Detroit Food Truck Guide 2025: The Motor City's Best Street Food
Discover Detroit's best food trucks for 2025—from Eater's top pick to the first truck ever on Detroit Free Press Top 10. Complete guide with locations, menus, prices, and where to find Motor City street food.
Detroit's food truck scene has exploded in recent years, transforming the Motor City into a street food destination. From award-winning tacos to Israeli shakshuka, these mobile kitchens serve up some of the best eats in Michigan.
The city's diverse culinary landscape reflects Detroit's multicultural heritage—Indian fusion in Greektown, authentic Norteño Mexican on the east side, and the only Israeli food truck in the entire state. Whether you're grabbing lunch at Cadillac Square or exploring Eastern Market on a Saturday, Detroit's food trucks deliver unforgettable flavors on wheels.
1. Paradise Street Eats & Biryani — Indian Fusion
Paradise Street Eats was named Eater's Best Detroit Food Truck of 2024
Rating: Eater's Best Detroit Food Truck 2024
Location & Hours
- Address: 1200 Randolph Street, Greektown, Detroit
- Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-9pm | Weekends on Belle Isle
About
Named Eater's Best Detroit Food Truck of 2024, Paradise Street Eats brings authentic Indian street food to Detroit's Greektown. Founded by partners Ali Wazne (Lebanese American) and Srinath "Ziggy" Kalmadi (Indian), this 100% halal truck offers vegan and gluten-free options. The grand opening drew Mayor Mike Duggan and members of Congress.
Must-Try Dishes
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Street-Style Chicken Dum Biryani | Signature masala-marinated boneless chicken cooked in layered Hyderabadi dum biryani rice, served with lime and raita | $14 |
| Paradise Loaded Fries | Seasoned shoestring fries tossed in garlic, green onion, chili, and chaat masala, topped with cheese, XXX sauce, black sesame, and crispy butter chicken | $12 |
| Butter Chicken Tacos | Crispy boneless chicken in signature butter sauce, xxx slaw, chaat vegetables, mint & tamarind chutney on fresh chapati | $13 |
Reviews
"The loaded fries was definitely my favorite – I love Indian food so I was excited to see this twist. A new food truck that mixes Indian style food with street style food perfectly. The butter chicken tacos on chapati are an excellent alternative to a tortilla!"
Social media: Instagram @paradisestreeteats | paradisestreeteats.com
2. Detroit 75 Kitchen — Gourmet Sandwiches
Detroit 75 Kitchen's 3rd Street Philly was named #1 Sandwich to Eat in Detroit Before You Die
Rating: 4.5/5 (391 Yelp reviews)
Location & Hours
- Address: 4800 W Fort Street, Southwest Detroit (Flagship)
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm | Friday 10am-8pm | New Troy location coming 2025
About
What started as two brothers operating a kitchen next to a truck stop has become a globally recognized brand. Detroit 75 Kitchen earned recognition as a Top 100 Restaurant in America, Top Three U.S. Food Truck, and has 564K Instagram followers. Their 3rd Street Philly was named "#1 Sandwich to Eat in Detroit Before You Die" by Eater, and their Garlic Cilantro Fries won "Best Fries" in Detroit. They served 15,000+ meals during the 2024 NFL Draft.
Must-Try Dishes
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street Detroit Philly | Sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, banana peppers, chopped steak, and provolone on sesame seed bread, pressed to perfection | $14 |
| Garlic Cilantro Fries | Hand-cut fries with signature garlic cilantro jalapeño aioli. Award-winning | $6 |
| Vernor Hwy Chicken Shawarma | Grilled marinated chicken breast with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, garlic sauce wrapped in fresh pita | $13 |
| BBQ Chicken Egg Rolls | House specialty with amazing flavor | $10 |
Reviews
"BEST FOOD TRUCK IN THE CITY! Baby those fries will have you addicted! Couldn't stop eating them! And the sandwiches are HUGE. I always can only eat about half and save the other half for later! Detroit 75's Philly steak is on another level. Tender, flavorful steak piled high on a perfectly toasted roll."
