7 OMAHA FOOD TRUCKS YOU CAN'T MISS
There’s just something magical about a food truck. The experience of ordering from and being served out a window has this unexplainable aura, and Omaha’s food trucks offer flavors that have crowds lining up for blocks.
If you want to enjoy the summer months with some incredible food, these are the 7 food trucks you simply must visit. I’ve included each truck’s social media handles so you can follow them and see where they’ll be popping up next.
Izzy's Pizza Bus
Must-try dishes: Honeypeno; Miss Mona
Any conversation about the best pizza in Omaha has to include Izzy’s Pizza Bus. This converted school bus quickly gained a cult following after moving to Omaha from Las Vegas in 2022, and the Detroit-style pies became so popular that Izzy’s is set to open a brick and mortar location this spring.
But the bus will still be out and about slinging its one-of-a-kind pizzas. These rectangular beauties have a pillowy, chewy dough, almost like a buttery focaccia bread. That’s topped with a boatload of creamy cheese, highlighted by the crispy caramelized cheese crown that forms on the exterior. The Honeypeno, with crispy pepperonis, jalapenos, and Mike’s Hot Honey, has become a fan favorite for its immaculate blend of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.
Nocturnal Eats
Must-try dishes: Cubano; Philly Cheesesteak
Don’t be fooled by the name; this truck is serving more than guilty pleasure late night bites. Rather, Nocturnal Eats seeks to elevate homey diner classics with chef-inspired techniques and craft. So while the menu is full of burgers and sandwiches, this isn’t your common fast-casual stop. The chef/owner, Preston, does everything he can from scratch, from cutting the potatoes for his chips to grinding the burger meat himself.
His greatest creation might be the Cubano, which is one of the best you’ll find in the city. The dominant flavor is the rich, savory roasted pork that dances seamlessly with the smoky, salty ham, which has nice grill marks from being finished on the flattop. The pickles are thick and lend great acid, the dijon adds tang, the white American cheese is creamy and mild, and the bread is toasted to get a nice crust. Nocturnal Eats’ dedication to quality ingredients and making everything they can themselves is impressive and uncommon on a food truck.
Terrible Gerald's
Must-try dishes: The Pep Talk; Margherita
You won’t find many better Neapolitan pizzas around, and the fact that these gorgeous pies are coming out of twin Gozney ovens on a food truck is incredible. Terrible Gerald’s dedication to the dough—a sourdough that undergoes a 48-hour ferment—results in a thin, airy crust with a puffy exterior and beautiful leoparding.
The truck offers the usual favorites like Margherita and Pepperoni alongside whacked-out creations like its famous Crabby Gerald, a melding of pizza and crab rangoon, and specials like Elote and Everything Bagel pizzas. The Pep Talk, with crispy pepperoni cups and salty, spicy Calabrian chiles, is an absolute delight.
Zaytuna
Must-try dishes: Gyro; Chicken Shawarma
Few, if any, Omaha restaurants do Mediterranean food better than Zaytuna, which became so popular that it opened up a stall in the Inner Rail Food Hall in Aksarben. But you can also grab this grub late nights in downtown Omaha, where the brothers running the truck originally captured Omaha’s heart.
The Gyro, with its rich, boldly spiced meat that’s crisped on the flattop accented by creamy tzatziki and a grilled pita, is among Omaha’s finest, but don’t sleep on the Chicken Shawarma. The chicken is moist, juicy, and seasoned with a host of punchy spices, and it’s loaded with pickles and a delightful garlic sauce inside a grilled tortilla. The truck also has great falafel, hummus, and beef kafta; any fan of Mediterranean cuisine needs to put this on their list ASAP.
Alley Taco 402
Must-try dishes:Al Pastor Torta; Birria Taco
Alley Taco 402 is by no means easy to find. True to its name, it’s often parked in an alley in the middle of a residential area, but finding it is worth the extra effort. Just type “5638 S 20th St” into your GPS, stumble around for a few minutes to find it, then savor some of the best Mexican food in Omaha.
The tortillas are homemade, with a soft, chewy consistency, and are absolutely loaded with the meat of your choice. Each protein offers its own individual punch, whether that’s the smoky, spicy chorizo, the buttery carne asada, or the tangy, decadent birria. Though tacos are in the name, I’d point you to this truck’s excellent tortas, which loads your protein of choice on a buttered, grilled telera roll along with a bed of fried cheese, lettuce, avocado, and sour cream.
Burning Bridges
Must-try dish: Gluten-free Fried Chicken Sandwich
Which Omaha restaurant serves the best fried chicken sandwich is up for debate, but the crown for offering the largest definitively belongs to Burning Bridges. The crispy chicken thighs literally spill out of the poor bun tasked with housing them.
But the size of the sandwich isn’t what makes Burning Bridges special. The hand-breaded poultry is marinated then fried brilliantly, remaining juicy and flavorful on the inside while achieving a brilliantly crunchy exterior. Its seasoning gives it a serious savory punch, and the truck’s famous Zesty White Sauce, which delivers a zippy blend of cajun mayo and creamy mustard, pulls it all together. On top of it all, the sandwich is gluten free, allowing it to thrill diners of all dietary preferences.
Three Kids Lobster
Must-try dishes: Maine Lobster Roll
The idea of getting fresh-tasting lobster in the middle of America is laughable—until you pull up to this truck, that is. Because Three Kids Lobster serves a lobster roll that’ll transport you to a dock on a Cape Cod beach.
The roll includes ridiculously tender claw and knuckle meat, with its supple richness and mild sweet flavor. The melt-in-your-mouth meat is lightly dressed with mayo and stuffed inside a buttery, toasted New England style roll. A drizzle of brown butter finishes the sandwich with a pleasant nutty flavor. You can also enjoy this roll inside Sand Point, the restaurant under the same ownership, but there’s something special about getting this dockside delicacy to go.