The Definitive Guide to Las Vegas's 10 Best Food Trucks 2026
Discover Las Vegas's 10 best food trucks for 2026—from Fukuburger's Japanese fusion to viral TikTok sensations. Complete guide with locations, menus, prices, and where to find Vegas street food.
Las Vegas's food truck scene has evolved from a few pioneers "getting kicked out of parking lots" to a thriving culinary ecosystem featuring award-winning chefs, viral TikTok sensations, and cuisine you won't find anywhere else in America.
These 10 trucks represent the pinnacle of Vegas street food in 2026—from the nation's first Guatemalan food truck to Korean-fusion pioneers and a struggling vendor transformed overnight by a single TikTok review. Whether you're hunting for late-night eats after the casinos or seeking authentic flavors beyond the Strip, these mobile kitchens deliver experiences that rival any sit-down restaurant.
1. Dragon Grille: Nevada's Korean-fusion pioneer
Dragon Grille has won Best Food Truck multiple times since 2013
Cuisine: Korean-American Fusion | Established: 2012
Dragon Grille holds the distinction of being Nevada's only Korean-American fusion food truck, operated by brothers Christian and Yasser Guzman who emigrated from Guatemala as teenagers. With 140+ five-star reviews and multiple "Best Food Truck" wins, this truck has become a Las Vegas institution.
Location and hours
- Permanent kitchen: Adrenaline Sports Bar, 3103 N. Rancho Drive (7 days/week, 11am-9/10pm)
- Mobile stops: UNLV near the library (weekdays ~2pm), Food Truck Fridays at Top Shelf Wine & Spirits (6-10pm)
- Events: First Friday Festival, Downtown Container Park, CES
Signature dishes
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgogi Philly Cheesesteak | Bulgogi steak with red peppers, onions, Swiss cheese, Chipotle Galbi Q Sauce, served with fries | ~$18 |
| Dragon Fries | Lightly breaded fries topped with Korean beef brisket, galbi Q sauce, furikake | — |
| Bulgogi Kimchi Fries | Bulgogi steak, kimchi, Chipotle Galbi Q, furikake, cilantro | — |
| Coconut Crusted Shrimp | 8 pieces on rice bed with sweet chili sauce and furikake | — |
Reviews and recognition
- Yelp: 4.0/5 stars (95+ reviews)
- Awards: Best New Food Truck 2013 (Las Vegas Weekly), Best Food Truck 2015 & 2017 (Review Journal)
- TV: Featured on A&E's FYI channel "Late Night Chef Fight" with Laila Ali
Social media: Instagram @dragongrille | sincitydragons.com/dragongrille | (702) 927-7625
2. 303 In The Cut: the viral late-night phenomenon
303 In The Cut became the most viral food truck in Las Vegas thanks to TikTok
Cuisine: American/Mexican Fusion with Colorado Green Chile | Established: Family dream, 20+ years in the making
This father-and-son operation went from a simple food truck dream to "the most viral food truck in Las Vegas" thanks to TikTok. Chef Guiliano Raso and his father brought Colorado-style green chile to Vegas, and now lines stretch from opening to close every single night.
Location and hours
- Chinatown: 4120 Spring Mountain Road (7pm-1am daily)
- Centennial Hills: 6900 N. Durango Drive (5pm-10pm daily)
- Phone: (702) 786-7278
Signature dishes
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Green Chile Burrito | Smoked chicken, pinto beans, peppers, melty cheese, roasted green chile—order "in the cut" with 303 sauce or "smothered" | $11 |
| Crackin' Fried Chicken Fries | Panko-fried buttermilk chicken over fries with creamy-spicy sauce | $16 |
| Cheesecake Sandwich | Brick of cheesecake between gingerbread-like crust with blueberry strawberry jam | $9 |
| Tiramisu | House-made, with rotating seasonal flavors | $9 |
Reviews and recognition
- Yelp: 507+ photos, 399+ reviews (Chinatown location)
- TikTok: @303inthecut (390K+ followers, 5.7M+ likes)
- Instagram: @303inthecut (294K+ followers)
- Press: Featured by Keith Lee, Vegas PBS, Las Vegas Weekly
"TikTok changed our entire business, changed my life" — Guiliano Raso
Every dessert and sauce is house-made. Portions are famously enormous—expect leftovers. The "303" references Colorado's area code, paying homage to the family's roots.
