34 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 🍕“

“I be out there around to stop in try it out not far from the area“

“Let me start whit the taco truck 🚚......amazing asada tacos the steak is just what steak need to be,soft juicy and grilled flavor one of the best steak tacos all over little village this is not steak ala plancha the flavor test grill steak definitely I recommend 100%“

“Their Jibaritos are the best!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“The shawarma was absolutely delicious! The meat was perfectly seasoned, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The team was also super friendly and incredibly fast, got our food in no time even though they were busy. Great food and great service.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Great Service, they were very relaxed and comfortable to be there unlike some places that have staff over worked and stressed always rushing. I got the half and half El Jefe is definitely my favorite Is not over seasoned and you can taste the chicken more naturally nut they're both great! Price is also very reasonable for the area!!!“

“I love this place! I was there for the first time with my toddler and boyfriend on a Saturday for lunch and it was absolutely amazing. The place is really nice and they play a variety of music… from rock en español to salsa and corridos. The waitress greeted us as soon as we walked in and gave us a table. The food was amazing! My favorite are the waffle fries with carne asada. The tacos are a good size and very well served. We were so pleased with our overall experience we wanted to bring my mom and daughters. We came on a Friday night. It was packed yet my experience was even better. Still great service and the owner took the time to come to our table and introduce himself and took some time to talk to us about how he started his business and talked about music with my mom. Very family friendly and would recommend everyone to support this great place. My mom talked about how much she liked it the whole way home! 😂“

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

“Big Bros Ice Cream Shop is a popular spot for sweet treats and a fun dessert experience. The shop offers a variety of ice cream flavors, sundaes, milkshakes, and other frozen desserts that are rich and creamy. Many customers enjoy the playful atmosphere and the nostalgic feel of the shop.

The staff is usually friendly and helpful, making it a welcoming place for families and friends. Portions are often generous, and the presentation of the ice cream makes it Instagram-worthy for dessert lovers.

During peak hours, there may be a short wait, but the quality of the ice cream and the enjoyable atmosphere make it worth visiting. Overall, Big Bros Ice Cream Shop is a delightful place to satisfy a sweet tooth.“

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

“Best IceCream cones in the world!! They have a 6 layer scooped cones that are a rainbow!!! They also have other ice cream and cakes.Every time I go home to Chicago I always head to 94th and Western (Everygreen Park) it have a wonderful childhood treat!“

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

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!!“

“Caught the truck at the Run the Runway music and fireworks in Wheeling. I hesitated because they don’t sell lobster tails like the “other” truck, but there were a lot of claws in my Happy sandwich and it was delicious. I will buy it again next time I see them. The side of crinkle fries went well with it.“

“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.“

“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“

“Music each Saturday with magic music with Phabby“

“The meat is so fresh The hamburgers delicious 😋“

“Had to wait a little over an hour. They were short staffed. To our surprise they were very much worth every minute. I ordered the OG. The lamb chops were very tender and not the least bit gamy. The sauce and the asparagus and the potato itself was outstanding. The wife ordered the seafood. Very tasty. Sauce was good. Potato was good. Again, very much worth the weight“

“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.“