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Top Minneapolis Food Trucks You Need to Check Out
In Minneapolis, our food truck culture booms in the summer months. From vegan and vegetarian, to meat-loving and gluten free (and everything in between), Minneapolis food trucks are sure to please all taste buds. These are the food trucks that must be on your list, whether you’re a local or visiting Minneapolis in the summer season.
If you haven’t been able to score a hard-to-get reservation at the James Beard Award-nominated Owamni by The Sioux Chef, head to their Native American food truck parked in front of the restaurant near Mill Ruins Park! Just like the restaurant, the food truck avoids colonial ingredients like dairy, wheat flour, processed sugar, or soy. What you will find are tacos filled with Indigenous ingredients like bison, woodland mushrooms, and turkey with duck egg aioli.
Where to find them: Parked in front of Owamni, 420 1st St S
Sporting 80s-inspired neon and a smoker trailer, this Northeast Minneapolis barbecue food truck has a permanent home in the parking lot of Ombibulous (the 100%-local beer, wine, and spirits marketplace). Order up Wagyu Osso Buco and beef ribs, crispy smoked carnitas sandwiches with mojo and pickled jalapenos, Wagyu burgers, pork cheeks, and some of the best brisket in the city. Boomin BBQ is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from noon until they sell out—so get there early!
Where to find them: 949 E Hennepin Ave.
Serving up from-scratch sandwiches (think catfish and sweet potato po’boys, kimchi hot dogs, and classic French dips) along with hand cut fries and seasonal caramel corn, this local favorite often sells out of their homestyle menu. Lesson: if you see it, get your order in quickly! You won’t regret it.
Where to find them: Breweries, Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market, Follow on Instagram for updates.
Inspired by Southern California surfing communities, Turbo Taco isn’t your average street taco. Expect Baja-style beer-battered fish tacos, crab cake tacos, marinated grilled shrimp tacos. If your taste runs more turf than surf, enjoy slowly braised pork, rotisserie chicken, or marinated steak tacos.
Where to find them: Twin Cities breweries—like Modist, Back Channel, and Wooden Ship—and private events. Find updated locations on Instagram.
This Greek and Egyptian foot truck specializes in cravable Mediterranean street food, like loaded Mediterranean fries with chicken shawarma, veggie falafel, gyro pitas, and baklava. If you’re in the mood for something fresh, their classic Mediterranean salad is loaded with crisp veggies, feta, and olives and the Chicken Orzo Salad is a great blend of fresh and hearty.
Where to find them: Breweries, food truck events, local museums (like the Bakken), and local parks.
A spinoff of the North Loop restaurant known for its epic burger, this food truck does one thing, but they do it very, very well. You can get “The Burger”—a juicy patty made of ground chuck, ribeye, and brisket on an egg bun—and hand-cut french fries. Yes, it’s a $16 burger. Yes, it’s worth it.
Where to find them: Breweries and distilleries—check out the calendar.
The first Salvadorian food truck in Minnesota, the woman-run and operated Que Tal is all about tradition and family. Every meal is a chance to share authentic Salvadorian food made from family recipes. Enjoy a wide variety of traditional pupusas—a griddle cake made with cornmeal or rice flour and filled with everything from vegan cheese and refried beans to beef brisket and Mexican chiles—plus carne asada nachos, fried yucca, and freshly made chips.
Where to find them: Local breweries, food festivals, and community events. Stay up to date on Facebook!
The menu at Muddy Tiger features Marathi cuisine, influenced by the state of Maharashtra from the western region of India. These bold flavors focus on ingredients of grains, legumes, vegetables, dairy products, and spices with loads of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. While chef-owner Jyotiee Kistner rotates the menu constantly, some favorites include Vada Pav, a spiced potato patty fried and topped with sweet-spicy and chunky peanut chutneys on a bun, the Pav Bhaji (also known as the "Indian Sloppy Joe"), and Kheema Pav, a spiced lamb hash served on a butter-grilled New England style roll. Be sure to wash it all down with a seasonal lassi, chai, or Indian soda!
Where to find them: Breweries, art festivals, and local farmer's markets. Find upcoming events on their website.
Want a little bit of English flavor in Minneapolis? Potter's Pasties & Pies serves up classic Cornish pasties stuffed with huge portions of vegetables and meat—think minced beef and potatoes, Thai veggies in red curry, chicken pot pie, braised pork with apples, and Sicilian sausage. Potter's makes each pasty from scratch, including the dough! In addition to their core menu, you’ll often find seasonal specials and decadent desserts throughout the year.
Where to find them: Breweries, neighborhoods, art events, and sporting events. Find the calendar here.
Minneapolis is home to the Minnesota Vikings—and the Purple People Feeder provides Vikings fans and those willing to enter Vikings country with traditional Midwest flavors. The menu is a meat lover’s dream (think burgers, wings, and BBQ). Enjoy a Hot Ranch Burger, a hot sauce-infused patty topped with bacon, pepper jack, ranch, and sriracha mayo. Try their wings with classic flavors or more unexpected sauces, like mango habanero and bourbon brown sugar.
Where to find them: Breweries, events, Vikings tailgating, and Downtown (view the calendar here)
For more Vikings pride, seek out the Vikings Table Food Truck. Their mission is to serve healthy meals and nutrition education to youth across the Greater Twin Cities area. The truck raises funds through the sale of traditional food truck items at Vikings home games and special events and then 100% of the proceeds will be directed to the distribution of FREE, healthy meals. If you do catch this food truck be sure to get the popular menu item that always sells out fast—the Beer Cheese Nachos, which includes kettle chips, Miller Lite beer cheese sauce, pulled pork, avocado crema, tomatoes and jalapeño!
Where to Find Them: Open Streets Festival, Outside U.S. Bank Stadium on Vikings gamedays.
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