6 Of The Best Food Trucks In Richmond, VA

6 Of The Best Food Trucks In Richmond, VA

The explosive growth of food trucks in the last several years means that there are more mobile dining options than ever before. Whether at a festival, craft brewery, or a simple food truck court, hungry patrons are no longer limited to the same one or two possibilities. Today, Richmonders’ food truck options are as good and plentiful as they’ve ever been. And the best news is that, by their nature, it’s easy to try a handful of them at once – after all, you’ll often find these food trucks clustered together at the same event!

Boka Tako Truck

For many people, Boka epitomizes the food truck movement in Richmond. Popular since 2010, this truck was one of the first to bring fusion tacos to Richmond. Boka Tako Truck offers a variety of options, but we promise you’ll want to try a trio of “Takos For Your Mouf.” You can find Boka at nearly all local festivals, as well as various craft breweries and food truck courts. And if you can’t locate one of the various trucks, you can find them at a brick-and-mortar location in the Southside.

Christopher’s RunAway Gourmay

Christopher’s RunAway Gourmay serves the lunch crowd downtown at four separate food carts (three of which are located on Main St. between 8th and 12th, plus one near MCV). The idea? Provide simple yet delicious (helloooo Tarragon Chicken Salad), inexpensive lunch options that are easy to get to regardless of which downtown building you call your office. Featuring a small selection of pastas and sandwiches, everything on the menu is under $8.50.

Gelati Celesti

This ice cream truck is all over town (and at every festival), but if you need a weekly fix, check out one of their SEVEN brick-and-mortar stores in Richmond. Unlike many of the other trucks on this list, Gelati Celesti was a brick-and-mortar business first, and then went mobile. Driving around top-quality ice cream without ruining it may appear difficult, but Gelati Celesti nails it, consistently scooping ice cream and bringing joy to RVAers.

Happy Empanada

Happy Empanada has been part of the Richmond food truck scene since 2012, though they still make their name-sake delicacy the old-fashioned way. These delicious empanadas are made using traditional methods and authentic ingredients with fillings like chicken and sun-dried tomatoes, black beans and sweet corn, or apple and guava (you won’t regret this one). Make sure to check the schedule on their website because they’re always roving around town!

jiji Frozen Custard

If you want Wisconsin-style frozen custard (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?!), jiji Frozen Custard has what you need! Churned slow, and made fresh and onsite, egg yolks and less air creates an ultra creamy treat. You can find jiji at most festivals around town, but also check out their website to see where they’ll pop up next!

Waffles on Wheels RVA

Belgian Waffles. That’s it, that’s the post. Try a variety of handheld Belgian waffles from Waffles on Wheels, all made on imported waffle irons from Liège, Belgium. The Classic, at just $5.50, is the perfect snack to walk around a farmer’s market or festival. Or get a little creative and add some speculoos or dulce de leche! You truly can’t go wrong here.

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