Eat & Drink

The Star’s Food Truck Guide

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/29/17/46/189Fl0.St.81.jpg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Beauty of the Bistro Blue Moon Burger. Submitted photo</small>

Beauty of the Bistro

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Sandwiches, mac and cheese, Cowboy Casserole, tacos, salads

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Whether she's opening her window to individuals or catering to groups, the food coming out of the truck is a reflection of the way the owner was raised and how she cooks for her family.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/beautyofbistro" target="_blank">@beautyofbistro</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/beautyofthebistro" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/beautyofthebistro</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Sidney Fish

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/05/01/10/31/19D6da.St.81.jpg"/><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">The Brock Hops food truck. Submitted photo</small>

Brock Hops

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Loaded burgers, hot dogs and daily specials

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> This converted mail truck may be plain on the outside, but there’s nothing bland about the burgers and sandwiches served up.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/BrockHops" target="_blank">@BrockHops</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/BrockHopsFoodTruck" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/BrockHopsFoodTruck</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Alice, Charles and Tirrell Brock

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>cash only

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/kN0Ge.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Cajun Cabin gumbo. Photo by Tammy Ljungblud, Kansas City Star</small>

Cajun Cabin

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Gumbo, jambalaya, red beans, shrimp etouffee

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> A bit of Louisiana in the Midwest.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/cajuncabin" target="_blank">@cajuncabin</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook: </span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/cajuncabin" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cajuncabin</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Mark Drouin

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/u0htk.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> The Caribbean Breeze food truck. Submitted photo</small>

Caribbean Breeze Food Truck

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Empanadas, cubano sandwich, jambalaya, red beans and rice

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Puerto Rican fare, which has influences from Spain, Africa and South America.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/KCCARIBBEAN" target="_blank">@KCCARIBBEAN</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanBreezeCo" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanBreezeCo</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Robert Ortega

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/05/01/10/40/2NPNB.St.81.jpg"alt="some_text"/><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">Food from the ChickHoovenSwine BBQ food truck. Submitted photo</small>

ChickHoovenSwine BBQ

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage, signature sandwiches and barbecue nachos topped with pork or brisket

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Championship barbecue with sides made from scratch.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/bbqrules" target="_blank">@bbqrules</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/pages/ChickHoovenSwine-BBQ-Catering/122444177817404" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/ChickHoovenSwine-BBQ-Catering/122444177817404</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Eric Westervelt

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/1r31Jw.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> CoffeeCake KC food truck. Submitted photo</small>

CoffeeCakeKC

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Cupcakes, coffee and smoothies

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> 3 Women and an Oven cupcakes are paired with EF Hobbs coffee for a cafe on wheels.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/coffeecakekc" target="_blank">@coffeecakekc</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/CoffeeCakeKC" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/CoffeeCakeKC</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Brian and Melanie Jurgens

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/HhY1g.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Crave Chicken Fusion Tacos. Submitted photo</small>

Crave of KC

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Chicken fusion tacos, carnitas tacos, ground beef tacos, fish tacos and loaded nachos

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> With its psychedelic color scheme, you can’t miss this converted bread truck coming down the street.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/CraveofKCTruck" target="_blank">@CraveofKCTruck</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook: </span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/CraveofKCfoodTruck" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/CraveofKCfoodTruck</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Joe and Chris Ireland

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/05/05/16/53/lcC3V.St.81.jpg"alt="some_text" />><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">The Sweet Tooth Cupcake Cruiser food truck. Photo by David Eulitt, The Kansas City Star</small>

The Cupcake Cruiser by the Sweet Tooth

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Choose from dozens of cupcakes including Cherry Meltdown, Vanilla Vanilla, What's Up Doc and Apple of My Eye

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Look for the truck on the streets Wednesday through Friday or at events around town.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/TSTCruiser" target="_blank">@TSTCruiser</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook: </span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/TSTCruiser" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TSTCruiser</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Rhonda Hayes

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/05/01/10/25/1pu6UJ.St.81.png"alt="some_text" /><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">The Deco Street Eats food truck. Submitted photo</small>

Deco Street Eats

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Weekly and seasonal entrees, gourmet sandwiches and sliders, street tacos, fresh salads

