April 5, 2024
Food & Drink, Guides,
Atlanta’s buzzing street food scene is home to a myriad of flavors and culinary treats. Join us as we reveal our picks for the best food trucks in the city.
Che Butter Jonez Food Truck
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Founded by husband-and-wife duo chef Malik Rhasaan and Detric Fox-Quinlan, owners of Butter + Scotch and Che Butter Jonez’s brick-and-mortar restaurant, this iconic Atlantan food truck serves unique, mouthwatering specials. Try favorites like That Sh!t Slambing lamb burger with caramelized jalapenos and onions, lettuce, tomato and herb sauce and the chicken parmesan Che Butter Mafia Sandwich on a brioche bun.
Chef Q’s Soul Shack
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Whether you are craving chicken and waffles or fiending for St. Louis-style barbecue ribs, this truck has you covered. Visit this Acworth hot spot to indulge in award-winning mac and cheese, crab lump cakes and grilled salmon topped with Chef Q’s sweet and tangy glaze, among others.
Gumbeaux Girls
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Founded in 2017 by Holly Easly, AKA chef Rychie, this truck is home to New Orleans specials like jambalaya, street tacos, beignets and gumbo. From chef Rychie’s famous fried catfish sandwich to the shrimp stew with brown gravy sauce, Gumbeaux Girls is the ideal pit stop to get your fix of comfort food favorites.
On The Roll Maine Lobster
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Indulge in New England comfort foods and weekly specials at this spot, with lobster sourced from Maine’s Casco Bay. Dine on hearty lobster bisque, crispy lobster grilled cheese, remoulade-topped crab burgers and more. Don’t forget to try the sweet corn and lobster hush puppies topped with sun-dried tomato aioli and powdered sugar.
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Sunshine Alchemy
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Helmed by hospitality professional Jasmine Beck, this truck is beloved for its decadent beverages and “vegan-ish” cuisine, made with locally sourced, plant-based ingredients. Dig into the Impossible Taco Salad, crafted with chopped romaine, chorizo-inspired Impossible meat, hashbrowns, jack cheese, homemade salsa and avocado cilantro crema. Or, sample the housemade Barbecue Jackfruit Sloppy Joe, the spiced tater tots and the jackfruit-topped nachos, among other menu offerings.
Tex’s Tacos
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This Tex Mex truck has everything from tacos to Texicana fries, topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled onion, queso fresco, fresh jalapeno and cilantro. Favorites include the vinegar-basted pulled pork barbecue tacos with honey-garden slaw and the al pastor tacos with cheese, pineapple and grilled onion.
The Tempted Plate Food Truck and Catering
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This truck has served Cajun and Creole classics since 2016, including the jerk chicken burger topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and Tempted Plate’s homemade jerk sauce.
Uptown Food Truck
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This restaurant-on-wheels offers quintessential American staples, from shrimp and grits to towering cheeseburgers. Swing by to try the golden-fried chicken and waffles and the chili dog, loaded with homemade chili and cheddar cheese. Don’t forget to order the strawberry cheesecake for dessert.
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