The best selling food truck foods and menu items are, for the most part, what you would expect to be popular food truck foods.
Food trucks are famous for their unique twists on the usual foods, and for just making food fun. The geniuses behind the menus prioritize the satisfaction of their customers. Some source the ingredients from the local farmers or even use their own goods — especially spices and vegetables. While some people don’t trust their food coming from a food truck, we must point out that people just can’t buy a truck and start selling food from it. For food truck startups, you have to make sure that you comply with the legalities such as obtaining a business permit and upholding the standard sanitation requirements. The latter is utterly essential since we are talking about the food business. Having a food truck is also a great stepping stone if you eventually decide to pursue having a brick and mortar restaurant.
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Mobile restaurants are customized to maximize their potential use while also catering to the customers. The best part about food trucks is that you can take them pretty much anywhere, to constantly attract new customers, whether it be a food truck rodeo, setting up near a business district during the weekdays, or finding hungry shoppers near a shopping center.
Thorough planning to come up with your food truck cuisine ideas is a must. Your food truck menu board represents your business primarily, however, designing your menu will give you an edge knowing that the food truck business is rapidly growing. Our list of 10 cool and unique food truck ideas can be your guide for your food truck concept too. The best food to sell on a food truck is definitely covered in the list we’re about to get to. Simple food truck menus boost business. Space is small, and you just can’t have an extensive menu of items. The cost of your products should be reasonable and should compete with your competitors.
Our list includes best selling food truck foods and menu items, and it was sourced from The Daily Meal, MSN, and the Vendy Awards. Their food truck recipes are more than just a wrapped sandwich (which is among our list only upgraded). Since there are no studies or research on which food truck menus are more profitable than others, we gathered the most popular ones and listed them in no particular order. Naturally, the profit will vary on each food truck depending on which among their products are their best sellers. Our list contains a variety of comfort food, local cuisines, and desserts.
Satisfy your hunger with our list of 15 best selling food truck foods and menu items.
15. Ethnic Fusion Menu
A menu that combines different culinary traditions is what ethnic fusion is. This is leveling up the food truck business where it can be mixed with your local or usual food. Seoulfull Philly in Philadelphia won a Vendy for Rookie of the Year in 2015 and is all about Korean-American comfort food fusion. Komodo Truck is another food truck that offers modern California Asian fusion on their menu.
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14. Mac ‘n’ Cheese
This classic American dish is now a popular comfort food around the globe. It is the primary ingredient for this dish. You can always upgrade it by adding more ingredients, like what Mac Mart did. Their mac ‘n’ cheese is served with different toppings like bacon, chicken barbecue chunks, and a lot more.
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13. Healthy Menu
It may be hard to locate a food truck with a robust menu, but there are some who offer gluten-free and vegan dishes. If you are a vegan who wants to enjoy a burger, you can look up Earth Burgers, however, for taco hunger, Falacos has your back or should I say appetite?
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12. Seafood
Fresh seafood is always satisfying. The menu may vary due to the location to assure the customers that they have a fresh seafood menus to indulge in. Luke’s Lobster obviously has lobster on their list, as well as crab and shrimp. You won’t enjoy their food though if you are allergic to seafood.
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11. Sushi
We are continuing our list of best selling food truck foods and menu items with Sushi that is a Japanese food which the main ingredient is a sushi rice. It is rolled with nori along with other ingredients like vegetables or tropical fruits. Harajuku Sushi and Crepe offers the popular dish with a twist. They have a Black Rice Sushi on the menu, and their crepe is wheat free.
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10. Dumplings
A dumpling is a dish made of dough that has a filling. The mixture can be made out of a potato, bread, or flour, and the filling can vary from vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, or something sweet. You can cook it by frying, baking, boiling, simmering, or steaming. The quality of your finished product depends on the process of how you cook it. Anton’s Dumplings is a Russian cuisine which is now a best seller in New York.
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9. Waffle
It can be round-shaped or square-shaped, but either way, waffles are among the best food to dig in. Since it is popular across the globe, the waffle iron and the recipe used are what gives them variety. Foolish Waffles serve sweet and savory waffles with toppings like fruits or syrup. You can have a chicken, tofu, or pork belly to go along with your waffle too.
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8. Pizza
Pizza is at number eight of our list of 15 best selling food truck foods and menu items, and that’s no surprise. It is a flatbread comfort food with sauce and cheese for toppings and baked in an oven. There are other innovations of pizza with various toppings which make it even more satisfying. Basic Kneads bake their pizza in a wood-fired oven, which people can’t get enough of.
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7. Ice Cream and Popsicle
A dessert both kids and adults enjoy are ice cream and popsicles. These creamy, cold, and satisfying sweets are made from dairy and fruit flavors. King of Pops and HipPOP are quite excellent in making ice cream and popsicles. King of Pop even has a treat for our dogs.
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6. Salad
The salad ranks 6th in our list of best selling food truck foods and menu items. It is a mixture of vegetables or fruits along with meat, eggs, or maybe even some grains. Unique dressings give it an additional flavor. Food trucks have salads on their menu, which proves that not all food truck food is unhealthy. Oink and Moo BBQ fill their sliders with smoked meat and their signature slaw.
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5. Cupcake and Crepes
Cupcakes and crepes are next in our list of best selling food truck foods and menu items. They are becoming more and more popular as desserts. Crepes Bonaparte and Sweet Box have savory crepes with plenty of topping options and cupcakes with a variety of flavors.
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4. Barbecue/Grilled Food
We are continuing our list of best selling food truck foods and menu items with barbecue or grilled food that is the perfect dish to prepare when you go on a trip and connect with nature. But even if you are in the city, you can still experience this tasty meal. Food trucks preparing grilled food usually pair it with a sandwich, burger, or merely rice or fries. Smoke Et Al will give you a beyond barbecue experience.
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3. Taco
The taco ranks third in our list of best selling food truck foods and menu items. It originated in Mexico and had gained popularity especially in the U.S. A taco is a light snack that is easy to prepare and can go with any filling like vegetables or meat. Seoul Taco is a fusion of Korean Mexican cuisine that you can’t pass up. Can you imagine your taco filled with a Korean salad?
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2. Burger
There are different kinds of burgers that can satisfy your level of hunger. In between those buns are patty, cheese, vegetables and so much more. This easy to prepare, all-time favorite is not only served in fast food restaurants but on food trucks as well. You will surely drool on the hot menu of Baby’s Badass Burgers or feel nostalgic on Berni’s Burger Bus‘ old school burgers. And now, let’s see the number one on our list of best selling food truck foods and menu items!
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1. Sandwich
You just can’t go wrong with a good, classic sandwich which is why it’s number one on this list of 15 best selling food truck foods and menu items. There’s a world of possibilities when it comes to creating a unique sandwich. You can quickly take it to work or school as your packed lunch too. Food Fix has got you covered with their porkstrami & pretzel or root beer pulled pork sandwiches. If you opt for a cheesy sandwich, you can always hit up Roxy’s Grilled Cheese.
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