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Explore 5 top cheap food trucks in Cincinnati

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Published on June 20, 2019
Explore 5 top cheap food trucks in CincinnatiPhoto: Catch-A-Fire Cafe/Yelp

Looking to try the best food trucks in town?

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

1. Catch-A-fire Cafe

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Topping the list is Catch-A-Fire Cafe. Located at 3301 Madison Road in Oakley, the food truck and caterer spot, which offers pizza and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly food truck in Cincinnati, boasting four stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp. Menu items include jalapeño popper potato skins, wood-fired wings and hummus. 

2. Street Chef Brigade Food Truck

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Next up is East End's Street Chef Brigade Food Truck, situated at 4003 Eastern Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp, the food truck has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The establishment serves "edgy comfort food" including burgers, tacos and barbacoa mac. 

3. Green Man Twist

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Walnut Hills's Green Man Twist, located at 770 E. McMillan St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced food truck, which offers ice cream, frozen yogurt and desserts five stars out of 13 reviews. On the menu, you'll find hot dogs, banana splits and milkshakes. 

4. Urbana Cafe

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Urbana Cafe, a food truck in Over-The-Rhine, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 21 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1801 Race St. to see for yourself. Menu items include banana bread, fruit tarts and ham and cheese croissants. 

5. Empanadas Aqui

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Over in Over-the-Rhine, check out Empanadas Aqui, which has earned four stars out of 41 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the food truck and caterer spot, which offers empanadas and more, by heading over to 411 W. Kemper Road. The establishment specializes in Venezuelan street food. 


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