Miami’s Best Food Trucks

When the food truck movement was gaining momentum across the U.S., few people in Miami were familiar with it. I had seen photos and read about the thriving scenes in cities like Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and New York, and I was eager to see what Miami would bring to the table.

One of my most commonly asked questions is, “What’s the best food truck burger?” With over 100 food trucks in South Florida, each offering a unique and tantalizing version of the burger, it’s no wonder that people are so curious.

Today, we’re focusing on the best food trucks in Miami. Many offer mouthwatering burgers from spots like FatBoy Ricks, The Side Chick, and Monster Burgers.

Burger Beast Food Truck Event
Burger Beast Food Truck Event

This list explicitly highlights trucks, including those tied to restaurants like Are You Hungry Grill, Cheeseburger Baby, Cuban Guys, Miami Roasted Corn, Ms. Cheezious, Pipo Burgers, and the World Famous EggRoll Truck.

Like all my guides, this list is a living, breathing entity. When I discover a new food truck that excites my taste buds, I add it immediately. And if I have two disappointing experiences, I won’t hesitate to remove them—because this is a journey we’re all on together, and no one is perfect!

Below are some food trucks I’ve eaten from around Miami.

It’s important to include honorable mentions for A.C.’s Icees, who has been serving lemonades in Coconut Grove for over 30 years, and Pincho Man, the original Miami food truck megastar. Both are still around today.

As always with any food truck, follow them on social media for hours and locations.

AC Icee’s

A.C. Icees Truck in Coconut Grove, Florida
A couple of A.C.’s Icees Lemonades

A.C. Icees has been around forever, and he does one thing great…frosted lemonade. There are three flavors (lemonade, cherry, and piña colada) and three sizes (small, medium, and large).

First-timers should order a small and work up to a large unless it’s hot outside (which it always is), when the large is a must!

A.C. Icees2470 S Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL
Every Day
11 AM – 6 PM

Authentic Gyros

Authentic Gyros owner Dejan, working his magic
Dejan, owner of Authentic Gyros

Authentic Gyros can be food truck roundups around South Florida. They’re also one of my favorites because of their tastiness and consistency.

You will always find Authentic Gyros owner Dejan in the window putting the finishing touches on his dishes, from gyros to falafel. Their gyro is one of Marcela‘s favorite food truck dishes.

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/authenticgyros

The BBQin Cuban

Cuban Tacos from the BBQin Cuban Food Truck
Brisket Tacos from the BBQin Cuban

Look, I know Cuban is in the name, but the BBQ in Cuban is barbecue through and through. Those BBQin Cuban brisket tacos and honey-butter-drizzled cornbread are delicious.

But it would help if you tried the pulled pork Cuban sandwich and some of those creamy housemade mashed potatoes. They’re a game-changer.

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thebbqincuban_

Between Two Buns

Cheese Sliders from Between Two Buns Food Trucks
Cheese Sliders from Between Two Buns Food Truck

Tuesday is the only day Between Two Buns offers sliders. I suggest you try to make it that day if you can.

The loaded fried chicken fries, covered in sauce, tomatoes, and onions, are not in a bun but a meal in themselves.

Between Two Buns11800 Mills Drive
Kendall, FL
Mon CLOSED
Tues-Sat 6:30 PM-11:00 PM
Sun 5 PM – 10 PM

Bricked Burgers

Bricked Burgers Food Truck
Bricked Burgers Food Truck

The Bricked Burgers food truck’s menu includes comfort foods such as burgers, cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, wings, and loaded fries.

If you’re with a hungry group, I suggest ordering the entire menu in one sitting—unless, of course, you haven’t eaten in a week. Then it would be acceptable.

Bricked Burgers12005 SW 129th Court
Miami, FL
Every Day 6:00 PM-12:00 AM

Chill N’ Burgers

Chill N' Burger Food Truck
Chill N’ Burger Food Truck

I was driving down Bird Road in Westchester when I saw a food truck on the side of the road trip. I might have kept going if it wasn’t for the fact that I could clearly see the world burger on the side of it.

It was the Chill N’ Burger food truck, and it was calling out to me. The beautiful double cheeseburger hit the spot, but the truck has since moved to Medley, so I need a return visit real soon.

