50 Best Food Trucks near Altadena

“This will make you so happy I recommend you try this food right now🍾🍾“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

“Came in hoping for brunch after a hardcore hiking and learned that breakfast wraps up at 11:45am — worth knowing. No regrets though, because I got the smash burger combo instead and it was excellent. Everything tasted freshly made, the drink came free, and the service was genuinely lovely. Only one thing bothers me was the heat… I’ll be back, and next time I’ll turn up before 11:45am.“

“Excelente servicio y comida de calidad ☑️“

“Super good smash burgers, I think the best around. Tried other smash burgers around the area and this are top notch. Trust me and see for your self. The taste is unbelievable and memorable. I keep coming back because they are simply the best.“

“Super glad I found a new exciting spot with GREAT coffee. My tastebuds were very happy with my iced sugarfree vanilla latte and banana cold foam! The coffee was bold and smooth and they did not over power the coffee with sugar! The staff was so friendly and sweet! I’ll be back again and again 🤍🤍🤍“

“Super tasty & halal 👌 highly recommended!“

“Best Tacos I have ever had. No joke. Girlfriend & I stayed in Pasadena for a vacation a few weeks back, ended up getting these 4 nights in a row. I’m not even lying when I tell you this little Taco Truck was potentially the highlight of my entire vacation. God I wish I could have some more.“

“Heard about Nashfin from an article on Heyla and I’m so glad I did. Their food brings heat and flavor like no one else. You can’t leave without trying their signature fish — it’s next-level good.“

“the prices aren't are not that expensive they got some good food here and good staff“

“Mas Cafecito has delicious unique coffee flavored drinks. The only thing I was surprised about is that they don't sell regular unsweetened black coffee! How does a coffee place not sell regular black coffee?“

“I drive by this spot all the time and finally stopped to give it a try. I got the Al Pastor burrito and was sooo happy with my choice. You see them cooking it right in front of you, all fresh. The tortillas are handmade as well and you can absolutely tell the difference. Love the salsas as well. It’s quick, reasonably priced, and everyone is kind. What more can you want from a local taco stand? If you are wondering whether to stop in, just do it already and thank me later“

“absolutely great service always have Smiles on their faces the food is fantastic portions are very generous definitely my go-to spot after work highly recommended“

“the prices aren't are not that expensive they got some good food here and good staff“

“The Lobster Roll is excellent. The bun is deep-fried, which gives it a great rich flavor and crispy texture, pairing perfectly with the fresh, generous lobster meat. Another standout is the Tofu Pudding—it has a very unique, rich aroma and is incredibly smooth.

The ingredients are fresh, the service is genuinely friendly, and the place is clean. Great quality for the price. I'll definitely be back!“

“Great flautas (or taquitos) with so much salsa on them. So good. Super cool area for dinner. They have outdoor seating with pick style benches. They have a giant Connect 4 game too.

This place has great vibes.

Also there's a liquor store next door so I'm not saying BYOB.. but..“

“If you’re craving tasty street tacos, Tacos La Guera delivers solid flavor and generous portions—exactly what you’d hope for from a late-night taco stop. The meats are well-seasoned and the tortillas nicely warmed, making every bite satisfying.

Payment is convenient since they accept credit cards, but note there’s an extra fee they don’t mention up front. They also prompt for tips, which feels a bit unusual for a casual street-food stand. It isn’t mandatory, so you can decide for yourself. Overall, great food with a couple of small caveats.“

“I'm here at an amazing spot on hillhurst in Los Feliz across from Albertsons... A staple for Mexican foods for sure 💯 I had the carne asada burrito and it's just so bomb.. the burrito was HUGE. like ol' school huge 👌 probably the most authentic Ive had in 15+ years ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ... You need to come here like now! ...Also... A drink was included. 👌 Kudos El Ruso 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 ill totally be back for sure. 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 🤗 ....aaaand I just had their tacos 👌 holeee shit. 🖖👌👌👌🙏❤️💯✂️ Get the tacos ❤️“

“the people that work there are very polite and I love there sopes my favorite but in all honesty I give them 100%. ....thank you“

