Ohio’s streets are alive with the rumble of food trucks—and the flavors they serve are anything but ordinary. From smoky barbecue rolling through small towns to gourmet fusion parked outside bustling breweries, these kitchens on wheels are rewriting the rules of Midwest dining. What makes it even better? The sense of community. Families line up, friends gather around picnic tables, and strangers swap recommendations while waiting for their orders.
These eight food trucks aren’t just serving meals—they’re fueling memories, proving Ohio’s street food scene has the power to surprise, delight, and keep people coming back for more.
Ray Ray’s Hog Pit
Ray Ray’s Hog Pit started in Columbus in 2009 and quickly became a local favorite with its pit-smoked barbecue. Specializing in oak and hickory smoked brisket, rib tips, and pulled pork, this food truck offers a genuine barbecue experience. The founder, James Anderson, has crafted a menu that features house-made sausages and classic sides like mac and cheese.
Ray Ray’s blends roadside authenticity with modern conveniences, including online ordering. Their mobile trailers serve festivals and private events, ensuring a delightful barbecue experience for all. This truck brings the taste of genuine Midwest barbecue to the streets.
Los Agavez Taqueria
Los Agavez Taqueria is renowned for its Tijuana-style birria tacos, served with rich consomé for dipping. Starting as a street-food truck, it has become popular for its slow-braised beef and handmade tortillas. Run by the Ramirez family, the truck also offers late-night service, drawing students and shift workers alike.
Located at various vendor spots, including a recurring presence in Columbus’s North High Street, Los Agavez balances mobility with steady hours. With lines forming for birria and quesabirria, this taqueria has gained recognition from local press and national lists.
Pitabilities
Pitabilities brings Mediterranean street food to Columbus with warm pitas filled with lamb, gyro meat, and falafel. Known for its scratch-made sauces, including the signature “Bella” sauce, this food truck offers customizable bowls and vegetarian options.
Pitabilities keeps the service quick with fresh daily roasting and prep. Their vendor spot at Center Street Market has built a loyal following. Beyond the market, the brand caters events and participates in local festivals, showcasing flavorful Mediterranean cooking that appeals to diverse palates.
Jetpack’s Burgers
Jetpack’s Burgers is a Columbus favorite, known for its late-night offerings and inventive burger creations. The truck specializes in smash-style patties with crisp edges and unique toppings like blue-cheese bacon and peanut-banana specials.
With a rotating “burger of the month” and wing nights, Jetpack’s keeps its menu fresh and engaging. The truck focuses on hand-formed beef and fried-to-order sides, maintaining a consistent weekly presence at neighborhood lots. This quirky burger concept has become a go-to for event catering and has developed a loyal fan base.
Hatfield’s Goode Grub
Hatfield’s Goode Grub began as a Cleveland food truck, later expanding into a restaurant while keeping its festival-friendly truck. Known for smoking meats and pairing them with hand-cut fries and unique sides like brown-sugar mac variations, Hatfield’s offers Southern-inspired comfort food.
The truck publishes seasonal schedules, serving downtown lunch crowds and area markets. The brick-and-mortar location handles larger catering events. Hatfield’s focus on scratch-made sides and community pop-ups highlights how mobile operations can nurture a full kitchen, serving neighborhoods across Northeast Ohio.
Squash the Beef
Squash the Beef is a Cleveland-based plant-based comfort-food operation. Owners Kurtis Williams and Candace Maiden offer vegan versions of Southern classics using jackfruit and seitan. The truck serves dishes like fried “chicken” sandwiches and loaded mac and cheese.
Appearing at community markets and vegan festivals, Squash the Beef caters to plant-based food lovers. The team also bottles signature lemonades for retail, expanding their reach. By focusing on texture and bold seasoning, they offer a unique vegan soul-food experience to festival and catering audiences.
Barrio (food truck + restaurants)
Barrio started as a Cleveland taco truck and has grown into a popular brand with neighborhood restaurants. The concept centers on build-your-own tacos and chef-driven specials, blending regional Mexican flavors with seasonal produce.
Barrio trucks appear at downtown lunch circuits and seasonal festivals, offering quick, customizable tacos. With an active catering arm and a published food-truck calendar, Barrio has become a recognizable name in the local taco scene, earning “best food truck” honors and expanding its reach across the city.
Sweets & Meats BBQ
Sweets & Meats BBQ began as a Cincinnati catering tent, evolving into a successful barbecue brand with trucks, trailers, and restaurants. Known for slow-smoked brisket and ribs, the operation features scratch-made sides and desserts.
The brand uses enclosed trailers with smokers for on-site service, supporting larger events through a dine-in location and commissary. Emphasizing community partnerships and dependable festival service, Sweets & Meats BBQ offers a consistent and flavorful barbecue experience across the Tri-State area.