The tacos are Australian tacos, not Mexican tacos…read more.. Okay- now that I have gotten that out of the way. Very tasty little treats, a little exy for what you get, but I think novelty is part of the experience here. Freshly cooked, which is great, so it takes a wee while for dishes to come out. If I am in need of a snack and the taco truck is in the hood I will surely stroll in their direction for some non-Mexican tacos!

Being a Brooklyn transplant, I was soo excited when I heard about a taco truck in Melbourne. The…read moretaco soccer fields back in Red Hook used to be my playground in those New York City summers. I would sample the cuisine of south America by hitting a different truck every weekend. That was the life. Imagine my surprise this Sunday morning when I read that the Melbourne Taco Truck was across the park from my house in Coburg. I had to go. With a fistful of coins and a mug of warm coffee, I walked across Harmony Park to the truck. There was a decent line, but eventually I ordered one fish taco. I was surprised at the price, but I suppose it's only because I'm American. I suppose $6 a taco is on par for Aussie food prices. The 2 tacos with chips platter seems like an okay deal at $12, but I wasn't that hungry. And then I waited. And I waited. Now, I'm a forgiving person. I admit there was a line of people. The girls cooking had a queue of tickets to deal with. But more time passes, and I'm not the only one waiting. But I'm a patient person, maybe they're new and training. But seriously, if a person like me notices that they are waiting a long time for their food, then it's a bloody long time... outside... in the cold Australian autumn... Ok now I'm just being dramatic. Finally, my name is called and I am handed one beautiful fish taco. When it comes to tacos I know my stuff. I appreciate authenticity as much as the next food snob, but I also am the type that if authenticity is what I craved, then I would pay the $150 for a flight to cancun from JFK, thumb down a colectivo to Tulum and order real fish tacos from prime riviera maya for mere pesos. But most of the time I am just looking for anything delicious wrapped in a corn tortilla. And there it was. The most perfect looking piece of fish, dressed up in the most perfect tasting batter, resting on a bed of pickled cabbage beneath a warm blanket of poppyseed mayo. Apply yucoteco brand verde sauce and enjoy. Verdict: food - incredible Price - negligible Service - lacking but worth another try should they return to coburg.

I was going to reserve my review for my second visit here, but the fact that I am absolutely…read morebusting for the weekend so I can visit the Knafeh boys in Coburg shows just how bloody excited I am. Yes, I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth in to the sweet creamy delectableness that is the dessert itself, but the experience of visiting this incredible pop up is really something special and worth looking forward to. Our first visit here was really special, with families from all kinds of cultures represented. It was so nice to see a space absolutely pumping, not filled with hipsters lining up for the latest hot thing in town, but filled with young and old from various religious backgrounds and areas in town all there for a happy time. The vibe was really great as people lined up, waited for their hot and steamy knafeh, chatted with strangers, laughed at kids dancing up front in front of the container and watched the shenanigans of the bearded bakers who spent equal amounts of time cooking and dancing. So good. Pro tip: the boys move around Melbourne every weekend popping up somewhere new between Thursday and Sunday night. Keep an eye on theie instagram feed for details.

Kanafeh is middle Eastern dessert made with (salt reduced) cheese. I'm no kanafeh expert but I know…read morethat these bad boys are served warm, melted and topped with pistachios and rose syrup. Kanafeh can be served as dessert, snack or breakfast. I am guilty of doing all three. I have to be honest, I've had what I thought was some pretty good kanafeh before, but enter The bearded bakers and their cool set up. Selling love, entertainment, laugh and some damn good kanafehs, and I am in love. Delicious and delicate, and just the right serving size. They probably cost a couple dollars more than what you would get at the pastry shop but well worth the trip and extra change. If you haven't seen them in action, I strongly recommend you make a night out of it. Grab some friends and go out for some kanafehs and mint tea and have a laugh and dance with these guys. Currently at Preston market on weekend ( evening), but I believe these guys are Sydney based and probably are not gonna be there for long. Check out where they are set up and check them out if they are near by!

2nd #foodtruckfriday thanks to my wonderful employer and even wonderfuller social club (which may…read moreor may not include me), and could not ask for better! The lamb souva was delish! So delish I'm tempted to go back for seconds before they leave in 13 minutes time. The chips were pretty good too. Look them up, find them, stalk them. However you describe it - get on it! Fun fact - they put chips in the souva. I know this isn't groundbreaking, but not many places do it now and it's still fun!

Was meant to eat here when they came to my workplace but didn't happen. My colleagues however raved…read moreon about this place and this food truck frequents my area I thought to give it a shot tonight. Not disappointed! I got the chicken wrap with tzatziki and mustard sauce and chips and fetta. FABULOUS. So zesty tangy and flavourful, the chicken had a pleasant smokiness to it. When I got here there was a road full of other food trucks and this truck had all the people - now I know why! Food coma now

This bagel burger truck needs to hit Melbourne inner suburbs pronto!…read more Ive only heard of them when I saw (sniffed) the truck at the cheese and cider festival. Here's the lowdown Menu The truck listed saganaki, smoked salmon, porketta and beef on the day. All $12 a pop and the burgers were filled with salad, sauce, and yummy extra (like sweet potatoes in the saganaki ) Service You can smell the truck from miles away, grilling and saucing, and calling your name. Once paid, you are given a card ( like from a deck of playing card ) and this is your name/number/code. Service is quick, cute, and friendly. Feedbacks were requested and we only have great ones. Overall, great value for the price, the bagels were perfect, and tasted amazing. It was a unanimous decision in our group that this is the best bagel burger truck around.... Ok, best burger truck? Best bagel burger? Whatever, its just best! and it needs to come closer to us!

