From late‑night shawarma downtown to waffle skewers and wood‑smoked BBQ, these independent Omaha food trucks keep the city’s street‑food scene vibrant. Track them at breweries, markets, and Trucks & Taps. Come hungry—and follow their socials for day‑of spots.
Food Trucks in Omaha (2025)
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From late‑night shawarma downtown to waffle skewers and wood‑smoked BBQ, these independent Omaha food trucks keep the city’s street‑food scene vibrant. Track them at breweries, markets, and Trucks & Taps. Come hungry—and follow their socials for day‑of spots.
Big Green Q
Barbecue restaurant
Farm‑minded pitmaster Kevin Wyatt smokes wagyu burgers, pulled pork, and scratch sides, fueling Omaha’s scene from the Trucks & Taps patio. Praised by Restaurant Hoppen and profiled alongside fellow local trucks by the Omaha World‑Herald, it’s a cornerstone of the city’s BBQ on wheels.
Burning Bridges Omaha
Permanently closed
What started as a truck known for craveable fried chicken and Juicy Lucy burgers now also anchors a gluten‑friendly brick‑and‑mortar—without abandoning the truck circuit. Highlighted by Restaurant Hoppen and noted by Grow Omaha for its expansion, it’s beloved for celiac‑safe fryers and big flavors.
T&T: Trucks and Taps, Patio
Restaurant
A Detroit‑style pizza bus with a TV pedigree, Izzy’s was featured on Diners, Drive‑Ins and Dives and still rolls to Trucks & Taps and brewery patios. Local coverage from the Omaha World‑Herald and Restaurant Hoppen backs its status as a must‑try pie on wheels.
Zaytuna Mediterranean Cuisine (food truck)
Restaurant
Launched as a late‑night truck and now expanded to brick‑and‑mortar, Zaytuna still parks downtown with generous shawarma, falafel, and lamb specials. Restaurant Hoppen and KETV’s Now Serving Omaha spotlight its Syrian family roots and consistent crowds.
402 Bbq
Restaurant
A decade‑strong Omaha original offering truck service plus a drive‑thru base. Known for burnt ends, pulled pork, and playful items like the Ruckus Dog, it also earned Reader’s Choice recognition from The Reader, underscoring its loyal local following.
The Churro Spot
Mexican restaurant
From roaming truck to midtown storefront, The Churro Spot still pops up at city events with fresh churros, tacos, and elotes. Named Best Food Truck by The Reader’s 2023 Readers’ Choice and included on 2025 event lineups, it brings fiesta energy wherever it parks.
Javi's Tacos
Mexican restaurant
A community‑minded local mini‑chain with a busy trailer for brewery nights and festivals. Voted Best Food Truck by The Reader’s 2022 Readers’ Choice and still active at 2025 brewery events, it’s a reliable pick for street tacos and michelada‑friendly bites.
A Taste of New Orleans
Restaurant
Benson’s Cajun ambassador serves po’boys, loaded fries, and powdered‑sugar beignets from a busy truck that complements its Maple Street home base. Verified by its official catering calendar and Roaming Hunger, it brings Gulf flavors to Omaha streets.
Taste Of Heaven Mobile Restaurant, Boys Town, Ne 68010
American restaurant
Soulful catfish, smoked meats, and community‑driven programming power this Lake Street operation. Recognized by KMTV’s Cheap Eats and lauded in recent local reviews, it caters widely and pops up late on weekends with satisfying, made‑from‑scratch plates.
