City, Food November 6, 2011

Shindigs Catering truck

Shindigs Catering serves up hamburgers and Asian-style buns.

Food trucks are taking off in Birmingham. Our list:

(Truck locations may vary, so check their Facebook or Twitter profiles for updates.)

Cantina on Wheels: This mobile outpost of the popular local chain serves tacos, nachos and other Mexican favorites.

  • Location: Varies, but can be found at most outdoor events such as Artwalk and Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival.
  • Facebook | Twitter: @CantinaonWheels

Dreamcakes Cupcake Truck: The Edgewood bakery’s first truck was so successful that it has added a second truck (well, technically, it’s a van).

  • Location: River Hills shopping center (U.S. 280 at Inverness Center Drive) in Inverness most Tuesdays, iStore Self Storage (Montclair Road and Oporto-Madrid Boulevard) in Eastwood most Wednesdays, downtown most Thursdays and the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover and the Summit along U.S. 280 most Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Facebook | Twitter: @DreamcakesBham

NOLA Ice: This truck serves up authentic New Orleans-style sno-balls in a variety of flavors.

  • Location: Varies, but can often be found at Quiznos, 1678 Montgomery Highway, Hoover.
  • Facebook | Twitter: @NOLAIceBham

Shindigs Catering: The product of a pair of fine-dining chefs, this truck serves a variety of burgers as well as Asian-style steamed buns, all made from local ingredients.

  • Location: Southside near the UAB campus most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Fifth Avenue North and 20th Street downtown most Tuesdays and Thursdays; Railroad Park downtown most Saturdays.
  • Facebook | Twitter: @ShindigsTrucks

Spoonfed Grill: One of the first trucks in town, this one serves a rotating variety of sandwiches, tacos, burritos and salads.

  • Location: Fifth Avenue North and 20th Street downtown most weekdays.
  • Facebook | Twitter: @SpoonFedGrill

Taqueria Guzman: Called simply “the taco truck” by in-the-know locals, the authentic tacos from this truck were recognized in Southern Living‘s “Best of the South” issue.

  • Location: Texaco, 215 West Valley Ave. Homewood, every day but Monday.

Taqueria Pineda: Another authentic Mexican taco truck, this one is hidden in Tarrant.

  • Location: Marathon, 1818 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Tarrant, every day but Monday.

• MCers: Did we leave out your favorite food truck? Let us know in the comments!

• More Jason Horn at The Messy Epicure

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  • DRB

    I had heard of a taco truck in Leeds but never was able to find more info.  Is that the Taqueria Pineda truck (maybe it moved) or another?

    • http://wadeonbirmingham.com Wade Kwon

      The two taco trucks listed are stationary, so whatever truck that may be in Leeds is not Taqueria Pineda.

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  • DRB

    Has anyone tried the (red) truck often found at the corner of 7th Ave S and 32nd Street?  Something mobile kitcen

  • gbme

    what is the food truck in cahaba heights on wed evenings?

  • Darryl crockett

    hi guys please try the Ds Tamales ToGo trailer… Great food, like tamales, wings and other good foods… 

  • Darryl crockett

    hi guys please try the Ds Tamales ToGo trailer… Great food, like tamales, wings and other good foods…