Best food trucks in the US? These are worth following anywhere We love spotlighting the country’s top restaurants, but America’s best food trucks offer something completely different — mobile kitchens that have built loyal followings thanks to creative menus, affordable prices and laid‐back outdoor settings. From Arizona’s La Hamburgeusa, offering just four exquisite burgers, sourced with pride and prepared with intent, to Wisconsin’s KISS Korean BBQ with dialed-in Korean dishes that are consistently delicious on every visit, these spots define their communities as much as they serve them.
You’ll find barbecue and schnitzel. Egg rolls. East African food. West African food. And in Rochester, New York, a heaped-up pile of goodness that's a Puerto Rican spin on a local speciality called the Garbage Plate. We promise — you won't talk trash about it. Here are standout food trucks across America that are worth the detour — or the pilgrimage.
La Hamburguesa | Phoenix, Ariz. Details: @lahamburguesaaz on Instagram Former professional boxer Hernan-Zeal Rivera opened La Hamburgeusa after being inspired by his father's restaurant and a trip to Japan, where he learned about the Japanese principle of mastery. He offers only four burgers on the menu, sourcing the best ingredients he can from people who share his vision, from fluffy buns to beef tallow, which he renders himself for the fries.
Give the bacon avocado a try. A fluffy bun, two juicy charred patties and smoky bacon are balanced by a hint of sweetness courtesy of the caramelized onions and secret sauce. Avocados add a fresh, creamy texture. You can taste the quest for perfection in every bite. com/tacosamarotierra Tacos A Mar o Tierra is the brainchild of Indio native Amaro Gutierrez, who was the executive chef at Tack Room Tavern and Cantina in Indio before going independent two years ago with the food truck and his own catering company Savour Concepts.
" It can be purchased by the jar. Tacos A Mar o Tierra does a lot of catering services and participates in numerous community events throughout the year. Check the truck's Instagram account to see where it'll be parked next. — Ema Sasic, The Desert Sun Ardys Concession | Indianapolis, Indiana Details: See future stops at its Facebook page, and you can check out the restaurant at 4141 S.
, Friday through Sunday. The menu at Ardys’ food truck is rather sparse compared to its restaurant in Philippine Cultural Center, but the truck could arguably sell just one item and still do just fine. That would be the Filipino barbecue kebabs, which co-owners Arnold and Gladys Patiag have sold by the thousands for more than a decade at the Indianapolis 500.
You could order lumpia, fried rice and a handful of other dishes instead. However, I struggle to relate to anyone who waits in line, absorbing the aromas of sticky-sweet pork and chicken on the grill, and chooses not to investigate the source of the sizzle. com/Veggiethumper Veggie Thumper is a technicolor vegan school bus that proves plant‐based food with main‐character energy.
Jerk walnut tacos, a Philly "cheesesteak" with root veggies and barbecue "chicken" with white bean nachos are just some of the options. With entrées in the $10 to $16 range, it’s one of the Des Moines metro’s most affordable ways to eat vegetarian without sacrificing flavor. —Susan Stapleton, The Des Moines Register Bamba Eggroll Co.
com. If you see a smiley face in the logo and a bright yellow sunshine on the side, then you've found Bamba Eggroll Co. And you'll soon see the matching bright smile of Rudy Bamba, poking his head out of the food truck's window. He and his wife, Emma, started slinging egg rolls to family and friends during the pandemic in 2020, when Rudy Bamba, a longtime restaurant industry worker and child of Filipino immigrant parents, found himself out of work.
What began as a way to "lessen the blow of being unemployed with three kids," as the food truck's website reads, quickly turned into took off. They were selling hundreds of egg rolls per day. The food truck officially launched in 2021 and serves Filipino-style egg rolls, along with dishes such as chicken adobo and pancit, or Filipino-style noodles.
The truck is a favorite at events throughout the year and in the summer, including the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, Waterfront Wednesdays and Twilight Thursdays at Churchill Downs. You can also follow Bamba Eggroll Co. on Facebook to see where its popping up. ― Amanda Hancock, The Courier Journal Uncle Sal's Gourmet Egg Rolls | Essex County, New Jersey Details: Essex County-based, pops up throughout the whole state.
com). Wonton papers are wrapped around everything from Mexican street corn to brisket mac and cheese at Uncle Sal's Gourmet Egg Rolls; an Essex County-based food truck that's been wowing (and playfully confusing) Garden State locals since it hit the mobile eats scene in 2022. Slinging crisp-on-the-outside, melty-on-the-inside rolls with flash-fried, golden exteriors, the appetizer sampler on wheels is a Jersey favorite, primarily known for pushing the boundaries with what can — or should — be stuffed into an egg roll.
At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades). The menu rotates based on the event's theme, or Graci's whims, but never fails to excite, with past flavors including Jalapeño Popper, Spinach & Artichoke, Chicago Beef and more. During a prior Christmas season, the roll master served Honey Baked Ham, while, one Thanksgiving, Pumpkin Cheesecake Cinnamon Roll was sold alongside Beef Wellington.
com Waka | Detroit, Michigan Details: Follow @wakabybaobabfare on Instagram for locations. Serving East African street food inspired by husband-and-wife owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere’s native Burundi, Waka delivers African flavors in small bites. Try chapatis, or flatbreads filled with beef, chicken or eggplant and stewed beans or peas.
