Columbus' 5 top food trucks (that won't break the bank)

Columbus' 5 top food trucks (that won't break the bank)Taqueria Jalisco. | Photo: John M./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on April 19, 2019

Looking to try the top food trucks around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable food trucks in Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Ray Ray's Hog Pit

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Topping the list is Ray Ray's Hog Pit. Located at 2619 N. High St. in Old North Columbus, the food truck, which offers barbecue and more, is the highest-rated low-priced food truck in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 358 reviews on Yelp. Another outlet is located in Franklinton.

Ray Ray's smokes it dry-rubbed chicken, pork and beef for 12 to 16 hours and then serves it up with side sauces ranging from sweet barbecue to jalapeño barbecue to Carolina vinegar. In addition to its selection of meats, it also features Southern-inspired sides such as mac and cheese, collard greens, baked beans and cornbread. Leave room for banana pudding for dessert.

2. Ajumama

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Next up is Shepard's Ajumama, situated at 1655 Old Leonard Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp, the Korean food truck has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

Ajumama features a seasonal menu — a sampling of its summer offerings include a spicy Korean barbecue jackfruit sandwich, potstickers and grilled pork belly on a sesame ciabatta. And don't forget to try Ajumama's dessert, called a hodduk, which Columbus Alive referred to as having "the flavor-profile of a nutty cinnamon roll intensified and compressed into a pretty little pancakey disc."

3. Taqueria Los Primos

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Victorian Village's Taqueria Los Primos, located at 233 W. Fifth Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap food truck, which offers tacos and more, five stars out of 32 reviews. 

Yelpers rave about the authentic Mexican selections, from street tacos and burritos to sides of salsa and guacamole. 

4. Taco Nazo

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Taco Nazo, a Mexican food truck in Northern Woods, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 62 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2200 E. Dublin Granville Road to see for yourself. 

Favorites of Yelpers include the asada steak quesadilla, chorizo gordita, charred jalapeños and barbacoa burrito. Taco Nazo also caters events.

5. Taqueria Jalisco

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Last but not least, there's Taqueria Jalisco, a Brandywine favorite with five stars out of 24 reviews. Stop by 4640 Cleveland Ave. to hit up this Mexican food truck, which offers tacos and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. Along with tacos, this spot also serves up shrimp ceviche, fish fillets and quesadillas. 


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