35 Central Indiana food trucks to try this summer and where to find them

Indianapolis Star

3 days ago

Food truck season is in full swing, meaning you never have to go far for a slice, skewer or sauce-smothered slab of something delicious. Below you can find more than 35 Indianapolis-area food trucks listed — loosely categorized by cuisine — with what they serve and where you can find them.
Amayesing Taste
What: Fried chicken, catfish fillet and other deep-fried favorites.
Where: Amayesing Taste regularly operates downtown near Monument Circle, but you can find their exact location day-of at instagram.com/amayesingtastefoodtruck/.
A.P.'s Delicious Ribs
What: Ribs, fried catfish, macaroni and cheese, wings and other quintessential comfort food.
Where: Periodically parks on South Meridian Street near Monument Circle. Check facebook.com/APDeliciousRibs/ for updates.
The Big Easy
What: Cajun fare including jambalaya, shrimp, catfish and, occasionally, even alligator.
Where: Occasional appearances throughout the Indianapolis area with a base in Anderson and nearby suburbs. Check facebook.com/TheBigEasyLLC/ for schedule updates.
Bus Stop Bistro
What: High-end sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs with options for vegetarian and vegan eaters.
Where: Bus Stop Bistro gets around, typically Thursday through Saturday, with frequent stops in Indy as well as Hamilton, Hancock and Johnson Counties. The roaming eatery updates its schedule every week at facebook.com/BusStopBistroIndy/.
Chef Dan's Southern Comfort
What: In addition to a carry-out restaurant at 8059 E. 38th St., Chef Dan's operates a truck slinging catfish, po' boys, gumbo and myriad fried fare.
Where: Regular appearances across Marion County. Check facebook.com/chefdansindy/ for day-of updates.
Chomp'z Truck
What: Smash burgers, pork tenderloin sandwiches, tacos and more.
Where: Frequent appearances in Greenwood and the south side of Indy. Chomp'z typically updates its Facebook page at facebook.com/chompztruck/ the day before an event.
Huge Impact Restaurant
What: A smorgasbord of comfort food including wings, fried fish, loaded baked potatoes, Cajun pasta and fried tomatoes.
Where: In addition to its carry-out restaurant at 5110 W. 38th St., Huge Impact typically wheels out its food truck at least once per week to different Indianapolis locations, such as Riverside Park. Check facebook.com/Huge.Impact.Restaurant/ for day-of updates.
J & J A Taste of Home
What: This Indiana State Fair mainstay serves its distinct brand of comfort food, namely egg rolls stuffed with nearly anything you can imagine.
Where: A frequent flyer at Carmel Food Truck Nights, Central Indiana county fairs and other events. Visit facebook.com/p/J-J-A-Taste-Of-Home-Catering-Food-Truck-100057726397169/ for regular updates.
J's Lobster Truck
What: Seafood appears tucked into rolls and tangled in macaroni and cheese at the J's Lobster food truck, which the business runs in addition to its stall at the Garage Food Hall downtown.
Where: Everywhere from Monticello to Rushville, with several stops in between. J's generally sets up shop on Fridays and/or Saturdays; you can see upcoming schedules at facebook.com/JsLobsterTruck/.
Legendary Kitchen
What: Home to the runner-up of IndyStar's 2025 Tenderloin Tournament, the Legendary Kitchen also serves burgers, chicken sandwiches and French fries.
Where: Based at the Legends Golf Club at 2555 Hurricane Road, Franklin, with occasional stops elsewhere in Franklin and Indianapolis. Visit facebook.com/LegendaryKitchen2727/ for updates.
More: The best tenderloin in Indiana has been crowned. See who won IndyStar's Tenderloin Tourney.
Jumbo Jive Turkey Legs Smoked and Stuffed
What: Piled-high and sauce-soaked sandwiches, biscuits and pasta and plenty of turkey.
Where: Set to reopen for summer soon, per its Facebook page, Jumbo Jive has historically operated throughout Marion County, most recently in Lawrence and Garfield Park. Check facebook.com/JumboJiveTurkeyLegs/ for updates.
Old Gold Barbecue
What: Texas-style barbecue, heavy on dry-rubbed smoked meat with pickles, macaroni and cheese and other sides.
