Slide 1 of 31
Laine Ayre of The Bodega food truck at The Block in Petaluma. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 2 of 31
The Bodega: (New) California street food inspired by whatever Chef Matthew Elias finds at the farm markets. Dishes have included smoked sturgeon toast, chorizo hash, blueberry fritters and the popular “Bodega” buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with green goddess cole slaw, and bacon brown sugar cookies. Watch for them at The Block (@theblockca), @thebodegaca. (Photo courtesy of The Bodega)
Slide 3 of 31
The Bodega, a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with cucumber salad at The Bodega food truck at The Block in Petaluma. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 4 of 31
Roasted potatoes with dill sauce at The Bodega food truck at The Block in Petaluma. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 5 of 31
Foodie Farmhouse: Fried chicken bacon sandwiches, Korean BBQ pork with kimchi and cilantro tacos, grass fed burgers. Friday nights, Cooperage Brewing; Broadway Under the Stars; Wines and Sunsets at Paradise Ridge, The Block. (BBQ pork sandwich from Foodie Farmhouse, photo by Darryl Bush)
Slide 6 of 31
Croques and Toques: Sweet and savory croquettes, small plates, fried deliciousness. Cooperage Brewing, VMFM, The Block (starting in September), @croquesandtoques. (Holiday Feast croquettes from Croques and Toques, photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 7 of 31
The Fig Rig: The Girl and the Fig rolled out their food truck last summer, featuring ramen, burgers, grilled cheese and their famous fig salad. The Block, PFM, @thefigrig. (Blue Cheese Fries by The Fig Rig, photo courtesy of The Fig Rig)
Slide 8 of 31
Waffle Truck: (Wow) Not just waffles, but Liege Belgian waffles made with a rich dough (not batter) and crunchy, pearl sugar. Sweet and savory toppings include strawberries, scrambled eggs and bacon. SRCFM, PETFM, @wowliegewaffles. (Nutella, Strawberries and Whipped Cream Waffle from WOW)
Slide 9 of 31
Fuel the Food Truck: Caterpillar Toast with avocado, wasabi mayo, nori and sesame seeds, grilled cheese, breakfast goodies, brownies, iced and hot coffee drinks. Find them at PETFM, SROFM, RPFM, Carneros Brewery, The Block. @fuelthefoodtruck. (Avocado toast with wasabi mayo, nori and sesame seeds from Fuel the Food Truck in Santa Rosa, photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 10 of 31
Q Craft: Killer bbq, mac and local veggies you don't want to miss at The Block in Petaluma.
Slide 11 of 31
Trader Jim’s: Soft serve pineapple whips, floats and shave ice from their mobile tiki truck. What’s a whip? A Disneyland cult classic made with pineapple and coconut milk, blended and frozen. SRFM, PESFM, RPFM, @traderjimsfloats. (Pineapple whip float from Trader Jim's, photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 12 of 31
Fruity Moto: Raspados (shave ice) in flavors like tamarind, melon, mango and guava, along with Mangoneadas, churrolocos (Churritos, pig skin, cucumber, jicama, lime, hot sauce, chamoy and Japanese peanuts) and Sonoran hot dogs. SRWNM, 656 West Ave., Santa Rosa, open weekdays from 5-10 p.m., Saturday from 4-10 p.m., Sunday 11a.m. to 9 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Fruity Moto)
Slide 13 of 31
The line at Fruity Moto food truck at the Wednesday Night Market in Santa Rosa. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 14 of 31
Ben from Fruity Moto food truck at the Wednesday Night Market in Santa Rosa. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 15 of 31
Gators Rustic Burger: (New) Serious grassfed beef burgers from Chef Glen “Gator” Thompson. He’s a three-day-a-week regular at The Block, @gatorsrusticburger. (Photo courtesy of Gators Rustic Burger)
Slide 16 of 31