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> This outfit serves updated American comfort food classics.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/DecoStreetEats" target="_blank">@DecoStreetEats</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deco-Street-Eats/201409736587631" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deco-Street-Eats/201409736587631</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Jennifer Stoppel

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/05/01/10/25/1vVEKO.St.81.jpg"alt="some_text" /><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">The Detroit Coney food truck. Submitted photo</small>

Detroit Coney

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Hamburgers, hot dogs, wings, nachos and barbecue

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Authentic Detroit coneys come to KC.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/DetroitConeyMo" target="_blank">@DetroitConeyMo</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook: </span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/detroit.coney" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/detroit.coney</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Rob Johnson

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/aCCKr.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Submitted photo</small>

Eat Arepas

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>All manner of gluten-free arepas, from pork to veggie

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> "Americanized" Colombian street food.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/eatarepas" target="_blank">@eatarepas</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/eat.arepas.1?fref=ts" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/eat.arepas.1?fref=ts</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Amy Aguirre and Nora Mejia

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/134HmO.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Croquetas from El Tenedor. Submitted photo</small>

El Tenedor

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Paellas, croquetas, empanadillas, Spanish meatballs

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> The converted 1960s trailer roams the streets serving Spanish fusion tapas and crepes.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/eltenedorkc" target="_blank">@eltenedorkc</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/ElTenedorKC" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/ElTenedorKC</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Carmen Cabia

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/G584C.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Funnel cake from the Funnel Cake Truck. Submitted photo</small>

Funnel Cake Truck

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Funnel cake, deep-fried Snickers, Twinkies and Oreos, homemade cotton candy and caramel corn, novelty ice cream and root beer floats

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Serving festival treats out of a truck.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/FunnelCakeTruck" target="_blank">@FunnelCakeTruck</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/TheFunnelCakeTruck" target="_blank">http://www.Facebook.com/TheFunnelCakeTruck</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Michael and Suzanne Bradbury

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover,American Express

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Humdinger Drive-in Food Truck

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Double cheeseburgers, tenderloins, Italian steaks, the Big Kahuna, tacos, French fries, tots and onion rings

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> 52 years of restaurant cooking goes mobile.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/Humdingerdrivin" target="_blank">@Humdingerdrivin</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/Humdingerdrivein.FoodTruck/info" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Humdingerdrivein.FoodTruck/info</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Carl Garcia

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>cash only

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2012/05/04/09/43/Klx17.St.81.JPG" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">The Indios Carbonsitos food truck. Photo by The Kansas City Star</small>

Indios Carbonsitos

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Tortas ahogadas, tacos, MexiQ, barbecue nachos, barbecue tamales, hot dogs

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Tricked-out vending truck has some serious MexiQ going on.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/INDIOSCRBNSTOS" target="_blank">@INDIOSCRBNSTOS</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook: </span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/IndiosCarbonsitos" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/IndiosCarbonsitos</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Adrian Bermudez

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/05/01/10/28/she7y.St.81.jpg"alt="some_text" /><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">Jazzy B's food truck. Submitted photo</small>

Jazzy B’s

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Brisket tacos, drunkin shrimp po' boy, crab cake, smoked fried chicken wings, Armadilla Eggs (smoked stuffed bacon-wrapped jalapenos), Jazzy fries

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Barbecue meets Mexican, Italian and Cajun-style good eats.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/JazzyBs1" target="_blank">@JazzyBs1</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/JazzyBsKC" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JazzyBsKC</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Brandon Simpson

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2013/04/30/14/32/ZAYfb.St.81.JPG" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">Food from the Jerusalem Cafe food truck. Photo by The Kansas City Star</small>

Jerusalem Café

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Gyros, schwarma, kebabs, falafel, hummus, baklava

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Three mobile units spread out across the city, bearing foods from the Westport restaurant.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/Jerusalem_Caf%C3%A9" target="_blank">@Jerusalem_Café</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jerusalem-Cafe-Hookah-Bar/266363820044959" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jerusalem-Cafe-Hookah-Bar/266363820044959</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Hani Mounged

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/05/01/10/38/bNUSS.St.81.JPG"alt="some_text" /><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">Food from the KC BBQ food truck. Submitted photo</small>