“Look: It’s been a minute since a burrito slayed me, but Lupita’s did. The al pastor with salsa verde, avocado, and cheese (sour cream is also included, but I thought that would be too much) was incredible. Add in some friendly service and this is a great stop if you’re downtown!“

“I was lucky enough to go when they had elotes. Always love getting Adrian's tacos. Also they are always very friendly. Definitely recommend.“

“I come here a lot with my husband and friends but today was very disappointing. I ordered a torta de asada and was very upset. 5 pieces of black aguacate and half a piece of tomato for the entire torta. Than my husband ordered some tacos and the meat wasn’t seasoned and half of the meat was burned. We are very disappointed we have never been disappointed before this is one of our favorite places to go eat. Today the people working their looked new we paid $37 for our food and are upset.“

“This area of highland Park which is to say the stretch of North Figueroa Street from avenue 26 all the way to eagle Rock Boulevard is a little bit of a mariscos desert, other than the shrimp tacos at La Estrella. (El pescador is overrated) So it was very exciting to find out about this truck. Excellent service -- outstanding campechana, savory in a peppery way that was welcome. Shrimp tacos were outstanding . Very convenient and even at lunch time there wasn't a long wait“

“I stopped by this taco truck after my usual taco stand wasn’t open—and I’m glad I gave it a try. I ordered the buche, carnitas, pastor, and cabeza tacos. The carnitas and cabeza were the best—juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right.

I also had the carne asada fries, which were hearty and satisfying. The guacamole in the carne asada fries is seriously addictive, and their salsa, along with the pickled jalapeños and red onions, added a fresh, tangy kick.

At $2.50 per taco, the prices are reasonable for the quality. I’ll definitely be coming back.

If my photos look half eaten, it's because I forgot to take pictures first“

“The Tacos de birria where very delicious it’s a must to go and try them out I really recommend this place“

“We ordered the croissantwich w/ avocado and the breakfast burriot w/ chorizo, both were 10/10, the burrito was one of the best in LA imo. Food came out quick and Adam was super friendly, great lowkey spot. Dont forget to get the salsa verde“

“When you visiting the area stop by for amazing tacos, we had the tripa, asada, cabeza tacos, pastor quesadilla and sincronizada, everything was delicious, the staff were very friendly, they are from Oaxaca and Veracruz means the taste is real Mexican style. They are parked on the street and the park area is safe.“

“We moved to Highland Park 14 years ago based on our apartment’s proximity to El Pique. Technically we owe El Pique our gratitude for not only for making the finest tacos in LA, but also helping us to find affordable rent controlled housing (we still live in the same apartment). I’ve been vegetarian for almost two decades now and El Pique makes THE BEST vegetarian tacos and THE BEST red salsa in all of the land. My husband who eats meat, orders mainly veggie tacos or their veggie quesadilla. If you haven’t had their veggie quesadilla, you need to get right and order it—no veggie quesadillas is better (if you order during day tho, ask for no lettuce). Their horchata and Champurrado are yummy too. On top of all of this, everyone who works here is a lovely person, they make us smile every time.

El Pique is so beloved among our friends, that we did a band photo shoot in front of the truck and then we introduced El Piq to other musician friends, and they also did a photo shoot there. Again, they’re the best, go there.

We love you El Pique, never change!“

“Rodney's ribs are the Truth. I moved to Pasadena recently. I've had Q at Dreamland in Alabama, 12 Bones in North Carolina, Franklin's in Austin, Corky's in Memphis and Hecky's in Chicago, and this is some of the most righteously smoked meat I've ever had. Thank you, Rodney.“

“It is hard to get to the restrnt right now due to construction, the fact there were people there testifies to how popular it is. My wife got the thai crepe, it was really good! I got the beast, loaded with meatp; but I would still have preferred the thai crepe too! Orders are done at the counter and brought to your table.“

“Pretty typical taco truck, but it's the closest one and the food is always good and in stock. Burritos are my go-to, and I add sour cream. The al pastor tacos are a little sweet for my tastes, so I usually get the suadero and asada. They have bacon wrapped dogs, and nachos using round tostitos and actual nacho pump cheese like at the ballgame.“

