Finding your favorite food truck isn’t easy. When you find it, it’s so worth the trouble — but why not take the guesswork out in the first place?
Enter: San Antonio’s array of food truck parks. These outdoor gathering places host a wide variety of rotating vendors (from sushi to small-batch coffee), plus other amenities that make them the perfect hangouts. Here are some of our favorites.
Alamo Ranch Food Truck Park & Cantina, 5615 Lone Star Pkwy.
- Featuring: Chalupas, milkshakes, pizza, brisket, coffee, lumpia, burgers, and Popsicles.
- Plus: Seasonal events.
- Open: Tues.-Sun., various hours depending on the food truck.
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Just look at those mouth-watering fries.
Photo by @area51foodpark
Area 51 Food Park, 12275 Potranco Rd.
- Featuring: Tacos, tamales, and more depending on the night (stay updated on trucks that will be serving food via Facebook).
- Plus: Live music + a big screen with sports and movie showings on certain days.
- Open: Mon. + Tues. 5-11 p.m.; Wed. + Thurs. 12-11 p.m.; Fri. + Sat. 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sun. 12-10 p.m.
The Block, 14530 Roadrunner Way
- Featuring: Street tacos, vegan burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, empanadas, and Bulgogi fries + plates.
- Plus: A covered bar and patio with an extensive drink menu.
- Open: Tues.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-12 a.m.; Fri. 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 12 p.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
El Camino, 1009 Avenue B
- Featuring: Wood fire pizza, lumpia, açai bowls, and barbecue brisket.
- Plus: A full outdoor bar with craft beer + margarita slushies.
- Open: Mon.-Thur. 5 p.m.-12 a.m.; Fri. 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sat. 12 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sun. 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
1604 Cantina, 1850 W. Loop 1604
- Featuring: Loaded fries, funnel cake, pizza, tostadas, drink towers, and margaritas.
- Plus: This food truck park is kid + dog-friendly.
- Open: Mon.-Tues. Closed; Wed.-Sun., 5-10 p.m. (Note: Wednesdays, only three food trucks are open)
The Point Park, 24188 Boerne Stage Rd.
- Featuring: Tortas, gyros, sushi, lobster rolls, and sweet Thai tea.
- Plus: Quantum Coffee + a dog treat truck.
- Open: Tue. 5-9 p.m.; Wed. + Thur., 12-9 p.m.; Fri. + Sat., 12-10 p.m.; Sun. 12-9 p.m.
Rancho 181, 13514 US-181 North
- Featuring: Chicken + cheese dumplings, flautas, fried cheesecake, paletas, and beer.
- Plus: Live sports and tons of events.
- Open: Mon.-Thurs., Closed; Fri. 4 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sat. 3 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday 3 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Rose Bush, 2301 San Pedro Ave.
- Featuring: Crawfish boil, ramen, pizza, wings, and ice cream.
- Plus: You can bring your own beer + wine.
- Open: Mon.-Thurs. + Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
The Sanctuary Food Truck Park, 14732 Bulverde Rd.
- Featuring: Brisket sandwiches, quesadillas, lemonade, acai bowls, and deserts.
- Plus: Local vendor shopping + watch parties.
- Open: Mon.-Wed. Closed; Thurs.-Sun., 5-10 p.m.