The streets of New York City are known for many things: crowds of rushing people, scattered street performances, and countless tasty food trucks. With a food truck stationed at seemingly every corner in the city, we have a nearly endless list of options to choose from. Street food can either be a hit or a miss, so to make sure you don’t have to endure trial and error yourself, we’ve rounded up the best food trucks to try in Manhattan.
Washington Square Park, W 4th St, New York, NY
A Washington Square Park staple, NY Dosas has been serving customers light, savory South Indian crepes, also known as Dosas, filled with delicious vegetables and potatoes. What’s unique about these dosas is that they’re all completely plant-based and incredibly affordable for Manhattan, so make sure to stop by the next time you’re in Greenwich Village.
Multiple locations
An “Italian deli on wheels,” DiSOS Italian Sandwich Society provides customers with sandwiches ranging in flavors and styles. Choose from breads like their Rustica Italian, Ciabatta, Focaccia, or Rustica Whole Wheat to start, and then explore their delicious filling combinations. Whether it’s a hot pressed or cold sub style, DiSOS’s sandwiches are unique and sure to please. Try their Fat Pete Italian Meat Combo, with prosciutto, sopressata, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, and glazed balsamic dressing, or venture into their chicken specialties like the Mickey Scars with chicken, fresh mozzarella, arugula, glazed balsamic dressing, and sautéed eggplant.
186 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.
Who doesn’t love waffles? At Wafles and Dinges, you can have waffles like you’ve never had them before, topped with delicious spekuloos (similar to cookie butter) and syrups galore! You can top your waffle with Nutella, dulce de leche, or real Belgian chocolate fudge, and it will not disappoint.
East Houston St & 1st Ave, New York NY
Originating in Jackson Heights before expanding to their now 4 locations, Birria-Landia has become an iconic food truck with dedicated customers. Specializing in Tijuana-style birria tacos, their menu also offers mulitas, tostadas, and their homemade consommé sauce. Their customer-favorite consommé sauce, a birria broth with chopped birria, onion, cilantro, and squeezed lime, is perfect for dipping or consuming on its own.
6th Avenue & W 53rd St, New York, NY
You know them and you love them, it’s The Halal Guys. Their famous food truck has been serving fresh and authentic halal food since 1990. While you should expect to wait in line, we promise that it’s worth it. Pick from any of their platters, such as their chicken platter, which comes with chicken, rice, lettuce, and tomatoes along with your choice of toppings, or try one of their sandwiches, such as the beef gyro, which comes on a warm pita bread filled with beef gyro, lettuce, tomatoes, your choice of toppings. Plus, make sure to add on their famous white and hot sauce.
345 Park Ave, New York, NY
The more Greek food the better, and at Uncle Gussy’s, you’ll be left wanting more. Serving New Yorkers authentic Greek food since 1971, this food truck offers customers pita, platters, salads, fries, and more. Make sure to stop by and try their famous signature dish, the Gyro Pork Souvlaki.
Written by Sabrina Rollings