Social media: Instagram @detroit75kitchen (564K followers) | detroit75kitchen.com
3. Tacos Hernandez Food Truck — Authentic Norteño Mexican
Tacos Hernandez became the first food truck ever to make the Detroit Free Press Top 10 Restaurants list
Rating: #5 Detroit Free Press Top 10 Restaurants 2024
Location & Hours
- Mobile: Morningside/East Warren area, Eastern Market, events
- Check Instagram @tacoshernandezfoodtruck for daily locations
About
The first food truck EVER to make the Detroit Free Press Top 10 Best Restaurants list (#5 in 2024). Owner Diana Gomez, originally from El Paso, Texas, brings authentic northern Mexican (Norteño) flavors with family ties to Chihuahua, Mexico. All tortillas are made from scratch using white corn common to northern Mexico. Diana takes a farm-to-table approach, working with Keep Growing Detroit and local urban farms. Her five-year plan includes a brick-and-mortar restaurant on East Warren.
Must-Try Dishes
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Braised Brisket Taco | 24-hour brined brisket using El Paso's Claude's BBQ sauce and secret ingredients, braised 8 hours, shredded and returned to brine. Served with creamy avocado dressing (not sour cream) | $5 |
| Cabbage Al Pastor Taco | Unique vegetarian take on the classic | $4 |
| Discada Tacos | For minced meat lovers, traditional northern Mexican style | $5 |
Reviews
"My jaw dropped when I won because a little food truck is right behind fine dining restaurants. Diana's homemade tortillas with creamy avocado dressing instead of sour cream are unforgettable. The brisket taco starts with a 24-hour brine – you can taste the love and tradition in every bite."
Social media: Instagram @tacoshernandezfoodtruck
4. TruckShuka — Israeli Street Food
TruckShuka is the only Israeli food truck in the entire state of Michigan
Rating: #1 Voted Best Food Truck (7 Action News)
Location & Hours
- Mobile: Beacon Park (Thursdays), Cadillac Square (Fridays), Royal Oak Farmers Market
- Check truckshuka.com for weekly schedule
About
The ONLY Israeli food truck in the entire state of Michigan! Founded by Chef Benji Benoliel, who moved from Israel to Detroit. TruckShuka brings authentic Jerusalem street food with dishes made completely from scratch. Everything focuses on dishes readily available on street corners in Jerusalem. The truck was launched with help from Hebrew Free Loan and has become a beloved fixture at Jewish community events.
Must-Try Dishes
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Shakshuka | Traditional Israeli dish of poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce with fire-roasted bell peppers, garlic, and Middle Eastern spices, served in a hollowed-out loaf of bread | $14 |
| Chicken Shawarma Pita | Marinated 36 hours with imported Israeli spices, loaded with hummus, cucumber/tomato salad, Israeli pickle, and tahini sauce | $15 |
| Sabich Sandwich | Roasted eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, tomato/cucumber salad, and tahini in fluffy pita. "We Israelis think it's the best thing you'll ever eat." | $13 |
Reviews
"The Sabich is everything I could have asked for – delicious warm eggplant with creamy hummus and spicy amba paired with fresh parsley and cucumber! It reminds me of being in Israel. The shawarma said it would be the best thing I ate today and he was right! Meat was tender, hummus was the best I have ever tasted!"
Social media: Instagram @truckshuka | truckshuka.com | (313) 424-2411
5. Los Dos Amigos Taco Truck — Traditional Mexican Street Food
Rating: 4.5/5 — Detroit OG Since 1999
Location & Hours
- Address: 7115 Parkwood St (at Parkinson), Southwest Detroit
- Hours: Fri-Sat 10am-10pm | Sunday 10am-8:30pm
About
One of the ORIGINAL taco trucks in the Detroit area, serving Southwest Detroit since 1999. This family-owned truck has earned a legendary reputation for authentic Mexican street-style cuisine over 25+ years. Los Dos Amigos has become a neighborhood institution and regularly appears at major Detroit events including food truck rallies throughout metro Detroit.