3. Stripchezze: gourmet grilled cheese meets Vegas
Stripchezze was named #1 Food Truck in Nevada in 2019
Cuisine: Gourmet Grilled Cheese | Owner: Suzy Davis
Stripchezze cleverly combines "Strip" (Las Vegas Strip) with cheese to create a brand that's become synonymous with comfort food innovation. Their "Daddy's On A Roll" mac and cheese egg rolls with kimchi sauce have achieved legendary status.
Location and hours
- Schedule: Variable—check Instagram @stripchezzetrucklv for locations
- Regular events: Downtown Grand Hotel Third Thursdays, Clark County Fair, Great American Foodie Fest
- Phone: (702) 706-3256
Signature dishes
| Dish | Description |
|---|---|
| Daddy's On A Roll | Deep-fried 3-cheese mac and cheese egg rolls with kimchi dipping sauce—their signature |
| Me So Cheesy | Korean bulgogi beef in golden-toasted roll, provolone, cabbage slaw, kimchi sauce |
| Jam On It | Maple bacon bourbon jam on parmesan-crusted sourdough with muenster and tomato |
| Hot Streak | Pepper jack, jalapeños, sriracha mayo on Flamin' Hot Cheetos-crusted sourdough |
Reviews and recognition
- Yelp: 97+ reviews, 186+ photos
- Awards: #1 Food Truck in Nevada 2019 (Daily Meal magazine)
- TV: Featured on Food Network, Cooking Channel's "Carnival Eats," Travel Channel "Best Places to Pig Out"
Social media: Instagram @stripchezzetrucklv (11K+ followers) | stripchezze.com
4. Sticky Iggy's: waffles reinvented
Cuisine: Creative Waffle Creations | Established: 2014 | Founder: Iggy Wagner
Sticky Iggy's transformed the humble waffle into an art form, earning TimeOut Las Vegas's "Top 5 Food Trucks" recognition. Their innovation? Dipping chicken in waffle batter before frying—creating the "Wafflingers" that corporate giants now order for their events.
Location and hours
- Base: 420 E Pilot Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148
- Model: Primarily catering-focused with mobile appearances
- Henderson: 2460 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 110
Signature dishes
| Dish | Description |
|---|---|
| Wake n' Bake Waffle | Signature donut waffle topped with ice cream, maple glaze, chocolate |
| Wafflingers | Crispy waffle-battered boneless tenders with dipping sauces |
| Churro Waffle | Cinnamon, sugar, caramel, and vanilla bean ice cream |
| The Nic-Nac | Chicken tender-stuffed waffle cone drizzled in ranch |
Catering packages
- Entree + Beverage: $13.50/guest
- Entree + Side + Beverage: $15/guest
- Full package with dessert: $20/guest
High-profile clients
UFC, Logitech, Adobe, Caesar's Entertainment, IBM, Mobile Strike
Social media: Instagram @stickyiggys (3,130 followers) | 5/5 Facebook rating
A portion of every dollar goes to charity. Founder Iggy has helped launch 3 additional food trucks.
5. Southern Taste Seafood: the Keith Lee miracle
Cuisine: Southern Seafood & Comfort Food | Owner: Gary Shanks ("Mr. Gary") | Established: 2020
This is Las Vegas's most remarkable food truck story. In January 2023, TikTok food critic Keith Lee discovered Mr. Gary's struggling truck during a late-night bike ride. His review—which garnered 24 million views—resulted in $30,000 in donations within 24 hours and a 900% increase in business.
Location and hours
- Primary: 4720 S Eastern Ave (Eastern and Tompkins, outside Wells Fargo)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri 12pm-9pm
- Phone: (702) 807-0472
Signature dishes
| Dish | Keith Lee Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Old School Burger | 9.5/10 | Seasoned ground beef, juicy and flavorful—despite seafood being their specialty |
| Crab Fries | Fan favorite | Famous loaded fries topped with crab |
| Snow Crab Boil | 10/10 (customer) | Loaded crab boil with Southern-style seasoning |
| Fried Catfish | — | Real New Orleans-style, never bland |
| Seafood Gumbo | — | Authentic New Orleans recipe |
The Keith Lee effect
"Yeah, Gary, you about to make me cry... Delicious. It was juicy, it was cheesy… immaculate." — Keith Lee
Before the viral video, Mr. Gary was lucky to get 5-10 customers daily. Lee, despite being allergic to shellfish, returned the next day after Gary promised to use fresh oil and separate utensils. Lee then sent $450 via Cash App for a $10 burger.
