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The best food on wheels

Food trucks that define Lexington
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Who doesn’t love a kitchen on four wheels? | Photo by @clarkembree
Let’s be real: Lexington’s food truck scene is on a roll — but it’s also tough to keep up with all of these eateries wheeling around.

Luckily, taste testing food trucks is one of our unofficial hobbies, so we’ve got all the delectable details on 11 mobile eateries around town + their menu highlights.

Note: We always recommend checking online to confirm locations before heading out.

Daughters’ Southern
This family-inspired, locally minded Southern deli on wheels serves up classics like cheesy shrimp and grits + crispy buffalo cauliflower.

Moody Mike’s
This is Lexington’s first 100% vegan food truck, which you can often find at Pivot Brewing. Try its unique take on plant-based ribs, pulled pork sandwiches + poutine fries.

Comete Alguito
Comete Alguito specializes in Colombian street food — think arepas, empanadas + plantains — and can often be found at The Station.

Avocado toast with tomatoes and spices

There’s nothing basic about Toasties’ avocado toast. | Photo by @toasties_gourmet

Toasties Gourmet
Fuel your day with fresh smoothie bowls, avocado toast, or specialty grilled cheeses at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Teppan
You can find Teppan all around town dishing out Japanese street delicacies like cold ramen salad, rice balls, and grilled edamame.

El Mexiquense
This is your one-stop shop for Mexican food favorites like customizable quesadillas, tacos, and burritos.

305 Cubano
The menu features true Cuban classics like papas rellenas — a fried stuffed potato ball — empanadas + flan.

Cheese sticks covered with bacon.

Cheese sticks + bacon: could you ask for more? | Photo courtesy of @rollingoven

Rolling Oven
This mobile pizza kitchen — made from a 20-ft shipping container — popped up on the scene in 2014 and now has two permanent dine-in locations.

Mr. Gyros
Get your hands on authentic Greek offerings such as gyros, salads, and falafel sandwiches.

Luna
You can find this “cutie food truck” serving up salads, sliders + fries at The Grove.

Tincan Coffee
Caffeine reigns supreme in this tiny tin coffee shop. It’s often found at community events + is available for rent.
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Events
Tuesday, July 4
  • Fourth of July Parade | Tuesday, July 4 | 12 p.m. | Begins at East Main Street + Midland Avenue, Lexington | Free | Celebrate the Fourth with this annual parade featuring patriotic concessions, floats, live music, and more.
  • Fourth of July Bonanza | Tuesday, July 4 | 6 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St., Lexington | Free | Watch Lexington’s fireworks celebration from this nearby location while enjoying drinks and food, a live DJ, and a chance to win tickets to a future show.
Wednesday, July 5
  • Harbour (Indoor Show) | Wednesday, July 5 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $18 | Enjoy the indie, jangly sounds of this Cincinnati band as they support their new album “To Chase My Dreams Or To Just Lie Down?”
Thursday, July 6
  • Appalachian Shakespeare Center’s Julius Caesar | Thursday, July 6-Saturday, July 22 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St., Lexington | $15-$20 | Bring a blanket to enjoy Shakespeare in the park with this troupe’s performance of “Julius Caesar” + food and drink vendors.
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Drink
 

🍹 Give it up for this (zero-proof) marg
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Add a splash of mango or passion fruit juice to your margarita for an added tropical punch. | Photo via Ritual Zero Proof
Your new favorite summer cocktail? An alcohol-free marg made with Ritual Zero Proof tequila. The best part? It’s hangover-free.

Virgin all day margarita

Ingredients:
Directions:

Shake all ingredients (except lime slice) in a shaker with ice. Pour into a cocktail glass with ice and garnish with a lime slice.
 
 
News Notes
Today Is
  • Independence Day. America has been celebrating this day for 246 years, since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. Round up the family, friends, or just yourself and head to Oliver Lewis Way and Main Street for Lexington’s firework spectacular.
Eat
  • Lexington Burger Week returns on Monday, July 10 through Sunday, July 16. Across town, you can snag $7 burgers exclusive to the event from local favorites. Think: Loco Taco Burger featuring salsa + Doritos from MiMi’s Southern Style Cooking.
Sports
  • Crystal Kelly will be the new UK women’s basketball assistant coach. Known as 2004’s Miss Kentucky Basketball, Crystal previously served as associate head coach at Towson in Maryland. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Drink
Eat
  • Nothing says summer like firing up the grill — especially on the Fourth of July. It’s not too late to pick up some summer grilling favorites from Kroger for the biggest cookout of the year.*
 
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