The Ultimate 2016 Charlotte Food Trucks Round Up – Where Are They Now?

It’s official. Food trucks have taken the Queen City by storm. Lucky for everyone jonesing for a gooey Pig Mac sandwich, the mobile kitchen revolution once reserved for Uptown workers and South End partiers has expanded in every direction. Now hungry Charlotteans can enjoy their favorites wherever they are, with new food truck gatherings in neighborhoods including South Park, Matthews, Plaza Midwood and more.

So just how can you track down these restaurants on wheels? Not to worry. We’ve rounded up the most popular and soon-to-be-popular food truck gatherings from mid-day breaks at corporate parks to weekend beer garden dinners. We’ve also included some food truck “regulars” at each gathering, but be sure to double check the line-up before you head out.

P.S. We found this insider Twitter feed (curated by @CLTMobileFood) dedicated to our city’s food truck scene. Check it out and follow along to see where your favorite will pop up next!

South Park Eats Alternative

Where: Fairview Plaza in SouthPark,  5970 Fairview Road
When: Wednesdays, 11 am-2 pm
What to expect: Mix up your lunch break with a trip to the largest gathering of food trucks in SouthPark. Every Wednesday a variety of food trucks from around the city serve up lunchtime favorites. A bonus? This spot has easy, free parking.
Food truck favorites: OooWee BBQ, Cupcake Delirium
Where to find the latest news: SouthPark Eats Alternative Eats website

Lower South End Eats

Where:Red Clay Ciderworks, 255 Clanton Rd.
When: Wednesdays, 5 pm- 9pm
What to expect: Come out to this new neighborhood hotspot in Lower South End. Expect a great setup of local favorites right next to Red Clay Ciderworks.
Food truck favorites: KO Food Truck, Mae’s Creole Kitchen
Where to find the latest news: Lower South End Eats website

Ballantyne Corporate Park

Where: 13860 Ballatyne Corporate Parkway
When: Weeekdays
What to expect: What Ballantyne may lack in variety, they make up for in consistency. Those who work in the business park (and even those who don’t!) enjoy a different truck each day, from tacos to gyros to burger classics.
Food truck favorites: Taco Green-Go, Sal’s Roadside Eatery
Where to find the latest news: Ballantyne Corporate Park website

Friday Night Festival

Where:Between Craft Growler Shop and Unknown Brewing Company, 1327 S. Mint Street
When: Fridays, 5-10 pm
What to expect: A dream team of breweries and community organizers have come together to bring a new food truck festival to South End. In the parking lot between Unknown Brewing Co. and Craft Growler Shop you’ll find a lively scene full of live music, a variety of food trucks and plenty of drink options. Before grabbing a bite to eat grab some brew from Unknown or Craft, or even a glass of wine from The Gallery.
Food truck favorites: Hiya Food truck, Hart’s Soda Shop
Where to find the latest news: Friday Night Festival Facebook page

Matthews Food Truck Friday

Where: Stumptown Park
When: Fridays, 5-9 pm
What to expect: Think all the fun stays Uptown? Think again. Each Friday, families come to Stumptown Park to enjoy live music, food trucks and other community entertainment. Before you go, note that this event does not allow pets or alcohol.
Food truck favorites: Belly Backers, Sugar Homemade Gourmet Donuts
Where to find the latest news: Matthews Food Truck Friday Facebook page

Food Truck Friday-Southend

Where: Sycamore Brewing Company
When: Friday evening
What to expect: Getting back to its roots, the revival of South End’s Food Truck Fridays is sure to be more popular than ever. Sycamore Brewing hosts the weekly gathering of food trucks, great beer and live music. The location is perfectly set up for a casual dinner with friends in their beer garden that’s easily accessible from the light rail and rail trail.
Food truck favorites: Papi Queso, Roots Farm Food
Where to find the latest news: Check out their website and sign up for email updates here.

NoDa Food Truck Rally

Where: Parking lot of NoDa Company Store
When: Thursday evenings, 5 pm-9 pm
What to expect: Each Thursday, food trucks gather in the parking lot of new addition, NoDa Company Store. Enjoy the nice spring weather with your meal of choice, a beverage from the bar and a seat out on the patio.
Food truck favorites: Papi Queso, Hot Box ” Next Level Street Food ”
Where to find the latest news: Follow their Facebook page here.

Historic Rural Hill Food Truck Rally

Where: Rural Hill,  4431 Neck Rd. Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
When: Saturday, April 2
What to expect: If you’re looking for a little taste of everything you’ll definitely find it at Rural Hill’s spring food truck rally. Over 20 of the area’s top food trucks will be at the farm and attendees will enjoy live music, beer and wine, children’s activities, giveaways and more.
Food truck favorites: Full line up (subject to change): Moe’s Original BBQ, Cuzzo’s Cuisine, Street Spice International, Two Chix and a Truck, Sugar Shack Sweets, Bebo’s Mac Shack, Bebo’s American Bistro, Juan Taco, Ruthie’s, Comfort Food on Wheels, Kona Ice, Maryland Crab, Mel’s Foods, Smoke and Go, Polar Snoballs, Jive Turkey Legs, Taste and See, All-Star Café
Where to find the latest news: Rural Hill website 

Stay tuned! Here’s where Charlotte food trucks will be parking soon:

Coming soon: Food Truck Friday- Plaza Midwood

Where: 1817 Central Ave
When: Friday evenings starting April 1, 5-9 pm
What to expect: Starting April 1, The Light Factory will be the new home of Plaza Midwood’s food truck Friday. Food trucks will rotate each week.
Food truck favorites (we predict!): Wingzza, Roaming Fork
Where to find the latest news: Eat From a Truck website

Coming soon: Steele Creek Food Truck Rally

Where: Steele Creek Athletic Association, 13530 Choate Circle
When: First Saturday of each month Starting on May 7, 4 pm-8 pm
What to expect: Kick off summer on May 7 with dinner al fresco, food truck style. Please note that this event does not allow pets.
Food truck favorites (we predict!): Gourmet Goombahs, Street Spice
Where to find the latest news: Eat From a Truck website

Coming soon: Waxhaw

Where: 209 W. S. Main Street
When: Friday evenings starting June 10- August 12, 7-9 pm
What to expect: Joining forces with the Waxhaw concert series, this hybrid food truck event is the perfect recipe for summer Friday nights. Kicks off June 10.
Food truck favorites (we predict!): Southern Cake Queen, All-Star Cafe
Where to find the latest news: Eat From a Truck website

Coming soon: Prosperity Village

Where: 10220 Prosperity Park Drive
When: Third Saturday of each month, 4-9 pm
What to expect: It’s a BYOB food truck party at Prosperity Village starting April 16. Throughout the summer enjoy this fun community get together with your favorite mobile kitchens. Please note that this event requires that dogs must be on leashes and that no coolers or kegs are allowed.
Food truck favorites (we predict!): Cuzzo’s Cuisine, Two Chix and a Truck
Where to find the latest news: Eat From a Truck website