Social media: Instagram @southern_taste_seafood (23,000+ followers) | Featured on TODAY.com, Yahoo News
6. Sin City Wings: the pioneer that started it all
Cuisine: Wings & American Comfort | Established: 2011 | Owners: Chef Bobby and Melissa
Sin City Wings holds the title of being Las Vegas's first wing truck, bringing Southern hospitality and fresh-never-frozen philosophy to the streets since 2011. Their homemade sauces have earned cult status.
Location and hours
- Base: 949 Empire Mesa Way, Henderson, NV 89011
- Regular event: Vegas StrEATS (second Saturday, Jackie Gaughan Plaza at El Cortez)
- Phone: (702) 763-5500
Signature sauces
| Sauce | Description |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Chili | Signature—tangy sweetness with perfect heat |
| Bobby Q | Southern BBQ with brown sugar |
| The Feinberg | Spicy apricot—sweet fruit infused with spicy chilis |
| The Oscar Goodman | Ghost pepper buffalo—extremely spicy |
Reviews and recognition
- Yelp: 74 reviews, 48 photos
- Unique claim: Only Vegas food truck that hand-cuts and breads boneless wings from fresh tenderloins daily
"We don't cut corners on our food and we don't cut corners on our sauces!!!"
Website: sincitywings.com
7. El Shuko LV: America's first Guatemalan food truck
Cuisine: Guatemalan-American Fusion | Established: 2015 | Owners: Christian and Yasser Guzman (Sin City Dragons)
El Shuko LV made history as the first and only Guatemalan food truck in the United States, specializing in "shucos"—Guatemalan-style hot dogs that fuse American and Central American flavors.
Location and hours
- Regular spots: 869 N. Eastern Ave (Sat 1-9pm, Sun 12-7pm), 4760 W. Desert Inn Rd (Fri 4-9pm)
- Events: First Friday Festival, Downtown Container Park
- Phone: (702) 610-2727 / (702) 481-4580
Signature dishes
| Dish | Description |
|---|---|
| El Chapin (flagship) | All-beef frank, guacamol, boiled cabbage, mayo, ketchup, mustard on toasted bun |
| El Chuchon | Combination of carne asada, frank, and Spanish chorizo with all the toppings |
| Mixtas | Hot dog toppings served on fresh corn tortilla—a "hot dog taco fusion" |
| Choripapas | Crispy fries with Spanish chorizo, chirmol, over-easy egg, cilantro |
Reviews and recognition
- Yelp: 9 reviews, 12 photos
- TV: Featured on Cooking Channel's "Food Truck Nation"
- International press: Covered by Guatemalan media (Siglo XXI, Guatevision, Publinews)
Social media: Instagram @elshukolv (1,920+ followers) | elshuko.com
8. The Street Kings: family-run sirloin specialists
Cuisine: American Bistro/BBQ | Owner: Julie Fidalgo (family operation)
The Street Kings LV has built their reputation around premium top sirloin preparations and their proprietary "King's Specialty Sauce"—elevating street food to gourmet bistro levels.
Location and hours
- Mobile schedule: Various Las Vegas locations, Sunset Park appearances
- Events: Downtown Container Park, First Friday Festival
- Booking: Via Roaming Hunger, Best Food Trucks platforms
Signature dishes
| Dish | Description |
|---|---|
| Top Sirloin Sandwich | Hoagie roll with mixed greens, tender sirloin, King's Specialty Sauce, chimichurri, fries |
| Picanha Steak Tacos | Double corn tortillas with Brazilian-style steak, cabbage, queso blanco, chimichurri |
| Kings Top Sirloin Fries | Crispy fries with sirloin, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, queso blanco |
| Three Meat Platter | Grilled sirloin, Cajun shrimp, English-style sausage |
Reviews
- Best Food Trucks platform: Consistent 5-star reviews
- "Service was great, they arrived early and served everyone quickly. The food was even better than we anticipated!"
Social media: Instagram @thestreetkingslv (2,265 followers)
9. The Meat Wagon: farm-to-truck creativity
Cuisine: American Comfort/Creative Burgers | Established: 2022 | Owner: Chris Cascio (CIA Hyde Park graduate)
The Meat Wagon brought farm-to-truck sourcing and '80s-'90s pop culture nostalgia to Vegas streets. Owner Chris Cascio previously cooked on the NASCAR circuit before launching his vision of elevated comfort food.
Note: Their brick-and-mortar location (7905 W. Sahara Ave) has recently closed. The food truck remains available for private catering and events.
