As Charlotte grows, so does its food truck scene. The best food trucks in Charlotte can be found around the city, from brewery parking lots to Food Truck Friday events in neighborhoods like SouthEnd and Dilworth, serving up everything from tacos to truffle fries.
Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a full meal, the best food trucks in Charlotte have delicious, creative dishes that appeal to almost any taste. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 Charlotte food trucks to try that have high marks from review sites like Yelp and Zomato.
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A Bao Time
A Bao Time can often be found at Lenny Boy Brewing Co., serving up steamed buns (with options like kimchi pork belly and sriracha fried chicken) and Asian street food. Inventive dishes like the avocado hush puppies are popular with reviewers.
Bleu Barn Bistro
A "farm to truck" focus means an always-changing menu at Bleu Barn Bistro, but look for classic items with a unique touch, like the spicy goat grilled cheese or chicken burger on a pretzel bun. The chefs work to use locally sourced ingredients to produce fresh, seasonal dishes.
King of Pops
These Popsicle carts pop up around the city, drawing crowds with unexpected flavors like chocolate sea salt, blackberry ginger lemonade and banana pudding.
Papi Queso
Billing itself a "grilled cheese streatery," Papi Queso offers all manner of grilled cheese sandwiches. Favorites include the Pig Mac (pulled pork, mac n' cheese, onions and cheddar) and the Mushroom & Gruyere (wild mushrooms, white truffle spread, fontina and Gruyere).
Rico's Acai
A variety of acai bowls are on the menu at Rico's, but specialties include the Brazil Bowl (acai puree, granola and banana) and the Rainbow Bowl (acai puree, granola, banana and additional fruit.) Customers can personalize their bowls with a long list of extra toppings like almond butter, coconut flakes and honey.
Roaming Fork
An eclectic menu means something for everyone from Roaming Fork: think fried pimento cheese balls, blackened fish, pulled pork, and smoked meatloaf. The Parmesan truffle fries are a fan favorite.
The Dumpling Lady
Sweet pork belly, shrimp and chicken, and veggie are just a few of the choices on The Dumpling Lady's menu, served with a sauce that has earned enthusiastic reviews. According to the business's website, the family recipe for the dumpling and noodle dishes "goes back farther than anyone can remember."
Tin Kitchen
Tin Kitchen has been serving Charlotte for several years and has garnered many glowing Yelp reviews in the process. Its three trucks give diners ample opportunity to catch one around the city, serving a menu of tacos, quesadillas and sliders.
What The Fries
French fry lovers flock to What The Fries for loaded dishes like steak and cheese, crab Rangoon, and steak and shrimp hibachi. The dipping sauces (options include blackberry ketchup, sriracha ketchup and garlic mayo) and burgers are also a hit with reviewers.
Yummi Banh Mi Truck
The banh mi sandwiches from this food truck have a loyal following, but the rice bowls are also popular. Meat options for both dishes include BBQ pork, lemongrass chicken and pan-fried tofu.
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