Food trucks in Charleston, S.C.

With an estimated 50 food trucks in Charleston (not including the ones that just surfaced as you read this) and the opening of Container Bar , it’s clear the industry of mobile cuisine shows no sign of pumping the brakes.

We asked you your fave food trucks – and, man did y’all deliver. We’ve compiled a list of Charleston food trucks that are a total #MustDo.

Pro tip: Click here for a map of when + where to find all of the food trucks near you.

Scram

Giving a whole new meaning to “breakfast on the go.” This truck serves up Storey Farm eggs in the form of breakfast sandwiches on “soft milk buns.”
📸: @scramchs
Where to find them: Operating Thurs.-Sun. from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Follow on Instagram for their weekly schedule.
Reader recommendation: Danish of the day.

Rebel Taqueria

Tacos, quesadillas, nachos, + more.
📸: @rebeltaqueria
Where to find them: Food truck schedule shared weekly on their Instagram page. Plus, you can find them inside Workshop Charleston seven days a week.

Krystyna’s Authentic Polish Food

Krystyna’s is one of the only spots in Charleston serving authentic Polish food.
📸: @krystynaspolishfood
Where to find them: Schedule can be found over on their Facebook , Instagram , + website .
Reader recommendation: Potato & cheese pierogies.

My Big Fat Greek Trailer

Operated by one Greek + one American, this duo claims to be the only source of “100% authentic Greek food service” in the Charleston area.
📸: @mybfgtrailer
Where to find them: Schedule shared weekly on their Facebook page.

Damiano’s Wood Fired Pizza

For a wood-fired pizza on the go, check out Damiano’s. This truck is a completely mobile pizzeria – a whole wood-fired oven is contained within their trailer. Watch as your pizza is made through one of their side windows.
📸: @damianoswoodfiredpizza
Where to find them: Schedule shared daily on their Facebook page.

Sap-Lai

A mobile pop up with Asian fare like dumplings, wings, noodles, fried rice, + more.
📸: @saplai
Where to find them: See where they’re popping up next over on their Facebook events page.

Streetbird

Brought to you by the same guys behind Semilla , Street Bird serves up a unique take on the fried chicken sandwich – plus, it’s gluten-free.
📸: @streetbirdwestside
Where to find them: Pop-up locations shared daily over on their Facebook page.

Roti Rolls

A fusion of Asian, Indian, Caribbean, + Southern cuisine, combined + wrapped up in Roti Paratha – a kind of Indian-influenced flatbread.
📸: @rotirollschs
Where to find them: View their full calendar here.
Reader recommendation: Thurman Murman + Mother Clucker.

Bottleneck Coffee Truck

For some, caffeine consumption is about as sacred of a ritual one can partake in-- something these pros understand. All of their cold-brewed selections are made from beans sourced from small farms and roasted locally.
📸: @bottleneckcoffee
Where to find them: Schedule shared daily on their Instagram page.

First Name Basis

Us and pizza? Definitely on a first name basis. Sink your teeth into wood-fired creations with intriguing toppings like mint and peas.
📸: @firstnamebasisco
Where to find them: Pop-up information shared on their Instagram page.

Dashi

With plenty of spice, flavor, and cilantro, this Asian-Latin collab always pleases those with a penchant for international fare. Warm-up with steamed buns or the sriracha-hollandaise fried rice.
📸: @dashichs
Where to find them: Dashi’s food truck schedule is typically posted on their Facebook page, however, it hasn’t been out much recently – due to the grand opening of their new brick-and-mortar restaurant at 1262 Remount Rd. in North Charleston (be sure to check them out there).
Reader recommendation: Pad thai.

Holy City Waffles

As Leslie Knope once said, “We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work.” Be like Leslie + check out this food truck for fresh, made-to-order dessert waffles on a stick.
📸: @holycitywaffles
Where to find them: Sadly, Holy City Waffles is now operating out of Charlotte full time – but follow their Instagram page to find announcements on occasional pop-ups at local festivals or other larger events.

Braised in the South

“Where Southern-inspired food meets Southern hospitality.” Braised in the South even won Season 8 of the Food Network show “The Great Food Truck Race. ”
📸: @braisedinthesouth
Where to find them: Schedule shared weekly on their Facebook + Instagram pages.
Reader recommendation: BBQ Chicken Totchos.

Lola’s Lumpia

Filipino fare like lumpia, adobo, + pancit, plus some Filipino street food, too. Find this truck popping up all across Charleston + surrounding areas.
📸: @lolaslumpiafoodtruck
Where to find them: Schedule shared weekly on their Facebook page.

Hook’d on Smoke

For Texas BBQ, look no further than Hook’d on Smoke – a food truck serving up “Texas-smoked meats” with a selection of sides.
📸: @hookdonsmoke
Where to find them: Schedule shared on their Facebook events page.
Reader recommendation: Smoked ribs.

Brava Bowls Acai

All jokes acai-d, there’s nothing more refreshing than a lunchtime acai bowl. Find those along with smoothies + cold brew coffee in this food truck.
📸: @bravabowlsacai
Where to find them: Schedule shared weekly on their Facebook page + website .
Reader recommendation: Gnome’s Acai Bowl.
Other reader recommended food trucks to check out: Short Grain , Kay’s Southern Food, Life Raft Treats , Chicken Fats , Pubfare , Circes Grotto , Mamasitas Margaritas , Root Note , Johnny Poppers , Mac Daddy , Greekin’ Out, The Misfit Chef , Notes Curbside Coffees , Dough Boyz , Auto Banh , Page’s Okra Grill

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