Meals on Wheels: Miami’s 10 Best Food Trucks

October 19, 2017 0 0

Well-known for its warm weather and sunny beaches, Miami is the perfect vacation destination for those who love to travel. Whether it be after a day spent by the ocean or a night out though, it also bears reminding: Thanks to Miami and South Florida’s best food trucks – part of fast-growing dining on wheels scene – you can find plenty of dining options to fit any busy schedule as well. Are you looking for a quick bite to eat? Then look no further than this top 10 list of food trucks, detailing all the best food finds in Miami and surrounding areas, which give new meaning to “meals on wheels.”

  

            CheeseZilla                              HipPOPs                                   BC Tacos                             Marlie’s Delights

Name Description Locals Recommend
CheeseZilla A perfect fit for anyone who even remotely enjoys mounds of slowly-melted cheddar, CheezeZilla specializes in gourmet grilled cheeses and offers an array of tasty concoctions. The Cheese Steak and Mac, which comes served on hoagie bread topped with beef, peppers, and mac ‘n’ cheese.
GastroPod Fusing Asian, Latin, and Caribbean traditions, this popular food truck specializes in mobile gourmet dining, and uses experimental techniques to keep its cuisine engaging – you’ll find that its menu is constantly evolving. Old Dirt Dawg, a smoky beef hot dog topped with aged cheddar fondue, mustard seeds, mustard, and “stupid slaw” – all on a potato bun.
HipPOPs Stop by this clever frozen treat purveyor to enjoy frosty delights like sorbet, frozen yogurt and gelato, or enjoy unique chocolate beverages: A number of build-your-own drink options are on offer alongside traditional desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth  Frozen hot chocolate – a must when you’re looking to quench your thirst, or cool down on a hot day.
Latin Burger Posted up at events all over the city, Latin Burger serves up a variety of freshly-grilled and hearty dining options, making it a good choice for those with eclectic tastes, or hungry diners looking for a go-to spot after a night out. The Macho Burger, a chorizo, chuck, and sirloin burger topped with caramelized onions, jalapenos, Oaxaca cheese & “avocadolicious” sauce.
BC Tacos Serves up ten different types of gourmet tacos which can be customized with any homemade sauce of your choice. Whether you prefer a little kick (hint: try the habanero) or a taste that’s slightly milder, taco lovers will find that there’s a perfect flavor for everyone. The Caveman Taco – a burger patty, steak, and braised short ribs stuffed between a hard taco shell that comes wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Slow Food Truck As the name declares, this food truck offers slow-cooked, seasonal, and straight-from-the-farm cuisine. It’s also bright yellow and extremely hard to miss, even from a distance. The Beef Short Rib Sandwich – a slow-braised short rib topped with fried crispy shallots, watercress, cheese, and au jus (light beef sauce).
Dim Ssam a Go-Go Brought to you by the Sakaya kitchen, this food truck features a rock ‘n’ roll exterior and serves a pan-Asian-meets-Latin menu that’s based on a “farm-to-truck” philosophy. For those who’d like to sample its wares, but prefer small bites, you can order half-portions in addition to full-sized meals. The grilled chicken breast with ginger and garlic sauce, peanuts, and brown rice.
El Rey de Las Fritas As the name suggests, this well-received food truck specializes in a vast array of fritas. In competition with a similar food truck called El Mago de Las Fritas, El Rey serves up a variety of classic Cuban cuisine options for diners to enjoy. The Frita, a delicious concoction of beef and chorizo, which comes with the King’s special seasoning topped with crispy potato sticks on a Cuban roll.
Marlie’s Delights A dessert truck that offers the perfect follow-up to all of the delicious mobile meal options you can find in Miami. Specializing in both baked and frozen dessert items, the menu is constantly changing and rotating to satisfy diners’ sweet tooth. The Nutella flan, the apple pie cinnamon rolls, and the brownie ice cream sandwiches.
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco and Burger Hitting both ends of the spectrum, Jefe’s exists to serve cravings for an equally-popular pair of lunch and dinner staples. Serving a plethora of burger and taco options, the establishment is even vegetarian friendly. The Ensenada-Style fish taco, a beer-battered fish with cabbage, pico, crema, and lime in a fresh corn tortilla.

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Christina Elia

Intrepid intern Christina Elia is currently pursuing her BA in Art History Communications at Fordham University, and writes about various topics ranging from arts and culture to practical tips and how-to advice. She has been published on online platforms such as The Odyssey. You can follow her on Twitter via @stinaelia

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