Nosh on lamb skewers or savor bites of sweet plantains. This should hold you over until that brick and mortar opens its doors. — Lyndsay C. com. Owner Rob Loncoa's inspiration for the truck was pinchos, a street food in Puerto Rico. In addition to grilled meats on a stick, the truck serves a creative Puerto Rican spin on Rochester's famed Garbage Plate.
Called the Jibaro plate, the satisfying dish is based on rice & beans topped with torn pieces of pernil (roast pork), crispy strips of tostones (fried plantains); sliced avocado; and a creamy, garlicky jibaro sauce. ) The kabobs from the truck are also tasty. They are served with a sauce and a choice of rice & beans, fries or coleslaw but it's worth it to spring for a side of maduros (sweet plantains) as well.
— Tracy Schuhmacher, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Five Sisters Food Co. , a food truck known and loved for its burgers, fat sandwiches, fries and barbecue. The food prepared by Libby and George Miller, who put their truck on the road following the successful launch of a catering business, always draws a line at local festivals.
Their menu includes nearly a dozen Angus burgers with toppings like bourbon onions and aged cheddar cheese (the "No. 7") and thick-cut bacon, onion petals, American cheese, fried pickles and French fries (the "Jersey"), plus smoked meatloaf sliders with apple pie moonshine barbecue sauce, and loaded french fries topped with white truffle oil, parmesan cheese and garlic aioli; Old Bay, Sriracha tartar and green onions; and pulled pork with barbecue sauce. , 424 Town St.
in Franklinton. com. After a brief run in two standard restaurant settings during 2025, James Anderson has returned Ray Ray's Hog Pit to its roots: carryouts, walk-ups, drive-throughs and its popular food truck. Anderson, who was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2020, does it all, including smoked ribs, brisket, jerk chicken, pulled pork and hot-link sausages.
And they're all available in one serving called the Meatsweats Box. com/twistedgreek. Even though his father grew up in Greece and his brother worked in the restaurant industry, Stephen Spyrou promised himself he would never open a Greek restaurant. But he never said anything about a Greek food truck.
Since launching in 2022, Twisted Greek has become a favorite at Southwest Ohio food festivals for its twisted takes on traditional Greek cuisine. Spyrou is a mad scientist when it comes to flavor, serving gyro meat coated with "Athena's Grill Dust," his own concoction of chili, cumin, garlic and coriander; feta hand pies, and a hanky panky dip served with pita. Order the Hera's Garden Fries: crinkle-cut fries dusted in Greek seasoning and topped with gyro meat, tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweety drop peppers and feta.
Since Spyrou can't run his twisted truck all alone, he often relies on his nephew, Joshua, 21, (and sometimes Joshua's girlfriend) to keep up with the crowds. "It's a blast," Spyrou said of working with Joshua, who shares his love of Greek food – though he's currently studying to be a teacher. No worries.
Spyrou also has a 4-year-old at home he hopes might help him carry on the family business one day. — Keith Pandolfi, The Cincinnati Enquirer Haven Bros. Diner | Providence, Rhode Island Details: Haven Bros. com Every night of the year, the iconic Haven Bros. m. It was back in 1893 that the mobile diner began serving food from a horse-drawn wagon, staking its claim as the oldest, continually operating food truck in America.
The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers. But the mission has never changed. That is to feed the working people of Providence. Today, Saverio "Sal" Giusti, who immigrated from Naples, Italy, and his daughter Patrizia "Patty" Prew are the second non-Haven family owners of the 133-year-old business.
This is Sal's 40th year. The "Murder Burger" has become the Giusti family signature. The triple burger comes with bacon, fried onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. You can add a fried egg on top. — Gail Ciampa, Providence Journal Brave Idiot | Nashville, Tennessee Details: Brave Idiot is open 2 pm.
m. m. m. m. Sundays at 922 Main St. com. Nashville’s most talked-about food truck, cult-favorite Brave Idiot has become a destination for fried chicken sandwiches, but owner Dylan Field wants you to try something else: his tomato sandwich. "It's not what I'm known for," Field said.
" And while chicken may be king at Brave Idiot, don't overlook the burgers. Made with Bear Creek Farm beef and served on carefully selected buns, they're among the most thoughtfully crafted smashburgers on the road. It's a reminder that beneath the hype, Brave Idiot remains a chef's project driven by ingredients, creativity and a willingness to do things differently.
— Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean KISS Korean BBQ | Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details: 2018 S. , Milwaukee; parked outside the Lincoln Warehouse The concept at KISS Korean BBQ is simple: Offer a short menu of dialed-in Korean dishes that are consistently delicious on every visit. Its streamlined menu includes hand-cut spicy pork bulgogi, marinated beef short ribs, kimchi, kimchi pork fried rice and kimchi pork fried rice waffles.
That’s it! Newcomers should go for the combo meal to get a taste of each of KISS’ meats. The pork is tender, spicy and just a little sweet. The short ribs — best eaten by hand — are a little chewy and fatty (in the best way) with a savory and subtly sticky sweetness. Beneath the meats, there's a bed of perfectly cooked rice and sliced cucumbers marinated in sugar and rice wine vinegar.
A trip to KISS Korean BBQ is made even sweeter with the kind service and beaming smiles of its owners. Most days, you’ll find chef Mino Choi offering samples and chatting with customers between trips to the grill. As reader Ian Leahy of New Berlin put it: “The owners are super friendly and make fantastic food with huge portions.
