As one of the most diverse cities in the United States,
Houston has a dining scene that few others can boast, with goods ranging from
southern comfort favorites to faraway discoveries (brought by African & Asian
residents that have made the city home over the last century). The local food
truck scene reflects this collage, and truly offers something for every taste.

MIDTOWN

For a few years now, Midtown has been the hottest neighborhood
in Houston. A rolling blend of residential homes, apartments, and condos all
lined up against restaurants, wine bars, and late night hot spots, Midtown
appeals to every sensibility. Food trucks in the area can often be found
catering to the late night crowd, though many of them can still be found posted
throughout the neighborhood during the day.

Waffle Bus

The Waffle Bus is a common sight in Houston’s Midtown, where
it can usually be found serving up food for the late night crowd. Their name
says it all, because they serve up a half dozen varieties of one thing:
waffles. Diners can enjoy buttermilk fried chicken and waffles with their
choice of spicy mayo or ancho chili honey butter. Craving something beefy? The
Waffle Bus also serves up its unique waffle burger, a quarter pound beef patty
topped with American cheese and sandwiched between two half-moon waffles.
Diners with a sweet tooth are also welcome to enjoy the Nutella and banana
waffles topped with sweet cream.

Rock ‘n’ Sandwiches

Rock ‘n’ Sandwiches gives sandwich lovers a lot to love
between its hearty fries, burgers, and many kinds of Italian sandwiches. Or
maybe you stopped reading at hearty fries: Rock ‘n’ Sandwiches will serve them
up topped with shredded cheese, sautéed onions, sauce, and cuts of meat.
Burgers come in the classic beef patty variety or with chicken, ribeye, or
sausage in between a toasted bun. Still, it’s the sandwiches most people come
for, and this food truck doesn’t disappoint with its selection. Diners can get
their sandwiches served up with meats like Italian sausage and garlic butter
chicken, or they can go for a classic ribeye cheesesteak.

Taqueria La Creacion

Taqueria Le Creacion doesn’t fit the trendy image of the modern
food truck. This is an old school, authentic truck delivering the best Mexican
in Midtown. Eight classic creations that this street truck serves up every day
of the week, including tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Diners can mix their
meals up with one of several types of meat, like fajitas and barbacoa.

UPPER KIRBY

Upper Kirby sits at the intersection of Houston’s most
well-travelled roadways and as such is one of the most popular sections of the
city. A hip area where people flock to everything from coffee to cocktails,
Upper Kirby is home to live performance theaters, weekly live music, and a flush
selection of art galleries. Alongside these many destinations are the food trucks
that keep hunger settled between shopping and shows.

Coffee-Q

Coffee-Q combines morning coffee bliss with barbecue to create
something altogether different. The result’s a food truck that serves up food
that’s great in the morning and night. Visitors can enjoy tacos, brisket, and
paninis while sipping on mochas, cappuccinos, and simple coffee. Speaking of –
Coffee-Q serves up its own unique brews that can’t be found anywhere else in
the city.

Kurbside Eatz

Kurbside Eatz doesn’t have a large menu but every dish packs
a punch. Anyone visiting who just wants a snack 
can enjoy seasoned fries, eggrolls, or chicken dumplings. If you want
something a little heartier, they’ve got tacos and quesadillas made with
chicken, beef, and pork. Visitors can toss on extra meat, different sauces, and
even eggs for a more filling meal.

Colonel Eats

Colonel Eats serves up a bite of the upper crust using street
truck style. Instead of your traditional hamburger, you can expect a Kobe beef
burger topped with garlic aioli and grilled onions along with traditional
American cheese. The duck confit nachos add a unique twist to this traditional snack
with wonton chips, white queso, grilled onions, and diced tomato. The tacos include
smoked duck breast drizzled with chives and topped with house slaw.

MONTROSE

Montrose is one of Houston’s most well-known neighborhoods.
Thanks to its long history and roots in everything from the arts to the Civil
Rights movement, Montrose has become known as a home to coffee shops, art
galleries, thrift shops, and a well-developed drinking and dining scene. Food
trucks make the many neighborhoods home as they serve both the day and
nighttime crowd.

Shaarma Stop Food Truck

Shawarma Stop Food Truck is the place to go for anyone
looking for some Mediterranean food on the go. If you’re not sure what you’re
hungry for, Shawarma is one of those food trucks that has an absolutely massive
food menu. They offer at least eight appetizers, plus a half dozen sandwiches
and different servings of fried chicken. But all those dishes are just side
attractions to the main menu, which includes Mediterranean classics like beef
kofta, chicken kababs, and chicken shawarma.

