Ultimate Guide to Pittsburgh's Can't-Miss Food Trucks

Pittsburgh has plenty of awesome food trucks that can be found at festivals and events all throughout the city, or at any random lunchtime (if you know where to look 😉).

Here are some delicious trucks you'll want to track down, and where you can find them! We also recommend using MobileNom for an updated daily map of food trucks open now, opening later today, and where some of your favorite trucks will be in the future.

Kilimanjaro Flavour

Cuisine: Tanzanian with a twist
Signature dish: Samosas and coconut-infused flavors
What the locals are saying: "This is in my top 5 best food options in Pittsburgh, no doubt." - Google review

Grace Mbowe, a transplant to Pittsburgh from Tanzania, prepares East African food with Soul. Her food truck is Pittsburgh's first African food truck, and the dishes, ranging from samosas to plantains, are crowd-pleasers that pair perfectly with the local brewery or business she's usually parked in front of.

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Emporio Meatball Truck

Cuisine: All things meatballs
Signature dish: Buffalo fried chicken balls and meatball hoagies
What the locals are saying: "I will dream about the Thanksgiving turkey ball bowl for the rest of my life." - Google review

When you want meatballs this good, call an EMT (the Emporio Meatball Truck, of course). Their brick-and-mortar restaurant takes up three stories in the Cultural District, but you can also find the meatballs, crack mac, and loaded fries that made them famous wheeling around your area.

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Caribbean Vybz

Cuisine: Caribbean fair
Signature dish: Samosas and coconut-infused flavors
What the locals are saying: Oxtail pepper steak and curry dishes

Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Kamerrin Thomas of Caribbean Vybz prepare authentic dishes from the Caribbean and traditional American cuisine. One crowd favorite is the curry shrimp! Catch them outside the Wilkinsburg Beverage Truck Stop on Fridays and Saturdays and at other locations as announced.

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Momma-licious Food Truck

Cuisine: Homemade faves like momma used to make
Signature dish: Samosas and coconut-infused flavors
What the locals are saying: "The lobster is creamy and buttery sweet, while the crab is savory and full-bodied. I HIGHLY recommend Momma-licious." - Facebook review

Known for its delicious homemade food and desserts. Get some delightful BBQ pulled pork on top of fries and salads! And the rest of the menu will remind you of home.

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Cousins Maine Lobster

Cuisine: Authentic Maine lobster
Signature dish: Lobster grilled cheese
What the locals are saying: " Amazing lobster rolls—fresh, juicy, and absolutely delicious! The lobster tacos were a pleasant surprise too." - Google reviews

Serving up delicious seafood in the 412. The lobster quesadilla is a crowd favorite, but I'll always recommend that first-time guests get their signature Connecticut lobster roll served warm with Maine lobster, butter, and lemon on a perfect New England roll.

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Blue Sparrow

Cuisine: Global street food
Signature dish: Pizzas and unique burger fusions
What the locals are saying: "Honestly the best and most unique pizza I’ve ever had." - Facebook review

Global cuisines collide at Blue Sparrow. Head chef and owner, Luke Cypher brings his passion for food and creativity to each dish. Don't forget the bread! They make it in-house from scratch. You can even order online from their website (my go-tos here are the bacon pickle ramen burger and fungus amongus 'za).

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Pittsburgh Sandwich Society

Cuisine: Colossal burgers and sandwiches
Signature dish: In-N-Aht Double Burger
What the locals are saying: "The BEST smash burger in Pittsburgh. And they've got, in my opinion, the best Nashville hot chicken too." - Google review

This one may get by on a technicality, but it's so good I have to include it. Now with a brick-and-mortar location in Millvale within Strange Roots Brewery, Chef Michael Carney takes his passion for sandwiches to the next level with elevated burgers, dogs, and fries. Food truck still available to cater your next event!

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Sinkers & Suds

Cuisine: Mini donuts
Signature dish: Specialty sinkers with indulgent toppings
What the locals are saying: "I never had Sinkers & Suds donuts before and now I am searching social media for their next event! My family and I are craving those delicious fresh little gems." - Facebook review

Stop by and try these delicious "sinkers", commonly known as donuts, and wash them down with some "suds", their fresh coffee creations. Each order comes with 13 mini donuts! With so many flavors to try, there's something for everyone.

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Mr. Bulgogi

Cuisine: Korean BBQ
Signature dish: Bulgogi, chicken, gochujang pork, and tofu
What the locals are saying: "I got the chicken bowl and it was 🔥 the portion was huge! I was able to have it for lunch and dinner. I can’t wait to come by this truck again!!" - Facebook review

Mr. Bulgogi brings traditional Korean flavors to Pittsburgh. Thin slices of beef are marinated in Mr. Bulgogi's signature sauce and served up in several ways.