Must-Try Dishes
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Award-Winning Al Pastor Tacos | Their signature dish, marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit | $3.50 |
| Carne Asada Tacos | Choice of steak topped with onions, cilantro, salsa, and/or cheese | $4 |
| Quesadillas & Burritos | Generous portions with your choice of meat | $8-12 |
Reviews
"They nail it every time from the taste to the authenticity. Simply Amazing. Not a bad thing on the menu but I lean toward the Mexican sausage and beef head. This is probably the best taco truck out of the dozen or so taquerias I have been to in the area. Super loyal fans keep coming back for fresh, authentic Mexican fare."
Social media: Instagram @losdosamigostacotruck | (313) 218-3360 | losdosamigostacotruck.com
Where to Find Food Trucks in Detroit
Eastern Market
- Address: 2934 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207
- Hours: Saturday 6am-4pm (year-round) | Tuesday 9am-3pm | Sunday 10am-4pm (June-Sept)
Detroit's largest farmers market draws 40,000+ visitors on Saturdays. Multiple food trucks line the streets alongside 200+ local vendors. A must-visit destination for street food lovers.
Downtown Street Eats at Cadillac Square
- Address: 662 Woodward Ave, Detroit
- Season: May through October, 11am-3pm weekdays
Michigan's largest weekly food truck experience in its 12th season. The Downtown Detroit Partnership brings rotating trucks to this lunchtime favorite spot.
Detroit Fleat (Ferndale)
- Address: 1820 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
- Phone: (248) 951-2890
Metro Detroit's premier food truck park and full-service bar. Features rotating guest trucks, street food-inspired menu, famous boozy Slooshies, dog-friendly patio, and kids play area. Now primarily a private event space but still hosts food truck events.
Other Popular Locations
- Campus Martius Park — Downtown Detroit's living room with rotating trucks
- Beacon Park — Food trucks on summer weekdays
- Spirit Plaza — Lunchtime food truck destination
- Belle Isle — Weekend food truck spot
- Royal Oak Farmers Market — Saturdays 7am-1pm year-round
More Notable Detroit Food Trucks
The Drunken Rooster
Mediterranean tacos with a twist. Chef Hassan Masselmani combines Middle Eastern and Mexican flavors. Try the sumac hot sauce!
The Lobster Food Truck
Maine lobster shipped direct. Lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, fried lobster bites.
Fork in Nigeria
Authentic Nigerian cuisine: jollof rice, fried plantains, fufu, akara balls. Multiple trucks around metro Detroit.
Regina's Food Truck
Authentic Mexican fare, unbelievable tacos and homemade salsa.
Hero or Villain
Gourmet sandwiches named after heroes and villains. Try The Thor (turkey, bacon, cheddar on grilled sourdough).
Nosh Pit Detroit
Recognized as one of the best vegan food trucks in the country.
Cosmic Burrito
Try the Jupiter Crunch: marinated beef chuck roast wrapped with Mexican queso and crispy corn tortilla chips.
Conclusion
Detroit's food truck scene continues to grow stronger, with trucks earning national recognition and historic firsts. From Tacos Hernandez becoming the first food truck ever on the Detroit Free Press Top 10 Restaurants list to Detroit 75 Kitchen's status as a Top 100 Restaurant in America, the Motor City's mobile kitchens are redefining street food excellence.
The common thread among Detroit's best trucks is authenticity—whether it's Diana Gomez's 24-hour brined brisket, Chef Benji's Jerusalem street food, or the 25-year legacy of Los Dos Amigos. These aren't just food trucks; they're culinary institutions on wheels.
For the latest locations and schedules, follow your favorite trucks on Instagram. And if you're planning an event, Detroit's best food trucks are available for catering—bringing the Motor City's finest street food directly to you.
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