Sunny weather has arrived, and what better way to enjoy it than with a bite to eat in the sunshine at one of Vancouver Island’s many food trucks?
From staples in local food culture to contemporary ethnic delights, food trucks can offer great prices, delicious food and a sample of the growing food scene here in Greater Victoria and beyond.
Whether you’re looking for cheap eats or a charming atmosphere for lunch, the Island has some absolutely delicious food trucks that you need to try.
Here are 8 food trucks, some new and some old, that will satisfy your cravings this summer.
Original Tacofino Truck
One of the most storied food establishments on Vancouver Island (mobile or not), the Original Tacofino Food Truck has been serving up fresh, tasty Mexican food in Tofino since 2009.
Whether you’re exhausted after a morning surf and need a hearty meal or you’re grabbing a light lunch before a beach walk, Tacofino has options for everyone.
If you’re craving the Tacofino flavours and aren’t out in Tofino, try out one of their many permanent establishments in the Lower Mainland or Victoria.
- Where: 1184 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino
- When: Every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
East Sooke Eats
Who doesn’t love a good burger?
East Sooke Eats is doing the smash burger trend justice, with burgers like “The 1912”, which features local Berryman’s Beef and homemade pickles. The name is a reference to how long the family has been in the area. Other tasty menu items include tacos and crispy, tallow-fried french fries.
The truck uses fresh, local ingredients and celebrates the food and flavour of the area.
Get down to Sooke and support a family business and enjoy a tasty meal while you’re at it.
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Where: 5611 East Sooke Road
When: Friday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Morning People
Victorians know that brunch isn’t just a meal, it’s a lifestyle. Unfortunately, it’s a lifestyle often accompanied by long lines and expensive meals.
Lucky for us, there’s the Morning People food truck in Cook Street Village.
Offering up delicious food at reasonable prices in a location surrounded by plants and the quaint Cook Street Village atmosphere (and the odd peacock), a slow morning at Morning People is as relaxing as it is delicious.
- Where: 325 Cook Street, Victoria
- When: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sip and Smash
For those in the Nanaimo area, Sip and Smash is there for all your burger-loving needs.
With options like the “In a Pickle” (filled with pickles, dill pickle chips, mozza, and garlic aioli), and the “Lei it on me” (with a pineapple ring and teriyaki sauce), this place is heaven for the most eccentric burger lovers. But don’t worry, they respect a classic too.
Be sure to support the family-owned local business on your next lunch break in Nanaimo.
Follow them on Instagram to know where they’ll be and when!
Greek n’ Go
Voted the best food truck in Victoria in 2025, how could we not include Greek n’ Go?
Advertising street-style gyros and vegan options alike, Greek n’ Go doesn’t disappoint. The dolmadakia’s are to die for.
We’ve also got to give an honourable mention to the truck sharing the same lot, Taco Justice. Why not give them both a try?
- Where: 1580 Cook Street, Victoria
- When: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Sunday, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Melt Truck
Ever been running behind and not had time to make your breakfast or coffee on your way to work? Of course you have, we’ve all been there. Melt Truck is the solution.
Offering fast and delicious breakfast sandwiches from $10 and coffee from $2.50, you do not want to miss out on this place.
Try it the next time you hit that snooze button one too many times!
- Where: 2519 Rock Bay Avenue
- When: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tapri Food Truck
We’ve got to show our friends in the Comox Valley some love, and what better way to do that than to shout out Tapri Food Truck in Courtney?
Serving up what they call the “Soul of Indian Street Food,” Tapri’s menu features everything from Chai to Shawarma, to Chaat, to Butter Chicken Poutine.
Go out and support a family business in your community, Comox Valley locals!
- Where: 2175 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay
- When: Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Songhees Food Truck
What better way to finish off this list than with what The Songhees Food Truck calls “Traditional Indigenous Cuisine with a modern twist!”
If you’ve never tried a burger or a sandwich served on Songhees Bannock, you need to.
Supporting the local culture and community has never been tastier!
While the truck is currently closed for the season, keep an eye out for them at 1502 Admirals Road. They’re sure to be serving up good eats soon.
