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Miami's 4 best food trucks (that won't break the bank)

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Published on October 18, 2018
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Wondering where to find the best food trucks near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best-loved, most affordable mobile meal delivery systems in Miami, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the finest spots to satisfy your cravings.

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1. Caja Caliente

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Topping the list is Caja Caliente. Located at 2634 N.E. Second Ave., this Cuban fusion food truck is the highest-rated inexpensive such stop in Miami, boasting 4.5 stars out of 222 reviews on Yelp.

On its menu, you'll find Cuban favorites such as pan con lechon (roast pork sandwiches) with black bean pico and cotija cheese, as well as trendy new fusion foods like a bowl of yellowfin tuna poke served over quinoa, seaweed salad and spicy mayo.

2. The Lone Wolfe

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The Lone Wolfe, a semi-permanent fixture at Wynwood Yard (56 N.W. 29th St.), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive taco truck 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews.

The truck's Mexican fusion cuisine includes chilaquiles topped with crema and balsamic reduction, as well as gluten-free options like the enfrijoladas: partially fried tortillas topped with black bean sauce, shredded Chihuahua cheese and crema.

3. Taqueria Los Chilangos

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Taqueria Los Chilangos, an evenings-only taco truck in Little Havana, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 30 Yelp reviews for its carne asada tacos, pickled vegetable station, and freshly made salsas. 

The joint is strictly grab-and-go, but it does accept credit cards. Head over to 1801 N.W. 7th St., Suite 7 to see for yourself. 

4. Dolci Peccati

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Over in Little Haiti, check out Dolci Peccati, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp. Its mostly-vegan gelato in flavors like key lime pie, pina colada, and more have earned it a fan following in the plant-based dining community.

You can check it out by heading over to 274 N.E. 59th St. for a scoop, sundae, shake or more.