Where: Outside Metazoa Brewing Co. from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Porkopolis
What: More or less any form of smoked meat you can imagine, from rib tips and burnt ends to smoked wings and brisket. Homestyle sides also available.
Where: Often booked for private events, but regularly open to the public throughout Marion County. Check facebook.com/IndyPorkopolis/ for updates.
Spencer's Bacon Station
What: Burgers, melts and extravagant grilled cheese, most of which, predictably, contain some amount of bacon.
Where: Open periodically at festivals and farmers markets in Lapel, Anderson and Middletown northeast of Indianapolis. Check facebook.com/people/Spencers-Bacon-Station/100092380805351/?_rdr for updates.
T'Days Jerk
What: Jamaican jerk-grilled chicken appears in the form of wings and fusion varieties including burritos, tacos, nachos and jambalaya.
Where: Semi-frequent appearances across Marion and Hamilton County, including at the Statehouse Market (Thursdays at the Robert D. Orr Plaza at 100 N. Senate Ave.) and Rock the Ruins music venue (6363 Spring Mill Road). Check tdaysjerk.com/find-the-truck for the truck's complete upcoming schedule.
Gosia's Rustic Kitchen
What: Formerly known as Polska Chata, Gosia's Rustic Kitchen sells Polish and Eastern European food like barbecue burnt ends, pierogies and sausages.
Where: A regular at Indy-area farmers markets including the Original Farmers Market (10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday on Monument Circle), as well as in Carmel and Westfield, Gosia's Rustic Kitchen updates its schedule frequently at facebook.com/gosiasrustickitchen/.
Pierogi Love Indy
What: Eastern Europe's beloved fried dumplings, pierogies, plus sausage and more distinctly American options like cheesesteaks and chicken sandwiches.
Where: Pierogi Love regularly attends events in the Indianapolis area, but also occasionally sets up shop outside office parks, movie theaters and apartment complexes. See the truck's full schedule at pierogilove.com/upcoming-events.
Bearded Burger
What: A straightforward menu of burgers, hot dogs and assorted fried potatoes.
Where: Frequently operates at various Indianapolis-area events, plus regular appearances throughout Noblesville and other towns northeast of Indy. Check facebook.com/BeardedBurger/ for updates.
Books Bourbon & Bacon
What: A globally influenced spread of handheld eats including Korean corn dogs, beignets and sopapillas.
Where: In addition to operating out of the kitchen at the Loom/Black Circle Brewing (1901 E. 46th St.), BB&B is a frequent flyer at Indianapolis-area fairs and festivals as well as the Original Farmers Market (10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday on Monument Circle). Visit facebook.com/booksbourbonbacon/ for regular updates.
BoxBurger
What: A nearly decade-old vendor of Black Angus burgers, fried chicken sandwiches and pork tenderloins with sides including fries, potato salad and coleslaw.
Where: Open frequently at various locales in Indianapolis, Bargersville, Greenfield and Greenwood, with regular visits to the Statehouse Market (Thursdays at the Robert D. Orr Plaza at 100 N. Senate Ave.) and Mallow Run Winery (6964 Whiteland Road, Bargersville). Visit boxburgertruck.com/events-2/ to see BoxBurger's full upcoming schedule.
Fillers Stuffed Burgers
What: Thick, oven-baked stuffed burgers, plus chicken wings and twists on Latin street food.
Where: On the move across all of Indy, Carmel, Fishers and other nearby suburbs. Fillers regularly updates its schedule at facebook.com/p/Fillersco-100084704448679/.
Garcia's Hot Dogs
What: A mainstay in Indy's mobile dining scene, selling sausages loaded with a wide variety of toppings and a handful of Mexican and Mexican American dishes.
Where: Open six days a week (closed Sunday) outside Family Dollar at 5102 E. 16th St. on the Near Eastside.
Scott Diggity Dogs
What: Burgers, dogs, nachos and desserts with a hefty payload of toppings.
Where: Open most days across the Indianapolis area, typically in Hamilton and Handcock County.
Smash Daddy's Burger, Fries, ETC.
What: A regularly changing menu of American favorites including hamburgers, hot dogs and assorted fried fare.
