Indianapolis Food Truck Guide 2026: The Definitive Top 10
Discover Indianapolis' 10 best food trucks for 2026—from Korean corn dogs to award-winning pierogies. Complete guide with locations, menus, prices, and where to find Indy's mobile kitchens.
Indianapolis boasts a thriving mobile culinary scene with over 169 food trucks serving everything from authentic Mexican birria to Korean fusion creations. The city's food truck culture centers around weekly gatherings at Georgia Street, the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and neighborhood events across Fountain Square, Broad Ripple, and Mass Ave.
These ten trucks represent the best of Indy's street food—each earned their spot through awards, stellar reviews, and devoted followings. From a Marine veteran's pierogi empire to Indiana's first vegan food truck backed by Kevin Hart, discover the mobile kitchens that define Indianapolis street food culture.
1. Books, Bourbon & Bacon (BB&B) — Korean-Asian fusion
BB&B has been voted one of Indy's Top 3 Food Trucks every year since 2021
The reigning favorite for creative fried indulgence, BB&B has been voted one of Indy's Top 3 Food Trucks every year since 2021. Chef AJ Feeney-Ruiz trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and spent six months studying in China's Yuntai mountains before bringing his globally-inspired creations to Indianapolis.
The signature Korean corn dogs—hot dogs wrapped in sweet batter and coated in various toppings—have become iconic at Gen Con and downtown events. The bourbon buttermilk brown butter brioche doughnuts stuffed with customizable fillings represent the truck's philosophy: "When in doubt, fry it."
Signature dishes: Korean corn dogs, stuffed brioche doughnuts, bourbon huli-huli BBQ skewers, golden beignets and sopapillas
Pricing: Entrées $8-16; brunch items $10-14
Where to find them: Downtown Indianapolis weekly, Gen Con Block Party (August), private events and catering
Social media: Instagram @booksbourbonbacon (8,037 followers) | booksbourbonbacon.com
2. Black Leaf Vegan — Plant-based soul food
Black Leaf Vegan's loaded nachos became one of the Indiana State Fair's most Instagrammed dishes
Indiana's first fully vegan food truck earned national recognition when Kevin Hart's Coramino Fund awarded them $10,000 in 2023—the only Indiana business selected. Owners Derrick and Taria Slack created what became one of the Indiana State Fair's most Instagrammed dishes: their loaded vegan nachos piled high with plant-based toppings.
Now operating from both their food truck and a brick-and-mortar café at 335 W. 9th Street on the Canal Walk, Black Leaf proves plant-based doesn't mean flavor-compromised. The Original Burger features a 100% plant-based patty (no soy, no GMO) topped with teriyaki BBQ sauce.
Signature dishes: Loaded nachos, bacon ranch vegan burger, mac and cheese, jackfruit sliders, vegan crabless crab cakes
Pricing: Burgers $12-15; nachos $10-14; sides $5-8
Where to find them: Café at 335 W. 9th St. (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm), food truck at festivals and events, Indiana State Fair annually
Reviews: 4.6 stars on Google (487 reviews) | Certified Women's Business Enterprise | Indiana Pacers $10,000 grant recipient (2024)
Social media: Instagram @blackleafvegan (6,194 followers) | blackleafvegan.com
3. Pierogi Love Indy — Polish comfort classics
Pierogi Love has been voted Best Food Truck in Indianapolis five times
The most decorated food truck in Indianapolis history, Pierogi Love has been voted Best Food Truck in Indianapolis in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2022, plus Best Food Truck in Indiana in 2015. Marine veteran Rob Wilder launched the truck after losing his job in the early 2010s, turning his nostalgia for Syracuse, New York pierogies into a decade-long success story.
Wilder hand-crafts every pierogi with traditional fillings like potato and cheddar alongside modern twists including jalapeño potato & cheddar, chorizo black bean and pepper jack, and the beloved bananas foster dessert pierogi.
Signature dishes: Loaded pierogies (deep-fried with bacon, cheddar, sour cream, chives), Polish sausage with sauerkraut, grilled pierogi sandwich on Texas Toast with havarti
Pricing: Sautéed pierogies $12; Polish dog $12; Pierogi Grilled Cheese $16; Combo plate $16
Where to find them: Rotating Indianapolis locations—check website events calendar
Social media: Instagram @pierogiloveindy | Twitter @Pierogiloveindy | pierogilove.com
4. Birrieria Iturbidense — Late-night birria specialist
Birrieria Iturbidense serves innovative birria dishes until 1 AM on weekends
Parked at a Shell gas station lot at 6302 W. Washington Street, Birrieria Iturbidense has become a destination for late-night taco runs and birria obsessives. Featured in Indianapolis Monthly, the truck has accumulated 200+ reviews with a consistent 4.5-star rating and a fiercely loyal following.
