The temperature has been steadily rising, with sunny days beginning to outnumber rainy days.
As the days get longer and nights get warmer, life inevitably gets busier, adding the constant “what’s for dinner?” dilemma to your plate. It’s exhausting, and there often isn’t enough time in the day to plan a well-rounded meal.
Thankfully, the local food scene has a fleet of multicultural food trucks to make life easier — well, at least dinner.
With over 18,000 food trucks nationwide, the number of entrepreneurs bringing their own creative and tasty food is growing.
Making their own food rules and putting their own twists on cultural and comfort recipes, these local food trucks are a must-try:
Where: 91 Nauset St., New Bedford
Hours: noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m., Friday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Since 2019, Raffa Chimi’s has been bringing Puerto Rican, Dominican, and American cuisine to New Bedford. They are dishing up Monfongo, Papas Locas (loaded fries), Chimi Sandwiches, Fried Plantains, Churros, and more.
Where: 147 Borden St., Fall River
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
Duke’s Bakery and Cafe recently set up their very own food truck. Duke’s Chicken ‘n Waffles Food Truck is, of course, selling a variety of chicken ‘n waffles classics, Baja, buffalo, and BLT — all gluten-free.
Where: Corner of Cove Road and Osborne St., New Bedford
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
In its fifth year, Kiyla’s Korner just upgraded its food truck. They are selling the same delights that you love from Coney Island Dogs, specialty dogs, loaded cheese fries, and build-your-own burgers.
Where: 486 Bedford St., Fall River
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Plating up an extensive menu of delicious poutine, Krave Poutinerie has something for everyone. With a base of fries, cheddar cheese curds, and gravy, you can get Taco Fries, Golden Feva, Mac Daddy, Pig Pig, Hot Hen, and more.
Where: 98 County Road, Mattapoisett
Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Although Oxford Creamery closed after 22 years, the owners are now focusing on bringing delicious for to the Oxcart. On the limited menu are burgers, grilled cheese, lobster rolls, chowder and clam cakes, hard-packed ice cream, and more.
Where: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Ignited Culture, 610 GAR Hwy., Swansea; and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays at Solar Cannabis, 1400 Brayton Point, Somerset.
Bring out the big flavors, Big Daddy’s King’s BBQ offers all your favorites. Choice from pulled or smoked meats, hot dogs, sandwiches, mac n cheese, baked beans, chili, and more.
Where: 78 Main St., Lakeville
Hours: noon to 8 p.m. every day except Sundays
You don’t have to travel far to get authentic Thai food; just head over to Tuk Tuk Pad Thai. Take a chance and try something new like the special curry puff, Pad Thai, Drunken noodles, Pad See Ew, or one of their mouthwatering fried rice.
Where: 13 Harding St., Lakeville
Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
You can’t miss the Scooby Doo inspired food truck in Lakeville serving up comfort. Augie’s Food Truck is cooking up chicken Mozambique tacos, smash burgers, lettuce wraps, chopped cheese, and more.
Where: 1601 Pleasant St., Fall River
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Get a taste of the Portuguese feasts anytime at Avo’s Feast. They are bringing you Portuguese steak and chicken plates, cacoila, chicken Mozambique, chourico and peppers, and a variety of seafood specials.
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