Chill N’ Burger10201 NW 116th Way
Medley, FL
Mon-Tue-Weds 12 PM – 10 PM
Thurs-Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat-Sun 5 PM – 11 PM

Fat Boy Ricks

Burger Cheese Fries from Fat Boy Rick's Food Truck
Chopped Burger Cheese Fries from Fat Boy Ricks Food Truck

The burgers from Fat Boy Ricks are great, but those chopped burger cheese fries are what you need to eat when enjoying an addictive streaming program at home.

Did you take a good look at them? Damn, they’re good.

Fat Boy RicksLunch14275 Sw 139th Court
Miami, FL
Tue-Weds-Thurs-Fri
11 AM – 3 PM
Fat Boy RicksDinner5355 NW 27th Ave
Miami, FL
Fri-Sat
6 PM – 11 PM

FatMan Hot Dogs

Fatman Hot Dogs and More Food Truck
I love the Fatman Hot Dogs and More Food Truck logo

Fatman Hot Dogs and More began life as a hot dog cart, but he had upgraded to a food trailer by the time I finally got around to trying them. I’ve seen things like burgers, tater tots, and even a “Parfat,” his take on a parfait with a layered chopped hot dog, mac ‘n cheese, and beans.

Fatman Hot Dogs and More is in a league of its own regarding wieners and sausages. The griddled sausage, with its perfect blend of onions, peppers, and yellow mustard, is a testament to that.

Fatman Hot Dogs14275 Sw 139th Court
Miami, FL
Mon-Tue-Thurs-Fri-Sat
1 PM – 7 PM

Flavor House Grill

Jerk Chicken with Summer Salad from Flavor House Grill Food Truck
Jerk Chicken with Summer Salad

If you’re ever at a South Florida food truck roundup, you will likely see Flavor House Grill has the longest line. You might remember them as Jerk It when they were at my now retired weekly Monday night event, Food Trucks at ArtsPark in Hollywood.

The Jerk Chicken is delicious, but Marcela chose that summer salad pictured. I stick to the coconut rice.

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/flavor_house_grill

Hot Dog Maracay

Hot Dog Maracay Food Truck on Flagler
Hot Dog Maracay Food Truck on Flagler

I am still trying to figure out what makes Hot Dog Maracay unique. On the surface, it appears to be a hot dog covered in hand-shredded cheese.

There’s more to it than that: potato sticks, corn kernels, ketchup, mayo, mustard, and hand-shredded cheddar cheese on a steamed bun. Trust me, this combination is a winner; you must eat at least two.

Hot Dog Maracay7600 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL
Every Day
6 PM – 12 AM
Hot Dog Maracay5731 NW 74th Avenue
Doral, FL
Every Day
7 PM – 12 AM
Hot Dog Maracay490 SW South River Drive
Downtown Miami, FL
Every Day
6 PM – 12 AM

Miami Baked

Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Miami Baked Food Truck
Miami Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

There are two reasons to wait in line at the Miami Baked food truck: churros and cookies. We’re in Miami, so streams of cream cheese and guava are a must.

What’s better than a thick, fresh-baked cookie? One that’s stuffed with chocolate chips.

Miami Baked12750 SW 128th Street
Miami, FL
Mon 8 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri-Sat 7 PM – Midnight
Sun 7 PM – 11 PM

Monster Burgers

Monster Burgers Food Truck Monster Dog
Monster Burgers Monster Dog

Yes, burgers are in the name, but my go-to at Monster Burgers food truck is their hefty and filling Monster Dog. They’re all about comida rapida (fast food) from Colombia.

The Monster Dog contains bacon, mayo ketchup, garlic, and pineapple sauces. It’s an unconventional combination that compliments each other deliciously.

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/monsterburgers

Pizza en Fuego

The Godfather from Pizza en Fuego Food Truck
The Godfather from Pizza en Fuego

The Pizza En Fuego food truck has a limited menu, which should make your decision easier unless you’re one of those people. I’m talking about the kind who holds up the line when you’re starving and waiting to order food.

I stick to the Godfather pizza with ham, chorizo, pepperoni, and sausage. Yes, it’s a meat-lovers pie with chorizo, adding a little pizzaz. It’s so good.

