For well-over a decade, food trucks have had a meteoric rise as a moto-alternative to the brick-and-motor restaurant, and they keep on truckin’ along in Colorado Springs. What is it that keeps these wonders on wheels from simply being a fad? Do they bring back nostalgic, summer memories of the county fair? Is it their fun, focused menus? Is it because you are supporting small business — very small business? Maybe it’s the simplicity of ordering food from a restaurant on wheels that’s right there when you’re at your hungriest.
It could be any number of reasons, but there are certainly many options for an excellent eatery experience near Pikes Peak. The streets of Colorado Springs are filled with flavor thanks to these fueled-up food options.
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Where to Find Food Trucks Around Town
To whet your appetite, here is a primer on standout local food trucks and where to find them — plus some insights from local foodies, townies and food truck fans. Below, you’ll find the big weekly food truck gatherings and some of their regular food trucks. You can almost always find food trucks at the many Free Summer Concerts in the Springs. Keep scrolling to find a complete list and description of the trucks.
Just be sure to always check social media updates for current schedules and last-minute changes as food truck gatherings can be weather dependent.
Food Truck Tuesdays at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
When: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., June 4 – Aug. 20
Where: 215 S. Tejon St.
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This weekly downtown favorite features 20 local food trucks, chosen by a committee, on a rotating schedule of 10 at a time from early June through late August. Trucks and tables fill the lawn at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, making this regular lunch fest a social event for downtowners.
Regulars in the Lineup: The Tuesday 20
You’ll find 10 of these food trucks each week at Food Truck Tuesdays.
- Campfire Coffee
- Chef Bob’s Lobstah Trap
- Ciao Down
- Cowgirl Kettle Corn and Lemonade
- Crepes-N-Go
- Go Fish
- Josh & John’s Ice Cream
- La Tapatia Tacos
- Lucy I’m Home
- Lumpia House
- Mateo’s
- The Meltdown
- Miggy’s Meltdown
- The Original Dr. Taco
- Porkbutt BBQ
- Ricky’s Island Cafe
- Roc and Ro Sushi on the Go
- Scratch Mobile Kitchen
- Sosa’s Pupuseria
- Tossed
Food Truck Fridays at The Market at Spring Creek
When: Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., late April through December
Where: 1660 S. Circle Dr.
@marketatspringcreekcs
In Southeast Springs, this growing market is a space for locals to meet, eat and shop, and they break open the weekend with a food truck rally.
Regulars in the Lineup
- For the Love of Frybread
- Go Fish
- Good Grub
- Kabob Kaboose
- Roc & Ro Sushi
- Rocco’s Italian
- Turk N Stuff
- Wheel Coffee
Saturdays at the Square
When: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., year-round
Where: 165 Fontaine Blvd., Security-Widefield
@SaturdaysAtTheSquare
On the south side, Security-Widefield hosts a top-tier one-stop-shop for food trucks in the parking lot of the Big R in Widefield. You’ll find them every weekend of the year unless otherwise announced on the group’s Facebook page, usually with a large lineup of trucks.
Regulars in the Lineup
- American Seoul Food
- Chef Bob’s Lobster Trap
- Colorado Sno-Balls
- Conrad’s Flava Fusion
- Crepes-N-Go
- Gyro Döner
- Hibachi Kings Express
- Lucy I’m Home
- Miggy’s Meltdown
- Monsters Mini Donuts
- Ricky’s Island Cafe
- Roc and Ro Sushi on the Go
- Sosa’s Pupusas
- Tanoshii San Curry
- Tuns of Fun Hotdogs
- Turk N Stuff
Woodmen Road Food Truck Rally
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., year round
Where: Colorado Springs Baptist Church, 5410 E. Woodmen Rd.
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Formerly known as the 719 Food Truck Fest, the newly named Woodmen Road Food Truck Rally is in the same location, with many of the same regular trucks. At any given gathering, you’ll find a collection of five to 10 local food trucks.
Regulars in the Lineup
- Bowl in the City
- La Farra Food Truck
- Lumpia House
- Kool Vybz Kitchen
- Papa Bear’z
- Sosa’s Pupuseria
- Susannah’s Comfort Food
- Tanoshi San Curry
Breweries with Food Trucks on the Regular
Food trucks and craft breweries go together like peanut butter and jelly — but better. These local breweries aren’t the only ones to host food trucks, but they keep a regular cast of restaurants on wheels on the calendar:
- Fossil Craft Beer Company, 2845 Ore Mill Rd.
