The 5 Best Food Trucks Around Truckee/North Lake Tahoe Region

Food trucks turn mealtime into mobile magic — delivering bold flavors on wheels. The Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee honors those local roving kitchens that feed outdoor lovers, event-goers and foodies alike. From inventive fusion to handcrafted scoops, these trucks bring community and cuisine together in dynamic ways.

Red Truck

Red Truck is less a truck and more a flavor ambassador on the move. Founded by Chef Larry Abney, who boasts more than 20 years in pro kitchens before launching this venture eight years ago, the operation fuses Indian, Southeast Asian, and Mediterranean influences — always with a healthy Tahoe slant. A fixture at Truckee Tahoe Airport and regular events like Truckee Thursdays, it serves items like curry sweet‑potato samosas, quinoa breakfast bowls, daily quiches, and Thai‑style fried chicken sandwiches — each crafted with sustainably sourced produce from Tahoe Food Hub and Hole-in-One Ranch. It’s bold, nutritious, and travel-friendly food in every sense.

Mogrog

Mogrog is built on wheels — and rotisserie. Chef Alex Tolger transforms an Unimog food truck into a Central European kitchen on the go, cooking rotisserie chicken and doner kebab. You’ll find him at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort’s cafe in winter and at local farmer’s markets and events in summer. Beyond casual meals, Mogrog also caters private events, offering hearty, spit-roasted meats and simple sides. It’s classic fare served with mechanical flair — plus a bit of mountain engineering.

Little Truckee Ice Creamery Truck

The sweetest truck on the road brings handcrafted ice cream to the streets of Truckee. Little Truckee Ice Creamery makes everything from scratch at its Donner Lake shop, including custom inclusions like brownies and pralines. The truck rolls out to downtown Truckee and Tahoe City in the warmer months, offering both dairy and non‑dairy indulgences — think coconut‑milk sorbets and seasonal organic fruit flavors. Their premium, all‑natural philosophy has earned them “Best Ice Cream” honors since 2018. Plus, they cater events, turning every scoop into an occasion to celebrate.

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