Signature dishes
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| "The Com-Bine" | Smoked carnitas, mac and cheese, pepper bacon, crispy onion straws, roasted garlic aioli, cotija cheese | — |
| "Free Bird" | Buttermilk fried chicken, house-made pickles, white balsamic slaw, spicy honey on garlic potato bun | $14 |
| Chicken and Waffles | Sweet honey waffles, crisp buttermilk chicken, mango habanero sauce | $15-$17 |
| Duck Tacos | — | $7 each |
Reviews and recognition
- Google: 4.9 stars (560 reviews)
- Yelp: 844 photos, ~425 reviews
- Known for: "Conspiracy Theory of the Day" secret menu items
Social media: Instagram @themeatwagonlv | themeatwagon.us
10. Fukuburger: the godfather of Vegas food trucks
Fukuburger launched the Vegas food truck scene in 2010 and is now at Allegiant Stadium
Cuisine: Japanese-American Fusion Burgers | Established: 2010 | Founder: Colin Fukunaga
Fukuburger is Las Vegas's original gourmet food truck—the pioneer that launched the entire scene. From humble beginnings "getting kicked out of parking lots," Colin Fukunaga built an empire that now includes two brick-and-mortar locations, a presence at Allegiant Stadium, and recognition as one of the Top 11 Most Influential Food Trucks nationally.
Locations and hours
- Chinatown: 3429 S Jones Blvd (11:30am-1am, 7 days)
- Buffalo: 7365 S Buffalo Drive (11am-10/11pm)
- Allegiant Stadium: Section 128
- Food truck: Private catering only—Email: Colin@fukuburger.com
Signature dishes
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tamago Burger | Fukupatty with fried runny egg, furikake, crispy onion strings, teriyaki, wasabi mayo—Chef Jet Tila's go-to | ~$10 |
| #1 Fukuburger | Fukupatty with American cheese, wasabi mayo, Fuku sauce | ~$8 |
| Chicken Katsu | Panko-encrusted chicken with shredded cabbage, "crack sauce," katsu sauce | — |
| Fuku Fries | Crispy fries with togarishi garlic salt, ketchup, and the famous "crack sauce" | ~$4 |
Reviews and recognition
- Yelp (Chinatown): 2,102 photos, 1,330+ reviews
- TripAdvisor: 4.3/5, ranked #495 of 3,953 Las Vegas restaurants
- Awards: Top 11 Most Influential Food Trucks Nationally (Mobile Cuisine, 2011), Vegas Best Burger (multiple wins), Featured on Food Network
"THIS IS THE BEST BURGER I'VE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE" — Yelp reviewer
Social media: Instagram @fukuburger (15K followers) | fukuburger.com
Where to find Las Vegas food trucks
Las Vegas's food trucks congregate at regular events and locations throughout the city:
- First Friday Festival (Arts District) — Monthly gathering with dozens of trucks
- Vegas StrEATS — Second Saturday at Jackie Gaughan Plaza, El Cortez Hotel
- Downtown Container Park — Regular food truck rotation
- Las Vegas Foodie Fest — Motor Speedway event
- Great American Foodie Fest — Henderson location
- Food Truck Fridays — Top Shelf Wine & Spirits, 6415 Fort Apache Road
Key takeaways for visitors and locals
The Las Vegas food truck scene has matured into a diverse, award-winning culinary landscape that rivals any American city. Several themes emerge from the top 10: immigrant entrepreneurs bringing unique cuisines (Guatemalan, Korean, Filipino), social media's transformative power (303 In The Cut and Southern Taste Seafood), and a community spirit where established vendors mentor newcomers—Colin Fukunaga helped guide Guiliano Raso's 303 In The Cut journey.
Most trucks actively update their locations via Instagram, making social media essential for tracking them down. For the most reliable experience, visit the brick-and-mortar locations of Fukuburger and Dragon Grille, or catch the regular schedules of 303 In The Cut.
What unites these 10 trucks is an unwavering commitment to quality—from Sin City Wings' fresh-never-frozen philosophy to The Meat Wagon's farm-to-truck sourcing—proving that Vegas's best food often comes on four wheels.
Conclusion
From Fukuburger's 2010 origins getting kicked out of parking lots to 303 In The Cut's 294K Instagram followers, Las Vegas has become one of America's most dynamic food truck cities. The scene reflects Vegas itself—bold, diverse, and always reinventing.
What makes these trucks special isn't just the food (though the food is extraordinary). It's the stories: immigrant brothers bringing Guatemalan street food to America, a father-son team whose TikTok changed their lives, a struggling vendor saved by a food critic's kindness. Follow your favorites on Instagram, show up hungry, and discover why Vegas's best meals often come through a window on wheels.
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