{"id":31177,"date":"2019-06-04T12:57:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T17:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=31177"},"modified":"2020-06-29T08:38:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T13:38:40","slug":"best-chicago-food-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-chicago-food-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Chicago Food Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u00a0were seduced by some pretty damn great food trucks at the Chicago Food Truck Festival this past weekend, so we thought we\u2019d do a roundup of our favorites. Keep seeking these delicious mobile restaurants as they head out on wheels this summer!<\/span><\/p>\n

5411 Empanadas<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"5411
Photo Credit: 5411 Empanadas<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Can\u2019t go wrong with empanadas! Especially from a food truck.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cupcakes for Courage<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Cupcakes
Photo Credit: Cupcakes for Courage<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cupcakes on wheels!? It\u2019s a dream come true.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aztec Daves<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Aztec
Photo Credit: Aztec Dave’s Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rollin\u2019 tacos at their finest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Baby Cakes<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Babycakes\"
Photo Credit: Babycakes Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ever strolled through the Loop and thought about how much you wanted a pancake? Now you have everything.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheesie’s<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Cheesie's\"
Photo Credit: Cheesie’s Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Giant grilled cheese sandwiches? No, I\u2019m not in my 20s, I\u2019m a frickin\u2019 10-year-old today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fido To Go<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Fido
Photo Credit: Fido To Go Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For your pup! Isn\u2019t that so thoughtful?<\/span><\/p>\n

Firecakes Donuts<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Firecakes
Photo Credit: Firecakes Donuts Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Circles of sugary goodness, fresh off the truck. <\/span><\/p>\n

Flowers for Dreams<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Flowers
Photo Credit: Flowers for Dreams Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Technically, you can still eat these! But they recommend just\u00a0giving the flower bouquets you buy here away to someone special.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Roaming Hog<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"The
Photo Credit: The Roaming Hog Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The best damn BBQ in Chicago, hands down. Fight me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Potbelly Food Truck<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Potbelly\"
Photo Credit: Potbelly Sandwich Shop Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I DIDN\u2019T KNOW THEY HAD A FOOD TRUCK! AND NOW I\u2019M WAY TOO EXCITED! Come on, everybody knows their sandwiches are the shit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ste Martaen <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Vegan
Photo Credit: Vegan Food Truck Chicago Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A vegan food truck, for you animal lovers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Yum Dum<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Yum
Photo Credit: Yum Dum Truck Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of Chicago\u2019s best Chinese joints.<\/span><\/p>\n

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