New York City Food Trucks Guide

FIND NYC STREET FOOD OPTIONS
In the past several years, food trucks have become extremely popular and, what once was considered a risky dining choice, is now a most coveted opportunity to enjoy an eclectic mix of culinary delights; from down-home to gourmet, American to Cambodian, and everything in between. On the streets of New York, you’ll see workers on their lunch hours, parents with their kids in tow and city visitors clamoring to locate their favorite food truck. Your best experiences will include great street food along with great service. The personalities and stories of the food truck vendors contribute to the whole experience of food truck dining.

We can partially thank social media outlets for the rise in popularity of the food truck. Twitter is key to knowing where a specific food truck will be each day. Most vendors will tweet their location for the day and may post specials or even secret passwords. They will also tweet if they’ve closed due to weather or other events. Substantially all food truck vendors participate in Twitter and Facebook, and there are new such tools evolving all the time.

Needless to say, there is a lot of competition in the food truck business. How do you choose a specific food truck for your next meal? You may want to simply seek out one with a long line. Another option is to check out the slew of food truck blogs which have popped up all over the Internet, where you’ll find reviews and recommendations. (We’ve included links for a few of these blogs in our “Additional Resources” section.) You can also find the best of New York by looking at how many Twitter followers they have. But don’t just take someone else’s word for it – if it sounds good to you, give it a try!

NEWS

Prospect Park Food Truck Rally
Brooklyn: As the food truck craze continues to take the borough by storm, several mobile food hubs have rolled into Prospect Park to further showcase their delectable specialties. From kimchi tacos to Indian food and everything in between, hungry customers had a bevy of sweet or savory options. The food trucks bring inexpensive and healthy options to the places they visit. The Food Truck Rally will be at Prospect Park every first and third Sunday through Oct. 19.

Note: In the chart below, click on the food truck name to visit its website, use the icons for Twitter and Facebook to access those accounts. Also, there are online resources and phone apps with up-to-the minute details of a food truck’s location (see our “Additional Resources” section below).

Choose by Type: American | Desserts, Sweets, Beverages | Ethnic | Healthy, Sustainable, Organic | Seafood

