Food trucks are one of the greatest things to happen to innovative dining. And the biggest food truck meet-up in Oklahoma – H and 8th, is one of the greatest things to happen to Oklahoma City. The last Friday of every month from 7-11 PM, dozens of the state’s tastiest food trucks gather around Hudson and 8th Ave. in Midtown Oklahoma city to sling their favorite dishes. There’s live music, cold beer from local brewers, and some of the best people watching you can find.
I’ve attended H&8th several times over the last two years and though I haven’t been able to try everything, I’ve tried a lot. Here’s a list of my favorite dishes and trucks to try the next time you visit. The trucks rotate each month, so be sure to check out the monthly map here.
If Off the Hook is at H and 8th, you have to try their seafood wontons. However, they do take quite a long time to get your order through. I would stop there first and put your order in, then head to a truck with a shorter line if you need to curb your hanger. Their wontons are creamy, crispy, and full of flavor and served with an amazing sauce. Sorry for the picture quality, these were eaten late into the night.
The guys at Buttermilk Southern Sliders are usually parked over by Industry Flea at 10th and Hudson. Since they’re a little out of the way, the line is usually manageable and they serve up biscuits pretty quick. Get the fried chicken biscuit, trust me.
If you’re craving something sweet, the apple compote will blow your mind. It’s served with graham cracker crumble and a goat cheese spread. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.
If you’re looking for something totally unique, check out the empanadas and bacon bombs from Masa Tulsa. My favorite empanada the Colombiana, which is beef, pork, and potatoes, but I recommend mixing and matching to try all of them. The bacon bombs are shrimp stuffed with cheese and green chilies, wrapped in bacon and served with a tangy chipotle barbecue sauce. How could you go wrong with that?
If you’re craving a juicy burger, head over to El Reno Onion Burgers. Don’t worry about filling up on it, they’re the perfect portion for food truck grazing.
The best part of H&8th for me? All of the wonderful dessert options! You can get an ah-mazing crepe from the friendly ladies at Crepe Brewers.
My favorite is the Biscoff Beauty – a cookie butter, pretzel, and coconut flake filled crepe topped with whipped cream.
If you’re looking for something a little cooler, an ice cream from my favorite place in the city, Roxy’s, can’t be beat. My favorite flavor is strawberry, but their cookie sandwiches are a solid choice as well. (I’m cheating with this picture. It’s actually from Premiere on Film Row, not H&8th, but it was such a good one I had to share it here!)
If you’re too stuffed with burgers and wontons for a heavy dessert, try a popsicle from Epic Pops. My favorite is their gummy bear flavor. It’s tart, sweet, and filled with real gummy bears.
These are just a few of the dozens of food trucks available to try at H&8th. I look forward to it every month to try some of the best food the city has to offer. What are your favorite trucks to visit? Leave a comment below or send me a Tweet and let me know!
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that crepe looks amazing! and one day I'm going to make it to H&8th!
You have to check it out! And yes, the Crepe Brewers make a darn good crepe. Can't beat cookie butter!
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