New Orleans Food Truck Guide

Food Trucks in New Orleans, LA

Browse New Orleans food trucks by cuisine, menus, specials, catering, and nearby Greater New Orleans communities.

New Orleans food trucks serve Cajun and Creole, Gulf seafood, po'boys, BBQ, Southern and soul food, beignets, snoballs, and global street food, around festivals, markets, downtown, neighborhoods, and nearby Greater New Orleans communities.

35 trucks serving this area 35 catering-friendly

Local Guide

New Orleans Food Truck Scene

New Orleans is one of the great American food cities, known for Creole and Cajun cooking, Gulf seafood, po'boys, gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets. Food trucks carry that energy out to festivals, markets, neighborhoods, and events all over town. Many local trucks build their week around festival season, weekend markets, weddings, and corporate catering, so the scene moves with the city's calendar rather than a single fixed corner.

The city also has a notable food-truck-law history. Mobile-vending rules that dated to the 1950s were modernized in 2013, which extended how long trucks could stay in one spot and opened more of the city to them. The French Quarter stays off-limits to food trucks by ordinance, and parts of the Central Business District and the Frenchmen Street area are restricted too, so most trucks work the CBD edges, neighborhoods, breweries, markets, and events instead of the Quarter itself.

That mix gives New Orleans trucks room to serve a wide range of cravings. FTGC data currently includes trucks serving Cajun and Creole cooking, Gulf seafood and charbroiled oysters, po'boys and Southern comfort food, BBQ, soul food, beignets and coffee, snoballs and shaved ice, crepes, wood-fired pizza, gourmet hot dogs, and global street food from Venezuelan and Jamaican to Vietnamese and plant-based. Many are event and catering led, some make regular neighborhood stops, and some are best found through menus, profiles, and current updates.

Use this page to browse New Orleans food trucks by cuisine, menu, catering options, and nearby service areas. Whether you want Cajun and Creole classics, Gulf seafood, BBQ, po'boys, snoballs, or global street food rolling through town, FTGC helps you find a local truck worth checking out.

Cuisine Guide

Popular Cuisines Around New Orleans

New Orleans' food truck mix runs from Cajun and Creole classics to Gulf seafood, Southern comfort food, sweets, and global street food.

Truck Listings

Browse New Orleans Food Trucks

Compare local trucks by cuisine, menu, catering, service area, and profile details.

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Cajun, Southern Catering

Any O'Cajun

Rustic Cajun cooking for festivals and events

Any O'Cajun serves rustic Cajun specialties and Southern comfort dishes at festivals, markets, and events across the Southeast. The truck makes regular stops in the Slidell area and is available for catering.

Fried Chicken Sandwiches Catering

Bonafried Truck

New Orleans' original rolling destination for fried chicken sandwiches.

Bonafried is a New Orleans mobile food truck specializing in fried chicken sandwiches served on potato buns with pickles, operating from a repurposed Hostess truck since 2014. The business has since opened a brick-and-mortar location in the Bayou St. John neighborhood. Their "Special" sandwich took home the 2022 National Fried Chicken Festival award for best use of chicken in a dish.

Beignets & Coffee Catering

Café Beignet Food Truck

Hand-cut beignets fried fresh at your event

Café Beignet Food Truck brings fresh, hot beignets to events across New Orleans, where they are hand-rolled, hand-cut, and fried to order on-site. An extension of Café Beignet, a New Orleans staple since 1990, the truck is available for private catering and events.

American Comfort, New Orleans Cuisine Catering

Chef Johnson - Johnson Truck

New Orleans comfort cooking with funky Creole flavor

Chef Johnson's food truck serves American comfort food with a New Orleans flair, featuring dishes like the signature 'Slamma Jamma' burger and Creole-seasoned plates. The truck is available for private events and catering throughout the New Orleans area.

