Forget the blooming flowers or singing birds, food trucks are the true sign that spring has sprung. Leaving behind the brick and mortar, food trucks bring a taste of local culinary goodness citywide to satisfy adventurous appetites. Inspired by a variety of locales, your taste buds will travel from Cuba to Italy along with these meals on wheels.
The Displaced Chef
11:30am-1pm, Thursdays, Levis Square – Madison and St. Clair St.
(From Memorial Day through Labor Day)
386-689-6630 | Thedisplacedchef.com
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The Displaced Chef offers Cuban-Ybor inspired tastes. The signature authentic Cuban sandwich, brings delectable roasted pork, ham, yellow mustard, pickles and Swiss cheese straight to your taste buds. The Displaced Chef also recommends its tacos and flavorful plate meals. Tacos and plates include citrus and succulent pork or mojo-marinated chicken, and vegetarian options adorned with peppers, onions, yellow rice and black beans. Whether you grab a sandwich or taco, both your tummy and your wallet will be happy— all items are priced under $10.
Rosie’s Rolling Chef
11am-1:30pm, Monday and Friday, Toledo Children’s Hospital Entrance #3
​11am-1:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday, Levis Square – Madison and St. Clair St.
​11am-1:30pm, Wednesday, St. Luke’s Hospital Emergency Entrance
419-866-5007 | Rosiesrollingchef.com
The on-wheels version of Rosie’s Italian Grille, the Rolling Chef literally covers the town. This food truck offers what Rosie’s devotees expect: Tuscan-style Italian food. From classic favorites, like pasta, paninis and pizza, to chargrilled lamb chops paired with lobster mac and cheese. All conveniently priced below $15.
Grumpy’s On The Go
11am-1pm, 3rd Monday, Promedica
​11am-1pm, Tuesday, Jaffe Jewelers
​11am-1pm, Wednesday, Kazmaier’s Market
​11am-1pm, Thursday, Levis Square – Madison and St. Clair St.
​11am-1pm, Friday, Sautter’s Market
419-241-6728 | grumpys.net
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A mini version of Grumpy’s Restaurant comes chock-full of your favorites, including their signature garbage salad — four kinds of lettuce, chopped, flipped, flopped and mixed daily — available in mini-size or regular size, with vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options. But if you’re not feeling like eating a salad, there’s always the “hye roller” sandwich, with slices of turkey, Muenster cheese, cream cheese and green onions rolled into a pinwheel. Grumpy’s also has cookies, mini pies and cakes, gazpacho, house-made pita chips and delectable poppyseed dressing. All items are under $15.
Taco Truck
708 East Broadway
10:30am-6pm, Thursday – Sunday
419-508-2653 | facebook.com/taco.truck.94
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Selling authentic Mexican cuisine, this food truck takes pride in premium customer service while satisfying its hungry customers’ appetites. Offering tasty options like tacos, colorful tortas, quesadillas, tamales, and burritos stuffed with sizzling steak, pork or chicken. It can’t get any better than the Taco Truck’s always reasonable prices, starting at $1.50.
Po Mo’s Ribs
1312 W. Bancroft
11am until sold out, Friday & Saturday
419-467-8562
You can never go wrong with ribs or chicken, and with the smell of fresh grillin’ you can’t help but make your way toward the truck. Every weekend Po Mo’s offers finger lickin’ hot and mild sauces. His sauces, based on Heinz barbecue, but so much more — a mixture of sweet and spice that he perfects batch after batch. So, head there this weekend, and remember, when Po Mo’s sells out, that’s it. All prices are under $20.
Rusty's Roadtrip
Thursdays, 11:30am-1:30pm Levis Square (Madison at St. Clair St.)
Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm, Arrowhead Park
Friday nights, 5-8pm, Downtown Maumee
419-699-1307 | rustysroadtrip.com
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Lovers of perch look no further. Rusty’s Roadtrip offers options that will satisfy your fish craving. From its Lake Erie Perch Basket to the Perch Sandwich, you can’t help but be satisfied. Not in the mood for perch? Well, that’s okay, Rusty’s has grilled cheeses of all varieties and bacon-jalapeno hush puppies. All options are under $20.
Deet’s BBQ
11:15am-1:30pm, Friday, Hafner Florist Inc.
419-893-2293 | facebook.com/deetsbbq
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Freshly roasted barbecue, the convenience of wheels, and premium protein smoked with selected woods. Deet’s BBQ makes a mean brisket sandwich, chicken chunks, a rib platter and other options that will keep you licking your fingers. Prices start at $5.
Antojitos Laredo Tacos
Noon – 6pm, Tuesday – Saturday, Bancroft St. and Ashland Ave
419-779-3881
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This family-owned food truck is both affordable and tasty. Antojitos brings tacos, burritos, fajitas, tostadas, nachos, tamales and quesadillas curbside. Options include beef, chicken and pork. Toledoans love Antojitos’ excellent customer service. Their prices start at $2.
Bandit’s Smokey Ribs
2:30-10pm, Wednesday – Saturday, Reynolds and Nebraska
419-480-7575
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If you’re looking for barbecue, look no further. The hypnotizing aroma, plus the taste of tender choice ribs and pulled pork from Bandit’s are sure to keep you saucy. Hailing from Reynolds and Nebraska, at the corner of Darlene Drive, is Bandit’s Smokey Ribs. For an added plus, items start at $2.
JoJo’s Famous – Chili Dogs, Butter Burger and Wings
11am-2pm, Thursdays, Levis Square – Madison and St. Clair St
419-536-5764 | jojosfamouschilidogs.com
Known for fresh-cut fries and buttery butter burgers, JoJo’s always delivers. Burgers come single or double, or if you’re in a chicken sort of mood, 50-cent wings are offered daily, in lemon pepper, barbecue and hot flavors. Prices range from $2 to $12.
Jeanie Comfort Cuisine
11am-1:30pm, Thursday Levis Square – Madison and St. Clair St. (From Memorial Day through Labor Day)
​11am-1pm, SSOE Group
419-376-4927
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Flavorful pulled pork and loaded chili cheese fries are only a couple of the options at Jeanie’s Comfort Cuisine. You won’t want to leave when you get your hands on their scrumptious onion rings, hot dogs, or burgers. From onion-ring-topped barbecue cheeseburger, to the avocado burger, stacked with slices of avocado, Sriracha mayo, tomatoes, pickle, onion, lettuce and bacon, the varieties are endless. The choice of ingredients at this food truck will have your pockets smiling, with prices under $10.