KC BBQ Truck

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Hickory-smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, hot links. Sandwiches include the Fat Kid, the Fully Monty and the Munchkin

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> For those who can't get enough barbecue, this truck serves up smoked meats and handcrafted sides in fine Kansas City tradition.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/KCBBQTruck" target="_blank">@KCBBQTruck</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook: </span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/kcbbqtruck" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/kcbbqtruck</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Jeff Lee

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/30/11/09/JLv22.St.81.jpeg"alt="some_text" /><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">Crowds line up for a taste of Little Italy. Photo by The Kansas City Star</small>

Little Italy

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Lasagna, chicken spiedini, Sicilian street boats, Italian steak sandwiches, pizza, pasta, risotto balls, meatball sliders, Italian cone fries

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> It’s easy to spot this red truck because of its depiction of the leaning Tower of Pisa on the sides. Tried-and-true family recipes.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/Little_Italy_KC" target="_blank">@Little_Italy_KC</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/Littleitalykc" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Littleitalykc</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Michelle Franke

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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Los Tules

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Asada tacos, quesadillas, burritos

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> A Crossroads restaurant takes to the streets.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/lostuleskc" target="_blank">@lostuleskc</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Tules-Restaurant/196640723680243" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Tules-Restaurant/196640723680243</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Salvador Tule

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>cash only

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Lutfi’s Mobile

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Catfish (swai or basa), green beans, fried okra, coleslaw

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Fried fish, homestyle foods — an offshoot of Lutfi’s Fried Fish restaurant.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/LutfisMobile" target="_blank">@LutfisMobile</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lutfis-Fried-Fish/131302626922138" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lutfis-Fried-Fish/131302626922138</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Verletta "Lady" Martin

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/05/01/11/05/s5w6k.St.81.JPG"alt="some_text" /><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">Catfish po boy and banana bean pie at Mad Jack's. Photo by Shane Keyser, The Kansas City Star</small>

Mad Jack's on Wheels

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Fried fish and shrimp prepared on site

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> An established fried fish restaurant hops on the bandwagon to serve its specialty on the road.

<span class="bold">Twitter:</span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/madjackonwheels" target="_blank">@madjackonwheels</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mad-Jacks-On-Troost/109430002460131" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mad-Jacks-On-Troost/109430002460131</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Walter Dobbs

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover,American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/05/05/16/56/1cpTe0.St.81.jpg"alt="some_text" /><small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">Monk's Roast Beef food truck. Photo by David Eulitt, The Kansas City Star</small>

Monk’s Roast Beef

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Roast beef sandwiches are the specialty, including a French dip. Other sandwiches: hot pastrami and Reuben.

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> A mobile deli serving KC quality sammies and lunchtime favorites.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/monksroastbeef" target="_blank">@monksroastbeef</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook: </span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/MonksRoastBeef" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MonksRoastBeef</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Ken Debenedictis

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/30/10/06/i8hXF.St.81.JPG" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Food from Organized Chaos. Submitted photo</small>

Organized Chaos

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Banh mi, Cubano and Buffalo chicken balls

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Homemade just like they would make for their own families. Fast fusion food.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/chaosfoodtruck" target="_blank">@chaosfoodtruck</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Organized-Chaos-Food-Truck/217442751736384" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Organized-Chaos-Food-Truck/217442751736384</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Marissa McWilliams, Bret Coker

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/30/09/52/1gvYl6.St.81.JPG" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">The Banh Mi sandwich at Pigwich. Photo by Jim Barcus, The Kansas City Star </small>

Pigwich

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Banh mi, hamburger, Philly cheesesteak, falafel (every day) and daily specials such as Reeben, porchetta and Cuban

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> These sandwiches are sold out of a truck parked behind the popular butcher shop, the Local Pig, in the East Bottoms.

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pigwich/349442415166548" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pigwich/349442415166548</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Alex Pope

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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Poco’s on the Boulevard

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Burritos, tortas, tacos, breakfast items

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> A staple on the construction and concert scene, serving its restaurant fare on the road.

