50 Best Food Trucks in Portland

“Spectacular food! Definitely will be coming back. I got the Saltfish with Basmati Rice and it was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more.“

“Awafi is a great place to get freshly made and delicious Mediterranean / Middle Eastern cuisine on the street in downtown. Menu has lots of choices. Usually I order a falafel wrap and every time it tastes so fresh that it’s a real pleasure to eat. Owner is a great guy and runs a wonderful food cart. Try it … you will be glad that you did!“

“We’ve been meaning to write this review for a long time, but after another amazing visit today, we couldn’t wait another minute! The atmosphere is amazing, the people are great and the food is out of this world. I had the cheesesteak with all the extras and I’m currently writing this review, savoring each bite just to make this experience last longer. Get your butts over here, you won’t regret it!“

“Good people, great food. Wish I could put them in my pocket and move them back to Washington with me! 😭🥰🍱“

“Convenient food truck with yummy oysters. If the weather is nice you can sit in a very nice open space. Reasonably priced seafood. Yum yum 😋“

“All of their foods are awesome!“

“Best veggie burger of my life! Hands-down, they have the best veggie burger, and I consider myself an aficionado. It’s not the crap- filled, unhealthy version, the boring fart inducing version or the dry dusty crumbly version. It’s a beautiful, well crafted, superbly FLAVORFUL, house made veggie burger with vegetables and whole foods. The flavor has an adobo taste to it. Plus they put cheese on it! I love veggie burgers, but I’m not a vegan or vegetarian so this was just really cool. I would definitely come back here again soon.

We came here super late and all the car pods were closed about 10 minutes before they’re closing time. We were just about to scramble and find an alternative And saw that this car has their lights on. We rolled up, thinking that they were certainly not going to service, but they absolutely did and with a smile“

“The food was excellent and made to perfection! The staff were very inviting and so friendly. They treated us like we were family. An extremely pleasant experience. I would definitely recommend this place.“

“INCREDIBLE vegan corndog!!! Like literally, the best ever!!“

“The best food truck in Portland! The food is soooo good and the owners are so kind and friendly. If you haven't tried Burmese tea leaf salad before this is the place to do it!

Dietary restrictions: I have many food allergies/intolerances and they were very accommodating.“

“The soup and sandwich combo hit the spot. I’m gluten free and the filling of the beet sandwich became the most amazing salad with rich flavors. Best gazpacho ever!! Will definitely be back.“

“Really delicious, and so happy to have a Japanese sandwich cart in Portland. I loved the Pork katsu!“

“I am by no means a Vegan. In fact if there is an afterlife I am sure I will have many many furry faces waiting for me for my crimes of rampant meat consumption. So setting that as the starting off point I eat the vegan bowl here like two or three times a week. This girl is an absolute wok goddess. I have no idea how she manages to cook every single piece of vegetables in her stir frys without ever making a single piece go limp. I have a deep and abiding childhood hatred of cauliflower. It is marrow deep to the point of irrational dislike on my end. Yet when that vile weed appears at random in her stir fry I am not only okay with it, but thoroughly enjoy the dish. Even her rice is several steps ahead of the competition. The curried Garbonzo beans are simply perfect. The fresh diced cucumber and carrot makes the perfect crunchy contrast with the amazing rice and curried legumes. The fresh lime juice makes her dishes flirt with sweetness while still being savory. If your tired of the same old boring grease soaked fries and cheese slathered mediocre slabs of low grade meat check out this cart. The flavors are both well seasoned yet not over powering. She has a chefs touch to be sure. Plus my heart I am sure prefers the fare far more than another artery clogging mass of American failure cuisine.“

“Oh my goodness Wonderboy’s is good! We had a Taco with Brisket, Burnt Ends, and the Beeferton Cheese Steak. All of it was fantastic. The brisket fell apart in the your mouth and the flavor was perfect. All the fresh elements complimented the heavy element deliciously. The Mac and Cheese was Bomb! I didn’t expect it to be as good as it was. We devoured it 🤣 Of you are in Portland or in the neighborhood definitely stop by and give Wonderboy’s Smokestack a try! It is well worth it!“

“I stopped in for lunch while delivering meat and eggs in the neighborhood from my farm. The radicchio salad was amazing! The slightly smokey and creamy dressing was the perfect pairing with the little bit bitter lettuce. I'm definitely going back for the schnitzel and fried chicken sandwiches! The common eating area was well heated and super comfortable to dine in.“

“Had the burrito. Best burrito I ever eaten.“

“Ruthie’s – Review

Ruthie’s is a casual yet stylish eatery offering a mix of comfort food and modern twists on classic dishes. The menu typically features hearty breakfast and brunch options, sandwiches, and light entrees, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The ambiance is cozy and inviting, often with a rustic-chic or homey décor that makes it great for casual meals, weekend brunches, or catching up with friends. Staff are generally friendly and attentive, contributing to a warm dining experience.

