Since the pandemic started, food trucks have been appealing to people because it is easy to stop by and carry out food quickly. For me, truck food is a guilty pleasure since it is not the healthiest. In the past few months, I’ve discovered a few food trucks in Miami that are essential for foodies.
1. Tiago’s Tacos
I had been following Tiago’s Tacos on Instagram for months because their food is just so good to look at. So when my boyfriend and I were looking for places to get food on a spontaneous date night and Tiago’s Tacos was recommended on TikTok, it seemed like fate.
The truck is parked by Tamiami Airport in West Kendall and has a covered seating area with ample space, which is perfect for those uncomfortable with eating in a crowded, enclosed space. It is also invitingly decorated with plants and string lights.
They don’t have the most expensive menu, but there is a lot of room for modifications and additions to each order. We got a Crunch wrap with steak pico de gallo, beans and cheese, and fries loaded with chicken, steak, and alpastor, which is a type of pork. We shared both meals, and we felt stuffed afterward, unfortunately too full to get dessert. Their Nutella-drizzled fried Oreos are on my list for the next time I go.
2. Asados El Paisa
This is a Colombian food truck on Kendall Drive and 137th avenue, with other locations in The Hammocks and Bird Road. There are several other food trucks in the same lot, but the smells coming from Asados attract hungry diners far more than the rest. They serve a variety of Colombian fast food, including burgers, hot dogs, tacos and arepas, which are pockets of fried corn dough filled with various meats or cheeses.
I love pineapple in anything, so the Hawaiian burger is my favorite, and in particular, the Colombian burger patties have a blend of smoky and rich tastes with far more layers than a regular American burger. The finishing touch is the potato stix, which are thin, crispy potato chips that give the burger a great crunch.
This truck does have a seating area, but it is not covered so the rain could be a problem.
3. Miami Baked
I stumbled upon this one while I was at Town and Country, and while it’s not as much of an experience as the other two, it is noteworthy. They have cookies big enough to share, and their flavors are chocolate chip and cookies and cream. The cookie options are slightly limited, but they also offer churros, fried Oreos and traditional Latin desserts such as tres and cuatro leches. These are sponge cakes soaked in milk with either meringue or a caramel topping. If you’re going on a food truck crawl, this is the perfect place to finish off the tour with something blissfully sweet.