What sets them apart: innovation. Beyond traditional birria tacos, they've created birria ramen, birria grilled cheese, and the show-stopping pizzadilla. Their elotes have been called "the best ever" by multiple reviewers. Open until 1 AM on weekends, they serve the after-hours crowd that other trucks miss.
Signature dishes: Birria tacos (beef or chicken), birria ramen, pizzadilla, quesabirrias, elotes, churros
Pricing: $10-20 per person; tacos $3-4 each; ramen $12-15
Where to find them: Lot Food Truck, 6302 W Washington St (at Shell station) | Hours: Wed-Thurs/Sun 6PM-12AM, Fri-Sat 6PM-1AM | New Broad Ripple location opening
Reviews: 4.5 stars on Yelp (62 reviews, 143 photos) | 4.5 stars on Google
Contact: (317) 828-3558 | Order online at orderbirrieriaiturbidense.com
5. Nacho Mama's Food Truck — Vegetarian Tex-Mex
Owner Christen Moore holds a bachelor's degree in nutrition and spent six years leading Whole Foods' prepared foods team before launching Indy's beloved vegetarian nacho destination. For over a decade, she's proven nachos don't need meat to satisfy.
The Holy Guacamole Nachos—thick-cut chips layered with Spanish rice, refried beans, fresh salsa, and generous guacamole—anchor a menu entirely vegetarian with abundant vegan options. Her "magical Mama's rice mix" keeps regulars coming back.
Signature dishes: Holy Guacamole nachos, Gnarly Naptown nachos (with queso blanco), Ultimate nachos, vegan taco crumble tacos, Spanish rice bowls
Pricing: Chips & queso $4; Easy Cheezy nachos $6; Ultimate nachos $10; tacos $5-7
Where to find them: Statehouse Market (Thursdays May-Oct, 10:30am-1:30pm), First Friday Food Truck Fest, various Indianapolis events
Reviews: 4.5 stars on Yelp (Top 10 Indianapolis food trucks) | "Damn good nachos" with "plenty of vegan options"
Social media: Instagram @nachomamasfoodtruck | Twitter @NachoMamasFT | nachomamasfoodtruck.com
6. Caveman Truck — Paleo and primal cuisine
One of the nation's first and longest-running paleo food trucks, Caveman Truck inspired similar concepts across the country. Owner Shelby lost 50 pounds on the paleo diet and created the truck to share healthy, ancestral eating with Indianapolis. Every ingredient is organic and locally sourced, with proteins from 100% grass-fed animals.
The sweet potato bacon hash—made with Simpson Family Farm pork and Smoking Goose bacon—has been called "to die for." Gluten-free, dairy-free, and keto-friendly options abound without sacrificing flavor.
Signature dishes: Bacon hash with sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts with Smoking Goose bacon, chicken wings, barnyard chili, plantain muffins, buttered coffee
Pricing: $8-15 per entrée
Where to find them: 1 Monument Circle downtown, Statehouse Market (Thursdays), various corporate and private events
Reviews: 4.5 stars on Yelp (28 reviews) | "Fantastic food truck—the paleo menu has something for every taste, even vegetarians"
Social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (search "Caveman Truck Indianapolis") | Contact: (317) 674-3346
7. T'Days: Taste of the Jerk — Caribbean and Jamaican
Bringing Jamaica to Indianapolis since August 2021, T'Days specializes in grilled and smoked jerk chicken with a lineup of house-made sauces. The secret? They sell their sauces by the bottle—mango, BBQ, and hot varieties—so customers can recreate the experience at home.
Their jerk wings come tossed in your choice of signature sauces, while jerk tacos offer a fusion twist on Caribbean flavors. Available for Grubhub delivery when parked at regular locations.
Signature dishes: Grilled jerk chicken, smoked jerk chicken, jerk wings (multiple sauce options), jerk tacos
Pricing: Wings $10-14; entrées $12-16; bottled sauces available for purchase
Where to find them: Seasonal operation March-October; schedule posted online
Social media: Instagram @tdaysjerk | TikTok and Facebook available | tdaysjerk.com
8. Taste of Manila — Filipino comfort food
Indianapolis' first and only Filipino food truck, Taste of Manila was founded by Gracia Bryan (a native of the Philippines) and her husband Kevin to share their culture through cuisine. Featured on WISH-TV's "Tasty Takeout," the truck introduces Hoosiers to the bold, comforting flavors of the Philippines.