The DoughCone

The DoughCone offers dessert lovers around Houston a food
truck to call their own. DoughCones are an especially tasty type of ice cream
desert. Each cone is made of cinnamon sugar while the ice cream itself is made
of organic milk. The toppings visitors can choose from are tremendous and
include chocolate sprinkles, strawberry chunks, gummy worms, and more.

SpicyDog

SpicyDog offers up a twist on the American classic. Although
the selection isn’t huge, every dog served at the SpicyDog is packed with
flavor. Each hot dog is made of 100% beef, garlic butter cream cheese,
caramelized onions, Japanese and spicy mayo, and fried shallots all sandwiched
inside a lobster roll bun. Diners can choose from special dogs as well, like
the Dogzilla, made for spice lovers and covered with creamy jalapeno puree and
hot Cheetos.

THE HEIGHTS

The Houston Heights is home to some of the most historic
neighborhoods in the city, with some homes dating back to the late 1800s. A
century of development has made it home to some of the city’s best known neighborhoods
and a slew of quirky stores, interesting cafes, and well known music venues. Here
to serve the neighborhood are a number of food trucks to satisfy the
neighborhood’s hunger.

Wokker

Wokker is the kind of food truck you go to when you don’t
know what to eat, and are in the mood to order it all. The menu is massive, and
includes combos like brisket eggrolls, brisket pad thai, and Cajun hush
puppies.

Soul Taco

Soul Taco takes the classic taco and infuses it with
something extra. Each dish is inspired from soul artists throughout history,
like the Miss Tina, a black bean taco wrapped with avocados, potatoes, and caramelized
onions. On the side, you can order up a serving of smothered pork chops, mac
and cheese, and sweet potatoes. This diverse number of dishes makes Soul Taco
one of the most unique food trucks in Houston.

Fat Pockets

Fat Pockets offers up just a few dishes, but makes sure
every one’s got mucho flavor. Each menu item is wrapped in breaded food pockets
and can be ordered in a single, double, or triple serving. Visitors can enjoy
everything from beef shawarma to hot chicken, cheese steak, and jalapeno
cheeseburger inside these breaded pockets. On the side, you can enjoy mac and
cheese bites or cheese steak fries. With its commitment to deliciously stuffed
meals, Fat Pockets manages to serve up some of the heartiest servings of any
food truck in Houston.

EAST DOWNTOWN

East Downtown has been under heavy development over the last
few years as more and more residential development fills the area. New homes,
condos, and apartments surround BBVA Compass Stadium, where hometown favorites,
the Houston Dynamos, play. With that development has come a flood of new
restaurants and food trucks looking to satisfy the hunger of residents
throughout the neighborhood.

Twisted Catfish

Twisted Catfish serves up a Houston favorite with its
classic take on fried fish and sides. Most visitors come for the fried catfish
basket, which comes with sides of waffle fries and hush puppies. However, there
are plenty of other selections to choose from, including catfish po’boys and
chicken tenders. One visitor favorite is the Not-So Filthy Cat, a unique take
on catfish and wraps grilled catfish along with cabbage, pico de gallo, and
creamy cilantro sauce, all wrapped up in flour tortillas.

House of Hoopz Crawfish

House of Hoopz Crawfish brings yet another Houston classic
to the neighborhood with its commitment to bringing almost nothing but crawfish
to the city. Still, this food truck offers up a few other southern favorites,
like brisket and pulled pork. Still, most visitors come from the crawfish,
cooked up and served on platters full of spicy sausage, corn, and cuts of
potato. Guests can order up their dishes along with other sides, like potato
salad, mac and cheese, or coleslaw.

Muiishi Makirritos

Muiishi Makirritos offers up its own twist on eastern-inspired
food by blending it with south-of-the-border style. Makirritos are a seaweed
burrito wrap that come with crab, shrimp or a tasteful blend of vegetables for
the vegetarian friendly veggie makirrito. Visitors who want something a little
more traditional can opt for the traditional rice bowl or enjoy a burrito flavored
with a long list of extras that include kimchi, cream cheese, pico de gallo,
and more.

CONCLUSION

From the flavor of the Gulf Coast found in the local catfish
and crawfish to a fusion of south and east in the form of a makirrito, Houston
offers up a diverse lineup of food trucks that can satisfy almost anyone’s
taste buds. No matter what part of the city you’re in, you’ll be able to enjoy an
expansive (and expanding) street food scene that will have you coming back for
more.

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