Barbecue (BBQ) Catering

Cochon King BBQ (The Pig Truck)

Rolling Deep Since 2018

Cochon King BBQ is a family-run barbecue business with a flagship food truck and restaurant in New Orleans, operating since 2018. The "Pig Truck" serves smoked meats, brisket, pulled pork, and ribs, alongside unique "street eats" like brisket bomb egg rolls at festivals, venues, and pop-up locations throughout the city.

Cajun, Creole, Southern Catering

Cocoa & Cream Mobile Foods & Catering Service

New Orleans comfort food, po-boys, beignets, and snowballs

Cocoa & Cream is a mobile food trailer and catering company specializing in New Orleans comfort foods and concessions. Their menu features regional classics such as po-boys, hot sausage, nachos, and snowballs, as well as specialty beignets. The business has been active in the New Orleans food scene for over 12 years, with participation in major local events like French Quarter Fest and Beignet Fest.

Cajun, Creole, New Orleans Classics Catering

Copeland's Mobile Kitchen

Cajun and Creole classics made from scratch

Copeland's Mobile Kitchen serves made-from-scratch New Orleans classics including red beans and rice, jambalaya, and fried chicken. The mobile unit brings Cajun and Creole cooking to events, festivals, and corporate gatherings across the New Orleans metro area. Catering is available.

BBQ, Creole Catering

Couzan's BBQ Team

Smoked meats and Creole BBQ from Marrero

Couzan's BBQ Team is a family-owned catering company and food producer based in Marrero, Louisiana. They operate a food truck/trailer that serves at various events and locations throughout the Jefferson Parish area, including NOLA Motorsports Park. Their menu focuses on smoked meats, BBQ, and Creole-style dishes.

French, Crepes Catering

Crepes a la Cart (Nadine)

Sweet and savory crepes from a 1936 trailer

Crepes a la Cart is a New Orleans creperie and catering service built around 'Nadine,' a restored 1936 vintage food trailer. The menu features both sweet and savory crepes, served at weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Available for catering across the Gulf South.

Southern Comfort Food, Gastropub Catering

Dirty Dishes Food Truck

Southern comfort food with a gastropub flair

Dirty Dishes is a food truck and catering operation based on St Claude Ave in New Orleans, specializing in Southern comfort food with a gastropub approach. They serve loaded comfort dishes and are available for catering events. Follow their pages for current schedule.

Creole, Gourmet Hot Dogs Catering

Diva Dawg Food Truck

Hot dogs dressed with Creole toppings and sauces

Diva Dawg is a New Orleans hot dog truck founded by Ericka 'Chef Diva' Lassair. The menu features hot dogs dressed with Creole-inspired toppings and house-made sauces. The truck operates at events and festivals throughout New Orleans and is available for catering.

Seafood (Charbroiled Oysters) Catering

Drago's Charbroiling Engine Co.

Charbroiled oysters served from a retired fire engine

Drago's operates the Charbroiling Engine Co., a mobile catering unit built into a retired fire engine that brings their charbroiled oysters to events throughout the Greater New Orleans area. The truck is fully equipped with an on-site grill, beer taps, and flat-screen TVs to provide a complete seafood experience for festivals, weddings, and private gatherings. It is a signature part of their Drago's on the Geaux catering service.

Authentic Louisiana / Cajun / Creole / Southern Comfort Food Catering

Fete au Fete StrEATery

Upscale Southern Comfort food with a Louisiana twist.

Fete au Fete StrEATery is a New Orleans-based food truck and catering service specializing in Louisiana and Southern comfort food with a modern twist. The menu features creative takes on regional classics, including Crawfish Poutine and upscale offerings like duck and foie gras poutine. The truck operates at events and festivals and has maintained a presence at local food markets including St. Roch Market and the Pythian Market.

