Top Ten San Diego Food Trucks

The classic food truck, or travelling lunch truck, was certainly never intended for the hoity-toity crowd. Originally viewed as a beacon of hope to hungry blue-collared pedestrians looking to catch a break during a hard day at work, the food truck will always have a place in American culture. While it has always been considered a step ahead of the average fast food spot, these trucks are actually starting to rival a home cooked meal.

Recently, the lunch truck has gotten a gourmet makeover. Once noted for its inexpensive, greasy fare, some have moved on to more elaborate cuisines. While not all food trucks are going the way of the fast paced, five star meal served out of a truck, it certainly doesn’t hurt to introduce a bit of variety into the industry. The food truck era is here, and with modern improvements housed on many of the trucks, the food is better than ever before.

Discover ten of our favorite San Diego food trucks for your lunch break.

The Liberty Taco Truck in Air Station Miramar 

Boasting an impressive selection of food and reeling in patrons with its intoxicating smells, Liberty Taco Truck is certainly something to be experienced. One of the original San Diego food trucks and usually parked close to the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar, this truck is making sure our troops are staying well fed.

La Fachada in Logan Heights 

A near permanent staple of the neighborhood, La Fachada has been pleasing residents with its fantastic spread of tacos and homemade drinks, most notably the horchata, for years. Carrying classic ingredients like carnitas and carne asada , La Fachada also carries original Mexican staples like lengua, which makes for an interesting choice for the adventurous.

Tabe BBQ Mobile Truck

In Japanese, “Tabe” means “to eat,” which is exactly what you can expect to do at this stylish fusion food truck. Using a mix of Korean, BBQ and Mexican recipies, the owners have created four unique recipes for its truck. Each item can be consumed in either taco, burrito or bowl form. Use its website to find its current location at tabebbq.com.

El Pescador in Chula Vista 

A focus on fresh seafood has made El Pescador one of the premiere food trucks in San Diego. Tacos are made quickly, with simple, high quality ingredients for a unique Mexican flavor. Its salsas are all homemade, but don’t let its colorful appearance fool you; these garnishes are extremely spicy.

MIHO Gastrotruck

Using only fresh, local ingredients, Miho’s has been known to create a buzz wherever they stop. The menu changes daily but consistently remains delicious. Always on the move, it may be difficult to track down this gourmet food truck. Get its latest menu and locations at mihogastrotruck.com.

Marisco’s German Taco Truck in Normal Heights 

Although the word “German” is in the name, do not expect to see sour kraut or bratwurst rolling out of this food truck. Marisco’s is all about Mexican style seafood dishes, getting its ingredients daily from the ocean. It tastes gourmet compared to similar “taco trucks,” and with three locations around San Diego, locating a piece of the action should not be very difficult.

Super Q in Linda Vista 

One of the only food trucks serving San Diego that delicious Texas style BBQ. Its comical truck, complete with the hyper-masculine “Q” superhero painted on its huge vehicle, is ready to satiate this city’s hunger. Big portions and plenty of meat is any carnivore’s dream come true. Its current location and information on the loyalty program can be found at superqfoodtruck.com.

KalbiQ

Cheap tacos and other worldly favorites keep KalbiQ growing in popularity year after year. Try unique favorites like a kim chi hot dog or the short rib fries. While food trucks may be growing in popularity, it will be a long time before someone comes up with an idea as original as this one. Making use of new technologies, the current location of the KalbiQ food truck can be found on it’s Twitter page @kalbiq.

Tacos El Paisa in National City 

With a full on salsa bar and all sorts of free fixing to accompany your meal, including the always popular spicy carrots, Tacos El Paisa is basically your favorite taco shop on wheels. The food tastes fresh and comes at a cheap price, causing many locals to consider this truck one of their favorite San Diego spots.

El Jefesito in Clairemont 

While some taco carts may leave you feeling less then full, this most certainly has never been a problem at El Jefesito. Prepare to be stuffed like you have never been stuffed before. San Diego’s favorite Mexican entree, Carne asada fries, make a guest appearance on the menu, which is a rare addition to any standard taco cart. It won’t make you any skinnier but, hey, it’s a food truck.

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