Nothing beats stepping outside of the club after a long night of dancing and immediately being greeted by both the scrumptious aroma and crisp sizzling emanating from the community food truck. These trucks are often very affordable, quick, and above all, irresistably delicious, catering towards all those who crave a post-excursion refueling.
Here is our list of where to find these scrumptious and friendly trucks, all incredibly revered for their several flavorful offerings, generous servings, and speedy service.
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986-998 Treat Ave / Website
El Gallo Giro can usually be spotted within the Mission District, especially with its adoring locals consistently crowding around them! Run by the revered Elena Caballeros, the go-tos are their crispy carnitas, juicy lengua, and high-quality al-pastor. This is an exceptional and essential San Francisco taco truck.
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1188 Franklin St;1800 Folsom St. / Website
El Alambre has two trucks, both dedicated to sharing their magnificently top-notch and expansive menu. Aside from their long list of offered proteins from carne asada, chorizo, shrimp, tripe, and more, the must-try here is their signature Alambre. This is an all-encompassing taste of the best the truck has to offer, generously piling on carnitas, bell peppers, cheese, salsa, and more, even creatively having the option to serve over a hefty bundle of fries instead of traditional tortillas!
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14th St & Harrison St / Website
For over 15 years, El Tonayense has been a trusted Mission District institution for providing the most authentic Mexican food that promises to be fast, fresh, and affordable. With the company's family hailing from Tonaya in Jalisco Mexico, expect nothing less than a truly familial and comforting feeling indulging on their cuisine, doused in their exclusively secret salsa. They can typically be spotted along Harrison Street, with a popular following for their $3 tacos and $9 Super Torta!
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801 Bryant St / Website
Just a quick trip off of both the Caltrain Station and the lively Folsom District is El Norteno, a delightfully delicious and filling taco truck in an otherwise hidden gem area. Here you will definitely be replenished with their burritos under $10, available in both the trusted carnitas and al pastor, as well as more culturally traditional of lengua, buche, and tripas. Many in the surrounding neighborhood genuinely rave about their kindness and thoughtfulness in their food and service, treating their customers to a mariachi band on holidays.
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SOMA / Website
Beyond the Border is the inclusively modern choice for vegetarian, low carb, gluten-free, and fresh seafood eaters. Catch their vividly iconic royal purple truck all around San Francisco for their delectably fresh Pacific Rock Fish Tacos, as well as their jam-packed Carne Asada Fries and revitalizing Skirt Steak Tacos for a meal that will reinvigorate you for more city adventures.
Townsend St & 5th St / Website
Goza Goza has a glorious reputation of being San Francisco's best kept secret, so much so that their truck eludes most photographs! Locals will laud endlessly to you about their ultra-affordable $7 Cuban sandwiches and $1.50 tacos, all prepared with handmade care and enduring community love. Head over to the Design District's Townsend Street to hunt these unbeatable prices down, while also greeting the authentically friendly chefs with a thankful smile!
These kind, dependable, and absolutely tasty taco trucks will affordably reinvigorate you at the midnight hour, also eliciting a fun adventure to find them!
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