Food Trucks in Houston (2025)

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 on 2025.08.30
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From late-night shawarma tacos to vegan barbecue and Syrian hot chicken, these independent trucks capture Houston’s flavor right now. Expect rotating schedules and pop-ups; check socials before you go.

Tacos Tierra Caliente (Food Truck)

Mexican restaurant · Montrose

Parked beside West Alabama Ice House, this cash-only classic dishes pastor, lengua, and barbacoa on supple tortillas. Celebrated by the Houston Chronicle and recognized by The New York Times, it remains a defining Houston taco stop.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2023/best-taco-spots-in-houston-area/
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Oh My Gogi

Asian fusion restaurant · Briargrove

Houston’s original Korean-Mexican mash-up slings kimchi quesadillas, bulgogi-topped fries, and late-night melts. Long a go-to in guides from Eater Houston, its official updates confirm active trucks around Midtown and EaDo.

https://www.ohmygogi.com/
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Tandoori Night Dhaba

Indian restaurant · West Oaks

A late-night Alief fixture serving North Indian dhaba fare from a humble trailer: tandoori chicken, saag paneer, goat korma, and blistered rotis. Houstonia Magazine praises its fiery flavors and no-frills charm.

https://www.houstoniamag.com/restaurants/tandoori-nite

Tasty Arepa (Food Truck)

Latin American restaurant · Washington Ave.

A Washington Avenue standby for Venezuelan and Colombian street foods — arepas, tequeños, patacones, and choriperros. Frequently recommended on Eater Houston maps and loved by late-night crowds.

https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-food-trucks
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Yummy's Hot Chicken

Restaurant · Midtown

Family-run, halal Syrian hot chicken meets Nashville heat at this Montrose truck. Spotlighted by Eater Houston and backed by its own late-night following, it serves until 4 a.m. most days.

https://yummyshotchicken.com/
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Gourmandize

Mediterranean restaurant · Lamar Terrace

Charcoal-grilled North African–inspired street food — lamb chops, merguez wraps, and shawarma — at the Galleria Food Truck Park. Highlighted by chef Chris Shepherd on Click2Houston for bold, late-night cooking.

https://www.click2houston.com/features/2023/12/16/a-fusion-of-flavors-awaits-as-chris-shepherd-takes-us-on-a-mediterranean-food-truck-tour/
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El Guajillo (Food Truck)

Mexican restaurant · Lazy Brook

Morelia-inspired Mexican street fare with pambazos, guajillo fries, and tacos, often parked at bars and downtown events. Shows up on city food truck schedules and booking platforms for active service.

https://www.bestfoodtrucks.com/truck/el-guajillo/menu
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Truck Yard

Beer garden · Downtown

A veteran of Houston’s scene blending Korean, Greek, Mexican, and American comfort — from donut burgers to bulgogi-topped fries. Praised by local writers and still actively booking across town.

https://www.foreignpolicytruck.com/
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