Food Truck Name	Food	Phone	Twitter	Facebook	Description
American Foods
Frites & Meats	Burgers	917-292-9226			Choose angus, wagyu, skirt steak or burger of the week, as well as type of bun, cheese and toppings to create your custom burger. Also serving fries, soup, dessert and soft drinks.
Go Burger	Burgers & Dogs	212-988-9822			Gourmet burgers & hotdogs, sides, soft drinks and milkshakes.
Gorilla Cheese NYC	Grilled Cheese	347-674-7455			Grilled cheese sandwiches made with your choice of cheeses and extras, such as pulled pork, smoked turkey, prosciutto and more. Also serving tater tots, soup, mac & cheese, dessert and soft drinks.
Milk Truck	Grilled Cheese	917-520-7415			A variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, salads, mac & cheese, milkshakes and soft drinks.
Morris Grilled Cheese	Grilled Cheese	401-440-8910			Choose from a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, soups and soft drinks.
Munchie Mobile	American	n/a			Burgers, grilled cheese, tuna melt, chicken sandwiches, sides, soft drinks and fried oreos.
Our Heros Truck	Hero Sandwiches	347-205-7300			A variety of hot and cold hero sandwiches, soup and salad.
Phil’s Steaks	Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches	n/a			A variety of philly cheesesteak sandwiches, including vegetarian version, served on a Amoroso roll, plus chips and soft drinks.
Shorty’s NYC	Philly Cheesesteak	212-967-3055			Philly cheesesteak sandwiches made with bread dough shipped from Philadelphia.
Snap Truck	Burgers & Dogs	646-397-6271			This husband and wife team prepares 100% beef hotdogs, char-grilled organic beef burgers, fries and avocado fries.
Desserts, Sweets, Beverages
Food Truck Name	Food	Phone	Twitter	Facebook	Description
Andy’s Italian Ices	Italian Ice & Beverages	516-972-7959			Andy's is a gourmet Italian Ice truck serving Water Ice and Crème Ice, hot and cold espresso beverages, tea, hot cocoa and soft drinks.
Big Gay Ice Cream	Ice Cream	212-533-9333			Soft-serve ice cream with unique toppings, sundaes, floats --- all with a playful attitude.
Coolhaus	Ice Cream Sandwiches	347-252-6660			Mix and match your favorite ice creams and cookies to make your own Ice Cream Sandwich.
Cupcake Crew	Cupcakes	347-417-2392			Serving cupcakes made from the finest, all natural ingredients.
Je & Jo Ice Cream	Ice Cream & Beverages	212-967-4856			Hand-made ice cream with all-natural cookie dough; Grumpy coffee, espresso drinks, hot chocolate and teas.
Kelvin Natural Slush Co.	Frozen Slush Beverages	646-200-5083			All natural frozen slush beverages in distinct and sophisticated flavors.
Mud Truck	Coffee	212-529-8766			Hot and iced coffee and espresso beverages and teas, plus some food items.
Sweetery	Sweet & Savory Treats	212-888-6633			All sorts of sweets, such as cupcakes, whoopie pies, scones, muffins, ice cream sandwiches, cookies, savory croissants and quiches, daily soup, coffee and espresso drinks and soft drinks. Everything is made with all-natural ingredients.
Treats Truck	Baked Goods	212-691-5226			Cookies, brownies and bars, plus daily specials and beverages are served from a food truck named "Sugar".
Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream	Ice Cream & Beverages	718-701-1630			Van Leeuwen serves house-made ice creams, Toby's Estate coffees & espresso drinks, and fresh pastries from 6 food trucks and 3 stores.
Ethnic Foods
Food Truck Name	Food	Phone	Twitter	Facebook	Description
Bian Dang	Taiwanese	212-695-5995			Fried chicken leg or pork chop over rice, fried fish cake, steamed pork dumplings, vegetarian and more.
Big D’s Grub	Fusion	646-543-2443			Big D ("Dennis") serves tacos, grinders and rice plates with beef, pork or chicken; breakfast options too.
Bistro Truck	Mediterranean	800-490-4924			Serving stuffed filo dough pies; entrees with lamb, chicken or vegetables over rice or couscous; variety of sandwiches; sides and daily specials.
Bongo Brothers	Cuban	347-794-8223			Bongo Brothers serves ham, pork, flank steak or chicken Cuban sandwiches, Cuban burgers and hot dogs, platters with rice and black beans, soft drinks and coffee.
Cambodian Cuisine Torsu	Cambodian	646-207-0207			Authentic Cambodian food.
Chinese Mirch	Chinese, Indian	212-532-3663			Chinese Mirch adds Indian spices to Chinese foods to make vegetable or chicken momos (pan-fried dumplings), rice bowls, noodle soup and traditional baos.
Desi Food Truck	Indian	917-744-1001			Authentic Indian food, such as kati rolls, chicken tikka masala and chicken curry & rice.
Eddies Pizza	Pizza & Italian Sandwiches	917-439-7522			10" or 16" pizza with standard or whole wheat crust, variety of toppings. Also serving sandwiches, soups and salads.
Fun Buns NYC	Taiwanese	212-920-5197			Taiwanese steamed buns with braised pork belly, lemongrass chicken or spicy beef shank.
Hibachi Heaven	Japanese	516-830-0021			Choose beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu; then choose type of rice, veggies and sauce. Available as wrap or bowl. Soft drinks too.
Kimchi Taco Truck	Korean BBQ	n/a			Choose BBQ short rib, spicy seared pork, spicy grilled chicken or tofu edmame falafel for your Kimchi taco or a rice bowl. Also serving cheesesteak sandwich, sides and soft drinks.
Korilla BBQ	Korean, Barbecue, Fusion	n/a			Burritos, tacos and chosun bowls with your choice of ribeye, pulled pork, chicken or tofu, plus rice, sauces and toppings.
Marky Ramone’s Cruisin' Kitchen	Trattoria	n/a			Marky Ramone (drummer for the band) has his hand in this food truck featuring a variety of meatballs in a hero sandwich.
Mexico Blvd	Mexican	646-678-0976			Serving freshly-made guacamole; tacos and tortas with choice of marinated pork loin, pork tenderloin, top round steak or shredded chicken; and soft drinks.
Mexicue	Mexican Barbecue	646-559-4100			Serving a variety of tacos and sliders along with tortilla chips & salsa and soft drinks.
Mike & Willie’s	Tacos, Sliders	917-995-5170			Serving a variety of tacos and sliders as well as tortilla chips with salsa or guacamole.
Nuchas	Empanadas	646-477-8247			A variety of hand-held empanadas with assortment of doughs and fillings, including beef, chicken, jambalaya and vegetarian. Coffee and espresso drinks, soft drinks and sweets.
Okadaman	Japanese	646-531-7113			Osaka-style pancakes, stir-fried noodles, octopus balls, fried chicken & cabbage; lunch combos; soft drinks.
Palenque	Columbian	718-954-1955			Build your Columbian delicacy with choice of arepa and choice of topping, such as cheese, chicken, beef, shrimp or vegan; sides, soft drinks and desserts also available.
Rickshaw Truck	Chinese Dumplings	212-924-9220			Choose a pork, chicken or vegetarian dumpling, then add a noodle or green salad, miso soup or chilled edamame.
Schnitzel & Things	Schnitzel	347-772-7341			Serving schnitzel with a variety of filling choices and several options for sides, as well as desserts and beverages.
Seoul Food	Korean	212-612-3070			Korean tacos, burritos, bibimbap rice dishes, rice platters, banh-mi sandwiches and sliders with choices such as short rib, rib-eye, pork, chicken and portabellas.
Souvlaki GR	Greek	212-777-0116			Variety of pitas, Greek burger, chicken and pork skewers, sides, beverages and more.
Valducci’s Original Pizza	Pizza	212-470-8476			Thin-crust Sicilian pizzas with homemade sauce and choice of toppings by the slice or full pie; specialty pies such as vodka pie, eggplant & ricotta and white pie; homemade soup and pasta of the day; soft drinks.
Wafels & Dinges	Waffles	866-429-7329			Several trucks and carts throughout the city. Sweet and savory wafels with a variety of dinges (toppings), ice cream, hot and iced coffee, hot Belgian chocolate and soft drinks.
Healthy, Sustainable, Organic Foods
Food Truck Name	Food	Phone	Twitter	Facebook	Description
Crisp on Wheels	Falafel/Vegetarian	646-400-5221			Vegetarian, healthy gourmet pita sandwiches, salads and soft drinks.
Green Pirate	Juice	n/a			Organic, fresh-squeezed fruit/vegetable juices and healthy snacks. Bring your own 16oz cup and save 50cents.
Now Eat This! Truck by Rocco DiSpirito	Healthy Comfort	917-370-6974			Entrees include pasta with meatballs, enchiladas, chicken satay, jambalaya, General Tsao's chicken, organic lasagna and vegetarian items - all healthy and under 350 calories. Healthy soup, salads and sides; all-natural beverages.
NYC Healthy Bites	Organic, Natural	347-836-2333			Organic beef or chicken hotdogs, all natural chicken sausage, vegan sausage and veggie burgers with a variety of toppings.
Rouge Tomate	Sustainable	646-237-8977			Local, seasonal, healthy food cart. Burgers, chicken, vegetarian, soups, drinks and desserts.
Taim Mobile	Falafel	n/a			Tel Aviv street food with a gourmet twist. All-vegetarian menu of gluten-free falafel sandwiches and platters with a variety of sides; smoothies and soft drinks.
Vegan Lunch Truck/The Cinnamon Snail	Vegan	201-675-3755			Vegan breakfast, sandwiches, pastries.
Seafood
Food Truck Name	Food	Phone	Twitter	Facebook	Description
Fishing Shrimp	Seafood	212-920-5197			Fish and shrimp baskets, tacos, soup, fries and slaw.
Luke's Lobster	Seafood	917-881-7866			"Maine-style" lobster, crab and shrimp rolls; chips and soda.
Red Hook Lobster Truck	Lobster	718-858-7650			Serving lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, lobster BLT, lobster mac & cheese, clam or shrimp chowder and more, plus whoopie pies and Maine Root sodas.

