The Most Delectable Food Trucks in Columbus

Philly Buster

★★★★☆ 3.6 (28) • $$

"I was looking on Street Food Finder's app, and saw that PB was at a church's Fall Festival today. Since I drive by it on my way home, and was headed back from the grocery store, 1+1= Lunch! The Festival started at 2 pm, and I got there around 2:30, so I was happy to beat the crowds/line. The lady and gentleman running the truck were pleasant. I felt a surge to defend and promote Yelp, when they explained there dislike of the "social" website, and felt it was "just like bullying". I assured them it's a great organization, and added that they have 4.5 stars on their page - good for them!I was having a hard time choosing between their Chicken Salad Croissant and the Brisket Philly. They were helpful and let me try a bit of the meat before deciding. Oh, the chicken salad mix. There brisket meal is soaked in a pickled, vinegar tasting, concoction. I wasn't feeling the tart, so I went with their Chicken Salad. Wow, excellent sandwich! A huge globe of the mix plopped on a large croissant with lettuce and tomato to top. I could totally taste the smoked flavor. The white sauce was not overwhelming at all. The owners make this staple fresh every day. Well done! This sandwich was completely worth the $8. I'm sure if I got a side dish, I would have been too full to eat it."

The Real Deal Grill

★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

"I just had an amazing hamburger and shared some amazing French fries. My husband and I can't wait to go back. Friendly and helpful staff. With quick, efficient service with tasty food."

Jibarito Latin Food

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"I am the first to review on Yelp but won't be the last! This food is the truth, tastes like it came from the islands with the freshest ingredients and made from the heart Got a chicken sandwich and it was big enough to feed a couple of people. We also got the fish "#6" and another masterpiece made with love! I could go on about service and sides. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!"

Challah Food Truck

★★★★☆ 4.2 (48) • $

"When an establishment makes such bold proclamations like "BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH IN COLUMBUS," I have to investigate such claims. Between this and rumors of Chicken & Waffles ice cream, I was beyond intrigued when I approached the truck on a recent Sunday. Unfortunately, they were out of the aforementioned ice cream, but I was able to get my hands on the crispy chicken sandwich. Was it the best? I don't know, I haven't eaten every chicken sandwich in town (yet), but they're damn close. The chicken isn't weighed down with heavy breading, it's somehow light and crisp, with fresh tasting toppings, and a fluffy bun to boot. If you like dill, you will appreciate the herby sauce they use. My companions had the fried potatoes as well, and were in heaven. I still need to go back for the ice cream, but if this sandwich was any indication, it will be worth the trip."

Empanadas and More

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (25)

"I should have came here first instead of street food finder. I have been wanting to try this food truck for quite some time, when I finally did yesterday evening, I was very excited to only be disappointed, let's get to the food.Ultimate ComboThe chicken empanada was not the star dish, the chicken was overcooked and extremely salty, the rice and peas had a good texture, perfectly seasoned , yet sort of dry. The salad was just that, a salad, nothing fancy, and it was close to being a day old, with a lot of brown edges. My recommendation: The should have put more thought into, add some color, cilantro avocado, sliced tomatoes, would have been great. Lastly, the plantains were the best :) absolutely no complaints, caramelize and tasted perfectly . I had high hopes for the empanadas sucks they were horrible."

Aloha Aina

★★★★☆ 4.3 (90) • $

"I got the chance to try Aloha Aina's food at an event they calaborated with the new space that's set to house Palma's Tropical Escape when they open. This Hawaiian luau themed event involved Aloha Aina's food, buffet style. First off, hat off to Sara exudes personality, and it was a pleasure chatting with her about her food truck, and their plans for the future. Can I just give a sincere shout out to the pulled pork! It was incredibly tender and juicy; pillow soft. I actually loved the fried spam, too. I didn't think it was outrageously salty, no more than your regular run-of-the-mill supermarket smoked sausage (Hillshire, Eckrege, etc.). Tasty potstickers, and their macaroni salad? Love the potato chunks included in the mix - added to the subtle flavor (I don't like pasta salads that load on the dressing; if you can't showcase without loading on some liquid sauce concoction, then you probably need to go back to the drawing board, imo). Topping off the evening was Aloha Aina's dessert, Haupia, a cold coconut custard that's well known to the Hawaiian culture. Subtle, refreshing, anvery good. And. Very. Addictive."

