Al Hawi Grill

Finally had breakfast tacos here. They never miss…read more I had bacon egg and cheese and Mexicana. Fire.

We stopped by this food truck on a Friday afternoon as a family to grab some quick tacos. The food…read moretruck was parked in a lot, and since it was pretty quiet when we went, we got our food super fast. The service was really nice, making it an easy pick-up spot overall. The barbacoa was by far my favorite! It was flavorful and tender! I also thought their al pastor was really good, which says a lot because I feel like most places struggle to get that flavor right. I wasn't as much of a fan of the fajita meat (it came as little steak bites, which was different), though my husband actually liked it. Just a heads up for anyone visiting: make sure you bring cash!

Ig: @whatsviveating | pastor, barbacoa, and trompo

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Nom Mi Street

4.5(217 reviews)

8.1 mi•MacGregor

This food truck has so many delicious varieties of food, you can't go wrong. The service was 10/10…read moreespecially because it was so hot outside & a very casual ambiance. This time we had the tofu quesadillas and Hashbrown melt with pork. Everything was so yummy!! Best food truck in town!

Service - 10/10 it was quick to get the food. A lot of times you're waiting at least 10mins for the…read morefood but mine was ready in less than five. The fries were freshly made and the pork was smokey. And I'm glad I got the kimchi added. Food - 10/10 I only got the fries but they were solid and I'd totally get them again Ambiance - meh, it's a food truck. I had mine to go because I was taking it back to my office so there really isn't any ambiance to speak of. I deducted a star because the prices always surprise me. It's a food truck with no brick and mortar but the prices are what you would see at a restaurant. It's good food and I know food prices have gone up but if there's no restaurant then I shouldn't pay restaurant prices. That's the only downside.

Exterior pic#2

Pork peanut quesadilla. Excellent.

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Yoyo's Hot Dog

4.6(1.1k reviews)

8.8 mi•EaDo

Came here because my BF wanted to show me what his late nights at Rice were like after a few beers…read more I was tempted to order more than just the hot dog, but we had a heavy lunch. I swear the Bulgogi Fries were screaming my name, though. Yoyo's Hotdog - Yoyo--YO. This thing slaps. I definitely craved a Coke or a beer while eating this because that salt kicks your taste buds' *ss. The caramelized onions paired with the crunchy onions were a double whammy that could topple a few hot dog title holders. The real winner, though, was the sauce--definitely something Asian-inspired. But hey, I'm running on five hours of sleep, and that's the best my smooth brain could come up with to describe the experience. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

In Houston on a trip and was recommended to try this place out while I'm here. Service is super…read morefast and the customer service is great! I got their famous hotdog with spicy mayo, french onion, sautéed onions, and hot sauce. (That's how it comes standard) don't get me wrong it's definitely a lot going on from the flavors and the messiness of the dog, but the flavors balance out very well and the all beef hot dog is delicious. There's no spice from the mayo or hot sauce so if you don't like spice you'll be fine. I also tried their bulgogi fries which came with bulgogi meat, jalepenos, cheese and cilantro. My first reaction was it was delicious but it wouldn't be something I would get again, but after I kept eating it I realized this is actually really good and now when I go back I'll definitely try it again. Overall I definitely recommend this place to visitors or even locals

8.0 mi•Fourth Ward, Downtown

The man the myth the legend himself!

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At their old location in Rice Village

Casian King Food Truck

4.0(52 reviews)

Lately, I've been digging food trucks especially since it's right outside of my work place. I was…read morehoping to get to try their lobster roll but they didn't have it that day. Bummer! The menu that day was limited to a few items. I went with the Korean BBQ Beef Poboy. It also came with a side of fries. The poboy included toasted bread stuffed with Korean BBQ beef on top of a layer of coleslaw. All of which were drizzled in what seemed to be spicy mayo. The fries were thick and seasoned nicely. A good amount of beef on a well toasted bread and the coleslaw was the perfect balance to the poboy. The overall portion was quite big for me to finish. The food came out pretty fast although I was the first one in line. The guy who took my order and also made the food was friendly. Overall, a quick and easy lunch. However, I'm still bummed out I didn't get to try the lobster roll. Maybe if I can catch them again at another time.

Ordered Lobster roll way over priced.That was the negative but the other food hit the mark Korean…read morebbq po boy and garlic crab fries.

Crawfish

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Houston Live Foodtruck

5.0(2 reviews)

10.4 mi•South Park

UPDATE: Catch them in them until 2 or 3pm most days in the office plaza at 9360 Kirby or…read moreafternoons at Reed Rd and MLK. WARNING! CALL BEFORE YOU go to see where they are today 281-948-3317.OWNERS: WE LOVE YOU SO PLEASE Post a message on YELP AND FACEBOOK giving you location and hours each day! I have had their fried fish which is delicious. I have had both their grilled and fried shrimp and they were great too. Their salads and potatoes are excellent sides. It's hard to find GREAT southern soul food in Houston. This is one of the only places. I just wish they were open at the times their Yelp and Facebook says their open. The guys and the one chick I have noticed work the truck often are honest and sincere. Hope they get it together by taking some business courses so that this hopefully this truck survives with the same fast, quality food and great service.

AMAZING fish/shrimp po boy Fries were so flavorful…read more Will def be coming back

Fried Shrimp/Rib dinner w/Cheese Potatoes &Roll

Just an empty lot. #BAD BUSINESS!