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/pizzaenfuego

Santo Dulce Churros

Santo Dulce Churros & Ice Cream Food Truck
Halo Churro from Santo Dulce Food Truck

The Santo Dulce food truck menu includes churros, ice cream, tequeños, and lemonade. My favorite combo is the sugar churro with the Santa Coladita ice cream base; it makes for tasty Cuban comfort food.

Marcela loves the Oreo dust churro in the cookies and cream ice cream base. Now, you don’t have to love churros to enjoy Santo Dulce, but it does help!

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/santodulcechurros

The Side Chick

Dry Rub Hot Chicken Tenders from The Side Chick Food Truck in Miami, Florida
The Side Chick Dry Rub Hot Chicken Tenders

The Side Chick is all about smash burgers and giant chicken tenders. If you are starving, chicken tenders are the way to go. The Tender Box has three giant fellas tossed in a rub or sauce; we chose dry rub, hot with the Wifey dipping sauce.

The heat from those tenders had me crying happy tears. While the Wifey Sauce was good for dipping the dusted fries, it was no match for the Hot Honey.

Side Chick6776 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, FL
Tue-Weds-Thurs 5 PM – 12 AM
Fri-Sat 5 PM – 1 AM
Sun 5 PM – 12 AM

Tacos El Machine Gon

Tacos El Machine Gon Cochinita Pibil and Al Pastor Tacos
Tacos El Machine Gon Cochinita Pibil and Al Pastor Tacos

The menu at Tacos El Machine Gon is short and sweet: tacos, costras, quesadilla and churros. But that’s not to say they don’t expand on it occasionally.

If the Al Pastor taco is on the menu, I know what I’m eating: a few of those fellas. Before you order that taco, start with an esquite, a cup of corn with corn kernels, jalapeño, lime garlic aioli, cortija cheese, cilantro, and chile powder. It’s a beautiful baby.

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tacos.elmachinegon

World Famous Egg Roll Truck

World Egg Famous Egg Roll Cheeseburger Egg Roll
World Famous EggRoll Truck Cheeseburger Egg Roll

China Man, the owner of the World Famous Egg Roll Truck, is the best food truck grub salesman I have ever heard or seen. When he finishes talking with you, you’re ready to buy one of everything on his menu.

He takes every popular type of comfort food and puts it in an egg roll. There’s a cheeseburger egg roll, a cheesesteak egg roll, a steak taco egg roll, a buffalo chicken egg roll, a lasagna egg roll… well, the list goes on and on.

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/eggrolltruck

Miami Food Trucks Events

The Miami Food Trucks
Miami Food Trucks logo by Burger Beast

While the number of regularly scheduled food truck events isn’t as high as in 2011 and 2012, there are plenty in every neighborhood if you know where to look.

Every Tuesday

Food Truck Fest
Haulover Park from 5-9:30 PM
10800 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, Florida 33154

Every Wednesday

Food Truck Wednesdays
Pelican Harbor Marina from 5-10 PM
1275 NE 79th Street
North Bay Village, Florida 33138

Wednesday Food Trucks
Volunteer Park from 5-9 PM
12050 W Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, Florida 33323

Every Thursday

Wellington Food Truck & Music Series
Wellington Amphitheater from 5-9 PM
12100 Forest Hill Boulevard
Wellington, Florida 33414

Every Friday

Food Trucks Fridays Fiesta
Tropical Park from 5-10 PM
7900 SW 40th Street
Miami, Florida 33155

Second Friday of the Month

Food Trucks in Jupiter
Abacoa Town Center from 5:30-10 PM
1200 Town Center Drive
Jupiter, Florida 33458

Permanent Food Truck Locations

Food Truck Backyard

Food Truck Backyard in West Miami, Florida

Food Truck Backyard
1325 SW 70th Avenue
Miami, FL

Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat: 2-11:30 PM
Sun: 5–11:30 PM

Grand Central Food Station

Ten trucks Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Grand Central Food Station
12701 SW 137th Avenue
Miami, FL
(786) 499-5924

Fri & Sat 11 AM-1 AM
Sun 11 AM-11 PM

4 thoughts on “Miami’s Best Food Trucks”

  1. BTTR, by Johnson and Wales. Those were the days! Blanket, BYOW, and lots of great food truck food. I’m so glad the Tropical Park one of Fridays has made a return.

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  2. Is there any way you could bring your fabulous food somewhere close to Hollywood again? We really miss going there every Monday.

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