- Lost Friend Brewing Company, 2458 Montebello Sq. Dr.
- Mash Mechanix Brewing Co., 429 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
- Metric Brewing, 1213 N. Circle Dr.
- Goat Patch Brewing Company, 2727 N. Cascade Ave.
- JAKs Brewing Company Falcon, 11860 Stapleton Dr.
- JAKs Brewery & Taproom Colorado Springs, 555 Amelia St.
- JAKs Taproom Old Ranch, Blue Horizon View
- Black Forest Brewing Company, 11590 Black Forest Rd.
- Black Forest Brewing Company East, 10610 Maltese Point, Falcon
- Atrevida Beer Company, 204 Mountain View Lane
- Dueces Wild Brewery, 660 Peterson Rd.
- Whistle Pig Brewing, 3352 Templeton Gap; The 2117 Templeton Gap Road location is currently closed until further notice.
- Nano 108 Brewing, 2402 Waynoka Rd.
- Urban Animal Beer Co., 3629 Star Ranch Rd.
Descriptions of Food Trucks in Colorado Springs
What can you expect from local food trucks? Lots of variety and creative cuisines, plus comfort food and treats. Here are descriptions of many of the local food trucks.
All Things Pita:Authentic and fusion Greek cuisine.
American Seoul Food:Korean food for the soul.
Bobby’s World: A fusion food truck with a menu built around a favorite Korean item: bulgogi!
Bowl in the City: An Asian fusion menu featuring lumpia, rice bowls, lo mein, bulgogi and more. The truck won first place in the 719 Battle of the Food Trucks 2024.
Colorado Campfire Coffee: Your local caffeine fix from a veteran owned business.
Chef Bob’s Lobstah Trap: Freshly made lobster dishes, New England clam chowder and mac ‘n’ cheese. “The only place to go for lobster in the Springs. It’s flown in from Maine and Nova Scotia, so you know it’s legit,” says Dani Wolfe, creator of @aboutthesprings. “And their mac ‘n’ cheese is the best, even without lobster.”
Ciao Down: Italian American sandwiches on artisan Ciabatta loaves. Fuhgeddaboudit!
Conrad’s Flava Fusion: Authentic Jamaican food and a taste of island flavors.
Cowgirl Kettle Corn & Lemonade: A variety of sweet and savory kettle corn flavors, plus fresh-squeezed lemonade.
Creole Roots: Authentic Creole food serving up a taste of New Orleans.
Crepes N Go: Savory and sweet crepes that are both traditional and inventive. “Crepes-N-Go is a standby in my list of go-to food trucks for events in Colorado Springs,” says Lauren Ripko of Studio Q Events. “With sweet and savory options, they are always a crowd pleaser and are wonderful to work with.”
Cubaneate: Craft Cuban plates, sandwiches and sides, with staples like the Cubano, pollo a la plancha, yucca and maduros (fried sweet plantains).
The Cupcake Doctor: Military family-owned, serving up gourmet cupcakes across the Springs’ sprawl. “I absolutely love the unique and delicious flavors the Cupcake Doctor offers, from lemon lavender to carrot cake to Mexican hot chocolate,” says Jennifer De Lima.
Fiesta Grill: A party on the go, with fresh, authentic Mexican food.
Firebird Chicken Sandwiches: Cluck, cluck, here comes the truck mixing Asian and Southern flavors.
Flighty Fowl: Your chicken fix in the Springs serving wings, sandwiches and sides.
For the Love of Frybread: Sweet and savory frybread selections, including Navajo Taco Frybread, along with various sides.
Go Fish: Superior seafood, fast — with a menu that includes fish and chips, shrimp po’ boys, fish tacos and more. “Go Fish delivers the best shrimp tacos I’ve ever had — filled with crunch, texture and citrus and spice flavors,” says Delilah Alvarado, creator of CoS Foodies Facebook group. “It is the absolute best summer treat on a warm day!”
Good Grub: All American comfort food, including waffles, burgers, green chili and more.
Grilled Cheese: Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
Gyro Döner: Authentic gyros and döner kebabs, Turkish style cooked on a vertical rotisserie, using locally sourced ingredients.
Happy Eats Pasta: Build-your-own pasta with homemade sauces, small bites and select seasonal desserts.
