The Definitive Guide to San Francisco's 10 Best Food Trucks

Cuisine: Filipino-Mexican Fusion
Founded: 2010 by Evan Kidera and Chef Gil Payumo

Señor Sisig transformed a humble pork face dish into a San Francisco phenomenon. Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this truck pioneered the Filipino-Mexican fusion movement and has since expanded to multiple brick-and-mortar locations while maintaining its beloved food truck presence.

Where to find them:

• Off the Grid Fort Mason – Fridays, 5:00–10:00 PM at Fort Mason Center
• Root Division Artist Fair and special events throughout SF
• Brick-and-mortar locations at 990 Valencia St, Ferry Building, and Thrive City

Signature dishes:

• The Señor Sisig Burrito ($12.35) – Adobo garlic rice, pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro cream sauce
• California Sisig Burrito ($13.52) – Loaded with French fries, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole
• Sisig Tacos ($5.59) – Corn tortillas with onions, jalapeños, and cilantro cream

"I'm a huge longtime fan of SS now. I remember the days when they were a humble food truck, slinging delicious sisig burritos. Their sisig is the best! The crispy bits of meat remind me of carnitas and the dish is peppery and incredible." – Yelp Review

Cuisine: Traditional Mexican (Michoacán/Guanajuato-style)
Founded: 2002 by the Caballero family

This no-frills taco truck has anchored the corner of 23rd and Treat for over two decades. The Caballero family prepares Michoacán-style carnitas in a traditional copper cauldron, searing each portion on a plancha for those signature crispy edges. Cash only, unapologetically authentic, and absolutely worth the detour.

Where to find them:

• 23rd Street & Treat Avenue (Mission District) – Single stationary location
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Closed weekends)
• CASH ONLY – No credit cards accepted

Signature dishes:

• Carnitas Tacos – The legendary signature: Michoacán-style crispy pork with house salsas
• Al Pastor Tacos – Marinated pork with pineapple
• Super Burritos – Generously filled with your choice of meat

"Probably the best tacos I've ever had. Carnitas is my favorite here. Super friendly staff. I have been a customer for 4-5 years now. Cannot beat the price. True Mission gem!" – Yelp Review

Cuisine: Asian Fusion Steamed & Baked Buns
Founded: By Chef Hiroo Nagahara (formerly executive chef at Bar Charlie, Las Vegas)

Voted "Best Food Truck in SF" by San Francisco Magazine, The Chairman (formerly Chairman Bao) brings executive-chef technique to street food. Chef Nagahara's buns feature proteins braised for hours, house-made pickles, and creative sauces that elevate the humble bao to new heights.

Where to find them:

• Presidio Tunnel Tops – Fridays 11am–3pm, Sundays 11am–4:30pm
• Levi's Plaza (Off the Grid) – Thursdays 11am–2pm
• Fort Mason (OTG) – Every other Friday 5pm–10pm

Signature dishes:

• Tender Pork Belly Bao – Red miso glaze, turmeric pickled daikon, green shiso (braised 4-5 hours)
• Coca-Cola Braised Pork – Savoy cabbage, preserved mustard seeds, garlic mayo
• Karaage Chicken – Spicy aioli, yuzu honey mustard, cabbage slaw

Cuisine: Indian Street Food / Indo-Californian Fusion
Founded: 2009 by Akash and Rana Kapoor

The Bay Area's first Indian street food truck transformed Mumbai chaat and tikka masala into California-style burritos, earning features on Netflix's Ugly Delicious and Zagat's "5 Hottest Fast-Casual Chains."

Where to find them:

• 225 Bush St (Financial District) – Mon–Sun 11am–9pm
• Presidio Tunnel Tops – Fridays 11am–3pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4:30pm
• Off the Grid – Fort Mason and various locations

Signature dishes:

• Chicken Tikka Masala Burrito (~$18.20) – The iconic creation
• Deconstructed Samosa (~$13) – "An inside-out phenomenon"
• Sexy Fries – Indian poutine with tikka masala and cheese

Cuisine: Swiss-Inspired Gourmet Rotisserie
Founded: 2001 by Thomas Odermatt (Swiss Metzgermeister's son)

Known as the "Grandfather of Gourmet Street Food," Roli Roti practically invented the Bay Area's food truck revolution. The signature porchetta—herb-stuffed pork belly with crackling skin—gets sliced to order from spinning rotisserie spits and served on Acme bread with onion marmalade.

