely a hard to find location. Located off the strip pass the airport.
Love the art and colors on the walls, minimal seating area, popping beats, and cool service.
These guys know what they are doing. Sliders and fries were both delicious.
Favorites: Pulled porky slider and their special of the day slider. Fries: pep fries and barby fries.

How can slider truck get any better? Why, with a beer, of course! When my friend suggested going here, I should have known she had already scoped out the bar situation.
We sat in the bar right next to HQ and you can drink and order slider truck! We spent hours eating sliders and drinking blue moons. One great addition to the HQ menu is the super fries. We tried both the Captain’s Order and Barby fries and both were awesome! I did stick my head inside of HQ and it’s as cool as everyone says.

Damn it. Wasted 15 minutes waiting in the parking lot. Didn’t know that they don’t utilize the truck to make their sale.
Dudes, why didn’t you guys post a sign saying that you guys are inside!?!
I was a bit upset about the 15 mins of my life wasted, but after I ate the cinnamony sweet potato fries, I was over w/​the griping.
I ordered the caprese and the captain’s order sliders, and an order of the yummy sweet potato fries. I was sooooo full. Next time, I am ordering one slider only…
I love the simplicity in ordering the sliders & fries:
1 slider = $ 3
2 sliders = $ 5
3 sliders = $ 7
regular fries = $ 2
Sweet potato fries = $ 3
special fries = $ 5
But I hate the difficulty in deciding which sliders/​fries to order.
They are all so flavorful and delicious. This location is so convenient to my work area, and you don’t have to wait in a long line out in the cold. They got limited seating, but that’s alright. They got this super cool zen style chair that I was compelled to sit on it and chant «ommmmmmmm». I didn’t get a chance to sit on it but I will fo sho.
The staff is soooo FRIENDLY. I will definitely come back. Also, they open ²⁴⁄₇. Cool yeah? AWESOME!

So good, its like X mas everyday! The sweet potatoe Smores fries and captain order order fries unreal. Also the classic are as good as usual! It is just awesome you can get it all 24 hours a day now!