Taco food trucks in South Africa

Oranjezicht City Farm Market, Haul Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Bigga D's Food Truck

Born from the appetite of foodie and global traveller Dale Kushner, Bigga D’s brings bold, authentic flavours to Cape Town, including true Birria crafted with ingredients sourced straight from Mexico. Halal-friendly, event-ready, and always made fresh, you’ll spot us popping up across the city, including regular weekends at the Oranjezicht City Farm Market.

Somerset West, Western Cape

Chilangos

Chilangos is a Mexican street food truck in Somerset West, trading at the corner of Old Stellenbosch Road and Steynsrust Road from Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 20:00. The menu features burritos, nachos, quesadillas, chilli poppers, spicy chicken wings, pulled pork ciabatta, fries and churros, plus winter specials such as birria tacos and loaded chimichangas. They also cater for events, private functions, birthday parties and markets.

Didi's Mexican

Didi's Mexican started out as Didi's Bitchin Burritos, a Mexican food truck in Cape Town, and now runs a retro VW Kombi truck called Rosie alongside takeaway stores in Plumstead, Newlands and the Foreshore. The truck is booked for private functions only, such as birthday parties, weddings, corporate events and film shoots, with custom menus and pinatas on request. Food includes burritos, street-style tacos, toasted quesadillas, baked enchiladas, nachos, burrito bowls and churros, with chicken, beef, hake and vegetarian or vegan fillings. Their catering arm also offers canapes, taco grazing tables and dessert bars.

Fork It Foodtruck

Fork It is a branded food trailer that serves events, corporate lunches and parties around Cape Town. The menu is built around crispy chicken burgers, cheesy beef burgers, loaded nachos, hot dogs and mac 'n' cheese. It is run by the Holy Macaroni team, and you book it through the quote request form on their website.

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Hangry Chef Gourmet Food Truck

Hangry Chef runs a red gourmet food truck for corporate functions, weddings, birthdays and other private events around Sandton and greater Gauteng. The truck serves street food favourites such as burgers, sliders and tacos, with desserts and drinks available. They also offer buffet catering, canapes and tapas, and a pop-up setup for venues with limited space. Bookings are made directly with the business by phone, email or the website booking form.

Sandton, Gauteng

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LuviesFood Food Trucks

LuviesFood runs a food truck and event food stalls out of Bryanston, serving Johannesburg, Pretoria and the rest of Gauteng. The fusion menu covers burgers, bao buns, tacos and burritos, chicken strips, ribs and wings, served in biodegradable packaging. They are hired for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, markets and festivals, and can add a mobile bar with cocktails, beers and coffee. Pricing is per meal plus a call-out fee, quoted on request. They do not rent out trucks.

Johannesburg, Gauteng

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SIBS Tacos

SIBS is a halaal taco trailer that trades at Trucks Access Park in Kenilworth, Cape Town, and pops up at weekend food truck events in areas such as Kuils River, Kensington and Mitchells Plain. The menu centres on tacos filled with birria beef, steak or grilled prawns, with consommé for dipping, plus taco burgers and large taco pizzas made from tortillas and melted mozzarella. A sushi menu runs alongside, with rolls, poke bowls, sushi tacos and platters. While the trailer is open at Access Park you can also order through Uber Eats, and the team caters private and corporate events.

Taco Mel

Taco Mel is a small Cape Town food truck serving Mexican-inspired food made to order: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks and a walking dorito. They trade at weekend markets, wine estates and festivals around Durbanville and the northern suburbs, and have joined food truck evenings in Table View. Taco Mel also takes bookings for year-end functions, weddings and birthdays.

TacoKombi

TacoKombi serves Mexican street food from a restored VW kombi. The menu centres on beef or chicken tacos with fresh salsa, avocado, lettuce, jalapeños and cheddar, plus nachos and jalapeño poppers, with a vegetarian taco on offer too. Find them on Saturdays at Hazel Food Market in Lynnwood, Pretoria. They also cater private and corporate functions, school, sporting and church events, and offer a compact Taco Bar for venues short on space. Quotes are by enquiry.

Pretoria, Gauteng

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

The Curbside Kitchen SA

The Curbside Kitchen is a Pietermaritzburg food truck serving tacos, sliders, brisket and birria. The menu also runs to loaded fries, nachos, wraps and saucy wings, all dished up in takeaway boxes. The truck moves around town rather than keeping one fixed pitch, so check their Facebook page or call to find where they are trading.

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Wicked Bites

Wicked Bites is a Cape Town food trailer serving Tex-Mex flavours and smoked meats. The menu includes street tacos, quesadillas, smoked cheese griller dogs, corn dogs, burgers and loaded fries. It has no permanent trading spot and works events, music festivals, carnivals, corporate functions and private birthday parties. Bookings are taken by phone, WhatsApp or email, or through its Facebook and Instagram pages.