38 Best Food Trucks near Santa Monica

“absolutely delicious burgers and sauce. the customer service and people working there where really nice and great people“

“Got the breakfast burrito with the hot sauce on the side and a brown sugar latte. The burrito is so good. A thoughtful amount of avocado, cheese, bacon, hash browns, and pico. I should have had it with the hot sauce inside. The hot sauce is like a smokey, vinegar base sauce, just enough spice to taste everything and not too overwhelming at all. For those with heartburn, get it inside the burrito, you can thank me later. They didn't open right up at 8 but it was such a nice morning, I didn't mind a leisurely start to the day. Very friendly staff, other customers waiting were kind as well. Once the workout classes in the gym get started, you get to jam out. Dog friendly picnic area just watch out for the exercise class cuz they do run through their shared entrance. Overall great spot, highly recommend!“

“This place is AMAZING!! From the service to how flavorful their salsas were. That spicy green salsa will burn your mouth just the way you like it. Hard to find places that make good salsas. Taco de asada was amazing in flavor and so was my coctel de camaron and pulpo. Muchas gracias por su servicio ?☺️“

“Super good, walk up, small patio full intalian menu, curb pull up/beach walk to quick eats. Very nice find. Exactly what I was looking for. I will stop by anytime I'm here. Next door there's a coffee spot that I will try next time passing by.“

“Delicioso!!!!! Muy recomendado“

“Let me just say...I’ve been living in Santa Monica for awhile now and Los amigos food truck La is BOMB 🔥 FINALLY good, authentic comida Mexicana. It’s been a rough journey trying to find decent Mexican food out here in Santa Monica but they definitely surpassed all these “Mexican” spots out here. 12/10 definitely recommend if y’all are out here 🥵🥵“

“Me encanta la comida y el servicio soy cliente desde hace 12 Años“

“NY transplant always looking for great pizza in LA and I don’t know why there isn’t a line out the door here. Different from NY pizza due to the chewy sourdough crust but the square pie is unlike any pizza I ever tasted. Round pie is excellent too.

Super friendly service too. People who really care about their product.“

“a bit pricey (at least here in downey) but the food is worth it!!“

“Best Dominican food in LA. And it’s actually good. Highly recommend all of it. The empanadas, pernil, sancochó, rice and beans, chimi, salchichón, picadera plate, habichuela dulce, camarones, all of it. And she gets her stuff from DR because it’s so difficult to find things like Dominican salami and fried cheese. Support this local, extremely rare gem so we don’t lose it. It’s so difficult to find anything like this in the west coast.“

“Hey you guys I'm back with another review. Los Gatos Tacos was very much on point. Yall know I like delivery too so this time I ordered delivery. The driver did pissed me off because they sat my food in front of the door with no call or knock, but I was eyeing the app because I was hungry. It was around 730/8pm on a Saturday when I ordered. Anyway it arrived still hot and ready to eat. I spent like 60.00. I got the 3 queso birria tacos with the consome 3 asada tacos, the birria quesadilla and the tapatio birria ramen. It was so delicious you guys I dipped the tacos in the consome and it was ?... the ramen was very good the birria was seasoned very well. I almost drank all the consome ? ? had to save some for my kid, so I suggest if you like dipping and sauce like me get extra consome for sure. I will be dining in this restaurant very soon.“

“I visited with a group of six exchange students one of them was from Uzbekistan. She said that the food made her feel like she was back home.
As for the rest of use, we all enjoyed our meals and our tea. Absolutely delicious food with phenomenal customer service“

“pasamos de pasadita guiados por los reviews y nos sorprendió los mejores tacos de birria qué hemos comido. recomendamos al 100 por 100“

“Amazing food and staff! Will be back!“

“One of the best taco spots in town.
Great food , the carnitas are just perfect.
And the quesadilla have plenty of cheese and meat!
The burritos look big enough to feed three people
The staff are friendly and helpful.
Seems like a family run spot which is great to see.
They have tables and seats to eat there, but is also great if you need to grab something quickly.
Unbeatable prices!
Will definitely be back multiple times!“

“We stumbled upon Black Flour yesterday and were completely bowled over. My companion had the bœuf bourguignon taco and raved about it. I had the avocado and manchego taco and it was equally good. This is not just another food truck. It is an adventure in high quality food. Look for them!“

“Hands down they are the THE BEST!! We hosted a teacher appreciation event for a local school & the ice cream truck was a HUGE hit! So impressed with the customer service and we love supporting small business like them! Thank you!“

“Getting their ice cream truck at our office backyard and it’s warm sunny day so perfect timing! Plenty of flavors to choose from, which was basically different mix-ins blended with the vanilla soft serve base. They did offer chocolate one.