Josh & John’s Ice Cream: The Springs’ premium ice cream favorite. It’s definitely some of The Best Ice Cream in Colorado Springs.
Kabob Kaboose: A variety of classic Kabobs and creative skewer creations.
Kool Vybz Kitchen: Authentic Jamaican American cuisine, with lots of jerk options.
La Farra Food Truck: A fiesta of wings and tacos.
La Tapatia Tacos: Homemade Mexican cuisine and flavors featured in dishes like tacos birria, burritos, tortas and the mighty pizza birria.
Lucy I’m Home: A long-time local favorite offering the flavors of Cuba. Get the Cubano — you’re welcome. “You can tell there’s a lot of love put into their dishes. I can’t wait to go back,” says Samantha Tennyson, a high-fidelity wraparound facilitator with Pikes Peak Respite Services.
Lumpia House: They’re not just eggrolls — it’s a variety of lumpia, Filipino spring rolls.
Mateo’s: Cheesesteak, sammies and fries. Their specialty is the Green Chili Cheesesteak.
The Meltdown: Ice cream and cool treats.
Miggy’s Meltdown: Gourmet grilled cheese sammies and more like cheese poppers and cheesesteak.
Mondal’s: American comfort food like burgers, pulled pork and fries.
Monsters Mini Donuts: Flavors ranging from French toast to Bavarian cream.
The Original Dr. Taco: A variety of Mexican favorites and Mexican American fusion dishes, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas and burgers.
Papa Bear’z Grill: American favorites, including burgers, dogs, sausages and Frito pie.
Porkbutt BBQ: Dedicated gluten-free BBQ
Ricky’s Island Cafe: Authentic Jamaican dishes with Mexican influences.
RJ Foodies: The menu features authentic Filipino and Asian cuisine. “RJ Foodies is one of the best values at a food truck, and it’s really good!” says Misty Slater, a data dissemination specialist. “When I’m walking up to the truck, I get a little anxious hoping it’s not sold out.”
Rocco’s Italian: “Rocco’s Italian is delicious, with surprising choices you wouldn’t expect from a food truck,” says Jennifer De Lima, property manager. “The calamari, fried ravioli and subs always hit the spot.”
Roc and Ro Sushi on the Go:A variety of traditional and deep-fried sushi rolls and appetizers. “Roc & Ro has an amazing variety, and the sushi rolls never disappoint,” says Courtney Hadl, youth market director with the American Heart Association.
Sapo Guapo Tacos: Family-owned and operated trendy taco truck with loaded nachos, taco salads and the O.G. Taco Burger. “I love Sapo Guapo Tacos!” says Shanah Zishka, a self-proclaimed ranch dressing connoisseur. “Their taco salad is amazing, and the salsa verde they serve with it is out of this world.”
Scratch Mobile Kitchen: A husband-and-wife duo serves comfort food, such as a three-cheese grilled cheese, pork belly queso fries and more. “The carne asada fries from Scratch Mobile Kitchen are really great!” says Chelsea Charton, an insurance subrogation rep.
Solsage: A variety of high-quality, handmade sausages, pierogis and more.
Sosa’s Pupuseria: Fresh made-to-order pupusas and other Honduran food.
Susanna’s Comfort Cuisine: This food truck takes the Italian-based dishes of the downtown restaurant on the road.
Tanoshi San Curry: Japanese style curry
Tito’s Burritos: Self-described Persia-Rican cuisine featuring burritos, rice bowls and more.
Tossed: “Food Truck Tuesdays is one of my favorite aspects of summer,” says Katy Houston. “I’m loving the fresh salads from Tossed, especially the Super Food and Thai Peanut salads.”
Turk N Stuff: A variety of turkey dishes in smoked, Cajun and other styles. Turkey legs are their specialty.
The UNcommons: African and Mexican-inspired menu featuring options like shrimp tacos, a coconut curry and veggie Kuku Wrap, a beef or portobello mushroom BLT Smash Burger and more. Find them regularly at local breweries.
Wheel Coffee: Artisanal, specialty coffee.
Witty Pork’s Woodfired Pizza: Wood-fired pizzas, stromboli and calzones.
How to Find Food Trucks on the Go
Social media is the best way to keep track of food trucks in Colorado Springs. Follow your favorites directly. Check each brewery’s website and social media for posts on weekly food truck schedules. The 719 Food Truck Finder Facebook Group is also a good place to find food truck posts about their whereabouts.
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