Deja Food

★★★★★ 4.5 (6)

"Pretty good lechon, roasted pig. Really crispy and the rice was perfect. Pansit was a little too soggy and soaked in soy sauce, but this is a really chill place and great!"

El Comalito

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"This truck is located right on Karl Court and is very easy to spot. The owner is a very nice guy and speaks both English and Spanish. I meant to ask him if he was a native American but I forgot. The food is your typical food truck stuff but it's better than that. I had a torta (a sandwich on a roll) that had roasted pork, hot peppers, LTO, and hot sauce. It was a great sandwich for $6. As close as it is to me I should be going back on a regular basis."

Titos Asian Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.8 (19)

"Just tried them at the New Albany tree lighting and it was very yum! The chicken is really flavorful and the curry is some of the best I've had in Columbus, if not the best. And I appreciate the fresh veggies in it. Will definitely grab food from here next time I see them"

OH! Burgers

★★★★☆ 4 (30) • $

"Sailed down to the Dinin' Hall on this Talk Like A Pirate Day to finally give the OH! Burger truck a try. You couldn't miss the large pirate banner that fluttered in the breeze on this bootiful day in Cbus. Placed our orders for Sliders, Sweet tater chips and Pirate Rum(less) Punch, took our number and headed inside the D-Hall to pay.The order was delivered in good time by the friendly wait staff.The mini burgers, excellent, perfectly cooked, tasty toppings that didn't take away from the star of any burger, the Ohio Beef. House made sweet tater chips in brown paper sacks were a perfect side and just the right size but, I easily could have munched on these all day long. And the pirate punch? OK it was a couple of cans of fruit punch but i'll give 'em points for having fun with the days theme.Overall for my first try of the OH! Burger today gets 5 Yarrs Mateys! From the great food and location this day I will be looking forward to catching this truck again around the area and you should too!"

Rodalyn's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (10)

"I have had the Pancit Bihon (stir fried noodles) multiple times from the food truck. Someday I will try some of the other stuff"

The Freckled Fox Food Truck

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"First time for me at what is a regular dig of my co-workers. Not at all disappointed. Antipasta salad was original and delicious and the portions were huge! Yum! Will eat from here again!"

Panchos Tacos

★★★★☆ 4 (88) • $$

"Quick service. Really good food, margarita was excellent and was $10. Highlight of the tacos was the birria. Followed by the Carnitas, and el pastor. They were all quite good, and they came out within a couple of minutes with the order we appreciate it the good service. But order the birria. Outstanding."

Cliff and Connies Smokin' BBq

★★★☆☆ 3 (1)

"Decided that I would check out this small food trailer that was nearby. Met Connie one of the owners. They're a small operation that has only been in business for 2 1/2 months. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, greens, baked beans and Mac and cheese. The pulled pork sandwich was a little small and had very little flavor to it plus side was that it was super moist. The greens had some pork in it but again not much flavor to them. The baked beans were made with Bush's baked beans and had a nice thick sauce with a good sweetness to them. On the Mac and cheese, made with cheddar cheese and Velveta, again some flavor needs added. Overall they were just okay, I chalked it up to being new and trying to wage their way in the business."

Ron’s Holy Smokin BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"I was really excited to try their food truck, but sadly I was disappointed. I've heard great things about it and the other bbq I typically eat at our town events was not there so I took advantage of this opportunity. They ran out of certain sides about 2 hours in to the event and people were having to wait about 30 minutes for food after ordering. The portions were VERY small all things considering, the sides tasted like they were frozen/straight out of a can, and the meat was over seasoned. Definitely not worth the prices they charged. With I could offer a better review but I won't be going back and I would not recommend. There are better bbq places out there. This one was nothing special."

All The Flavors

★★★★☆ 3.5 (2)

"Ist try. Must have been an off day. The beef empanadas were over cooked because most of the meat exploded out. They had a nice flavor though. The fries were way overcooked. Maybe do a double fry on them so you don't have to fry them so long to ensure they are done. The chicken wing special was good except for the fries. The crack and cheese was a little too sweet for me, and to much pepper. It was later and the day so I will give it another try closer to when they first open. They should sell beverages or at least water. The wait on food was a bit long. They said 20 minutes and it was more like 40 minutes."

