DFW's food truck scene doesn't get enough credit. Here are the ones worth tracking down.
Must-find:
- Easy Slider — Gourmet sliders. The Rancher (beef + smoked gouda + onion ring) is perfect. $4-6 per slider. Frequently at Truck Yard (Lower Greenville).
- Ssahm BBQ — Korean-BBQ fusion. Brisket kimchi quesadilla. Usually parked near Deep Ellum events. $10-14.
- Ruthie's Rolling Cafe — Grilled cheese elevated. The mac & cheese grilled cheese is insane. Multiple DFW locations. $8-12.
- Nammi — Vietnamese fusion. Banh mi tacos, pho soup dumplings. Downtown Dallas lunch rotation. $9-13.
- Cousins Maine Lobster — Lobster rolls done right. $17-19 but it's a full lobster roll.
Best food truck parks:
- Truck Yard (Lower Greenville, 5624 Sears St) — THE spot. Multiple trucks, full bar, treehouse. Go on a Saturday.
- Truck Yard (The Colony) — Bigger, lakeside. Different trucks on rotation.
- Klyde Warren Park (Downtown) — Lunch trucks daily. Good variety.
How to find them: Follow @DFWFoodTrucks on Instagram. They post daily location updates.
Sources:
- Eater Dallas — food truck guide
- Dallas Observer — annual food truck awards
- Google Maps — individual truck profiles
- Instagram — @dfwfoodtrucks for locations