NOLA's Best Food Trucks
With National Food Truck Day falling on the last Friday in June, or June 28, it's the perfect time to celebrate the many food trucks the Big Easy has to offer.
Whether you're looking for fried seafood, gourmet hot dogs, or something sweet, New Orleans' food trucks serve it all.
1. It's Nola Baaaby
Located at 6938 Hayne Blvd. in the Little Woods neighborhood of New Orleans East, It's Nola Baaaby serves up seafood-stacked comfort food with heavy Cajun flavors. Their most popular items include the surf-and-turf po-boy, crawfish grilled cheese, crab meat fries, and tropical lemonades, all loaded with toppings and house-made sauces.
The truck operates like a fixed-location kitchen, open six days a week with hours that run 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Mondays). The overall experience continues to draw crowds for its over-the-top seafood creations, with additional trucks operating in Houston and frequent updates posted on @itsnolabaaabyfoodtruck, making It's Nola Baaaby a go-to spot for those craving a loaded, flavor-packed meal.
2. La Cocinita
La Cocinita (Spanish for "The Little Kitchen") has become one of New Orleans' most beloved Latin American food trucks, offering a flavorful menu of Venezuelan-inspired street food since launching locally in 2011. Run by husband-and-wife team Benoit and Rachel Angulo, the truck specializes in tacos, bowls, and arepas, serving a wide range of meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. La Cocinita is known for dishes such as chicken tacos, braised pork arepas, brisket tacos, Pollo Estofado bowls, and chipotle crema rice plates.
You can find La Cocinita parked at farmers markets, university events (especially Tulane and Loyola), brewery pop-ups, and parade routes during Carnival season. They are especially active in the Uptown and Mid-City neighborhoods, with frequent evening stops outside bars and cidery locations such as Broad Street Cider. The best way to track their schedule, specials, and booking availability is through their Instagram @lacocinitanola.
3. Kenny's Cajun & Creole Cuisine on the Geaux
Jambalaya, gumbo, and overstuffed po-boys headline Kenny's, which blends backyard barbecue flavors with classic Creole spice. This Harvey-based food truck brings traditional New Orleans flavors to the streets with homestyle cooking in large portions. The owners are known for their friendly service and consistent quality, making this one of the most beloved trucks for those lucky enough to find it.
You won't find Kenny's parked at a fixed location day-to-day. Instead, they operate on an event-driven schedule, frequently popping up at Tulane University, LCMC Health campuses, festivals, corporate office parks, and private catering events. Your best chance of catching them is during weekday lunch hours, generally between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., especially at pop-up lots or food truck roundups. To find Kenny's, follow them through platforms like Roaming Hunger, where they list upcoming appearances and accept catering requests.
4. NeauxLA RolL
Operating out of a converted bus, NeauxLA RolLA makes smoky barbecue plates and Gulf-style seafood boils. Run by Sherman Bunch and family, this white food bus has been rolling through New Orleans since 2020 with a menu that covers everything from BBQ sliders and tacos to fried ribs, crawfish rice, seafood egg rolls, and even grilled lamb chops.
NeauxLA RolLA is event-based, meaning there's no set daily stop. However, you can often find the bus posted up at large-scale public events, corporate functions, and neighborhood pop-ups in areas such as the Central Business District, 7th Ward, and New Orleans East. They've catered for major groups through platforms including Roaming Hunger and can be found on Instagram @neauxla_rolla or on their website neauxlarolla.com.
5. Queen on Wheels
Known for a menu that spans BBQ, burgers, and seafood, Queen on Wheels has been a long-running staple of the New Orleans food truck scene. Highlights include their fried shrimp po-boys, BBQ pork steak platters, grilled chicken plates, and a rotating selection of items including gumbo, boudin balls, fried fish, jambalaya, and white beans with smoked sausage. Everything is cooked fresh to order, and many regulars note the portions are big enough to cover lunch, dinner, and sometimes breakfast the next day.
