5 Best Food Trucks in Tauranga🥇

Below is a list of the top and leading Food Trucks in Tauranga. To help you find the best Food Trucks located near you in Tauranga we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

Tauranga’s Best Food Trucks:

The top rated Food Trucks in Tauranga are:

  • El Cartel – Mexican food truck travelling to various locations in BOP
  • El Mono Loco Gourmet Catering – fresh ingredients cooked and served at their van
  • The Ice Cream Truck NZ – the goodness of fruits infused in luscious ice cream
  • Aloha Poke – a well-known food truck carrying Hawaiian specialties
  • D’Vine Grindz – hot and cold coffee-based drinks for public and private events

El Cartel

El Cartel is based in Tauranga, New Zealand and commonly seen in random areas within the Bay of Plenty region. The food truck travels to various locations in the BOP to promote their sumptuous Mexican snacks. It is owned and operated by an experienced Mexican chef. All snacks and meals are prepared on-site creating a stunning view for diners and passersby. The menu boasts a flavourful serving of the famous nachos, quesadilla, tacos, and burritos. Burrito bowls are also available served with a portion of salad, toppings, beans, rice, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Products/Services:

Quesadillas, Burritos, Tacos, Burrito Bowls, Nachos

LOCATION:

Address: 91 Willow Street, Tauranga 3110
Phone: 
(427) 302-4771
Website:
www.facebook.com/ElCartelNZ

REVIEWS:

“Tasty authentic Mexican food.” –Fiona Linton

El Mono Loco Gourmet Catering

El Mono Loco Gourmet Catering is a popular mobile caterer in New Zealand. Though based in Tauranga, New Zealand, the food truck is often seen travelling to Auckland and Taupo. Wherever it goes, clients are amazed at the delicious treats and menu offered by the mobile catering company. Their menu is dominated by the finest local ingredients sourced within the Bay of Plenty. Modern culinary methods are utilized to bring out the unique flavours of each ingredient. Daniel, its owner welcomes the private party and corporate event bookings. He will serve as the personal chef whipping his specialties in the food truck.

Products/Services:

Canape Menu / Grazing Table Menu, Family Style Menu, Noodle Boxes, High Tea Menu, Dessert Bar

LOCATION:

Address: 11 Kaimai Place, Hairini, Tauranga 3112
Phone: 
(427) 476-5084
Website:
www.elmonoloco.co.nz

REVIEWS:

“Utilised the amazing catering services of El Mono Loco for a corporate event recently and was over the moon with the whole experience. I also see they do wedding catering in Tauranga so will be sure to keep this in mind. Thanks!” –Jenna Deda

The Ice Cream Truck NZ

The Ice Cream Truck NZ in Tauranga, New Zealand has something hard to resist. Their fruit ice cream is an essential part of every summer party. Being a favoured dessert of Kiwis, the company decided to infuse local and healthier options to their ice cream menu. The real fruit ice cream contains heaps of local berries skillfully mixed with ice cream and served in either a biodegradable cup or waffle. It can be customized to fit various dietary requirements making it a guilt-free treat for vegans and individuals needing gluten-free, dairy-free, and high-fibre rapeseed diets.

Products/Services:

Treat For The Night, Real Fruit Ice Cream: Mixed Berries, Blueberry, Strawberry, Boysenberry, Raspberry

LOCATION:

Address: Poike, Tauranga 3112
Phone: 
(427) 277-6188
Website:
www.theicecreamtrucknz.squarespace.com

REVIEWS:

“We had the Icecream Truck at our wedding recently and it was quite honestly the hit of the entire wedding! The ice creams tasted wonderful, and the Truck looked so cute parked up under the trees. I can quite honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made, and all our guests raved about it. Daisy was fabulous, and even stayed behind a little longer when we experienced a slight hitch in the kitchen, which delayed the food. The icecreams were enjoyed by young and old alike…” –Tracey Ashworth

Aloha Poke

Aloha Poke specializes in native Hawaiian dishes, specifically the poke bowl. Poke is a beloved dish tracing its roots to native Hawaiian cuisine. Raw fish is expertly mixed with sticky rice and pickles and commonly served as an appetizer or main course. At Aloha Poke, they serve coco bowl, vegan bowl, and salmon bowl. Their food truck is situated at the Mount Maunganui area of Tauranga and frequents communities within the Bay of Plenty region. The salmon bowl has a luscious serving of salmon sashimi, shiitake, grilled corn, edamame, cabbage, pickled cucumber, and shredded nori as its topping for warm rice, the coco bowl features warm rice filled with coconut fish ceviche, fried shallots, coriander, pickled cucumber, avocado, and charred corn on top, and the vegan bowl is made up of a combination of edamame, cabbage, corn, shitake mushroom, cucumber, avocado, toasted sesame dressing, ginger spring onion relish, fried shallots, coriander and pickled red onion as its toppings.

Products/Services:

Salmon Bowl, Coco Bowl, Vegan Bowl

LOCATION:

Address: 6/57 Tawa Street, Mount Maunganui 3116
Phone: 
(421) 0283-0976
Website:
www.alohapoke.co.nz

REVIEWS:

“Last Saturday at the Little Big Markets I had the Salmon Bowl, and it was delicious 👌Also 100 % GF and coeliac safe 😊👍. Great service too!” –Esther Schrauwen

D’Vine Grindz

D’Vine Grindz is a beloved coffee truck in the Tauranga community. It travels around the Bay of Plenty region offering an irresistible coffee menu served either hot or cold. The coffee menu has the kids fluffy which is a mix of barista milk, chocolate, with a topping of chocolate powder and marshmallows. Other client favourites are their mocha, cappuccino, americano, macchiato, latte, hot chocolate, flat white, and frappuccino. The mobile coffee van is regular at exhibitions, sports events, markets, festivals, product launches, and school fairs.

Products/Services:

Espresso Coffee, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks

LOCATION:

Phone: (421) 165-4043
Website:
www.dvine-grindz.nz

REVIEWS:

“Delicious coffee from their van in Grenada Street this morning. Highly recommended!” –Julie Spain