Food Trucks in Columbus (2025)
A hometown barbecue institution that began on wheels and still serves from a truck at Land-Grant. Consistently tops Columbus Underground reader lists and is noted by Food & Wine. A reliable, local fixture with serious smoke.
Clintonville’s birria and al pastor destination, sliced fresh off the trompo. Recognized by 614NOW after landing on Yelp’s Top 100 Food Trucks 2025 and spotlighted by Axios Columbus. Family-run and fiercely local.
Oaxacan recipes from a beloved immigrant-owned brand that still runs multiple trucks in addition to market stalls. Verified by North Market and OSU food-truck rosters; a dependable pick on game days and festivals.
Gourmet burgers and crisp fries that anchor the food-truck lineup at Seventh Son Brewing. A Columbus Underground Top 10 mainstay and a reliable weekly presence per the brewery’s schedule.
A veteran Columbus truck serving fresh, made‑to‑order pitas, bowls, and loaded fries. Frequently booked by OSU and Columbus Commons, and praised by local media for service and value.
The mobile arm of German Village’s century‑old icon brings Bahama Mamas and jumbo cream puffs to parks and festivals. Cited by Columbus Dispatch readers and seen at city events, it’s a true local tradition on wheels.
Chef Damian Ettish blends Thai, Indian, and South African flavors with rotating specials. Profiled by Columbus Underground and a regular at Columbus Commons and neighborhood markets.
Venezuelan arepas, cachapas, and empanadas from a Grandview-area truck tied to a local restaurant. Frequently cited in Columbus Underground’s food-truck roundups and loved by neighborhood regulars.
Carolina-inspired wings, sliders, and sides from a Black-owned truck that pops up at Columbus Commons and operates inside Little Grand Market. A flavorful, community-forward operation.
A decade-strong local truck serving layered rice-and-noodle cups with Korean BBQ or fried chicken. Featured by Axios Columbus and a frequent guest at neighborhood night markets.
Beloved Clintonville truck for tacos, tamales, and weekend specials. A readers’ favorite in Columbus Underground’s recent Top 10 lists, with steady word-of-mouth from local diners.
