San Francisco’s cuisine is a fusion of different cultures, bringing together global ingredients and flavors throughout the eateries, businesses, and restaurants around the city. Although San Francisco’s celebrity chefs and award-winning restaurants are part of its own food culture, food still crosses the streets of the city in various forms. From basic fries to authentic Hawaiian comfort meals, food carts emerge as one of the most classic and varied ways to experience cultural and culinary traditions in San Francisco. Here are the top names you should definitely stop by for the ultimate culinary delight!
Here are 13 San Francisco food trucks that you should try:
Aunt Vicky’s
This food truck has created a niche in the city serving delicious Hawaiian food, crispy and creamy mac salads, freshly fried chicken and pork rolls dripping in sauce on Hawaiian rolls.
Chairperson
Asian street food is best served at The Chairman. When craving Asian flavors in San Francisco, you don’t necessarily have to stop by Japantown or Chinatown. Look out for the striking red and white van and sample their pies and steamed buns, some of the freshest breads you’ll be sure to taste all day!
Chomp Station
If you want a delicious meal with fast and mobile service, head to Chomp Station. One of their most iconic dishes is the baguette which has a perfectly crispy texture and is topped with a sauce and aromatic parsley. Making your culinary dreams bigger, the three-tip steak served as one side of the dish is sure to elevate the taste to a whole other level.
Stepmother
A food truck specializing in some of the best fish and chips, The Codmother at the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco also has a wide variety of chips and fish tacos on their menu.
Curry Up Now
Curry Up Now is the city’s first food truck that sells Indian food. The truck started in 2009 and quickly, its popularity skyrocketed, leading it to expand into a traditional restaurant. Don’t forget to order some of India’s favorite street food such as burrito or the burrito tikka masala flavor combo.
Del Popolo
Serving up wood-fired pizza on the road is Del Popolo whose mobile kitchen serves up some of the best pizzas in town.
Estrellita’s Snacks
Shop San Francisco’s best pods at this Salvadorian fast food joint. Pork, cheese and pea pods served with a spicy tomato sauce are deadly. Some other standout dishes on their menu are yucca and fried bananas.
Lobsta truck
You can get a taste of authentic New England at the Lobsta Truck that serves delicious fresh lobsters in rolls and soups.
Roli Roti
Roli Roti is famous for its tender grilled meats and cooked to perfection. The favorite rotisserie porchetta is the spiced grilled pork tenderloin.
Senor or Sisig
Looking for a unique fusion of Filipino and Mexican cuisine? Head to Senor or Sisig to try the California Sisig Burrito that can be customized and made into the best dish available.
Southern comfortable kitchen
Southern comfort food with delicious jambalaya or coffee latte is the highlight of this food truck. Alternatively, try the mouthwatering and delicious crab chips that come with Cajun seasoning and deep-fried celery.
Off the grid
Off the Grid presents the largest collection of local vendors and food carts in the city. Regular events celebrating food and food are often held at the Presidio or Fort Mason.
SoMa StrEat . food court
SoMa StrEat Food Park is a gathering place for food trucks 7 days a week. With so much to explore and of course to eat, this is truly your go-to destination for the best street food tour in San Francisco. Bacon Bacon is a favorite of vendors where bacon is unrivaled. Eggs Benedict is the highlight of another truck named Benedict Arnold. Crispy English muffins, perfectly poached eggs and hollandaise sauce make the perfect breakfast or brunch menu. Don’t stop at Shuck Truck, an oyster bar that serves freshness and flavor throughout their menu.
