What's Cooking in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: A Local's Guide to Food Trucks

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Dec. 18, 2023

Food trucks are thriving in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, and they offer a great way to grab a gourmet bite when you’re out and about.

Some may think the terms “food truck” and “gourmet” don’t go together, but as many food truck chefs continually work to perfect their recipes and their menus, we're more than comfortable with—and actually pretty excited by—the association.

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is home to several mobile cafés that serve many varieties of cuisine. Not all trucks are in our area every day, but most post their schedules on their Facebook pages. Follow your favorites to plan an outing around their schedule or try something new and tasty when you see a different truck while exploring our beautiful, outdoorsy destination.

We're happy to present a few trucks to get you started. We hope you’ll give some of our local mobile chefs a try and let us know which are your favorites!

Barbeque brisket, beans, and slaw from Big Geroy's Food Truck, which often serves at Edgewater Church in Port Charlotte, Florida, and at the Punta Gorda, Florida Airport, PGD.

>Big Geroy's BBQ Food Truck

Meet “Dr. Ribology”! Big Geroy’s presents amazing barbecue, sides, and sweet tea, and is also available for catering. Serves across the county, from Englewood to Punta Gorda, and they're good about posting where they'll be and when.

>Cesar's Tacos

Cesar’s Tacos offers seriously authentic and justifiably popular Mexican street tacos and more. Your first perfectly seasoned bite will make you a life-long fan! Typically serves next to Rita's Italian Ice in Port Charlotte.

>Mobstah Lobstah

Lobstah? Yah! Mobstah Lobstah features crab cakes, fish and chips, and of course, Maine lobster, in scrumptious mac and cheese, tacos, and more. Often serves at D’vines Wine and Gift Emporium in Port Charlotte.

>Nando's Taqueria

Nando's Taqueria serves bona fide burritos, tacos, tamales, and more! They're multiple winners of the "Best of Englewood" award. Because they're always in the same spot, under shade, you get a food truck experience with restaurant perks.

>Danny's Food Truck

Truly terrific tacos: Danny's Food Truck serves authentic Mexican food people can’t stop raving about (especially the tacos, but seriously try the rice and beans as well. Trust). Trades off with Cesar's at Rita's Italian Ice.

>Top Notch Smokehouse

Top Notch Smokehouse serves mouth-watering, fall-apart barbeque and seriously savory sides every weekend at Lowes in Port Charlotte. Their fans are passionate, numerous, and always increasing!

>Outside the Lunchbox

Step into a tie dye world at Outside the Lunchbox and grab some "Grateful Grub." They pride themselves on culinary creativity, and you may even be able to buy a cool tie dye t-shirt.

>Casa de Uraguay

Casa de Uraguay is both a food truck and a bakery which makes most everything from scratch. Find them throughout Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda for truly international flavor experience that's also high on the comfort food meter.

>Freshly Prepped

Your destination for the best smashburger around! Pro-tip: Add candied jalapeños to the Bacon & Pimento smashburger (thank us later). Turn any signature smashburger into a burger bowl for a lighter option. The OG Bowl is a crowd fave!

Pambazo sandwich at El Guerro Tacos Food Truck

>El Guero Tacos

El Guero is not just a food truck that serves in Port Charlotte (next to Rita's Italian Ice), they're also a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Punta Gorda! No matter which location you go to, you'll enjoy truly authentic Mexican food.

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau

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