Mya's Fried Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.9 (133) • $

"Mya's offers great fried chicken. It's even more impressive that they serve such a high quality product from a food truck. While Hot Chicken Takeover certainly wears the Columbus' fried chicken crown, Mya's fried chicken is no joke.The thick crispy exterior and juicy interior of Mya's fried chicken are marvelous. As opposed to heat at HCT, Mya's pleases the palate through sweetness. Their herbed honey drizzle is delicious especially when combined with the slightly salty seasoned skin.If you don't feel like using your hands, the chicken sliders are a solid choice. They are composed of succulent pieces of boneless chicken served in homemade biscuits. I definitely would visit Mya's more often, but it's just a little out of the way for me in Clintonville. Luckily I get my haircuts in the same building, so I try to go at least once a month."

Mike’s Blackout BBQ

★★★★★ 4.5 (4)

"Delicious BBQ at this new food truck.The fried bologna sandwich was a huge hit and a great deal at only $6. The bologna was cooked perfectly with a great tasting outside char on it to add flavor. I absolutely loved this sandwich.The beef brisket sandwich was also delicious. The sandwich comes with one side and costs $13. The sandwich was really good and the BBQ sauce was perfect on it. I only wish this sandwich was a littlebigger.The service was fast and very friendly. I can see this food truck being a popular attraction in the Columbus area."

Alebrijes

★★★★★ 4.7 (9)

"One of the best food trucks in Columbus, their meat is always freshly-grilled. Chicken tacos are the best in Columbus (will not accept arguments). Great friendly staff as well. The place gets packed during lunch and they often run out of certain items, so order ahead. Also love their salsa Roja and habanero/mango salsa."

Yellis Tacos

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"I enjoy visiting Yellis tacos. The people are really nice! The first time I had a torta and it was too much bread. It was a giant sandwich, but just too much bread. I like the accoutrement that was provided with it though I went back for tacos and got Al Pastore, a chicken and one other one - 4 tacos total for 20 bucks and it was so good little spicy but everything was delicious green salsa, which was really good. I recommend this place."

Fetty's Street Food

★★★★★ 4.6 (50)

"Damian is a cool dude, and his South African themed dishes have been a real hit around town. I fell head over heels for their colorful printed t-shirts, and I'd been wanting to try their South African food ever since they started their truck. S. African food does have Indian influences, so I was pumped. I tried the Crispy Yellow Chicken dish - breaded chicken pieces, a yellow curry sauce on top of rice. It was an excellent dish!! Damian was right, the curry was not spicy, just nicely spiced with flavors that all blended really well. The chicken pieces were tender, and the breading was on the lighter side, which was perfect!Damian pointed out if you buy a Fetty's shirt, and you wear it to the truck, you get $1 off your meal every time. A great bonus, but I could care less about the discount, I just wanted one of their rad designs - done by local's Tonic Studios - to show off in comfort!"

Buckeye BBQ Express

★★★★★ 4.8 (5) • $

"Great BBQ here! Brisket is very tender and juicy. I liked the mustard-based Carolina bbq sauce you don't see that often at all. The beans were delicious and a bit spicy everything was fantastic."

Smoke Therapy Craft BBQ

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Best BBQ around ... everything is good in this truckTry the tacos if they have them or the cornbread"

Jimmy G's Barbecue

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"I my fiance and I have had great food from this truck both times we have visited the food truck depot in Delaware. The baked potato thing is GREAT. It is a meal in itself. Definitely don't get it as a side to anything because you'll immediately see that you have enligh food for a small army."

