Arizona’s tastes are ever-evolving, and Phoenix it taking the next step in this evolution with the addition of 51 food trucks in the metro area. From rice bowls to burgers, grilled cheese to pies, all your tastes are covered as food trucks roll into a neighborhood near you.
Here are some of the top meals on wheels to keep an eye out for in all of the Phoenix area:
Q Up!
A BBQ lover’s dream, this food truck will have you licking your fingers clean. Be sure to check out the Gangsta grilled cheese sandwich, which is the smokey marriage between beef brisket and bacon mac and cheese.
Jamburritos Cajun Grille Express
A taste of Nawlins on wheels with cajun-inspired dishes that include their signature Chicken Jamburrito. This burrito isn’t your run-of-the-mill meal as it comes jam-packed with chicken etouffee, jambalaya rice, Creole sauce, andouille sausage, and melt-in-your mouth Monterey Jack cheese.
The Maine Lobster Lady
Get a taste of the Atlantic with traditional Maine seafood. Most notably, be sure to try their Maine lobster roll. This specialty dish is chock-full of lobster rubbed in lemon-aioli. Save room for a side of seafood chowder.
United Luchadores Street Gourmet
Authentic Mexican street food gets fused with Asian nodes to create a unique menu. Make sure you order the All Thai’d Up. This is a dish that contains chicken marinated with citrus, serrano peppers, and grilled onions. Topped off with sweet Thai chili sauce and Monterrey Jack cheese, this dish will have your taste buds dancing.
Short Leash Hot Dogs
Just as Phoenix’s taste has evolved, so has the hot dog. Try these naan-wrapped dogs, veggie sausages, or bratwurst in a myriad of unique toppings that include peanut butter, bacon and smoked Gouda, or even Cracker Jacks!
Emerson Fry Bread
Sweet meets savory in these fry breads. If you’re sweet tooth is calling, be sure to try their dish called Lucky. It’s fry bead that is covered with honey and then sprinkled with powdered sugar. It’s like a day at the fair anywhere!
The Grilled Cheese Truck
Not the frilliest of names, but the fullest of flavors. Grilled cheeses get a makeover from your childhood. Try the French Onion Soup Melt, which consists of Gruyere cheese and onion soup compote served on a French bread with Parmesan crust. It’s perfect for dipping in the side of onion soup broth they provide.
BuzznBeez Good Food
Southern comfort with a twist. They take typical southern favorites such as fried chicken and infuse it with local desert wildflower honey. Also be sure to try to the Rich Boy, which is a catfish Po’Boy topped with grilled shrimp. Served on a baguette, this southern favorite comes with spicy sauce and slaw.
Satay Hut
Skewers are all the rage, and the Satay Hut is your one-stop shop for all things skewered. Choose from chicken, beef, pork, or tofu satay, and get two skewers that come with steamed rice, veggies, spicy peanut sauce, and atjar (which are seasoned cucumbers).
Other Notable Trucks:
Burgers Amore- Cuisine: Burgers
Green Chile Grill- Cuisine: Mexican
Queso Good- Cuisine: Mexican, specializes in quesadillas
Saffron JAK- Cuisine: Persian flatbread pizzas
Chef Wade’s Bistro on Wheels- Cuisine: French and American bistro
Press- Cuisine: Italian street food
Livin Lite- Cuisine: Healthier options
Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse- Cuisine: Barbecue
Mustache Pretzels- Cuisine: Pretzels…shaped like mustaches
Yatai Ramen- Cuisine: Noodle and rice meals
Loca Popa- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Steel City Pierogi- Cuisine: Pittsburgh-based foods, including pierogi
Hot Mess Buns- Cuisine: Cinnamon rolls
Waffle Love- Cuisine: Waffles
Mamma Toledo’s- Cuisine: Pie
