36 Best Food Trucks in Chicago

“This pizza is so delicious. Cheesy bread soooo delicious. And so different from other pizzas. Crispy on the outside soft inside and cool combination toppings for the win. Delivered by Dwell Social and heated in our oven. Fans for life 🍕“

“Hired them for our wedding and we got a ton of compliments!!! Highly recommend“

“Phenomenal food, that’s arguably the best in the north shore.“

“I went here as a recommendation and came out a huge fan! The sauce is perfect and everything was cooked to perfection! It was even better seeing some of my former students serving and killing it! I truly recommend Lexington Betty Smokehouse!“

“Today CheSa was in my building The Franklin downtown and of course I had to support my own! I got the 4 cheese Mac/jerk chicken bowl. Not too spicy but had a nice kick. Chicken was tender. Only issue is the juice from the chicken made the Mac and Cheese runny at the bottom“

“I will drive across the state for the fries with garlic aioli. Yummy!!“

“Great food great drinks awesome service great place to party“

“I’ve been driving past Taco Boom Truck for what feels like forever, always catching a whiff of grilled meat or seeing a small line of people and thinking, “One day I’ll stop.” Well, I finally did, and man, I should’ve done it way sooner.

It’s a simple setup, parked off the road, colorful, and always smelling amazing. People were hanging out, eating, and the service was quick and friendly. The guy at the window even gave me some salsa tips when I told him it was my first time.

I went with two carne asada tacos. No exaggeration, the meat was so tender and juicy, with this really nice char on the edges. You could taste the seasoning in every bite, nothing overpowering, just that good mix of garlic, citrus, and smoky flavor. The tortillas were warm, soft but sturdy enough to hold everything together (no taco explosions, which is always a win).

The green salsa? Wild. It started off kind of mild, then hit with this spicy, peppery kick that crept up in the best way. It had some creamy avocado vibes too, which made it super addictive. Honestly, I kept dipping even after I ran out of taco.

If you’re in the mood for solid tacos that hit all the right notes, Taco Boom is 100% worth the stop. I already know I’ll be back.“

“Darius and Ivan took great care of us. We had Jarabe bring a truck for a work event and everything was fabulous. We can't wait to work with you all again!“

“amazing customer service.... the owner let us sample the food ... delicious is a under statement... will definitely be back ❤️“

“There was a long line, but executed quickly and friendly. I got the rainbow cone in a waffle cone. Waffle cones are made fresh daily and adds to the flavor pairing of all 5 flavors of the rainbow 🌈 Definitely recommend to friends and family.“

“The food was amazing, service was wonderful, and the place was very clean. I will definitely be back!“

“YOOOO the gilty pig is insane! They have "popped up" at my farm a few times now, and each time I am amazed by the flavors and complexity they bring to "simple dishes". They take a brat and turn it into a full asian inspired meal. Now if the food wasnt enough, this truck could not be run by two better people. They deserve all of the awesome things that are coming their way. Keep killin it, guys!“

“Their Jibaritos are the best!“

“They have the best shrimp and grits! When they are at the CCDOC I know it's going to be a good day!“

“I had a great experience working with Chicago Food Truck Hub. I got a phone call only minutes after sending in my inquiry on the website, and they quickly prepared a a quote based on our conversation. We went back and forth a few times as my needs changed, and they helped me adjust my order to fit my budget. It was wonderful to work with one person for an event with numerous food trucks. I had their cell phone number if I needed it, and they shared mine with the food truck operators so that they could reach out to me when they arrived. The trucks arrived on time, and the food was delicious! (College students LOVE grilled cheese! Who knew?!) We will definitely work with them again for our next event and would recommend them to anyone who is planning an event.“

“Excelente servicio, muy rica comida. Los que me conocen saben que yo no recomiendo si no es bueno! 100 /💯 👌🏻“