Highlights include flavorful, well-presented dishes, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for anyone looking for a relaxed, satisfying meal in a comfortable setting.“

“We love Little Tibet! (Especially at our favorite St. Johns/Peninsula food cart pod!) The momos and curry are The Best (I could eat momos every day the rest of my life and be happy... perhaps even chubbier, but quite content.) Tashi and Lahkpa are genuinely beautiful people, which makes the food even better.“

“I’ve has a few different things and so far everything is good especially the carnitas and also the fresh made chips that comes on the side of each plate lol , to top it off nobody near this area beats the price !!“

“Very nice family friendly place with with lots of good food“

“Super good food. TONS of vegan options. Friendly, fast, delicious. Located at The Lot so great outdoor seating.“

“Amazing halibut and fries. The clam chowder is really something.“

“I have been to this wonderful spot a million times but stayed in my comfort zone of the tacos. I've literally had them all, even the burrito, and burrito bowls. However, something told me that comfort and change can't sit together so I decided to try something new tonight. I tried the scrumptious pulled Jack sandwich, which came with heaping sides of Mac and cheese, and greens. I also got my 6 yr old the tamales. Before I noticed he scarfed down his tamales and was asking for a bite of mine. I was only able to try a single bite of his and man oh man I wanted another one just for myself lol... Here we both are now both stuffed to the max but of course, what a good dinner with a great dessert. We are eating the yum yum yummmaaay blackberry peach cobbler... If you ain't been here, get here, and if you have, try something different next time, I bet you'll love it better or just the same as your favorite.

To top it all off she is such a majestic being, very social( I mean we all have our days right?) and down to earth, and her love language is servitude!!!

May her and her business continue to blossom!!!“

“Amazing service and delicious food!“

“Located in a collection of food carts in a very awesome section of town. Plenty of food available. When I visited there were about 7 beers available on tap and a few wines. I was pleasantly surprised that I had not tried 4 of them and hadn't experienced 2 of the breweries. Plenty of outdoor seating with heaters. A very pleasant human being tending bar.“

“I highly recommend Pita Giovanni, Gargantuan gyros overflowing with succulent lamb and a vibrant medley of veggies. Falafel were flavor-bombs, each bite a symphony of crispy exterior and tender heart.“

“Fenomenal! Fresh quality ingredients, wonderful flavors, great prices. Our new family favorite!“

“Gof månnge’ na nengkanno’ gi Chochu Local! Dånkolo Si Yu’os Ma’åse!“

“Their moles are delicious and their cochinita pibil tacos are great too👌“

“We discovered this cart just down the street from us tonight and tried them for the first time! Everything was AMAZING! We will definitely be back!“

“Been waiting to try this place FOREVER and was blown away by the food. Snow cheese drumsticks were perfect. Gochujang drumsticks almost as perfect, really nice crunch and tangy coating. Lots of attention to detail with the pickles and shredded greens on the side. Honestly though any place that hands you food service plastic gloves to eat your meal with is a win in my book, oh and our toddler loved it too! Bonus was reheating the chicken in our oven at home and broiling the snow cheese at the end. Got some crazy char and unlocked many new bonus levels of flavor. Oh and and gluten free items clearly marked with no reactions to any of the foods. Bangin!“

“Holy moly this place is fire! Carolina dog was so good, love the mustard on the bottom and the chili set it off perfectly. Sweet potato fries might be my favorite style of fry and they are cooked perfectly! Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu! Happy to have this place in the neighborhood.“

“I was expecting something on the drier side with minced meat like that in the menu picture when I was ordering Pad Basil. I was caught off guard when I opened the takeaway box at my hotel as it seems the stir fry dish had slices of meat instead with a watery sauce. The food and drinks lean towards the sweeter side but overall the taste is good. I removed one star mainly because I was craving for something that is drier with a sharper taste for that meal.“

