Take the Texas Food Truck Bingo Challenge

We’ve all heard that everything’s bigger in Texas, and when it comes to the food trucks in Houston, San Antonio, Plano, Richardson and McAllen, bigger means more options and many more flavors. After all, this is Texas, the birthplace of Tex-Mex. So don’t be surprised to find more evidence of food fusion (think: Korean-Mexican tacos, Thai-inspired ice cream) as you browse menus all over the state. Here are eight food truck meals you shouldn’t miss.

Mr. Sizzles, Houston

What to order: The H-Town Sizz burger

It takes a brave—and hungry—burger fan to power through the H-Town Sizz, a double-decker burger from Mr. Sizzles. Photo credit: @mrsizzlesfoodtruck

This Houston food truck has been fuelling Houstonians since 2012, specializing in juicy, messy burgers served on freshly baked buns. If you want to indulge your taste buds (and blow your calorie count), ask for the H-Town Sizz, a fresh ground beef patty piled high with pepper jack and Wisconsin cheddar cheeses, guacamole, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, jalapenos and buttermilk ranch dressing. Word to the wise: Grab a handful of napkins before you step away from the neon truck. You’ll need them to clean up after tackling this beast of a burger. Looking for more things to do in this harbor town? Check out our tourist guide to Houston.

Oh My Gogi!, Houston

What to order: OMG! Fries

You might order fries on the side at most trucks, but not at Oh My Gogi! When you order the OMG! Fries—a steaming basket of fried potatoes smothered in Korean beef, colby jack cheese, onions, cilantro, spicy mayo and sriracha—expect a full meal. If for some reason that’s not enough to satisfy your appetite, they offer a Loaded Gogi, a similar platter of fries with twice the meat plus a fried egg and kimchi.

Mia Marco’s Pizza, San Antonio

What to order: pepperoni pizza

You may be standing in the heart of San Antonio, but you’ll swear you’ve been transported to Brooklyn when you bite into a slice of New York City-style pepperoni pizza from this award-winning food truck. If you prefer your pie with extra spice, try Mia Marco’s Hotta Soppressata, a spicy salami pizza flavored with chili pepper-infused hot honey. For more ideas on where to go during your visit, view our vistor's guide to San Antonio.

Singhs, San Antonio

What to order: brisket rice bowl

The founders of Singhs refer to the grub coming out of this San Antonio food truck as “a mother’s southern Vietnamese recipes as told by her Texan son.” Nowhere is that more evident than the brisket rice bowl, an irresistible combination of fragrant coconut jasmine rice and tender, flavorful beef brisket.

Soul Bowl, Plano

What to order: fried catfish and mac ‘n’ cheese

Chef Patricia Stephens’ perfectly fried catfish and classic mac ‘n’ cheese keeps Texans coming back to Soul Bowl. Photo credit: @eatsoulbowl

Craving some good, old-fashioned soul food? This Dallas-area food truck—which can often be found at Hub Streat, Plano’s food truck park—specializes in homestyle, made-from-scratch dishes. Its fried catfish and mac ’n’ cheese plate is the perfect example of a stick-to-your-ribs dinner that foodies flock to the South to find.

Pit Commander BBQ, Richardson

What to order: beef short ribs

You can’t talk about Texas cuisine without dishing on barbecue. For some of the best in the state, look for Pit Commander BBQ’s mobile smoking rig. Its specialty is craft-smoked beef short ribs made in signature central Texas style. That means there’s no hiding behind sauces; the meat is seasoned with dry spices and cooked low and slow over oak and pecan wood until the beef is tender, moist and bursting with flavor.

Nuri, McAllen

What to order: Nuri Tako

The menu at Nuri is a fusion of Mexican and Korean flavors that come to life in savory dishes like Korean Karnitas, Devine Swine (an Asian pork belly taco with ponzu sauce) and the Q-dilla. But the truck is probably best known for its signature Nuri Tako, a mouth-watering mix of seared steak with grilled onions, Oaxaca cheese and chori-queso on a homemade soft flour tortilla. Order up!

Rolling With Cream, McAllen

What to order: Strawberry Bears

Kids of all ages can enjoy the graham cracker-topped Strawberry Bears treat from Rolling with Cream. Photo credit: @eatsoulbowl

Ready for dessert? This ice cream truck, typically parked in the McAllen Food Park, specializes solely in Thai ice cream rolls. The made-to-order ice cream is prepared on a chilled steel pan and served in small rolls that look a bit like a cannoli or an egg roll. Its Strawberry Bears concoction features freshly made vanilla ice cream with strawberries and graham crackers and is topped with whipped cream, strawberries and graham cracker bears.

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