Look Out for These Amazing Food Trucks in Opelika, AL

Food trucks are a fixture in many U.S. cities and a favorite for casual diners in search of great food. The food truck format gives business owners a way to reduce overhead so that they can focus on cooking and providing great customer service. They can also be a great way for restaurants to expand their service area or provide catering services.

If you live in the Auburn-Opelika area, you know there’s no shortage of great dining options. However, you might not know that we also have access to a variety of local food trucks. At Hyundai of Auburn, we’re big fans of the Auburn-Opelika food scene, and we want to share some of our favorite food trucks with our neighbors. Keep reading to learn more about these rolling restaurants and their delicious offerings.

Drive-By Tacos

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Drive-By Tacos is a fantastic mobile taqueria that offers a range of innovative and traditional flavors to diners in Opelika and Auburn. While the truck’s owner prioritizes great food, he’s also dedicated to providing service to the community by partnering with organizations that feed people in need. When you eat at Drive-By Tacos, you’re not just getting a great meal, you’re also helping your neighbors in the Opelika-Auburn area.

Some of the truck’s offerings include the chicken taco, crab cake taco, pulled pork taco, carne asada taco, and shrimp taco. You can also enjoy salads or sliders and add a side of queso, beans and rice, or street corn salad. If you want to swing by, you can check Drive-By Tacos’ schedule, hours, and upcoming locations on its website.

Big Blue Crawfish

Crawfish is a staple of Cajun cuisine in parts of Louisiana, and the owners of Big Blue Crawfish want to expand the reach of these tasty crustaceans into Alabama. Although crawfish and other seafood offerings form the heart of the restaurant’s menu, you can also order other Cajun classics that can be hard to find outside of Louisiana. The business’s permanent location is at 2611 Pepperell Parkway in Opelika, and its truck is available to cater a wide range of parties and private events. If you’re having a special gathering, consider bringing the taste of Louisiana to your table.

Big Blue Crawfish specializes in boiled crawfish and gulf shrimp, which it sells by the pound, as a “snack,” or as a “plate,” complete with fixings. These include corn, potatoes, and sausage. The restaurant also makes it easy for Opelika residents to cook Cajun food of their own by offering bags of live crawfish and fresh shrimp. If you have a specialty Cajun food that you can’t find locally, they may be able to order it for you as well. Big Blue Crawfish’s storefront hours vary, so be sure to follow them online and on social media for updates.

Sword + Skillet

Sword + Skillet is a unique part of the local food truck scene in a couple of ways. First, it focuses on fine dining and is owned and operated by acclaimed local chef Torrey Hall. Second, it has a permanent home, being parked in the heart of midtown Auburn at 1188 Opelika Road. Sword + Skillet offers an elevated take on the food truck concept, allowing visitors to enjoy truly excellent food in a relaxed, outdoor atmosphere.

Another thing that sets this food truck apart is its menu. Unlike most rolling kitchens, Sword + Skillet rotates its menu on a daily basis, allowing Chef Hall to explore his many culinary passions, including Asian, Latin American, and Creole cuisine, as well as sophisticated versions of fast food favorites. Sword + Skillet also offers catering opportunities on a limited basis to interested customers. To keep up with Sword + Skillet and view current menus, be sure to find them on social media.

Amsterdam Cafe

Amsterdam Cafe is a favorite local restaurant that operates two separate food trucks in the Auburn-Opelika area. These “Dam” food trucks include the Taco Truck and the Food Truck. The Dam Food Truck serves many of Amsterdam’s classic dishes in a wide range of locations around town, especially on the Auburn University Campus. Notable offerings include the turkey wrap, the buffalo chicken sandwich, and the griddle burger, though they always have a range of daily specials.

The Dam Taco Track also spends most of its time on the Auburn University campus. If offers a range of delicious tacos with a special twist. If you want to reserve either of the trucks for a special event, they can be reserved for a $150 service fee and a per-person price of $10 to $15. The total price must equal at least $1,000.

Food Truck Friday

Food Truck Friday is a special event that takes place monthly in downtown Opelika. Every first and third Friday, up to five fantastic food trucks from the area park in the heart of Opelika, giving visitors access to some of the best mobile kitchens in the area. This event is sponsored by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, and you can check its Facebook page to see who will be attending. Next time you need a great weekend activity, check out Food Truck Friday in downtown Opelika.

That’s a quick review of some of our favorite food trucks in the Auburn-Opelika area. If you’re in the mood for a delicious, casual meal, take a look and see if any of these food trucks are nearby. If you’re a newcomer or visitor to the area, these spots can be a fantastic stepping stone into the wider world of Opelika dining.

We know that we haven’t covered every truck in the area, and if you’re a food truck owner or just a fan of one we missed, let us know, and we’ll add it to our list. Bon appétit, and keep Hyundai of Auburn in mind for all of your automotive needs in the Auburn-Opelika area.