Barbecue Catering

Grilling Shilling

New Orleans BBQ, baby back ribs, burgers, and smoked sausage

Grilling Shilling is a New Orleans food truck and grilling trailer founded and operated by Richard Shelling. The truck specializes in barbecue with a menu that includes baby back ribs, burgers, and their signature Chicken & Pork BBQ Boat, with proteins ranging from green onion sausage to salmon sausage prepared on a custom-designed grill.

Mediterranean, American Catering

Horus Eat Dat

American and Mediterranean plates in New Orleans

Horus Eat Dat is a New Orleans food truck serving a blend of American and Mediterranean dishes. The truck has operated near 1515 Poydras St and serves at various events. Follow their social media for current locations and schedule.

Cajun, Creole, American Bistro Catering

Kenny's Cajun & Creole Cuisine on the Geaux

Cajun and Creole food on the geaux

Kenny's Cajun & Creole Cuisine on the Geaux is a mobile food truck bringing traditional New Orleans flavors to the streets through homestyle cooking. The truck uses traditional spices and seasonings to prepare a menu that includes jambalaya, gumbo, overstuffed po-boys, and their signature Cajun Philly. The truck is highly active in event catering, serving corporate gatherings and celebrations across the Greater New Orleans area.

American Comfort Catering

Kingdom Cafe 7003 llc

American comfort food from a New Orleans trailer

Kingdom Cafe 7003 LLC is a mobile food trailer based in New Orleans, serving American comfort food from a location on Tchoupitoulas St. The trailer is available for catering. Follow their pages for current schedule and hours.

Venezuelan, Latin American Street Food Catering

La Cocinita Food Truck NOLA

Venezuelan arepas, tacos, and Caribbean bowls

La Cocinita serves Venezuelan-inspired street food out of New Orleans, with a menu centered on arepas, tacos, and Caribbean bowls. The truck is a regular presence at festivals and events throughout the city and has been featured in national media. Catering is available.

Jamaican, Caribbean Catering

Likkle 14 Food Truck (by 14 Parishes)

Jamaican jerk, oxtails, and build-your-own bowls in New Orleans

Likkle 14 is the mobile food truck extension of the 14 Parishes Jamaican Restaurant, founded by Chef Charles Blake and Lauren and launched in 2025. The truck serves Jamaican street food including jerk chicken, oxtails, and "build your own" rice and pea bowls. It runs as a regular lunch spot in downtown New Orleans and participates in major events like French Quarter Fest.

Cajun, Seafood Catering

Lillie's Cajun Kitchen

Cajun seafood nachos and loaded fries at New Orleans events

Lillie's Cajun Kitchen is a family-owned food truck that has been serving New Orleans-style flavors and carnival food since 2019. The truck specializes in bold, grab-and-go dishes like seafood-loaded nachos and fries, alongside classic Cajun staples. It operates as a mobile unit at local festivals, events, and private gatherings throughout the New Orleans area.

Juice and Smoothies Catering

Main Squeeze Mobile Juicery

Cold-pressed juices and superfood smoothies on the go

Main Squeeze Mobile Juicery offers cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, and wellness shots across the New Orleans metro area. The mobile unit is an extension of the Main Squeeze Juice Co. brand, operating from a base in Metairie and serving events, markets, and private functions. Catering available.

BBQ, Seafood, Tacos, Sliders Catering

NeauxLA RolLA

BBQ, seafood, and sliders from a food bus

NeauxLA RolLA is a Black-owned and operated mobile food bus launched in New Orleans in 2020, helmed by Chef Larry Petras. The bus serves BBQ, seafood, tacos, and sliders at festivals, corporate events, and private gatherings throughout the Gulf South. Available for catering and private bookings.

Wood-fired Pizza, Italian Catering

NOLA Mia Food Truck

Wood-fired pizza and catering in Ponchatoula

NOLA Mia Pizzeria and Food Truck is a family-owned mobile pizzeria featuring an Italian wood-fired oven. Founded by Chef Matias Rojo, the business began as a mobile truck before expanding into a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Ponchatoula. The truck continues to serve catering, private parties, and corporate events across the Greater New Orleans area and the Northshore.

