Greenville, SC has several delicious food trucks. No matter what type of cuisine you are seeking, there is sure to be a food truck in the Greenville area that has something tasty to satisfy your hunger. Read all about Kristina’s love of food trucks and find a list of some of her favorites in this article.
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The advent of the modern-day food truck – a kind of hip repurposed truck that serves up amazing food on the go – can be traced back to Los Angeles in 2008 with the Kogi Korean BBQ truck. The idea of patrons buying food from a mobile unit wasn’t new but what was unique about Kogi, and others that followed their success, was the incredible food they served (Chef and founder Roy Choi was named “Best New Chef” in 2010 by the prestigious Food & Wine magazine – a first for a food truck chef) and the interactive social aspects of a roving kitchen on wheels. Since 2008, the food truck revolution has swept the nation, including Greenville in recent years. In fact, our awesome city has some truly unique and delicious options when it comes to food trucks.
From Greek to BBQ
No more stale hot dogs, overcooked soft pretzels and Mickey Mouse ice cream treats from mobile trucks. Today’s food trucks are beacons of tasty, unique, and seriously delectable eats. From Greek food to Southern BBQ to gourmet cupcakes, the food truck scene is certainly one to check out in Greenville.
While “researching” this article, I tested out a hamburger from the Chuck Truck and oh-my-gosh, what was I missing not stalking this truck on a weekly basis?! It was juicy, perfectly cooked, and seasoned like a pro. Definitely not what I’d expect from a burger out of a kitchen on wheels.
There are tons of options here that even a picky eater is bound to find something they love. Henry’s Hog Hauler serves up their famous BBQ from Henry’s Smokehouse; Highway 301 is basically Soby’s on wheels; and The Roll-in Cuban Truck has your favorite Cuban fares including empanadas. Go ahead and pick your jaw off the ground. I’ll wait.
I’m hungry. Where do I find these food trucks?
Good question. The city of Greenville has a regulation that keeps food trucks a certain distance away from brick and mortar restaurants but even so, the city does understand that welcoming these exceptional meals on wheels is good for Greenville. In fact, they did a whole study on food trucks a couple of years ago and concluded that,
“Food trucks may play an instrumental role in contributing to the social life of cities. In his study of why some public spaces work better than others, Whyte (1980) identified food as one significant contributor. ‘If you want to seed a place with activity, put out food,’ he writes, because ‘food attracts people who attract more people’ (p. 50-52).”
Basically, food is awesome and it attracts people, which is key to successful urban planning. To that end, Greenville zoned these places for food truck operation:
· Falls Street at Camperdown Way – Monday-Sunday from 10 am-2 pm and Friday-Sunday from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
· East Camperdown Way – Monday-Sunday from 5:30 pm-10 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
· Rhett Street Surface Lot – Monday-Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm
· Spring Street at East North Street – Monday-Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm and from 5:30 pm – 10 pm
But that’s not the only places to find food trucks
Many local businesses, like breweries, have formed great relationships with food trucks and invite them to set up shop on their private property. These are a few that do so:
· Swamp Rabbit Brewery and Tap Room
I’ve also seen food trucks at tons of events in Greenville, like at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts on First Friday and at the outdoor movie at Greer City Park. The best way to figure out where these tasty food-on-wheels go is through their Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or own websites.
Additionally, food truck schedules are available all in one place with the iOnGreenville app, which you can download on your phone.
Food Trucks Near Greenville, SC
Find your favorite food truck from the list below and start sampling some truly innovative and tasty food on the go.
Food Trucks Offering Full Meals
- The Black Thai
- The Noodle Lady
- Coastal Crust Pizza
- Automatic Taco
- Chuck Truck
- Chef on The Run
- Henry’s Hog Hauler
- Hammer Town Company Diner
- Highway 301 / Table 301 Food Truck
- Hip Burger
- Lobster Dogs
- Mexibilly’s
- Nard’s Backyard Barbeque
- One Love Fusion Foods
- Rambo’s Hot Dogs
- Roll-In Cuban
- Pound 4 Pound Sweet Treats
- Rosalinda’s
- Seoul Republik Food Truck
- Smoke and Sweets
- Tacos & Bla Bla Bla
- Taco Brothers
- Top Dawg
- Wholy Smoke
- Spinx Cluk Truck
- Daddy’s Cookout
- La Flaca Taqueria
- We Got The Beets
- Just A Smile Caribbean
- Empanada Shack
- Snickering Coyote
Delicious Desserts
- Aspen Shaved Ice
- Clare’s Creamery
- Chocolate Artworks
- Pelican’s Snoballs – Inman
- Pinguinos Hermanos
- Pound Cake Man
- Kona Ice
- King of Pops
- Pink Mama’s Ice Cream
- Sunset Slush
- The Nomadik Few
- The Donut Wagon
Its not a food truck but an amazing hot dog cart with home made ingredients and gourmet hot dogs and sides!!
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Hi Kristina,
I am two and 1/2 months in business. I would like to invite you to one of my events .please let me know who you are so that I can give you a sample tasting of my food.
Hi Robin. We will forward this on to Kristina. She is one of our Kidding Around Greenville contributors.