Queen on Wheels keeps a consistent weekly schedule, typically parked at 1415 Tulane Ave. in the Central Business District near the Superdome, operating Monday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and can be found on Facebook and on Roaming Hunger.
6. Mo Fries
Mo Fries, a Westbank-born food truck, has earned a loyal following for its fully loaded, flavor-packed fry bowls that come piled high with steak, shrimp, crawfish, chicken, bacon, melted cheese, and any of nine custom sauces. Founded by Mo Bader, the truck first made waves on the Mardi Gras circuit before expanding to regular pop-ups across Terrytown and the Greater New Orleans area. Favorites like the Surf 'n' Turf with honey garlic ranch or the spicy-sweet Mo Mambo fries are stacked in portions that could easily feed two.
You can usually find the truck parked at 1168 Terry Pkwy. in Terrytown, where it operates seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On select nights, Mo Fries also rolls into New Orleans for events, pop-ups, and festivals, especially during Carnival season, often posting location updates on their Instagram @mofries_nola or their website mofriesnola.com.
7. Bonafried
Bonafried bills itself as New Orleans' first fried-chicken-sandwich food truck. Partners Stephen Maher and Rebecca "Bee" Hollingsworth launched the brand as a pop-up in 2014, rolled out a refitted Hostess truck in 2016, and, in 2022, took home the National Fried Chicken Festival award for "best use of chicken in a dish." Five sandwiches anchor the lineup: the honey-drizzled Southern, sweet-heat Special, garlic-chile-oil Hot, secret-sauce Mack, and the tangy Honey Mustard, all built on crisp, twice-fried thighs, house pickles, and a buttered potato bun. Seasoned Belgian-style fries round out every order.
The truck is parked every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1515 Poydras St., across from the Caesars Superdome, and every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Gravier and Bolivar streets, outside the LSU Medical School, often selling out before service ends. A 40-seat brick-and-mortar is under construction at 3101 Grand Route St. John. You can find updates on their Instagram, @bonafriedtruck.
8. Frencheeze
Frencheeze has served grilled cheese sandwiches, sliders, and truffle frites from its truck in the Central Business District for more than a decade. Now, the truck is open daily at 2381 Saint Claude Ave., with hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Signature orders include the Molly (bacon, avocado, tomato, goat cheese, pesto, and spinach on a croissant), the Rachel (pesto, tomato, truffle aioli, provolone, and smoked gouda), and the Percival (hoisin-glazed brisket, goat cheese, pickled onions, and raspberry or fig preserves). You can place an order on their website or visit them on Facebook.
9. Hut 35 Food Truck
Hut 35 operates out of the Lower Garden District, serving food with a focus on seafood, wings, and loaded fries. The truck is open Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., offering takeout and delivery options. Customers can order directly from the lot at 1681 Religious St. or via third-party apps such as Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Popular menu items include the Bayou Pasta (shrimp and crawfish tossed in Alfredo), Seafood Fries, and Lemon Pepper Wings. Their All-American Burger and Bourbon Blackout Burger. Find Hut 35 on Instagram @hut35foodtruck.
10. Tanjariné Kitchen
Tanjariné Kitchen is a vegan food truck serving African-inspired dishes across New Orleans. Named one of USA Today's Top 20 Vegan Restaurants in the Southeast, the truck has gained a following for its plant-based comfort food. Customer favorites include the Mandela Burger (a soy-free, black bean patty), baked curry potatoes, shawarma wraps, and jollof-style rice bowls with tofu or mushrooms.
The truck pops up at festivals, concerts, and private events and is available for catering. While its new brick-and-mortar location at 3801 Washington Ave. is under renovation, Tanjariné keeps rolling, posting location updates on Facebook and Instagram.
The Best Local Food Trucks in NOLA
In a city known for its food, these 10 food trucks prove that you don't need a permanent address to serve some of the most creative, satisfying food in New Orleans. Whether you're tracking them down at festivals or finding them parked at their regular spots, these mobile kitchens deliver the same quality and flavor that New Orleans diners expect.