Tips Tri-Tip Trolley: Longtime food trucksters (actually, they have a remodeled trolley), the Tips folks have a wrap on tri-tip sandwiches and bowls, but also offer Southern-inspired dishes for breakfast and lunch including the NOLA shrimp sandwich, red eye gravy and biscuits (amazing) and eggs adobe (poached eggs in smoked ham broth) from Chef Thaddeus Palmese. The Tips Trippers plan to open a brick and mortar restaurant at 8445 Sonoma Hwy. in the coming months. Meanwhile, they’re parked outside Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Broadway Under the Stars and The Block, @tipstritip. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 17 of 31
Picazo Cafe Food Truck: Sonoma’s famous Picazo Cafe is serving up burgers at Sonoma Springs Brewing Company (19449 Riverside Dr #101, Sonoma) from 5-9 p.m. Thursdays, @picazocafe. (Photo courtesy of Picazo Cafe)
Slide 18 of 31
Got Balls Meatball Factory: Meatball-themed food truck with pasta, sandwiches and salads. Sonoma Raceway, VMFM. @gbmeatballfactory. (Photo courtesy of Got Balls Meatball Factory)
Slide 19 of 31
Delicias Elenita Taco Truck: Stationed in front of La Fondita, this truck is a mecca because of its elotes, steamed corn on the cob slathered with mayo, cojita and chile powder. 816 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa. (Photo by La Prensa Sonoma)
Slide 20 of 31
El Roy’s: A relative newcomer to the scene, the El Roy’s trucks have some of the best Mexican food around. They’re usually stationed across the street from the Elenita truck, and is a regular fixture at The Block. (Photo by Christopher Chung)
Slide 21 of 31
Shoubu Japanese: A former sushi chef decided that he wanted to create a more sustainable, ocean-friendly model of Japanese cuisine. You’ll find his crave-able sushi burritos, homemade miso soup and other freshly made items wherever the truck is parked. It can be a little hard to find sometimes, but it’s often at Santa Rosa Community Farmers Market at the Veteran’s Building.
Slide 22 of 31
Guerneville Taco Truck: Hands down, one of the favorite taco trucks in the region. Find them in the Guerneville Safeway shopping center. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 23 of 31
El Coronel: An extension of Sebastopol’s El Coronel restaurant, faves are burritos and torta Cubana. elcoronelrestaurant.com. (Photo courtesy of El Coronel)
Slide 24 of 31
Tacos La Bamba: A favorite nighttime taqueria on wheels in Sonoma, open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. It’s not fancy, but chances are all your neighbors are there. Armando’s Auto Center, 18017 CA-12, Sonoma. @labombanmbrone. (Photo courtesy of Tacos La Bamba)
Slide 25 of 31
El Coyote: Burritos reign supreme, but you can get tacos, quesadillas, burgers and nachos, as well. 1001 Broadway, Sonoma. (Photo by Sarah Stierch)
Slide 26 of 31
Los Plebes: Straight-up traditional taco truck that Healdsburg and Geyserville chefs swear by. Lytton Springs exit off Hwy. 101.
Slide 27 of 31
Caribbean Spices: Haitian and Caribbean cuisine including shrimp, jerk chicken tacos and island-inspired pizzas. @carribeanspicesfoodtruck. (The Jerky from Caribbean Spices, photo courtesy of Caribbean Spices)
Slide 28 of 31
Mai Thai Kitchen: (New) Satay, pad thai, spring rolls, curry, rice bowls. The Block, PFM, @maithaikitchen
Slide 29 of 31
Red Horse Pizza: A converted horse trailer is home to this pizzeria on wheels. HenHouse Brewing Co, 322 Bellevue Ave, Santa Rosa and various festivals. (The Margherita from Red Horse Pizza)
Slide 30 of 31
Worth noting: The Block in Petaluma also includes a permanent resident, Firetrail Pizza, serving up wood-fired pizza. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
Slide 31 of 31
Black Piglet: This seasonal truck from the folks at Zazu Restaurant and Farm is all about the BLT. In their case, however, it’s The BLT, made with Black Pig Bacon, fresh tomatoes, which you can pick yourself right off the vine, and aioli. Davis Family Vineyards, 52 Front St., Healdsburg. Weekends only through October.