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Locating Food Trucks Today

TruxMap
Real-time mapping for NYC food trucks.

TweatIt
"The easiest way to find a mobile food vendor near you in NYC."

Roaming Hunger
Real-time mapping for NYC food trucks and tweets from the vendors.

Street Food Blogs & Reviews

Find out what others are saying about the food trucks out there.

NYC Vendy Awards
Annual awards competition for New York City food trucks, trucks and other street food offerings. The 9th annual awards event will be held on Saturday September 7, 2013.

New York Street Food
NYC Food Truck blog.

Food Truck Talk
National blog, but lots of New York info.

Yelp
Reviews from the public.

NYC's 7 Best Food Trucks
CBS New York Article April 2012 - NYC's 7 Best Food Trucks

Zagat's 8 Best NYC Food Trucks
Zagat's 8 Best NYC Food Trucks August 2012

Food Truck Tours

Not sure which Food Truck to choose? Take this tour and you will sample a variety of street food choices.

New York City Gourmet Food Truck-Cart Walking Tour
Choose from Downtown, Midtown or High Line walking tour sampling a variety of food truck & food cart fare. Combine history and culture of the neighborhood and its street food. $48 ticket fee includes food from several different food trucks - plenty for lunch.

Miscellaneous

How Food Trucks Revived the Restaurant Industry
Video of Mexicue CEO & Co-Founder David Schillace discussing how his business went from food truck to two New York City restaurants, with plans for more.

New York Food Truck Association
Association of small businesses that operate premium food trucks in NYC; advocates for food truck vendors.