Food trucks have been a staple of the American dining scene for many years now, offering a convenient and affordable way to enjoy delicious food on-the-go. But in recent years, the food truck industry has undergone a revolution, with innovative and creative chefs using these mobile kitchens to showcase their culinary skills and offer unique and exciting dining experiences. Here are 10 food trucks that are changing the game and taking the food truck scene to new heights.
- The Halal Guys
The Halal Guys started as a humble hot dog cart on the streets of New York City in the 1990s. Today, it's one of the most popular food trucks in the country, thanks to its mouthwatering Middle Eastern cuisine. The truck serves up platters of gyro meat, chicken, and falafel, all served with rice, lettuce, and a tangy white sauce that fans swear is addictive.
- Kogi BBQ
Kogi BBQ has been credited with launching the gourmet food truck movement in Los Angeles. This Korean-Mexican fusion truck serves up dishes like short rib tacos, kimchi quesadillas, and Korean BBQ burritos that are bursting with flavor. Kogi's innovative approach to fusion cuisine has inspired many other food trucks to experiment with their own unique blends of flavors.
- The Lobsta Truck
The Lobsta Truck is a seafood lover's dream come true. This truck serves up fresh Maine lobster rolls, crab rolls, and shrimp rolls, all made with sustainably sourced seafood. The truck's signature dish is the Lobsta Roll, which features a heaping portion of succulent lobster meat, lightly dressed in lemon mayo, and served on a buttered roll.
- The Grilled Cheese Truck
Who doesn't love a good grilled cheese sandwich? The Grilled Cheese Truck takes this classic comfort food to new heights with inventive toppings like mac and cheese, bacon, and even pulled pork. The truck's signature sandwich, The Cheesy Mac and Rib, features creamy mac and cheese, slow-cooked BBQ pork, and crispy onion rings, all sandwiched between two slices of grilled bread.
- The Buttermilk Truck
The Buttermilk Truck serves up breakfast all day, with a focus on Southern-style comfort food. The truck's signature dish is the Red Velvet Pancake Sandwich, which features two fluffy red velvet pancakes stuffed with eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Other popular menu items include chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, and homemade cinnamon rolls.
- The Cinnamon Snail
The Cinnamon Snail is a vegan food truck that's taking the foodie world by storm. The truck's menu features creative and delicious vegan dishes like Korean BBQ seitan sandwiches, spicy tofu banh mi, and maple-mustard tempeh wraps. The truck has won numerous awards for its innovative and flavorful vegan cuisine.
- The Waffle Bus
The Waffle Bus is a Houston-based food truck that specializes in waffles. The truck serves up both sweet and savory waffle creations, like the Bacon Maple Chicken Waffle, which features crispy fried chicken, bacon, and maple syrup sandwiched between two fluffy waffles. The truck also offers classic Belgian waffles, topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
- Cousins Maine Lobster
Cousins Maine Lobster is a food truck that's been featured on Shark Tank and has since grown into a franchise with locations across the country. The truck serves up fresh Maine lobster in a variety of forms, like lobster rolls, lobster tacos, and lobster grilled cheese sandwiches. The truck's lobster mac and cheese is also a fan favorite.
- The Puffle Waffle
The Puffle Waffle truck serves up a unique take on Hong Kong-style egg waffles. The truck's signature dish is known as "gai daan jai" in Cantonese. The truck takes this classic street food and adds a modern twist by filling the waffles with a variety of sweet and savory ingredients. The Puffle Waffle truck's menu features a range of waffle options, including the Original Puffle, which is a classic egg waffle served plain or with powdered sugar. The truck also offers a variety of fillings, such as Nutella, strawberries, and whipped cream for those with a sweet tooth, and bacon, egg, and cheese for those looking for something savory.
- Boardwalk Bites
Boardwalk Bites is changing the game by bringing what we love from Carnivals and Fairs into the streets of Allen and greater Dallas, Texas. You can even book their food truck to go to your event bringing their famous corn dogs, funnel cakes, and everything you can imagine to have in a Carnival event. Can you imagine how wonderful would it be to kids knowing that the Carnival just went to their streets?