Where: Operates most days with a wide coverage area ranging from downtown Indy to Plainfield and Bargersville. Full schedule available at thesmashdaddy.com/ and facebook.com/smashdaddy/.
Arepas
What: The beloved Venezuelan and Colombian street food called the arepa, a pocket of fried corn dough stuffed with meat, cheese and other fillings.
Where: A summer mainstay at the Original Farmers Market (10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday on Monument Circle), Carmel Farmers Market (8-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at 2 Carter Green) and Carmel Food Truck Nights (5-8 p.m. every Friday at 930 N. Rangeline Road). See facebook.com/arepasindy/ for Arepas' full schedule.
The Latin Flavor
What: A blend of traditional and Americanized Mexican fare including tacos, tortas, tostadas and burritos.
Where: Open from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 9130 E. 38th St.
Lupita's Taqueria
What: A wide spread of Mexican street food staples including tacos, tortas, huaraches (masa dough filled with beans and topped with salsa and cheese), quesadillas and more.
Where: Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily by the BP gas station at 7068 N. College Ave.
Las Mexicanas Super Tacos
What: $3 tacos with a seemingly infinite variety of fillings, plus other Mexican staples incluing menudo, tamales, pork ribs, birria and pollo asado.
Where: Typically open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday outside Las Mexicanas Super Market at 424 S. Sherman Drive in Christian Park. Visit instagram.com/las_mexicanas_super_tacos/?hl=en for other scheduling information.
Pico de Gallo
What: Tacos, tortas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas with a colorful array of aguas frescas.
Where: Open weekdays from early evening to late at night at 2307 Lafayette Road.
Taco Time Food Truck
What: An eclectic assortment of tacos and walking tacos, street corn, wings, gyros, hot dogs and more.
Where: Stationed outside the Richard G. Lugar Plaza downtown at 230 E. Washington St., open early morning through evening weekdays.
Jason's Stix n Rice
What: Filipino staples including chicken adobo and lumpia, plus American dishes including smash burgers and crinkle-cut French fries.
Where: Typically stationed afternoons and evenings outside Fountain Square Brew Co. (1301 Barth Ave.). See facebook.com/p/Stix-N-Rice-61574831443407/ for updates.
Thai Out
What: Traditional Thai stir fries and street food including spring rolls, crab Rangoon, pad Thai and sweet basil-dotted pad ka prow.
Where: Occasional appearances at Indy-area events. Visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090097337053&locale=sr_RS for scheduling information.
Byrne's Grilled Pizza
What: Grilled thin-crust pizza with toppings that span from traditional (pepperoni, olives) to eyebrow-raising (Brussels sprouts, pulled pork).
Where: In addition to a full-service restaurant at 5615 N. Illinois St. in Butler-Tarkington/Rocky Ripple as well as a truck at sister restaurant Gather 22 in the Near Northside (22 E. 22nd St.), Byrne's occasionally shows up at notable Indy-area events and venues like Rock the Ruins. Check out instagram.com/byrnesgrilledpizza/?hl=en for updates.
Pi Indy
What: The rare food truck with floor-to-ceiling windows so you can see your food being made, Pi slings wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas.
Where: You can find Pi stationed outisde Metazoa Brewing Company downtown most days, but the mobile eatery also makes stops at other Indy-area venues. Check instagram.com/pi_indy/ for updates.
Nicey Treat
What: A variety of ice pops from one of Indy's biggest names in frozen treats.
Where: In addition to brick-and-mortar locations in Broad Ripple and Fishers, Nicey Treat occasionally vends ice pops from its truck at events in Indy and surrounding suburbs. Check facebook.com/niceytreat/ for scheduling information.
Papa Curl Ice Cream
What: Beech Grove-based vendor of Dole pineapple soft-serve and other ice cream concoctions.
Where: Regular appearances across Central Indiana, from Connersville to Bargersville, plus stops in downtown Indy. Papa Curl posts its schedule every week on instagram.com/papacurlicecream/?hl=en.
Zo-Bot's Sodas
What: Self-billed as Indy's first dirty soda shop, Zo-Bot's sells sodas mixed with various flavors, plus seasoned fries and funnel cake "fries."
Where: Zo-Bot's posts its schedule weekly at facebook.com/zobotssodas/, with frequent stops at farmers markets in Indianapolis' donut counties.