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Explore 4 favorite inexpensive food trucks in Kansas City

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Published on May 10, 2019
Explore 4 favorite inexpensive food trucks in Kansas CityPhoto: The Wild Way Coffee/Yelp

Looking to try the best food trucks in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable food trucks in Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. The Wild Way Coffee

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Topping the list is The Wild Way Coffee. Located at 708 E. 19th St. in Hospital Hill, the food truck, which offers coffee and tea and more, is the highest rated budget-friendly food truck in Kansas City, boasting five stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp.

The coffee truck offers local pour-over coffee, housemade syrups and hot carob and chocolate, as well as a seasonal menu that features housemade horchata and a cold brew.

2. La Hamburguesa Loca

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Next up is La Hamburguesa Loca, situated at 3009 Independence Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican food truck has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

3. The Waffler

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The Waffler, a food truck that offers waffles and more in River Market, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 16 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7099 Wornall Road to see for yourself. It offers a menu that changes daily.

4. KC Pinoy

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Over in West Bottoms, check out KC Pinoy, which has earned four stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Filipino food truck by heading over to 1623 Genessee St.

The menu features chicken adobo, cured pork shoulder and a pork combo plate of pork ears, cheeks and shoulders.


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