I've walked past this place multiple times and have been meaning to go and check it out, but never…read morequite got around to it. Well, fortunately, my friends thought that it would be a great idea to have a meal here, and that was certainly one awesome idea. It is sort of like a pub, but a pub that has a rotating menu, and the reason for this is because they have food trucks come in on a regular basis, and other than the Mr Burger truck, you never know what is going to be here . Now, that is cool. Oh, and they also have a great selection of tap beers as well.

A fun repurposed old truck stop purchased by a young couple. They started by bringing in food…read moretrucks and added a bar. Now the place is packed. Tonight was chicken nugget night. All the trucks were sporting a chicken nugget theme. Good food.

Another food truck has emerged recently. I had noticed it parked around the corner of my street for…read morea week or so but never had the time to check it out. But at last I made the venture. When I went on a Monday evening at about 7pm there was no one at all lining up for the food (every other night seemed to be super busy). I ordered the chicken taco and also the vegetarian (black bean) taco. They were $6 each and came in their own little package. I did seem to wait for a good while for them, maybe cause I was the first customer that evening. They were both tasty but I would def recommend the chicken taco if you are going to go one over the other.

As a vegetarian attempting to go vegan, I find the black bean and mushroom taco exceeds my…read moreexpectation from a food van. I have ordered them on 2 separate occasions now and found them to be delicious, cheap and generous in portion. I'm local to the area of High Street, Northcote, which attracts a number of the fashionable mobile vendors. I think that as the "scene" becomes more competitive, we may start to see some vendors rise and some fall. Dos Diablos seems to be fairly new on the scene (and possibly encroaching on territory previously staked-out by other vans'). I'm hoping they stick around and will certainly do my best to make it so - 2 vegan tacos at a time!

Take two well travelled best friends, add an ingenious idea, mix well, and you get Overdosa - a pop…read moreup dosa store that aims to take you on a trip to India via your tastebuds. Located on 50 Rose Street in Fitzroy, the store's close proximity to the Rose Street Artist Market is a boon to it's existence. Sharing a space with Mottanai Vintage Cycle keeps things interesting. Perusing vintage bikes while waiting for your meal puts an ironic spin on things, given that many people in India ride old and rusty bikes too. The furniture is albeit low, but well put together. Old milk crates double up as tables while short stools dot the space in abundance. My friend and I shared 2 Dosas, one filled with masala potatoes and the other filled with smokey eggplant. The crisp dough made of fermented rice and lentil batter had a hint of acidity to it. Also, there are lentil poppers which make for a good snack. That being said, the star of the show is the wide range of chutneys. I would recommend getting the hot chili one if you are not afraid of pain. At this price point ($9), these guys are over-providing. The treats are both vegan and gluten-free too. What are you waiting for?

Take 2 guys that love to travel, have passion for food and want to create an authentic Indian…read morestreet food experience in Melbourne. The result is Overdosa. For those not in the know dosas are very thin crepes traditionally filled with spiced potato. Overdosa's menu is simple offering potato masala, spiced pumpkin or eggplant filling. Your dosa also comes with either a coconut or hot chilli chutney. You can also order poppers which are delicious fried lentil balls. We had the potato masala and the poppers with coconut chutney. I'm no expert but my companion who is Indian rated them very highly. They are hot fast and delicious. He devoured the poppers so quickly I only managed a couple. All the options here are vegan and although I am a sworn carnivore I can say that it was so tasty it didn't matter. The guys are super friendly and really keen to hear what you think of their food and have a chat. They will be at the Evelyn on Brunswick st over Anzac weekend and then they fly to India to spend a few months collecting recipes to expand their offerings and possibly open a restaurant. If you are in the mood for Indian I highly recommend checking them out.

Really bad. Rude staff, overpriced food and it tasted vile. I have been to New Orleans and the rest…read moreof Louisiana and these guys just don't cut it.

Gumbo Kitchen seems to be a regular thing down in the Docklands for Friday lunch now, and I'm…read morepretty happy about it. So far I've had the meat gumbo, that was delicious and full of flavour, a nice smokey dish with chicken and sausage. A tasty Cajun stew served with rice, just enough spice in there to make it a little bit hot. I'd give this place at least 4 stars If all they served was the gumbo. Today I had the shrimp po' boy, a bread roll full of fried shrimp, with lettuce and tomato and spicy sauce, there was even couple of crunchy pickles in there. I'll admit that I'm not that crazy about seafood, but the po' boy just didn't do it for me. There just wasn't much flavour in the sandwich, it didn't seem like the shrimp were seasoned at all and the shrimp seemed low quality. I'll be back, just not for the shrimp.