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Check out the 5 top affordable food trucks in Nashville

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Published on May 28, 2019
Check out the 5 top affordable food trucks in NashvillePhoto: Banh Mi & Roll Factory/Yelp

Looking to try the best food trucks in town?

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

1. Taqueria El Dolar

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Topping the list is Taqueria El Dolar. Located at 3500 Nolensvillle Pike in Glencliff, the mobile Mexican eatery is the highest-rated inexpensive food truck in Nashville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Angie B. wrote, "The best tacos in Nashville. Better than any restaurant I've tried. Simple ingredients, simple packaging. Smaller corn tortillas (doubled) for each taco."

2. Banh Mi & Roll Factory

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Next up is East End's Banh Mi & Roll Factory, situated at 1008 Fatherland St. With 4.5 stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp, the food truck and Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. 

This food truck says it serves up "happiness in rolls" and includes menu items like banh mi sandwiches, spring rolls and vermicelli bowls plus Vietnamese coffee, tea and more. 

3. Frisson Soft Serve

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Frisson Soft Serve, a food truck that offers gelato-based soft serve and more in East End, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 16 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1100 Fatherland St. to see for yourself. 

The food truck won 2017's Best (Dessert) Food Truck, writers' choice, from Nashville Scene.

4. Bread of Heaven BBQ

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Over in the Antioch area, check out Bread of Heaven BBQ, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the food truck, which offers barbecue and more, by heading over to 3501 Murfreesboro Road. 

Karen W. shared her experience on Yelp, saying, "Excellent barbecue! The smoked wings were so good. All the sides were fabulous. I have to say probably the best potato salad I have had in a long time. We will be back."

5. Blue Monkey Shaved Ice

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Last but not least, there's Blue Monkey Shaved Ice, a Belmont-Hillsboro favorite with 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews. Stop by 2611 12th Ave. South to hit up the food truck, which offers shaved ice and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth on a budget. 

The menu features flavors like watermelon basil, coconut lime, fresh pineapple and strawberry lemonade. All of the items are made from 100% cane sugar and real fruit. 


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