Have a meal al fresco with rolling restaurants that are delicious with no clean-up needed. These awesome neighborhood food trucks around the Bay Area not only serve gourmet food of all cuisines but are a great way to get the family together and hang outside. Many are open with COVID-19 precautions and pre-ordering in place, so get ready to dine out!
San Francisco
Off the Grid Levi's Plaza
Take a break during the week and enjoy lunch outside from some of the best rolling trucks in town. Chow down on @senorsisig, @curryupnow, @bowldacai and others on a rotating schedule.
1155 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA
When: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Online: offthegrid.com
SPARK Social SF
A community garden space in the heart of Mission Bay, this food truck park is also a beer and sangria garden as well as an event space. They work with over 150 food trucks that rotate for lunch and dinner, so there is truly something for everyone. The lineup is posted every day at 10 a.m!
601 Mission Bay Blvd. North
San Francisco, CA
When: Weekdays 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (with trucks rotating 3-5 p.m.), Saturdays 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Online: sparksocialsf.com
Parklab Gardens
Mini golf and dinner? Head over to Parkland Gardens for tee time and food. @hooktdoughnuts is there with mini and mochi donuts if you are looking for something sweet, or make it a Taco Tuesday with @domingosinternational! Check out the bar for Happy Hour specials every day.
1379 4th St.
San Francisco, CA
When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Online: parklabgardens.com
East Bay
Off the Grid—South Shore Center, Alameda
Check out this pop-up lunch event, open every Saturday with food trucks and live music! They set up shop in the parking lot of South Shore Center, a 594,000 square-foot open-air shopping destination featuring a variety of nationally known retailers and restaurants to serve the residents of Alameda. A nice food break before or after some shopping!
535 South Shore Center
Alameda, CA
When: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Online: offthegrid.com
Tacos Sinaloa
Family-owned and operated, this Oakland taco truck is your best bet for authentic tacos in the East Bay. Meat, veggie and seafood lovers can munch on tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tortas. Don't forget a seasonal agua fresca or strawberry horchata!
2138 International Blvd
Oakland, CA
When: 9 a.m. Sun.-Mon.
Online: tacossinaloaoakland.com
Peninsula/South Bay
Kona Ice West San Jose—South Bay
Follow the Kona Ice West San Jose Facebook page to get all the intel on when they'll be delivering to your neighborhood. You’ll place your order in advance and we definitely recommend you go for the color-changing cups as the kids will love them.
Online: facebook.com
Tasty Mob Market
A food concept with food trucks and pop-up stores, Tasty Mob Market aims to connect small business owners with the community. From tacos to momos, there is something for everyone! Be sure to stop by Calif Caracas for the Bay's best empanadas!
Online: Redtri.com
Off the Grid—Serramonte Center
Serramonte is your Tuesday night dinner spot in Daly City. Enjoy street food from a rotating list of food trucks right outside Serramonte Shopping Center like @capelosbarbecue and @curveballmobile for some awesome sliders.
39 Serramonte Center
Daly City, CA
When: Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m.
Online: offthegrid.com
The Momo Everest
Authentic Chinese and Nepalese food is served up including their namesake Momo, which is a delectable meat or veggie filled dumpling. Their chili chicken is to die for and quite spicy so make sure to wash it all down with the best Masala Chai you will find outside of Kathmandu!
Multiple locations (yes, they're that good):
205 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
425 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose
81 S Main St, Milpitas
1593 Monterey Rd, San Jose
39233 Fremont Blvd, Fremont
Online: https://everestmomo.us/find-us
Marin
Marin Country Mart
Marin Country Mart is the place to be for Sunday lunch! Food trucks are there serving up delicious sweet and savory snacks for the whole family. Afterward, stroll over to the shopping village and support local businesses.
2257 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur, CA
When: Sundays 11 a.m-3 p.m
Online: facebook.com/marincountrymart
Casablanca Moroccan and Mediterranean
Looking for some healthy and delicious Mediterranean food? Casablanca's been cooking up gourmet favorites like falafel, shwarma sandwiches and kabob wraps for 17 years. Follow them on social to see what farmer's market they'll be at next!
Online: casablancamoroccanfood.com
—Sandra Lee & Kate Loweth
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