Snoballs / Shaved Ice Catering

Nola Snow Snoballs

New Orleans-style snoballs in dozens of flavors

Nola Snow Snoballs is a family-owned business that has been serving New Orleans-style snoballs since 1983. The operation includes a long-standing location at 234 Loyola Ave and a mobile truck for events and catering. The menu offers dozens of flavors with cream and condensed milk options available.

Plant-Based / Vegan Catering

Original Thought NOLA

Vegan plant-based food truck and catering in New Orleans

Original Thought NOLA is a plant-based food company based in New Orleans, specializing in holistic and vegan cuisine. They operate a food truck and catering service for events, weddings, and schools, with a menu featuring plant-based alternatives like cauliflower wings and vegan chicken Parmesan.

Coffee and Beverages Catering

Petite Rouge Coffee Truck

Espresso drinks served from a vintage Citroen van

Petite Rouge Coffee Truck is a mobile espresso bar housed in a restored 1970 Citroen H-Van, founded by Julie Anne Pierre. The truck serves espresso drinks, lattes, and specialty beverages at weddings, corporate events, and markets throughout New Orleans. Available for private catering and bookings.

Vietnamese Catering

Pho Bistreaux On the Go

Vietnamese banh mi, pho, and spring rolls to go

Pho Bistreaux On the Go is a locally and family-owned Vietnamese food truck based in the New Orleans area. Affiliated with the Pho Bistreaux brick-and-mortar restaurants, the truck serves Vietnamese cuisine including grilled pork banh mi, spring rolls, and pho. It frequently appears at local festivals and locations throughout downtown New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.

BBQ, Savory Catering

Sauce Boss

New Orleans BBQ truck, brisket sliders, wings, and loaded fries

Sauce Boss is a food truck based in New Orleans specializing in barbecue classics smothered in homemade sauces. Their menu features brisket sliders, wings, and hand-cut fries loaded with cheese, veggies, and meat, plus specialty items like fried mac 'n cheese balls and St. Louis ribs. The truck also offers private event and catering service.

Snoballs, Desserts Catering

Sneaux-La

New Orleans Premier Mobile Snoballs

Sneaux-La is a mobile snoball truck based in New Orleans, crafting snoballs with house-made syrups and "good ice." Owner Gená Scobel is a second-generation snoballer with over 30 years of experience in the industry. The truck specializes in catering for weddings, corporate functions, and school festivals throughout the metro area.

Nashville Hot Chicken, Burgers, & Sandwiches Catering

Southern's

Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches and burgers in Metairie

Southern's is a food truck based in Metairie that specializes in Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches, burgers, and handcrafted sides. Operating from their Veterans Memorial Blvd location, they are also available for catering events.

Vegan, African-inspired Catering

Tanjariné Kitchen

Plant-based wraps and bowls with African flavor

Tanjariné Kitchen is a vegan food truck and catering service based in New Orleans serving whole-food plant-based dishes inspired by African and Caribbean flavors. The menu includes wraps, bowls, and seasonal offerings, with a base on Dauphine St near the French Quarter. Available for catering and private events.

Mobile Bar / Beverage Catering Catering

Tap Truck NOLA

Vintage mobile bar, craft beer, cocktails, and wine on tap

Tap Truck NOLA offers a mobile bar experience featuring vintage trucks restored as fully self-contained draft systems. Operated by Central City BBQ and Las Cruces Tex Mex, the service provides craft beer, cocktails, wine, and local non-alcoholic beverages for weddings and corporate events. The trucks are licensed, insured, and staffed with professional bartenders serving the Greater New Orleans area.

Southern, Soul Food, Seafood Catering

The Frying Station

Southern soul food and seafood fried to order

The Frying Station is a food truck and catering service based in Kenner that specializes in Southern soul food and seafood. Serving from their Reverend Richard Wilson Dr location, their menu includes fried chicken, seafood baskets, and Southern comfort plates. The truck is available for catering and private events.

