There are more than 75 food trucks and counting that travel the Detroit area throughout the year, and many of the best meals in Motown come from food trucks serving up flavors from across the world. Food lovers can always find an abundance of mobile eateries parked up in hot spots such as Eastern Market, Ferndale’s Detroit Fleat food truck park, and during lunchtime at downtown Detroit’s Cadillac Square.

Here are some of the hottest international food trucks in Detroit that foodies should try.

Fork in Nigeria forkinnigeria.com After one popular Nigerian dish called fufu went viral on TikTok, this local food truck garnered tons of recognition. At Fork in Nigeria, chef Prej Iroegbu serves a multitude of classic Nigerian meals, one being pounded yam, or fufu, which is served alongside stews such as okra, egusi, or edikaikong. In the past year, the company expanded from just one Detroit location to three, with one truck on the west side on Livernois Avenue, one truck on Eight Mile Road on the east side, and a pick-up-only location on Woodward Avenue near downtown. Credit: Facebook, Fork in Nigeria
El Parian Taco Truck Head to Southwest Detroit to immerse yourself in a range of Mexican cuisine. El Parian Taco Truck can be found just at 4804 W. Vernor Hwy., serving up authentic and affordable tacos, quesadillas, and more. Another TikTok foodie favroite, cheesy birria tacos with consume (broth), is also offered at this Detroit truck. The owners offer outdoor seating during the warm weather months and catering for events. Credit: Facebook, El Parian Taco Truck
Nu Deli thenudeli.com With a name derived from a portmanteau of New Delhi, India, and deli sandwiches, this food truck does exactly that, serving up Detroit favorites with an “Indian twist.” Some of these delicacies include a hot dog with masala sauce, a Reuben topped with Indian slaw, a tuna sandwich tossed with cilantro mint chutney, and an egg salad sandwich with curry leaf and green chili. The company is open from May through September and can be found at events and festivals across the city. Credit: Facebook, Nu Deli
Hoodbachi Grill instagram.com/hoodbachigrill This 100% halal eatery fuses together soul food flavors with Japanese-inspired Hibachi entrees. The truck went on a tour throughout the eastern half of the country earlier this year and racked up close to 50,000 followers on Instagram. Normally the truck is located in Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood at 21509 Fenkell Ave., open noon-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Credit: Instagram, @hoodbachigrill
Waka instagram.com/wakabybaobabfare Award-winning New Center restaurant Baobab Fare opened the food truck Waka in December, serving East African cuisine. The mobile eatery is present at Detroit City Football Club’s home matches at Keyworth Stadium and at Eastern Market every Sunday. Credit: Instagram, @wakabybaobabfare
A.J. Authentic Jamaica Co. instagram.com/aj_jamaica Usually found on the east side of Detroit, this eatery specializes in Jamaican cuisine, from oxtail and jerk chicken to fried plantains to fresh juices. Credit: Instagram, @aj_jamaica
Impasto eatimpasto.com This truck offers Italian-inspired wraps, as well as the best Italian dessert — a traditional cannoli. Credit: Facebook, Impasto Detroit
Bao Boys eatbaoboys.com With a residence at Ann Arbor’s York Yard, Bao Boys serves up innovative Asian bao buns with a variety of filling options, which the owners brought with them from their time living in Los Angeles. The spot also offers a nice outdoor seating area. Credit: Facebook, Bao Boys
The Pita Post thepitapost.com This truck is normally in Ferndale at Detroit Fleat, but can also be booked for private events. The eatery offers breakfast and dinner options, mainly including an array of pita sandwiches with a gourmet flair. Credit: Facebook, The Pita Post
Birria El Jefe instagram.com/birria.el.jefe There are tons of taco trucks in Southwest Detroit to try, but this tiny camper in the middle of a Ypsilanti parking lot is a hidden gem. The menu offers two $10 options – three birria tacos with consume or birria ramen, both of which come with a drink. Credit: Facebook, Birria El Jefe
Polish Mania polishmania.com Traveling mostly around Macomb County for events, this food truck offers cuisine straight from Warsaw, Poland. The menu consists of pierogi, borscht, stews, kielbasa, and a variety of other traditional Polish dishes. Credit: Facebook, Polish MANIA Warsaw Cuisine
Nepantla nepantladetroit.com Queer-owned cafe and food trailer Nepantla serves vegan Mexican food, as well as coffee, tea, and juices. The truck’s home base is located at 5410 W. Vernor Hwy., but it has been popping up at events across the city for five years. Credit: Facebook, Nepantla Cafe – Mexicantown, Detroit
Paradise Street Eats paradisebiryanidearborn.com This food truck offers Indian cuisine from biryani to dosa tandoori pizza and everything in between, normally located at 1200 Randolph St. in Detroit. Credit: Instagram, @paradisestreeteats
Egg Roll Diva eggrolldiva.com These egg rolls give the Chinese food staple a Detroit flare, serving corned beef egg rolls, cheeseburger egg rolls, peach cobbler egg rolls, and many other options. The mobile eatery travels to different events in the city. Credit: Facebook, Egg Roll Diva
Beignets 2 Go beignets2go.com In the U.S., beignets (French word for “pastry”) are most popular in New Orleans. This truck, normally parked at Eastern Market near Shed 5, brings the French-inspired powdered fritter to Detroit. Credit: Facebook, Beignets
Cortina Local ‘Artisan’ Pasta cortinalocal.com This food truck serves up authentic Italian pasta dishes. We especially dig the sharply dressed maître d’. Credit: Facebook, Cortina Local
Food trucks serve up a smorgasbordof flavors in Detroit’s Cadillac Square. Credit: Courtesy of the Downtown Detroit Partnership

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Layla McMurtrie is the digital editor of Detroit Metro Times. She's passionate about art, music, food, and Detroit's culture and community. Her work has been featured in the Detroit Free Press, Between...