Midland’s food trucks run from barbacoa and tacos tapatíos to Asian and Mexican fusion, and some of the city’s favorite restaurants started out on wheels. Trucks move and change hours, so the surest way to catch one is to check its social media before you go. This is a starting point, not a complete list.
Trucks With a Regular Spot
A few trucks park in the same place most days, which makes them easy to find. Mexico on Wheels sits on E Front St next to Porter’s and is known for beef cheek barbacoa. Tacoriendo on W Taylor Ave has been serving tacos tapatíos and flautas for years. Taqueria El Real is the dark green truck on N Big Spring St, with carnitas, lengua and mulitas. All three have been featured by Texas Monthly.
You will also find El Indio de Michoacán on W Loop 250 N and Los Venezolanos, serving Venezuelan food, on S Big Spring St near downtown.
Trucks to Follow
Ratengo mixes Asian and Mexican flavors and is a regular at private parties and local events, so its Instagram is the place to see where it is headed next. Brown’s Bar-B-Q runs a food truck alongside its restaurant and catering. And if you like to browse, Tall City Brewing Co. often has a food truck parked outside.
Started as a Food Truck
Some of Midland’s restaurants got their start on wheels and still carry that food-truck spirit:
- Curb Side Bistro: Chef Alejandro Barrientos’s burgers, sliders and loaded fries, now downtown on Colorado St.
- Pachuco’s: on N Big Spring St downtown.
- Decasa Wood-Fired Pizza: wood-fired, Neapolitan-inspired pizza on Bedford Ave.
- Bite Me Pizzería: scratch-made dough and sauce on Thomason Dr.
- Mariscos El Chaka: seafood and Mexican grill, now inside Midland Park Mall.
- Tubby’s Kitchen & Catering: a family-run food truck that opened a restaurant on N Lee St.
How to Track Down a Truck
Most trucks post the day’s location and hours on Instagram or Facebook, so follow the ones you like. Trucks also turn up at breweries, church and school events, and festivals, so the Best of Midland events calendar is a good place to spot the next gathering.
Keep exploring: where to eat lunch in downtown Midland, Mexican restaurants in Midland and the full Mexican listings in the directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find food trucks in Midland, TX?
Several trucks keep a regular spot, including Mexico on Wheels on E Front St, Tacoriendo on W Taylor Ave and Taqueria El Real on N Big Spring St. Others move around and post their location on social media.
Is there a food truck park in Midland?
Food Truck Alley on W Wall St has closed. For now, the easiest way to try a few trucks is to visit the ones with regular spots or catch them at breweries and local events.
What kinds of food do Midland food trucks serve?
Mostly Mexican, from barbacoa to birria and tacos tapatíos, plus Venezuelan food, Asian and Mexican fusion, and barbecue.
How do I know where a food truck will be?
Check the truck’s Instagram or Facebook. Most post their location and hours each day.
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