Wondering where to find the best food trucks near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most popular food trucks with affordable fare in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the top spots to meet your needs.
1. Frank's Bratwurst
Topping the list is Frank's Bratwurst, a West Side Market staple that's hit the road with the Brat Mobile. With 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews on Yelp, the food vendor has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Popular for its bratwurst rolls with or without sauerkraut, the food truck has been making the rounds at Cleveland-area festivals and events with offerings like schnitzel, pierogi and German potato salad, per the Frank's Bratwurst website.
2. StrEat Mobile Bistro
StrEat Mobile Bistro is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the food truck 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews. The menu changes frequently, taking its inspiration from local and seasonal ingredients.
Look for loaded chips topped with braised Ohio pulled pork or shredded chicken, queso and pico de gallo; smoky four-cheese mac and cheese; or build your own burrito, flatbread or rice bowl. If you're in Lakewood, stop by the brick-and-mortar StrEat Burger, which offers a larger selection of grub and craft brews.
3. Seti's Polish Boys
Seti's Polish Boys, a food truck that's often parked at W. 4242 Lorain Ave. in Ohio City, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 30 Yelp reviews. Owned by Seti and Marsha Martinez, the truck has been featured on multiple food shows, including "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations" and "The Best Thing I Ever Ate," and its Polish Boy was named Ohio's signature sandwich by Zagat.
See what all the fuss is about by trying the famous smoked sausage Polish Boy topped with coleslaw, fries and barbecue sauce. All-beef hot dogs with relish, slaw or chili are also available.
4. Wok N Roll Food Truck
A regular visitor to the Tremont Farmers' Market, the Asian fusion Wok N Roll Food Truck has earned four stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp. Inspired by their love of Asian food, married couple Tricia McCune and Matt Bolam started their truck in 2014, specializing in Vietnamese and Korean flavors, per Wok N Roll's website.
Popular menu options are the Korean poutine (tater tots with spicy sauce, kimchi and black sesame seeds), banh mi on a rice flour baguette and bibimbap (jasmine rice with pickled veggies, sunny-side up egg and your choice of protein).
5. Off The GRIDdle
Finally, there's Off The GRIDdle, a local favorite with four stars out of seven reviews. Focusing on locally sourced ingredients, stop by the food truck to try the chicken gyro with arugula, Cuban with slow-roasted pork and grilled ham, tacos or french fries with roasted garlic aioli.
Yelp reviewer Walter S. has high praise for the veggie pita, saying that after eating the combination of fresh veggies, creamy sauce and chewy pita, "I was in heaven."