“First let me tell you about the amazing owner who goes above and beyond. He is meticulous, care so much about his food. I know in my heart I could not recreate the chicken at home and that is what will make me come back. He has mastered this. He is open to critic. I was. Or sure of something and he took the time to talk with me to make it right. See you soon.“

“I recomend this place because each meal that Heloisa cooks taste so delicious. I approve 100% her food and encourage you to try a plate called MOQUECA. Also, the appetizers, for example, "COXINHA" (made with chicken) and, "PASTEL" (made with ground beef).“

“Very delicious and fresh food, MUST TRY and support them !!!!! My new favorite place to grab-n-go....“

“Let me tell you! Not just the quality of the Asada (and chorizo) but the attention to detail! Steak is A1, tender and seasoned…chorizo is so flavorful but not overly salty and seasoned or pasty..but they give you grilled onions and jalapeño, pickled peppers and carrots. The salsas are so tasty and spicy you can almost drink them! $11 for 4 tacos and the trimmings!“

“Five stars for the best Reuben in town! Oh and these onion rings. Oh and the dips. It was mindblowing delicious! Super friendly staff. Coming back and back and back ...again and again :-)“

“What wonderful blends of food! Cuisine comfort food at its finest! We had the TROPEIRO, the FRANGO COM QUIABO and the PETISCOO, all were delicious and joyful. Heloisa abd Lucas are both sweet friendly caring people, a delight to meet both of them.“

“Very good! And friendly staff :) A must try .. and they have rotating special rolls!“

“Amazing food, great prices. Not to be missed.“

“The nicest guy cooking up delicious Greek Gyros falafel and grape leaves! I'm from Kansas City & turns out he went to college in KC! We talked about the old neighborhood Westport while he fixed my food! Great friendly guy!

Vegetarian options: Hummus, falafel. Grape leaves baba ganoush.“

“tried for the 1st time today. that coffee is on a whole differant level than anything else around. best cup of coffee in 54 years“

“Pyro Pizza is actually insane: they have a whole brick/wood-fired oven in the back of the food cart so you know it's legit. They specialize in personal-sized pizzas so it's pretty great for sharing and trying the different toppings they have to offer. I also have to shout out the drink selection, since their supplier somehow managed to make a clear cola that tastes just like what you'd expect something like Coke or Pepsi to taste like, but with no artificial stuff. We came here after a recommendation from our tour guide, Ana, over at Around Portland tours nearby and were super happy with the results!“

“Delicious! We grabbed three to go items and ate them at Baerlic Brewing. My wife asked me twice if I just wanted to eat there but it's just a couple of tables so I will go back and try some of their meat items but I'll always take it to Baerlic or head home.“

“Came here for lunch and made me a forever fan of the brisket tacos. In my over 50 years of life I have never tasted anything that comes close to these tacos! AMAZINGLY PERFECT!! They nailed it!!“

“Jojo comes up on a lot of PDX "Best of..." lists, and as a result, when I was looking to book a reservation and found no convenient time slots available, I figured the next best alternative would be to skip the BS and just hit up the food cart. Good choice.

Reasonably priced for a premium burger in Portland, I went with the Mr. Onion Burger, which lived up to the name in every way possible: an assortment of awesome Alliums assembled under a bun, and tied together with a tasty, tangy Alabama white mustard. Very much approved! I'm now even more intrigued to return and try the Spicy Cheeseburger, which would normally have been my #1 pick, but I wanted to try something different.

Of course, one can't eat at Jojo's without trying the Jojo's, right? And my visit was no exception: a small order of the Nashville Hots was a fantastic accompaniment, even if the red sauce and breading got absolutely everywhere! And even a small order is a sizeable portion, meaning I took half of it home with me, for later.

Jojo came with a lot of hype and expectations, but they knocked it out of the park, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. And if you're like me, and you don't need any pretense to enjoy a classic burger at a reasonable price, don't bother reserving a table in NW; just head over to this cart on SE Powell.

Parking: Plenty of parking at the John's Marketplace lot.

Kid-friendliness: It's a food cart pod, so both kid and pet friendly.“

“Great Cod and fabulous fries! Fairly priced menu with friendly staff!!“