“We had Nicky Vs food truck for our party Sept 2023 for 75 people! The service was excellent! They were on time to set up and prepare food. They started serving right at the scheduled time,the food was hot and delicious. Service was very fast! Highly recommend Nicky Vs. All of my guests raved about the food ! Thanks Nick for making my party a huge success!“

“I used Big Bros ice cream truck to cater an event I was running at the high school I work at. Peyton was very responsive and attentive during the planning process and accommodated our scheduling needs. The staff members who catered that day were professional and efficient and the students loved the ice cream!“

“We couldn’t possibly be any happier with our decision to have Manny and his team at Tamale Spaceship cater our wedding! His food is simply amazing, and we just loved Manny as soon as we met him. Our venue highly recommended Tamale Spaceship so it was the first tasting we booked… first, last, and only- That’s how much we loved it. During the entire course of planning our wedding, Manny was extremely helpful, patient, flexible, and communicative. Our guests were raving about it all night and we’ve received multiple texts afterwards telling us they were the best tamales they’ve ever had, asking if there is a restaurant location, etc. I could go on and on but booking Tamale Spaceship was one of the absolute best decisions we made! My only regret is that I was too busy/distracted to eat as much as I wanted to! Thank you Manny and Tamale Spaceship for being such a big part of our night!“

“This place is 🔥🔥my 1st time there it was a pick up order but wen I got home it was time to be put to sleep & that’s wat the food did I recommend the peach cobbler cheesecake thank me later & they home style chicken sandwich get there 10 out of 10“

“I think this might be my first review ever, and if it isn't then it's the only one I remember making the effort to do...

I visited Chicago for about a week and tried plenty of restaurants in that time - from carts to michelin starred. I have to say that in my entire stay, the Art of Chicken takes the prize for my favorite meal.

They absolutely killed the pulled chicken sandwich and Mac n cheese (be sure to add their sauce to it)!!

While I was the only guest at the time, Mr. Christian behind the register made the effort to strike up convo and ensure that the hospitality was the icing on the cake.

I can't wait to visit again 🍻“

“I purchased a Oreo cupcake & butter cookies from the food truck at the Austin Taste of Chicago/Blues Soul Fest yesterday. Both were DELICIOUS!! I can’t wait to try other items from their menu! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best tacos in the south ✅✅ keep up the good work“

“The food was AMAZING, the staff was amazing. I give it a 5 star.“

“CREPES EL JEFE is really nice spot for a sweet or savory treat. The crepes always fresh, soft and full of flavor, with many fillings to choose. I especially like the combination of fruits and chocolate, it’s so well picked and taste amazing. Staff friendly and quick, and the vibe is cozy and casual. Great place to stop by with friends or family for tasty dessert or light meal.“

“Went to Argyle nights and ordered the side pasta and two bowls. Absolutely amazing! I rushed over to FB so I can find them again! I will be eating here every Thursday till the end of summer!!“

“So good! They stopped by our office building via the lunchtime Fooda program and WOW best ever. Freshly made chips & guacamole, and and a delicious taco al pastor. I have never written about a Fooda vendor in the past, this is one to watch.“

“Music each Saturday with magic music with Phabby“

“Had to take a detour to this floating tiki bar on our way to the Fireboat tour. Surprisingly well made (but overpriced at $15 ea) human alcoholic beverages. The mojito was perfect and refreshing, and my daughter said her blue Hawaii was the best she'd had. Fun little stop on your walk. If you are prone to motion sickness....this one isn't for you, as it kinda rough seas. Also, in perusing other reviews, I see there are complaints about premixed cocktails...the Mojito and Blue Hawaiian were both hand made and excellent.“

“The meat is so fresh The hamburgers delicious 😋“

“This place is 🔥🔥my 1st time there it was a pick up order but wen I got home it was time to be put to sleep & that’s wat the food did I recommend the peach cobbler cheesecake thank me later & they home style chicken sandwich get there 10 out of 10“

“Classic, longstanding location in Chicago's little Mexico. Great flavors and ambience. You would think you were in Mexico until you step outside into the freezing cold.“