Dessert, Southern Comfort Catering

Valerie's Snowballs

Classic Louisiana snoballs and Southern comfort food

Valerie's Snowballs is a mobile food truck based in eastern New Orleans, specializing in traditional Louisiana snoballs and Southern comfort plates. The truck operates from a location on Lake Forest Blvd and is available for catering. Follow their social media for current hours and menu updates.

Trip Ideas

Plan a New Orleans Food Truck Stop

Downtown and CBD Lunch

Downtown and the Central Business District bring weekday lunch crowds and walkable streets. Food trucks are off-limits inside the French Quarter and restricted in parts of the CBD, so look for trucks working the CBD edges, nearby neighborhoods, and metro service areas.

Catering for Gatherings

From weddings and second lines to office lunches and corporate events, New Orleans trucks bring Cajun, Creole, seafood, BBQ, and sweets straight to the party. Browse catering-friendly trucks and contact them directly to plan.

Festival and Market Days

New Orleans runs on festivals and markets. French Quarter Festival fills the riverfront and the Quarter with dozens of local culinary vendors and hundreds of dishes each spring, and Jazz Fest brings its own food, drink, and craft vendors to the Fair Grounds. Year-round, the French Market in the Vieux Carré, the St. Roch Market food hall, and the rotating Crescent City Farmers Market keep a strong market culture going across town. Trucks often gather near festival grounds and market days rather than inside the Quarter, so browse New Orleans trucks and menus ahead of time to line up a bite.

Popular Places to Start

Not sure where to begin? New Orleans trucks tend to gather where people already are: brewery patios and taprooms with regular truck rotations, neighborhood events across Mid-City, Bywater, and Uptown, and the edges of downtown near markets and festival grounds. The French Quarter itself stays off-limits to trucks, so start at a brewery, a neighborhood market, or an event and follow the trucks from there.

Today's New Orleans Food Truck Specials

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Food Truck Events in New Orleans

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Catering

Food Truck Catering in New Orleans

Food trucks are a strong fit for New Orleans gatherings, from office lunches and school events to weddings, festivals, second lines, markets, and private parties.

Many New Orleans-area trucks offer catering, and it is how a lot of them build their business, but availability depends on the truck, date, menu, event type, and service area. Use catering filters or truck profiles to find possible options, then contact the truck directly to confirm details.

35 trucks on this page are currently marked as catering-friendly.

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FAQ

New Orleans food truck questions.

Where can I find food trucks in New Orleans?

Use FTGC to browse New Orleans food trucks by cuisine, service area, menus, catering options, and profile details. Trucks may serve festivals, markets, the CBD edges, neighborhoods, events, and nearby Greater New Orleans communities.

What kinds of food trucks are in New Orleans?

FTGC-listed New Orleans trucks include categories such as Cajun and Creole, Gulf seafood, BBQ, Southern and soul food, po'boys and comfort food, beignets and coffee, snoballs, and global street food from Caribbean and Latin to Vietnamese and plant-based.

Do New Orleans food trucks offer catering?

Many do, and catering is how a lot of New Orleans trucks build their business. Check truck profiles or catering-friendly filters, then contact the truck directly to confirm event availability, service area, and menu options.

Can I find food trucks at New Orleans festivals and markets?

Often, yes. Many New Orleans trucks plan their year around festivals and markets like Jazz Fest, French Quarter Festival, the French Market, and St. Roch Market. Food trucks generally do not operate inside the French Quarter itself, so check truck profiles and event details for where to find them.

Are New Orleans food trucks open now?

Open-now information should only be shown when FTGC has reliable current hours and location data. Until then, check truck profiles, menu links, and official truck pages for the latest details.

How can I add or update a New Orleans food truck listing?

Truck owners can add a truck or claim an existing listing so menus, service areas, catering details, specials, and contact information stay current.