12 Philly-Area Food Trucks Named Among Best In America

A dozen food trucks that serve up an array of mouthwatering cuisine on wheels across the Philadelphia region are among the very best in the country, according to food critics at The Daily Meal website.

Yes, that's right. Twelve of the food trucks you'll see this summer at local events throughout suburban Philadelphia are included on the popular website's list of 101 Best Food Trucks in America.

To create the list, the website that covers all things food drew inspiration from the publication's previous lists as well as city guides. In addition, The Daily Meal editors scoured review sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor, Zomato, and social media followings.

The trucks in the Philadelphia that made the list serve up everything from burgers to waffles.

And while based in Philadelphia, these appear at events across the suburban region, according to their event pages. One of them has even opened a brick and mortar location in Bucks County.

Now that the weather is nice, these lauded local food trucks will be out in force at area events.

Here are the 12 in Eastern Pennsylvania recognized as among the country's best food trucks:

Surf and Turf Truck (Also has a location in Peddler's Village, Bucks County)

• Serving up lobster rolls, tacos, breakfast sandwiches and much more.

Cupcake Carnivale (Click here for upcoming events)

• Specializing in gourmet, artisan cupcakes and other baked goods made from scratch.

The Cow and The Curd (Click here for upcoming events)

• "We bring that Midwest flavor right to your neighborhood." Serving up beer battered fried cheese curds.

Seoulful Philly (Click here for upcoming events)

• Comfort food, Korean style.

Chewy's Philly Food Truck (Click here for upcoming events)

• Specializing in smoked meats, fried chicken, pickled fruits and vegetables, and homemade pies.

Foolish Waffles (Click here for upcoming events)

• Serving hot, fresh sweet and savory waffles.

Mac Mart Truck (Click here for upcoming events)

• Philadelphia's first mac and cheesery, serving up a wide variety of macaroni and cheese dishes.

Sugar Philly Truck (Click here for upcoming events)

• Specializing in sweet treats, including macarons, cheesecake, and more.

Mama's Meatballs(Click here for upcoming events)

• Offering gourmet handmade meatballs.

Sweet Box Cupcake (Click here for upcoming events)

• Serving cupcake jars — a ready-to-eat treat filled with layers of cake, icing and delicious fillings.

Cucina Zapata (Click here for upcoming events)

• Asian and Mexican fusion dishes combining "bold and exciting" flavors with modern comfort foods.

The Creperie at Temple (Click here for upcoming events)

• Located on Temple's main campus, The Creperie prepares various crepes.

The Daily Meal noted that operating a "food truck requires equal parts heart and culinary chops."

"Tight parking spaces, pesky traffic cops, cramped kitchens, and streets congested with competition are just a few of the obstacles a food truck must overcome," the website says. "But every year, more and more food truck owners start the engine, driven by a passion for cooking and the desire to share their innovative culinary concepts with the world (or at least their neighborhood)."

The website says there are new additions to this year's list, introducing customers to a variety of cuisine, including jianbing (Chinese savory crepes) and om gai (spicy herbed chicken thinly sliced in a chile-paste broth).

Click here to see The Daily Meal's full list of 101 Best Food Trucks in America.

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