Key Takeaways:
- The bigger picture: While it’s hard to find appealing food for the whole family, especially on the go, the DMV offers food trucks that appeal to a variety of tastes.
- The details: While classic American foods are common in food trucks and good for kids, great family-friendly food comes in a variety of culinary styles.
- The more you know: Most DMV food trucks have their changing locations available online.
Top pick: Char’d
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A perfect mix of simple and decadent, Char’d combines high quality ingredients with family friendly American classics. From classic burgers to duck fat fries dipped in hand spun shakes, Char’d appeals to a variety of ages. While there are limited vegan and vegetarian options, Char’d utilizes Halal grass-fed beef and avoids seed oils, artificial flavors and genetically modified organisms. All burgers also come in lettuce wraps for those with gluten intolerance. Trucks travel across Maryland and Northern Virginia, and an updated schedule is available on the website. If you can’t wait for the truck to stop near you, consider visiting the brick and mortar location in Tysons, Virginia, or Bethesda, Maryland. Meal prices range from $10-$17, with handspun shakes costing $9.
Bullfrog Bagels
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A breakfast staple with trucks based in Tenleytown, H Street and Western Market, DC, Bullfrog Bagels offers flavorful and fun breakfast sandwiches for kids and adults. Perfect for early morning sporting events or long trips, Bullfrog is an affordable option for busy families, with the most expensive “bagelwhich” costing under $13.
Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The unique combination of desert and breakfast offered at Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken is great for celebrations and special occasions. The monthly specialty donuts cost about $5 each and meals cost about $10. Trucks are located on G Street in DC, and Arlington, Virginia.
Roaming Rooster
Featuring spicy salads and sandwiches for adults as well as milder options for kids, Roaming Rooster food trucks travel around the Washington, DC, area regularly. Meals cost between $10-$12.
Taco One
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A savory lunch for the whole family, Taco One has a large menu with something for everyone. Locations on Shaw Street in DC, and Reston, Virginia offer tacos, burritos, quesadillas and salads, all for under $15.
Kush
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While Kush’s shawarma wraps and falafel bowls may be tailored to adults, their Baharat seasoned chicken tenders and pita platters will appeal to even the pickiest of eaters. Daily locations are available on Kush’s Instagram.
DC Slices
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DC Slices serves several classic pizzas served as 18 inch pies or individual slices, perfect to serve a whole family with similar or differing tastes. While there is a consistent location in Navy Yard, other truck locations can be found on DC Slices’ website.
