Charlotte’s food truck scene is serving up to be the most impressive on the East Coast. From authentic birria tacos and loaded grilled cheese sandwiches to global street food and Korean-style corn dogs, these local food trucks in Charlotte are bringing some of the city’s boldest bites straight to the curb. Whether attending CLTBucketlist's Food Truck Friday in South End event, brewery hopping, chasing down your lunch break, curating your next foodie adventure, or showing friends and family around the Queen City, here are some of the best food trucks rolling through Charlotte.
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Mariah’s Taco Spot

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Cuisine: Authentic Mexican Tacos & Wings
Instagram: @mariahstacospot

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Mariah’s is beloved for its vibrant birria tacos, seasoned wings, and rotating protein options like oxtail and salmon. Their tacos are loaded, juicy, and served fast—perfect for brewery pop-ups and street festivals.

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: Birria taco box
Why You Should Try Them:

• Authentic Mexican-style tacos
• Few trucks that do birria tacos
• Pairs perfectly with local brews

Say Cheez 518

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Cuisine: Gourmet Grilled Cheese & Mac
Instagram: @saycheese518

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Say Cheez 518 brings that gooey, golden-brown comfort you didn’t know you needed. The New York-rooted team serves grilled cheese sandwiches and loaded mac & cheese bowls with toppings like bacon, tomatoes, spicy sauce, and more.

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: The Hennet Mac
Why You Should Try Them:

• Classic comfort food with flair
• Great for kids and filling bites
• Super fast and friendly team

MecklenBurgers

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Cuisine: Handcrafted Burgers & Fries
Instagram: @mecklenburgers_

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This Charlotte-based truck specializes in the city's best handcrafted burgers with crispy edges, melted cheddar, pickles, and a soft bun. It’s a burger lover’s dream—simple, messy, and packed with flavor.

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: The Queen Burger
Why You Should Try Them:

• The best handcrafted burgers in the city
• Incredibly pleasant, honest, and hard-working team
• Easily found at local hot spots

Cookin’ & Cruzin'

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Cuisine: Smashburgers with flavorful twists
Instagram: @cookinncruzin

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Early birds & dinner lovers alike, rejoice—Cookin’ & Cruzin' focuses on hot, made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, Monte Cristos, and other morning favorites. They also throw down comfort smashburger plates with a Southern flair.

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: The Hot One
Why You Should Try Them:

• One of Charlotte’s few breakfast-focused trucks
• Friendly, family-run vibe
• Great portions at a great price

Astro Dogs

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Cuisine: Korean Corn Dogs
Instagram: @astro.dogs

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Astro Dogs is turning heads with its viral Korean corn dogs—crispy, cheesy, and topped with everything from sugar to spicy mayo. They’re Insta-worthy, addictive, and perfect for street festivals and our South End Food Truck Fridays.

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: Half-cheese half-dog asteroid belt
Why You Should Try Them:

• Charlotte’s go-to for Korean corn dogs
• Sweet + savory combos that hit hard
• Vegetarian-friendly cheese dogs

Tiny Biscuit

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Cuisine: Southern Comfort Sabndwiches, Biscuits, and more
Instagram: @tinybiscuitclt

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This biscuit-based sandwich concept brings massive Southern flavor in a large package. Think fried chicken on fluffy buttermilk biscuits, loaded Brussels, and sides like creamy banana pudding.

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: Crispy brussel sprouts & chicken waffle kabob
Why You Should Try Them:

• Southern brunch food that travels well
• Great side options
• Large menu variety

Another Food Truck

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Cuisine: Global Fusion Street Food
Instagram: @anotherfoodtruck

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Run by veteran chef, and humble award winning (yes that's right, he won Food Network's CHOPPED competition!) Anthony Denning, Another Food Truck’s bold fusion menu includes hits like their hot chicken grilled cheese, shrimp tacos, and seafood mac & cheese. They rotate items regularly, but you’ll always find something indulgent and flavorful.

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: Another?! Fish-fil-a
Why You Should Try Them:

• Bold, rotating menu full of surprises
• Perfect balance of comfort and heat
• Top-of-the-industry run team led by chef Anthony Denning

Nacho Average Food Truck

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Cuisine: Gourmet Nachos & Mexican-Inspired Dishes
Instagram: @nachoaveragetruck

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Nacho Average lives up to its name with fully loaded nacho plates, street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more. With options for meat-lovers, vegetarians, and even vegans, it’s a crowd-pleaser every time.

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Why You Should Try Them:

• Creative nachos + fresh ingredients
• Veggie options
• Fast, reliable service and generous portions

Deejai Food Truck

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Cuisine: Thai Street Food
Instagram: @deejai_foodtruck

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This Thai/Asian food truck brings flavorful dishes like Pad Thai, fried rice, Thai wings, and spicy drunken noodles to the streets. The spice levels are real—order wisely.

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: Duck Curry
Why You Should Try Them:

• Restaurant-quality Thai from a truck
• Fast, flavorful, and filling
• Thai and other Asian-inspired options

Poppy Cox

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Cuisine: BBQ, Sliders & Loaded Mac
Instagram: @poppycoxclt

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New-ish to the Charlotte food truck scene but winners of the best hot chicken sandwiches in Charlotte, Poppy Cox is making waves with their slider trios, saucy mac & cheese, and Carolina-style BBQ. It’s bold, unfussy, and cooked with love. Beware - you'll need to sign a waiver if you try their hottest level!

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CLTBucketlist Recommends: The Sando (Hot) & Crazi Daddy Friess
Why You Should Try Them:

• Nashville hot chicken with amazing flavor
• Heat levels ranging from wimp to STOOPID HOT
• Awesome for events and private parties

Final Bites

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Wondering you can find these incredibly food trucks? Attend our event @southendfoodtruckfriday (every Friday from 6PM-10PM in the parking lot of Hi-Wire Brewery in South End) and try all of them as they all attend on a monthly basis! Charlotte’s food truck game is on point—no need for reservations, just follow your cravings. Whether you’re in the mood for crispy tacos, cheesy comfort, Thai spice, or Korean corn dogs, these mobile kitchens are serving up some of the best bites in the Queen city.

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Follow @CLTBucketlist for more food truck Fridays, local eats, and Queen City favorites.

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