Where to find them:

• San Francisco Ferry Building – Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11am–2pm, Saturdays: 10am–2pm
• Stonestown Farmers Market – Sundays 9am–1pm

Signature dishes:

• Porchetta Sandwich – Herb-stuffed rolled pork belly, crispy skin, arugula, onion marmalade on Acme bread
• Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes – Roasted beneath dripping meat fat

Cuisine: Korean-Japanese Fusion
Founded: 2011 as a food truck

The "KoJa" stands for Korean-Japanese, and their innovation—replacing traditional burger buns with lightly fried garlic rice patties—earned them a spot on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Fieri called it "Asian food at its best!"

Where to find them:

• SF Clement – 309 6th Ave, Tue–Sat 11am–7pm
• SF Spark (Mission Bay) – 601 Mission Bay Blvd N, Mon–Sun 11am–9pm

Signature dishes:

• Short Rib KoJa – Korean BBQ kalbi between garlic rice buns
• Kamikaze Fries – Waffle fries with minced Korean BBQ beef, kimchi, Japanese mayo

Cuisine: Authentic Mexican Street Tacos
Founded: 1993 by the Santana family (from Tonaya, Jalisco)

For over three decades, El Tonayense's yellow trucks have lined Harrison Street, serving some of the city's most beloved tacos. The secret family salsa recipes have earned this humble operation national recognition.

Where to find them:

• Harrison St & 14th St (in front of Best Buy) – Mon–Sat 11am–7pm
• Harrison St & 17th St
• Harrison St & 19th St

Signature dishes:

• Al Pastor Tacos ($3) – Marinated pork with the famous secret hot salsa
• Carne Asada Tacos ($3) – Marinated beef
• Super Burrito (~$9) – Rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, cheese

Cuisine: American Bacon-Focused Comfort Food
Founded: San Francisco original

Bacon Bacon takes bacon obsession to its logical conclusion: bacon-wrapped meatballs, bacon-encrusted fried chicken, and burgers stacked with multiple pork products. Gloriously indulgent.

Where to find them:

• Presidio Tunnel Tops – Rotating schedule 7 days/week
• Cole Valley Café – 205A Frederick St
• SFO Airport – Terminal 3

Signature dishes:

• The Burger ($14.50) – Two house-ground patties with bacon, cheddar, grilled onions
• Bacon Fried Bird ($13) – Panko and bacon-encrusted chicken breast

Cuisine: New England-Style Seafood
Founded: Mobile extension of Sam's Chowder House (Half Moon Bay)

Named one of "America's Top 20 Food Trucks" by QSR Magazine and the "Top 5 Best Sandwiches in America" by NBC's Today Show.

Where to find them:

• Off the Grid Fort Mason – Fridays 5pm–10pm (March–October)
• Presidio Picnic/Events – Sundays 11am–4pm

Signature dishes:

• Maine Lobster Roll ($26.95) – Maine lobster in warmed butter on toasted split-top bun
• New England Clam Chowder ($8.50) – No flour thickening, just pure clam flavor
• Fish and Chips ($18.95) – Crispy cod with Old Bay fries

Cuisine: Neapolitan Wood-Fired Pizza
Founded: 2012 by Jon Darsky (formerly of Flour + Water)

Del Popolo houses a 5,000-pound Stefano Ferrara wood-burning oven inside a modified transatlantic shipping container mounted on a Freightliner truck. The result: blistered, leopard-spotted Neapolitan pizzas that earned two Michelin Bib Gourmand listings.

Where to find them:

• Restaurant: 855 Bush St (Lower Nob Hill) – Tue–Thu 5:30–9pm, Fri–Sat 5–10pm
• Truck: Available for private events/catering

Signature dishes:

• Margherita ($29) – Mozzarella, crushed tomato, basil
• Salame Piccante – Pepperoni with "beautiful simplicity"
• Sausage Pizza (Salciccia) – House-made sausage, Calabrian chile

San Francisco's food trucks cluster at predictable locations that make planning easy:

• Off the Grid Fort Mason (Fridays 5–10pm) hosts 30+ trucks including Señor Sisig, The Chairman, Curry Up Now, and Sam's ChowderMobile
• Presidio Tunnel Tops has become a daily destination for trucks like The Chairman, Curry Up Now, and Bacon Bacon
• Spark Social SF (Mission Bay) offers a beer garden atmosphere with rotating trucks including KoJa Kitchen
• SF Ferry Building (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays) is the place for Roli Roti's legendary porchetta
• Harrison Street in the Mission anchors El Tonayense's fleet near 14th, 17th, and 19th Streets

Most trucks maintain active Instagram accounts—follow your favorites for real-time location updates, especially during special events and festivals like Outside Lands and BottleRock.