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PGH Tortas

Cuisine: Mexican-inspired sandwiches
Signature dish: Samosas and coconut-infused flavors
What the locals are saying: "The food here is built, created, and sculpted with more passion than I've ever seen." - Yelp

All tortas, all the time at Pittsburgh Tortas. These Mexican sandwiches are handcrafted and made to order, including verde chicken, fried eggplant, and the popular carne asada.

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Revival Chili

Cuisine: Gourmet chili
Signature dish: Classic beef chili with a side of cornbread
What the locals are saying: "This truck is incredible. The food is amazing, and the portions [are] big! The options hit all of our employees' dietary restrictions." - Google reviews

Delicious chili served out of a cabin-themed food truck is a one-of-a-kind experience. Plus, their mission to hire disadvantaged workers means your dollars spent on great chili go to a great cause!

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Tasty Taquitos

Cuisine: Mexican
Signature dish: Well...tatsy taquitos!
What the locals are saying: "Best chicken corn tacos I ever had. Returned to get more to take home for later." - Facebook review

A no-frills Mexican taco food truck that will surely delight, Tasty Taquitos offers an authentic Mexican experience. Look for their truck parked regularly in Garfield or head to their physical location at the South Side Works.

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Main Squeeze Juice

Cuisine: Raw, cold-pressed juice
Signature dish: Acai bowls and real fruit smoothies
What the locals are saying: "It was so good I stopped eating it halfway through to leave this review...needless to say, I will be returning for sure!" - Facebook review

Pittsburgh's first cold-pressed, raw, and local food truck that specializes in fresh smoothies, acai and pitaya bowls, and their signature juices.

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Vitalia Wood Fired Oven

Cuisine: Wood-fired pizzas
Signature dish: Margherita pizza and garlic and cheese focaccia
What the locals are saying: "Truly one of a kind selections and all three pizzas we ordered were phenomenal." - Google review

All of the deliciousness of wood-fired pizza on the go is available wherever you find Vitalia in the Burgh. This place is so authentic, the pizza oven was even made in Italy and imported. Enjoy rosemary and sea salt focaccia, margherita pizzas, and more, then wash it down with their signature aranciata and limonata drinks.

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Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck

Cuisine: Pierogi
Signature dish: Polish platters and pierogi of the day
What the locals are saying: "This truck is Pittsburgh on wheels. Takes you right back to grandma's house."

It doesn't get much more Pittsburgh than this. Head to this red and yellow food truck for authentic pierogi, haluski, and stuffed cabbage (or halupki or however you spell it) available a la carte or put together as Polish Platters.

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Cool Beans & Pinky Beans

Cuisine: Street tacos
Signature dish: Truck chips and taco varieties
What the locals are saying: "The tacos were flavorful and delicious! Following them to see where they'll be serving next!!!" - Google review

While the Legends Eatery team makes fresh pasta and great Italian fare at their North Shore location, on the road, they run the Cool Beans and Pinky Beans street taco trucks! Get creative and sample a variety of flavors from shrimp & mango to Korean BBQ pork and Mama's Beef.

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Foxy Fran's

Cuisine: Caribbean and soul food
Signature dish: Sweet potato pie
What the locals are saying: "Best fried green tomatoes (get the garlic parm sauce with it) and wonderful people!" - Facebook review

Follow the stark black food truck with Fran and a signature purple font on the side to one of my personal favorite food trucks in the Burgh. Highlights here are some of the best fried green tomatoes I've ever had and out-of-this-world lobster fries, but everything on Frans' menu rocks.

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Ash & Kris Kitchen

Cuisine: Mediterranean
Signature dish: Gyros and grape leaves
What the locals are saying: "One of the best gyros I’ve ever had." - Facebook review

Mediterranean food trucks at an event are just heavenly, and Ash & Kris do it better than anyone. I love their falafel sandwiches to eat on the go, or grab a seat and dunk your pita into their fresh baba ghanouj and hummus.

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Ash & Kris Kitchen on Facebook
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Ash & Kris Kitchen on Facebook

Galaxy Donuts

Cuisine: Mini donuts
Signature dish: Out-of-this-world donuts with unique toppings
What the locals are saying: "Delicious!!! The maple bacon donuts are crazy good." - Facebook review

A dessert food truck with out-of-this-world flavors, including coconut macadamia nut, peanut butter & bacon, and Bavarian chocolate. Beam me up!

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Gus & Yiayia's

Cuisine: Summertime snacks
Signature dish: Ice balls
What the locals are saying: "This is a great place to visit and enjoy a fun treat with a Pittsburgh icon. If you are lucky, a train will pass while you are there. Kids love it!" - Google review

If you ask a local, they're going to point you to Gus & Yiayia's, a food cart operating on the Northside since 1934. Here, their ice balls are still shaved by hand in front of you with a variety of flavors and that Midwest friendliness that has made this an institution of Pittsburgh culture. Get the peanuts and popcorn, too, and have a snack feast as you explore the park on a hot summer day. Find them in Allegheny Commons Park West.

