Food trucks in the City of Angels is about as common as seeing Mexican restaurants, surf shops or beautiful socialites with their blonde tresses and uber-expensive sunglasses cruising Sunset Boulevard in a drop-top Benz. In fact, this style of cuisine has become so popular in SoCal, the types of categories it occupies has grown like a Golden State wildfire – from tacos and pizza to artisan coffee.
To call the dietary delights served by these mobile businesses “comfort food” is something of an understatement, as the concept has been taken up several delicious notches when it comes to a food truck’s menu. Below, you will find our top picks for some of the best food trucks locations around Woodland Hills, so if you value on-the-go chowing of a higher caliber, you won’t want to skip this roundup.
Cerda Vega is the brainchild of two Mexican-Americans sharing a passion for their heritage as well as their love for food and flair for fun, bringing the authenticity of a real taco truck experience to the streets of L.A. Serving “delicious food deliciously prepared,” Cerda Vega offers everything from burritos and tacos to Mexican French Dips, Quesa Birria, Mulitas, Birra Ramen, Loaded Fries, Vampiros and even Vegan Nachos. Call (818) 578-9255 for truck area arrival information.
Zamorales BBQ and Tacos, making berth at 5800 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, sets up Wednesday through Sunday at the northwest corner of Warner Park and serves a multitude of flavorful specialties, from Alpastor and Asada to Mulitas, cheesesteaks and more. A friendly staff complements reasonable prices, making Zamorales one of the first food trucks Los Angelinos think of when it’s time for some casual, affordable chow.
Acasa Food Truck, parked at 5806 White Oak Avenue in Encino, serves California-style Mexican food that offers an opportunity for you to savor amazing flavors from an all-encompassing menu. In just the last year, Acasa has done more than 60 catering jobs for parties, made 23,170 tacos and welcomed 6.309 new family members – and that’s just the beginning of the story. Lorded over by master Italian chef Pablo Merida, boasting 13 years of experience cooking fine Italian cuisine, Acasa and its delicacies exude unique overtones that put a fresh twist on traditional Mexican fare. Try the famous Churro Trio, bursting with three flavors in one treat, or savor the flavors of Latin America in one bite with the Cream Chipotle Chicken Plate. This is not your typical food truck experience, so indulge to your heart’s content.
Ohana Hibachi at 1539 Fishburn Avenue in Los Angeles, was established in the summer of 2020, all three of its chefs boasting years of experience working in a variety of positions throughout the restaurant industry. Specializing in high-quality, locally-sourced organic Japanese meats and vegetables, Ohana Hibachi has become a favorite amongst Woodland Hills locals who value fresh and fast Japanese cuisine, whether it’s the Jidori free-range chicken, fresh-caught salmon, jumbo shrimp, prime cut filet and ribeye, prime marinated kalbi short ribs or marinated tofu and vegetable kushiyaki skewers. Each plate is served with a choice of white, brown or unique chili garlic ryu fried rice or furikake fried rice, as well as a sautéed assortment of seasonal vegetables that encompass organic carrots, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, asparagus or any other in-season veggie.
Kings Wings is a family-owned and operated mobile restaurant that provides the local community with fresh, made-to-order meals loaded with ingredients that are non-GMO, local and organically-grown whenever possible. Unlike major chain eateries, Kings Wings’ goal is to offer top healthy options without forcing customers to sacrifice tasty comfort foods – all while maintaining a fun and friendly “environment.” Choose from combos, wing-only plates, loaded fries and a host of tasty beverages guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.
Satay Lisa at 444 Zachary Street Suite 120 in Moorpark was established in 2021 and specializes in making all customers feel at home with down-to-earth menu items, specifically meat skewers such as pork satay/chicken satay. For a wonderful taste of Southeast Asia, it gets no better than Satay Lisa, from fried vegetable fritters bursting with tofu to empanada and beyond – in fact, many Woodland Hills residents go so far as to call this one of the best new trucks in the Valley, offering menu items that pack quite the punch of flavor. If you been having trouble connecting an L.A. area food truck with the phrase “cooked to perfection,” you will be most surprised when you give Satay Lisa a try.
The best food trucks are the ones with a clear concept, a tight menu and a regular line outside, and these aforementioned selections around Woodland Hills will redefine the meaning of “mobile cuisine” for you, guaranteed.
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