“Finally tried this place out after driving past it for the nth time. They do $1.50 taco Tuesdays and is parked right next to the Starbucks off Duarte and Rosemead. A bit more difficult to get to if you're coming from east of the intersection due to the median island and no U turn restriction, but damn their food is worth the trouble. Their al pastor is very well seasoned and probably my favorite protein out of all the choices. Tacos come with grilled onions and a piece of potato, with thick cut cucumbers and slices of lime. Nachos are loaded with sauces and burritos are packed with flavors. They have 4 sauces, 2 red and 2 green. The thicker, opague looking ones are the spicier of the 4, while the clearer 2 are the less spicy ones.

Ever since my favorite taco truck at the vons plaza been swarmed with customers for the past couple months on Tuesdays, I've been looking for an alternative. And dare I say it, I think I've found it.“

“Delicious food and great service! Mariscos Linda is a hidden gem in City Terrace. The seafood is always fresh, the portions are generous, and the flavors are amazing—especially the aguachile and shrimp tacos. The staff is friendly and the place has a chill, welcoming vibe. Highly recommend!“

“Dude, I’m really impressed with this little spot. The food is flavorful, fresh, and not greasy, and the gentlemen working here are kind Sinaloenses who are easy to talk to. Authentic Mexican food without the fluff. The tacos are fairly priced and GOOD, the gringa is insane if that’s your thing.

If you’re looking for something a bit lighter, I highly recommend the bowl. The flavors are spot on, the portions are generous (easily enough for two meals), and it’s hearty without being heavy.

This is my new spot. Maybe I’m a little biased since my family is also from Mazatlán, but trust me, this place is authentic and you feel good spending your money here.“

“Absolutely amazing place! The food is delicious, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The guys working there are super friendly and professional. Especially the young man named Bakhtasar — he cooks incredibly well! Highly recommend this spot to everyone!“

“food was good taco“

“Went in and ordered to go on a busy Saturday with my son. Happy to see renovations in progress. So good to see a small local business thriving. The space looks great and I can’t wait to go back and dine in when it’s all complete. Quesibirria is mine and the kids favourite, also love their soup. If you have never been, check it out.“

“Excelentes tacos, visitamos una de sus localidades y todos los que probamos estaba riquísimo. Somos puertorriqueños y desde hace algún tiempo seguía su página, la realidad no nos arrepentimos de haberles visitado! Mucho éxito!“

“place to be on Taco Tuesdays“

“My my my, one of the best asada burritos I have had in a while.

I couldn't tell you if it was ground beef or what, but it didn't matter, since it was delicious.
Make sure to get the burrito with cheese.

The salsa verde and rojo were also very delicious, specially the red sauce, bbq Chipotle flavor.

But the burrito was so delicious on its own that you can have it without any salsa.

13$ + 1$ for cheese +2$ soda.
Reasonable prices for very good food.

Some might say the portion is small, but who cares. Its delicious.

They also serv breakfast burrito ( all day, or until they run out)“

“Delicious Al pastor tacos and burritos, all of the condiments you could need or ask for, everything is fresh and the horchata is a good mixture. 10/10 neighborhood taco stand in my opinion and any locals should come try and give patronage to this well done stand and its employees.“

“Friendly experience, great food, please go.“

“One of the best bean and veggie burritos I’ve ever ate. Yes some places can mess up a simple bean burrito but not this hole in the wall.“

“10/10 very tasty food pilaf - the best“

“My family has been coming here for years, ever since I was a kid. My boyfriend and I come here whenever we get a chance because the cemitas are a classic! I could eat everything off the menu!! Extremely delicious and fresh. The agua frescas are also refreshing and pair so well with the food. Live atmosphere and music. Always a pleasure coming here.“

“todo un manjar recomiendo todo lo que venden aqui delicioso“

“I visit this spot whenever I'm craving delicious, budget-friendly tacos. The parking lot is friendly, with a security guard on-site to ensure safety. Just a heads-up avoid coming during Dodgers games, as it gets really crowded, making parking and wait times longer. The best part? They’re open late into the night, so you can enjoy great tacos anytime.“

“It's the go to spot of Ktown.“