The adobo bowls—chicken or pork braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic—represent Filipino cooking at its most iconic. Lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) and pancit (stir-fried noodles) round out a menu designed for both newcomers and homesick Filipinos.
Signature dishes: Adobo bowls (chicken or pork), pancit noodle bowls, lumpia (spring rolls), BBQ pork skewers
Pricing: Bowls $10-14; lumpia orders $5-8
Where to find them: Regular locations Tues-Sat 11am-7pm; check Nextdoor and social media for current spots
Social media: Instagram @tasteofmanila.indy (1,480 followers) | Facebook /TasteofManila
9. Lil' Rook — Asian-Latin fusion
Chef Carlos Salazar resurrected the beloved Rook restaurant (closed during the pandemic) as a mobile operation bringing Filipino-Asian-Latin fusion to Indianapolis streets. A Philippines-born chef with experience at Oakley's Bistro, Salazar also runs Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar at The Garage food hall.
The steamed buns with bulgogi—Korean marinated beef in pillowy bao—showcase the truck's East-meets-West philosophy. The longanisa sausage bowl introduces diners to sweet Filipino breakfast sausage in a lunch-ready format.
Signature dishes: Steamed buns with bulgogi, longanisa sausage bowl, Asian-Latin fusion specials
Pricing: Bowls $11-15; steamed buns $8-12
Where to find them: Noblesville farmers market (Saturdays), planned weekly stops in Fountain Square, various events
Social media: Instagram @lil_rook_foodtruck (1,004 followers)
10. Taqueria Oaxaca (Don Miguel's) — Traditional Mexican
For over a decade, owner Miguel Dominguez has served late-night Mexican classics from his truck at 4501 W. 38th Street near Lafayette Road. What started as a full-service restaurant evolved into a beloved taco truck destination, particularly for night owls craving authentic fare after midnight.
The secret to Don Miguel's burritos? He toasts the flour tortillas for an extra-crunchy bite that distinguishes his creations from standard offerings. The tacos dorados (crispy fried tacos) and substantial tortas keep the International Marketplace neighborhood fed until the wee hours.
Signature dishes: Tacos dorados, tortas, burritos with toasted tortilla, traditional Mexican plates
Pricing: Tacos $2-4; tortas $8-10; burritos $8-12
Where to find them: 4501 W. 38th St. (near Lafayette Road) | Open late-night hours
Where to find Indy's food trucks
The best way to track down these mobile kitchens is through regular events and weekly gatherings:
- Food Truck Fridays — Georgia Street downtown, every Friday May-August, 11AM-1:30PM
- First Friday Food Truck Festival — Old National Centre, first Friday monthly May-October, $5 admission, 25-30 trucks
- Statehouse Market — Robert D. Orr Plaza, Thursdays May-October, 10:30AM-1:30PM
- Metazoa Brewing Company — 140 S College Ave hosts rotating trucks Thurs-Sun
- Daredevil Brewing Food Truck Fridays — Speedway location, 5300 Crawfordsville Road
- Indiana State Fair — August 1-17, 2025, features Black Leaf Vegan and dozens more
- Taste of Indy — July 5, 2025 at White River State Park, city's largest food festival
Best tracking resources:
- IndyFoodTrucks.org — Live map and daily schedules
- StreetFoodFinder — Real-time location tracking
- Roaming Hunger — 169+ trucks with booking
- Friends of Fred — Festival calendar, 100+ member trucks
Most trucks post daily locations via Instagram Stories—following your favorites is the most reliable way to catch them. The Indianapolis food truck scene rewards spontaneity: check social media at lunch, find a truck nearby, and discover your new favorite meal on wheels.
Conclusion
Indianapolis' food truck scene continues to grow, blending Midwest comfort with global flavors in ways that surprise and satisfy. From Books, Bourbon & Bacon's Le Cordon Bleu-trained creativity to Pierogi Love's decade of award-winning Polish classics, these mobile kitchens prove that some of the city's best dining happens through a service window.
Whether you're tracking down late-night birria at a Shell station or catching Taste of Manila at a farmers market, the hunt is half the fun. Follow your favorites on Instagram, check the tracking apps, and embrace the spontaneity that makes food truck culture so rewarding. The best meal in Indianapolis might just be rolling toward your neighborhood right now.
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