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/Pocos.Mexican.Restaurant" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/Pocos.Mexican.Restaurant</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Claudia Endicott

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/1tzRTv.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;">The mobile wood-fired oven for Prairie Fire Oven Pizza. Submitted photo </small>

Prairie Fire Oven Pizza

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Savory and sweet pies

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> This mobile wood-fired pizza oven sets up shop all around the metro.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/pfoven" target="_blank">@pfoven</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/pfoven" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pfoven</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>David White

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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Prairie Sliders

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Cheeseburgers, grilled salmon, pulled pork sliders, turkey and vegetarian wraps, Chicago-style hot dogs, pretzels, sweet potato fries

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Affiliated with Gourmet Grocery Catering, the truck does mostly special events.

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/PrairieSliders" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/PrairieSliders</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Tom Anderson

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/30/10/33/hSPO3.St.81.JPG" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> The father and son team of Ron and Dustin Quick of the Quick's Bar-B-Q. Photo by Joe Ledford, The Kansas City Star</small>

Quick's Bar-B-Q

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Burnt End, Pulled Pork and Smoked Bologna sandwiches, Pork nachos, Corn Dogs, seasoned fries

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Hickory smoked meats are offered by the same family that has been serving barbecue in their restaurant for 50 years.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/QuicksOnWheels" target="_blank">@QuicksOnWheels</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook: </span> <a href ="https://facebook.com/QuicksBBQ" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/QuicksBBQ</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Ron Quick

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/13VBKn.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Owner Doug Sayles in the Smokin' Fresh food truck.</small>

Smokin’ Fresh Streetside BBQ

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Sandwiches, burgers, wraps and salads

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> All-natural and organic meats take barbecue to a new level.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/smokinfreshbbq" target="_blank">@smokinfreshbbq</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/SmokinFreshStreetsideBBQ" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/SmokinFreshStreetsideBBQ</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Paula and Doug Sayles

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/qHX36.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Street Wings. Submitted photo</small>

Street Wings

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>"Boneless, bone-in or stuffed with handmade sauces, mild, medium or hot. Also, fried shrimp Buffalo tater tots and handmade fried pies"

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Wings are the main event.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/StreetWingsKC" target="_blank">@StreetWingsKC</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/streetwingskc" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/streetwingskc</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Michelle Franke

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/EJnvd.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Taco Republic offers a mobile version of its restaurant at a variety of public and private catered events. Photo by The Kansas City Star</small>

Taco Republic

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Chips and salsa, guacamole, street tacos

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> The new Taco Republic restaurant has taken to the streets with its mobile eatery.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/TacoRepubTruck" target="_blank">@TacoRepubTruck</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/TacoRepublicTruck" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TacoRepublicTruck</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Bread & Butter Concepts

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

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<img src="https://55c953f79b9788af7acf6261f9cde317548f0aaf.googledrive.com/host/0B-RuRdHZo6DPOHJOWnZZb0FsVVk/StreetTacos.jpg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Street tacos from The Moose Truck. Submitted photo.</small>

The Moose Truck

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Andouille corndogs, lollipop meatballs, duck confit tacos, fries and pub chips bar with assorted toppings

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> This bright blue truck is an offshoot of the brick-and-mortar Blue Moose restaurants.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/moosetruck" target="_blank">@moosetruck</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="http://www.facebook.com/theMooseTruck" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/theMooseTruck</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>KC Hopps

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, American Express

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<img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2014/04/28/14/37/jMoDU.St.81.jpeg" alt="some_text" /> <small style="display: block; font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: bold;"> Wilma's beignet. Photo by David Eulitt, The Kansas City Star</small>

Wilma’s Real Good Food

<span class="bold">Sample menu items: </span>Barnyard Bliss sandwich, meatloaf slider, KC cheesesteak, fried grits, frog leg tacos, pork belly beignets

<span class="bold">Vibe:</span> Eclectic collision of "redneck" and Asian cuisine with a touch of Midwestern flair.

<span class="bold">Twitter: </span> <a href ="http://www.twitter.com/wilmasgoodfood" target="_blank">@wilmasgoodfood</a>

<span class="bold">Facebook:</span> <a href ="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilmas-Real-Good-Food/182089678568174" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilmas-Real-Good-Food/182089678568174</a>

<span class="bold">Chef/owner: </span>Brett Atkinson

<span class="bold">Payment method: </span>$, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

This story was originally published August 13, 2014 at 3:26 PM with the headline "The Star’s Food Truck Guide."

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