Lucy's Bánh Mì

Cuisine: Vietnamese sandwich rolls
Signature dish: Chicken, pork, and tofu sandwiches
What the locals are saying: "If you know, you know. Lucy's Bahn Mi is a Pittsburgh staple, a must have, something worth going out of your way for... Arguably one of the best sandwiches in Pittsburgh this little tent (now food truck) has been positioned in Pittsburgh's Strip District for years right outside Bar Marco and it's a must have." - Google review

IYKYK. Pittsburghers flock to Lucy's daily for one of the best bites in the city for lunch. The perfectly crisped bread and the crunch of the pickled veggies on top and a sweet sauce to tie it all together makes this a must-stop every time I'm in the Strip District.

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Pita My Shawarma

Cuisine: Lebanese
Signature dish: Shawarma spiced wings and bowls
What the locals are saying: "I did my research and it paid off- Pita My Shawarma has the best Shawarma Fries in Pittsburgh. This is not hyperbole." - Google reviews

Lebanese street food is the name of the game at Pita My Shawarma. Their authentic falafel and hand-stacked and halal Shawarma keep the crowds following this food truck everywhere it goes. You can also enjoy their cuisine at their brick-and-mortar location in Lawrenceville.

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Mr. Nick's

Cuisine: Fried chicken
Signature dish: Classic chicken sandwich
What the locals are saying: "The chicken sandwich has the correct amount of pickles and is perfectly fried. Mr. Nick is doing the Lord's work." - Reddit

Do one thing, and do it well. Mr. Nick's lives the old UNIX maxim by perfecting the fried chicken sandwich, always served with a generous amount of pickles. Keep an eye on their ice cream of the week flavors and always add the chips.

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The Boonseek

Cuisine: Korean street food
Signature dish: Korn Dogs
What the locals are saying: "I’ve been living outside of Pittsburgh for 5 years now, and I still dream of these Korean corn dogs on a regular basis. Truly the best I’ve ever had and my #1 food recommendation in the city." - Google review

You had me at Korean corn dogs. These signature Korn Dogs can be ordered as all sausage, all mozzarella, or 1/2 and 1/2 (my fave), which is then wrapped in a bread flour and rice flour mixture, deep fried, and served covered in sugar, ketchup, and honey mustard. You'll see why this is a street food delicacy in one bite.

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Billu's Indian Grill

Cuisine: Indian
Signature dish: Samosas and masala
What the locals are saying: "One of my top three favorite food trucks. We’ve traveled to various breweries specifically for Billu’s excellent Northern Indian food." - Facebook review

Chef Billu's bright blue food truck is a crowd-pleaser at festivals and breweries alike, pushing out delectable samosas, spicy fried cauliflower, fresh naan, and non-veg entrees like their golden fried, Indian-spiced catfish.

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R & G's Smoke Shack

Cuisine: BBQ
Signature dish: Brisket and rib racks
What the locals are saying: "BEST BBQ AROUND! Hands down!! Carolina gold sauce is soooo good. Their baked beans are AMAZING!!! Literally can't go wrong with anything, whether you get the ribs, pulled pork, or brisket." - Yelp review

R & G's Smoke Shack is a local food truck serving the greater Pittsburgh area, specializing in delicious BBQ and smoked meats.

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R & G's SmokeShack on Facebook

Groove Coffee Company

Cuisine: Coffee
Signature dish: Seasonal, changing menu - stop by to see what's brewing
What the locals are saying: "The coffee is far superior than most!! It’s always so exciting to see what the new seasonal menu will be." - Google review

Groove Coffee Co. is a vintage mobile coffee fleet owned by two sisters, Sydnie & Raegan. They're either your everyday coffee drive-thru destination or you may find them roaming the streets to your next town, business, market, private party, etc.! Their passion for great coffee is matched only by their commitment to freshness and top-notch service. Kindness & Community is their thing! They take pride in delivering a unique coffee experience to every customer, every time.

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Catering Your Next Event

While all of these food trucks above can be found throughout the city at various times, you can also book many of them for your private event by inquiring directly through their website or social channels.

Bring some of the best flavors of Pittsburgh directly to you! Book the Doce Taqueria food truck for guac-on-the-go to pile on a variety of tacos and their nacho bar. Or, book Con Alma's Eat Drink Jazz experience, which comes not only with their award-winning menu and signature cocktails, but also live jazz musicians to play at your event. It's the easiest way to book an entire party in one call.

Also, keep an eye out for the fleet of Millie's ice cream trucks and even their tiny van, which can set up at events of any size, from quinceañeras to weddings, with their homemade ice cream (their Best Chocolate is aptly named) and sundae bars.

What are your favorite local Food Trucks? We hope that you enjoy your Food Truck exploration. Whenever you visit these food trucks, be sure to post a picture to Instagram and tag us! Happy Eating!

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