Phoenix/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 14, 2019
Phoenix's 5 favorite food trucks (that won't break the bank)Saffron JAK | Photo: Pepper T./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best food trucks near you?

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

1. Saffron Jak

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Topping the list is Saffron JAK. Located at 814 E. Union Hills Drive, Suite C-6 in Deer Valley, the food truck and Persian/Iranian spot, which offers pizza and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive food truck in Phoenix, boasting five stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp.

On the menu, look for lamb koobideh and Persian tacos stuffed with grilled chicken thighs, vegetables and beef. Persian plates like the braised tri-tip (tender, slow-cooked beef in herbs with kidney beans) are also on offer.

2. Aioli Gourmet Burgers And Catering Food Truck

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Next up is Paradise Valley's Aioli Gourmet Burgers and Catering Food Truck, situated at 10652 N. 32nd St. With 4.5 stars out of 130 reviews on Yelp, the food truck, which offers burgers and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.

Voted the best burger in Arizona, according to the business' website, Aioli Gourmet Burgers and Catering Food Truck serves an aioli burger, a white truffle Swiss burger and a falafel burger, alongside sides of fries, sweet potatoes and vegetables. Shakes and floats are also available.

3. Dilla Libre

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Camelback East's Dilla Libre, located at 1339 E. Northern Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced food truck and Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 122 reviews.

The menu features quesadillas, which are filled with cheese, potatoes, green chiles, pico de gallo, Jack cheese, bacon and a choice chicken or steak. You may also complement your meal with chips and salsa, Thai chili salsa or pico de gallo.

View the full menu here.

4. Sr Ozzy's Tacos Y Mariscos

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Sr Ozzy's Tacos Y Mariscos, a food truck and Mexican spot that offers mulitas and more in South Mountain, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 98 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1717 W. Southern Ave., Suite 100 to see for yourself.

The menu features tacos with beef, chicken and shrimp, as well as Sonoran hot dogs, tortas and quesadillas. Or stop by in the morning for a variety of breakfast burritos like the hash brown burrito with egg, cheese, potatoes and sour cream.

5. Taqueria La Hacienda

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Over in Central City, check out Taqueria La Hacienda, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the food truck and Mexican spot by heading over to 254 E. Buckeye Road

Menu standouts include the chorizo, pastor and asada tacos, as well as the green chili burrito. 


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