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Grilled shrimp Houston Live Salad

Churrasco Food Truck and Catering

3.7(120 reviews)

8.5 mi•Downtown

$18.00 for a few fries and maybe 1/4 cup of brisket, if that. Not worth it!! Do better!read more

Ran across this food truck at the Bayou City Art Festival and was in the mood for loaded fries so…read morewe gave Brazilian Churrasco a try! Despite being decently busy with a steady line of people ordering, we got the Brazilian Limeade immediately and the Gaucho Fries within five minutes of ordering. I don't remember the cost exactly but I remember thinking it was fair, especially considering how outrageous event pricing can get on refreshments. The Brazilian Limeade was perfect. The weather was cool but it could get a little warm in the sun, making the limeade very refreshing. It was very mellow, not too sweet, and not too tart. The Gaucho Fries were exactly what we wanted, some very tasty loaded fries with a Brazilian twist. All in all, if you are hungry and happen to stumble across this food truck, definitely check it out!

Gaucho Fries and Brazilian Limeade

Picanha sandwich with avocado

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Brazilian sausage sandwich

Foodgasm

2.9(10 reviews)

8.6 mi•EaDo, Downtown

I wouldn't exactly say Foodgasm, more like food foreplay…read more I got a cheeseburger (no tomato, no mayo) added an egg and got a side of rings. The rings are more breaded than battered, the ratio of onion to batter is off and you can't really taste the beer. For $4 I'd opt for fries next time. The burger was tasty, but the egg was over done and there was WAY too much mustard on that sucker. There was a constant trickle of customers but I'm not sure there was enough peeps to warrant a 20 min wait for grub. The guy seemed to be doing it solo. I'd try again, but would amend my order. If you call yourself Foodgasm, you gotta perform. Every time!

Cheeseburger was tiny (not the 1/2 lb advertised) and was dry. The French fries was good but not…read morecrisp. Screaming Os was disappointing (the batter was thin and the whole thing was soaked in oil). The one thing we liked was the lobster roll. It was small but tasted great. Hope they will improve on their quality and consistency.

Soft Crab Po Boy. Amazing.

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El Rincon Venezolano

3.9(12 reviews)

15.2 mi

Look for the food trailer off Mason Rd !!!!! Legit…read moreVenezuelan Arepas these bad boys are stuffed to your liking. Filling and good size portions. Try the Llanera if you like beef my wife prefers the Reina Pepiada (chicken avocado arepa) The pastelitos are also a nice appetizer.

GREAT TEQUENOS in KATY area compared to other local Venezulen restaurants…read more It was cooked to perfection. The right amount of crisp, and the queso was really good. We also ordered a empanada, super good. Thick and homemade.

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Pitas Bites

4.8(43 reviews)

21.8 mi

We saw Pitas & Bites on the Food Chanel and went next day. Anything said on the Food Chanel was…read moreright. The food is absolutely delicious, flavorful, a taste journey. We loved it. In addition, the service is friendly and reminds one of the Mediterranean inclusive hosting. Highly recommended !

Serving authentic Lebanese-style street food, this food truck is quickly gathering fans all over…read morethe city and specially the Energy Corridor. Their ingredients are top-quality and the food is fantastic. Easily some of the best hummus and falafel you can get in Houston. Check them out if you get a chance, try their grape leaves and their Lebanese gyro, truly outstanding! The crew is super friendly, nice and always smiling. Oh, and make sure you also leave some room for dessert, their baklava is second to none!

K.O. Pita and zesty fries

Beef shawarma with hummus

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Food truck name sign

Dibi Rapide

4.5(6 reviews)

0.9 mi

Delicious! A very satisfying find for our dinner this evening. We enjoyed Chebu Yap (delicately…read moreseasoned Jollof with beef and sweet minced onion); Lamb Dibi (roughly cut and nicely grilled) and Fataya (tangy fish pie with subtle spicy warmth) with ice cold, mixed bissap & ginger beverages for good measure. Our hosts were very welcoming with good conversation. We look forward to returning soon.

I really wanted to like this place. It pains me to give this food truck such a low rating. I came…read moreacross the restaurant on social media and was eagerly looking forward to trying it out. Unfortunately, between the long wait (1 hr) and the tasteless food...I have no option but to give it the low rating. The chicken was over cooked. The jollof was bland and tasteless and borderline mushy (not grainy). The lamb was also overcooked. There were a couple of saving graces...,namely the fataya (the filling was a bit salty...but still good) and the shawarma was okay. I'll love to see them win. They just need to turn the flavor up and work on their cooking/wait time. Also, it's rather expensive for what you get. A disappointment to say the least

Chebu Yap

DiBi RaPiDe Foodtruck

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'DiBi' street grilled lamb served with vermicelli and onion sauce

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Abdul G.

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3

9

8 years ago

This food truck is the Best food ever in town I always go there eat chicken pieces kebabs he is serving best falafels yummy food

Abood M.

73

1

6

8 years ago

Best Mediterranean food truck in the town, high quality, tasty and fresh. I recommend this place

Sadaf S.

4

16

19

8 years ago

Love there whole chicken and beef boti tikkas I wish they would expand and have faster service

Zain A.

2

3

0

6 years ago

Very unprofessional. Never open on time. Either please change your timings or start opening on

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