There’s nothing needlessly elaborate or fancy about Fountain Hills Food Cart’s menu.

Customers’ choices are limited: a quarter-pound Nathan hot dog or chicken or beef tacos. There’s also a local version of a beef or chicken cheddar hot sandwich, similar to a Philly cheesesteak, said owner Austyn Baltimore.

Tacos cost two for $5 or three for $7. Depending upon the hot dog toppings, the price is $4 to $7. Vegan and gluten-free choices are available.

For the last seven months, Baltimore and his business partner, Dakota Paisley, have been selling their specialties and receiving accolades. They have attracted a customer following that promotes the food on social media sites.

“We wanted to be our own bosses,” said Baltimore.

The two Fountain Hills High School graduates began their mobile business during the evenings last summer in the parking lot near Bruno’s. They have since become a lunch alternative from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, near UMB Bank, corner of Palisades Boulevard and La Montana Drive.

Catering private parties remains a major portion of their business. They are in the process of building a larger food cart for those events.

During the hot air Balloon Glow on Dec. 29, Baltimore said they sold 550 meals and as many as 60 people waited in line for their food.

Both young men worked at CopperWynd where Paisley continues to be the steak and fish chef.