I went for the Hokey Pokey as I loved honeycomb and simply couldn’t resist that crunchy toppings! The order’s ready in a blink and there were several attendants serving at the same time so despite all of us tried to be there at similar time, we got our ice cream quickly!

I love how it looked simple and not too much ingredients mixed yet it’s simply palatable!“

“Nice little spot to grab a bite! I tried the breakfast burrito, and it was absolutely delicious — packed with fresh, high-quality ingredients and full of flavor. The place has a warm, welcoming vibe and great service, making it a perfect stop for a quick yet satisfying meal.“

“The best non dairy ice cream in LA! For me it’s like a thick slurpee but better“

“Great street tacos! You can tell that a lot of care is being put into the way the meat is cooked, as well as the flavors in the salsa and Charro beans.“

“las gringas espevialidad de la casa“

“Pulled up to El Primo during the day and let me tell you — that carne asada quesadilla was next level. One of the best I’ve had in a long time. The meat was juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. Cheese was melted just right, and the tortilla had that perfect golden crisp without being greasy.

What really sealed it for me? The unlimited toppings bar — fresh cilantro, diced onions, limes, radishes, salsas, and more. Gave it that authentic Mexican street food vibe that’s hard to find. It felt like I was eating straight off a corner in CDMX.

Fast service, chill setup, and food that hits hard. El Primo isn’t just a taco truck — it’s a whole experience. I’m definitely coming back.“

“FTA is my go-to place for booking food trucks! They have so many options when you're booking with them and it's easily navigable for anyone interested. I've booked a few times already and the staff has been super helpful throughout the whole process from beginning to end. 10/10 recommend! :-)“

“great place to eat some of the best fish tacos!!!!!!!“

“海鲜很新鲜，非常棒的用餐体验！“

“the grapes are great!!!!!“

“DELICIOUS,TASTY AMD FLAVORFUL HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“10/10 highly recommend! I tried the brisket, chicken, and steak tacos and all were delicious. The brisket was my fav. Each meat was so tender and flavorful. My friend had a torta and said it was yummy. It looked divine from watching the chef prepare it. I wish I lived here so I could go back and try it. Excellent service and food.“

“las gringas espevialidad de la casa“

“We visited from out of state and we where looking for some authentic ceviche/sea food. We ordered a ceviche de camaron y ceviche mixto. Also ordered tacos de asada I highly recommend this place. Everything we ordered was so good! Definitely a must try!“

“DELICIOUS,TASTY AMD FLAVORFUL HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“We had a burrito recommended by the chef and the Birria plate. Both delicious and service was very quick and friendly. Nowhere to sit in the immediate area which isn’t their fault of course. We sat across the street at the shaded bus station and managed just fine :)“

“Great seafood taco truck. I’m a super picky mariscos guy. I just moved to the west side of LA. Highly recommend the botana mixta de camarón. Camarón tacos. Ceviche el tropical. Haven’t ordered anything I don’t like. My new go to mariscos spot.“

“Tacos Del Valli on Lincoln Blvd never disappoints. The tacos are always 🔥, super flavorful, made fresh and the price is very low for the quality of food they provide. Omar is the best, super cool and always takes care of me. If you’re nearby and want legit Mexican food, this is the spot.“

“Govinda, the owner of this food truck, is a true hero. He runs this truck as a personal mission to do his part in battling food insecurity. His plates are priced at $5 (but really, this is a suggested donation and he never turns you away if you're in need).

Everything in the truck is vegan, partly due to his religious beliefs (Hare Krishna) and partly to accommodate every srudents' dietary preferences.

Each plate is packed with flavor, nutrition, and love. He runs a set menu for each day of the week. It always comes with a glass of lemonade and chips. Don't worry about the portion sizes. You're sure to leave satisfied.

But most importantly, the owner is a genuinely good person. He always stands outside his food truck, personally greeting customers and taking their orders. He takes great pride in his work and is always ecstatic to share updates about how his business is doing and how much he is helping his community. I've spoken to him many times and he understands the food insecurity crisis that students face, hence the pricing and proximity to UCLA. In order to break even, he must sell 70 plates daily, so please frequent this place as much as you can.“