Toronto's food truck scene may still be in its infancy; the streets here lack the variety found in many other North American cities, and the municipal rules regulating vendors are, arguably, still too stiff.
But all that may soon change.
Council's decision Tuesday to relax food-truck laws starting later this month may encourage the industry to flourish in the coming years.
It's a mouth-watering future with many possibilities. But for those who can't wait, here's a list of popular eateries, according to Toronto Food Trucks and review site Yelp.
What started as a one-man catering company back in 2007 has since expanded to a full-scale operation that includes a roaming, hard-to-miss food truck. The menu at this joint is lean, but the items are definitely not. "Munchies include mac n' cheese balls, brisket chili hash and a Korean kalbi steak taco.
I am way too short for food trucks, but I finally got a #PhillyCheeseSteak from @TheFoodDudesTO #foodtruck #gptoronto pic.twitter.com/Ewfabh9FKB
— Keri (@WCOKeri) May 2, 2015
For those craving some serious smoke-infused BBQ treats that are ribboned with fat, this west-end food truck should be your next stop as regular patrons say the cooks here do it right. According to Fat Louie's Facebook page, opening day for this seasonal eatery is Friday.
Considered a "mover-and-shaker" in the city's food-truck scene, according to Toronto Food Trucks, Feisty Jack offers a variety of English-themed gastro-goodies, including Smash Smash, Bang Bang (a homemade lamb and pork sausage with roasted garlic and parmesan mash potatoes), and Chicken Curry Box (hand-cut chips covered with chicken curry sauce, crispy onions and cilantro).
Not to be outdone by their savoury counterparts, dessert trucks in Toronto are also popular among the city's foodies. This mobile-arm of Pancho's Baker offers authentic Mexican churros, considered the best in the city, according to the restaurant.
Clean and shinning, ready to hit the road this Saturday at Queen's park! pic.twitter.com/oQQHGLhRLx
— Pancho's Bakery (@Panchosbakery) May 1, 2015
Considered the first dedicated gluten-free food truck in the city according to Toronto Food Trucks, this 5.5-metre long roaming restaurant is all about healthy eating. Menu items include coconut-rice flour cod fish taco, Algerian green pea soup, and a watermelon salad drizzled with honey and olive oil.
Look for the neon lights! #wmcfw pic.twitter.com/u761Pnlz2Q
— gourmetb1tches (@gourmetb1tches) March 20, 2014