New American Deli

★★★★★ 4.8 (8) • $

"While there are lots of terrific food trucks in town, there are not nearly as many good food CARTS. New American Deli helps to address this gap. The menu when I stopped by recently at the Pearl Alley Market was limited to just three sandwiches: turkey bahn mi, ham and swiss, and their 21 day reserve corned beef. I had been kind of in the mood for a ruben even before I saw the cart, so it was like a sign from above. Corned beef it was. And boy was it delicious. Cut fairly thick, the sandwich had a hearty (but not obnoxious) measure of meat. It was griddled so that the cheese melted and held everything together. I opted for a roll instead of the rye bread on the menu. I'm not sure where they source the bread, but it was excellent with a nice crust and softer interior bite. The quality of the corned beef was top notch, some of the best I've had recently. I wouldn't hesitate to get it again.Nor would I hesitate to seek them out elsewhere. According to the operator of the cart, they also have a breakfast menu which they're currently serving on Saturdays at the Clintonville Farmers market. Some of the things he described as on the menu were quite enticing. All in all? A fantastic new addition to Columbus."

3 Flame BBQ

★★★★★ 4.7 (11)

"Some of the best bbq I've ever had. This is a Texas style dry rub, so no sauce on the ribs! But let me tell you. It does not lack in flavor one bit. The herbs and spices used just compliment so well and the meat just falls right off the bone. So delicious. And one of the most popular menu items is a brisket bowl, with green chile corn, tender brisket, fresh jalapeños and a hot sauce. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! I can't wait to have the food again as it's definitely become a quick favorite for me. You can find upcoming events for this mobile food truck on their website, IG or street food finder!! You won't be disappointed!"

Halal New York Gyro

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"Decent halal ny gyro food you get in Midwest compared to the original in the east coast but it will do it for now. Service is good. Good takes about ten to fifteen mins after you order.$7 and it comes with rice, choice of meat , small salad in the box and a soda.We go with mixed meat, white and red sauce. We tried bbq sauce as well but it doesn't go well that much."

Shan-E-Punjab Dhaba

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"Best Indian food -- amazing Tandoori chicken, samosas, saag, and chicken tikka masala! The tandoori chicken is tender & so flavorful, best we've ever had."

Nawab Indian Food

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"Everything was so fresh tasting , garlic naan was amazing!!! Not reheated, made fresh!! Chicken tikka masala had the balance of creaminess, spice and tangy. I'm definitely going back for more!! Prices are reasonable as well, give your self atleast 15 to 20 mins only because they do cook everything to order. So far the best Indian meal I've had in Springfield."

Los Pachucos Tacos

★★★★★ 4.6 (14)

"This is the best Mexican food on Columbus. We drive from Summit Station to get here. I brought my Kiwi Cousin here rather than any other restaurant in Columbus."

Ono Turo-Turo

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"I discovered Ono Turo-Turo during the Columbus Food Truck Festival. I got the Chicken Katsu Combo with Macaroni Salad and Pancit. I especially love the Chicken Katsu as it is super juicy.Their website listed the regular menu items that they will have. But they seems to have special items occasionally, so can check on their Facebook. Next time would need to save some room to try the dessert Halo-Halo."

Royal Burger

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)

"I ordered the mixed grill which had pieces of chicken, lamb and gyro meet over a delicious bed of saffron rice with a side salad. It came covered in a cream sauce and a hit sauce. Everything was so good. The meat was super tender. The sauces were super flavorful and the rice was perfect. The rice was like a saffron with long grain and cooked to perfection.My friend got the cheeseburger which was huge. She said it was really good as well. Definitely stop when you see this truck."

The Fat Pig

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Saw a new food truck today on StreetFoodFinder.com and decided to go check it out. Met with the owners Nick Daniel's/Noah McFerrin. This was the first day for the food truck. His family has owned a number of restaurants and he decided he wanted to try his hand at a Food Truck. They have a very limited menu to begin with testing the interest of the customers. They're smoking with hickory and apple wood. I ordered The Squealer. A pulled pork sandwich with onions and Smokin Sweet sauce. It came with chips and a drink. The pork was a bit dry BUT had a ton of flavor to it. I will definitely return when they get a full menu going. Talking with Nick they're going to be all about serving the community, that is very important to them."

La Baia Italian Food

★★★★★ 4.6 (42) • $$

"The food is amazing love it. My favorite Neopolitan pizza. Everything fresh and tasty. Hurry run don't walk to get the most delicious foldable pizza. Yummy"

The Mad Canadian BBQ

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Came to Mercy serving up lunch. BBQ was fabulous. And the second place beans are definitely first place with me. Mac and cheese was amazing"