The food truck industry has grown rapidly over the last few years. In Detroit, you can find them parked all over the metro area from the Ferndale food truck park Detroit Fleat to the Eastern Market sheds.
Food trucks have become wedding reception staples and late night coney island rivals.
Detroit food trucks have plenty of variety to offer and these food trucks give a whole new name to meals on wheels.
House of MacLos Dos Amigos Taco Truck
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Whether you want a taco or a burrito, Los Dos Amigos has you covered for your Mexican favorites.
Photo via Los Dos Amigos/InstagramNu Deli
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Nu Deli takes all of your deli sandwich favorites and gives them an Indian twist like tuna topped with Indian snack chips or egg salad made with curry leaf.
Photo via Nu Deli/InstagramD Motown Deli
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If you ever wanted a corned beef sandwich, D Motown Deli is the place to get it. Not only does this deli food truck sell corned beef sandwiches, it also has corned beef egg rolls.
Photo via D Motown Deli/ InstagramFork in Nigeria
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Serving up traditional Nigerian classics like Fufu, Egusi, and Jollof, Fork in Nigeria lets you travel across the globe without leaving the city.
Photo via Fork in Nigeria/InstagramDetroit 75 Kitchen
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Detroit 75 takes everything you knew about a sandwich and elevates it with a dash of Detroit. With names like the Fisher Fwy. Fish , I-75 Chicken Shawarma, and Russell St. Veggie, you can eat your way through Detroit at this truck.
Photo via Detroit 75 Kitchen/InstagramReginas Food Truck
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Reginas Food Truck is a taqueria on wheels filling their tacos chicken, vegetarian, steak, and more. The food truck also serves tamales.
Photo via Reginas Food Truck/InstagramImpasto
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Impasto takes a spin on Italian sandwiches by serving them in a wrap. Theres also cannolis, fries and flavored hash bites.
Photo via Impasto/InstagramHero or Villain
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You have to pick which side youre on when choosing your sandwich at Hero or Villain. The sandwiches are named after our favorite superheroes, and rotate between favorites.
Photo via Hero or Villain/ InstagramTruck Shuka
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Truck Shuka brings Israeli street food to the streets of Detroit. Serving shawarmas, shakshuka and hummus, Truck Shuka adds a unique variety to the food truck game.
Photo via Truck Shuka/InstagramBrother Truckers
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Brother Truckers is the spot for ultimate comfort food. Not only are there mac and cheese bites, theres a burger with mac and cheese bites.
Photo via Brother Truckers/ InstagramThe Pita Post
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The Pita Post might be named after pocketed bread, but this Mediterranean food spot also has falafel, kebabs, and salads.
Photo via The Pita Post / InstagramJunk Food and Friends
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This isnt your neighborhood ice cream truck, Junk Food and Friends serves out frosty treats like cheesecake topped sundaes, water ice and even nachos for your snacking needs.
Photo via Junk Food and Friends/InstagramBatter Up Waffle Company
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The name is a giveaway, Batter Up Waffle Company centers its menu around, well, waffles. But not your traditional buttermilk goodness you soak in syrup, this truck offers a variety of chicken and waffle combinations and waffle sandwiches. There are even dessert waffles.
Photo via Batter Up Waffle Company/ InstagramBuck-N-Dinks BBQ Food Truck
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This food truck is a converted bus that dishes out nothing but pig. If you want pulled pork, brisket or a Frito pie, this is your spot.
Photo via Buck-N-Dinks BBQ / InstagramThe Good Food Truck
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The Good Food Truck is aptly named. With a rotating menu of comforting foods like steak bites, hibachi fried rice and jerk chicken bites, The Good Food Truck dishes out food wins.
Photo via The Good Food Truck/InstagramChicken Coupe Detroit
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Chicken Coupe Detroit is all about the bird offering tenders, wings, and chicken and waffles. The truck also offers a few flavored sauces for your saucy pleasure.
Photo via Chicken Coup Detroit/InstagramThe Lobster Food Truck
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This popular food truck, aptly named The Lobster Food Truck, offers Maine lobster rolls and sides with a twist.
Photo via The Lobster Food Truck/FacebookJackson’s Five Star Catering
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Want the best of the carnival experience without burning your legs on the seat of a ferris wheel? Jacksons Five Star Catering serves up the best carnival snacks without the worry of vomiting on the tilt-a-whirl.
Photo via Jacksons Five Star Catering/FacebookStreetside Sushi
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The name is straight forward, Streetside Sushi rolls up your favorites like California Roll or Shrimp Tempura and dishes them out streetside.
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