Food Truck Round Up

Young people smiling for a photo while seated with food at the Food Truck Round Up.

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Visitors dining at picnic tables while a live band performs at the Food Truck Round Up.

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Three friends holding burgers and fries at the Food Truck Round Up.

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Child making a large bubble with a bubble wand at the Food Truck Round Up.

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Volunteers from SPEAK Des Plaines at their exhibitor booth during the Food Truck Round Up.

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Two adults and two children holding up food and smiling with a food truck in the background at the Food Truck Round Up.

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The City of Des Plaines hosts three Tuesday night Food Truck Round Up events in the summertime. Residents, friends, and neighbors gather to listen to live music, shop from local artisans and enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks around the city.

Upcoming Food Truck Round Ups

Tuesday, July 21, from 5-8 p.m. at Metropolitan Square

Tuesday, August 18, from 5-8 p.m. at Library Plaza

 

Tuesday, July 21

The second Food Truck Round Up event of 2026 will be at Metropolitan Square in downtown Des Plaines (corner of Metropolitan Way & Market Street). Everyone in the community is invited to attend! Play yard games, grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks, and listen to live music by 28 Days Duo beginning at 5:30 p.m. Limited picnic table seating is available, and attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs.

Food Truck Lineup

We're excited to offer a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options at this event. Browse the menus below to see what each truck is serving.

Payment Notice: Cousins Maine Lobster & Tapioca Loca accept card payments only (no cash).

Avocado Theory

Avocado Theory: Avocado Chicken Philly, Signature Chicken Panini, Avocado Vegan Falafel Wrap, Avocado Egg Rolls (Vegan), Soda, Water. Gluten-free bread and wraps available.

 

Cousins Maine Lobster

Cousins Maine Lobster: Lobster Rolls, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Lobster Tots, Lobster or Shrimp Tacos, Soups

 

El Zorro Tacos

El Zorro Tacos: Tacos, Quesadillas, Quesabirrias, Burritos, Elote, Guacamole and Chips, Coke products, Water, Jarritos

 

Rita's Italian Ice

Rita's Italian Ice: Italian Ice, Frozen Custard, Frozen Shakes and Lemonade, Frozen Coffee drinks, Custard Cookies

 

Tapioca Loca

Tapioca Loca: Milk Teas, Fresh Fruit Smoothies, Dumplings

 

Taste Greek Street Food

Taste Greek Street Food: Gyro Pita Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Pita, French Fries, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Spinach Pies, Baklava, Soda, Water

 

 

Yellow Duck Truck

Yellow Duck Truck: Smashburger, Seoul Smashburger, Shakshuka Burger (vegan option available), Tallow Fries (GF), Sushi Push Pop (GF), Soda, Water, Iced Tea

 

 

We sincerely appreciate your patience, as you may experience longer wait times at this highly popular event. Food service ends at 8 p.m. Trucks may cutoff their queue lines to ensure those in line are served before the event ends. 

Exhibitors/Artisans

  • Always Love Being
  • Chef Seba
  • Crafty Corner
  • Galactic Crafters
  • Pie O'Clock

Additional Information

Parking is available at the Metropolitan Square Parking Garage, Civic Center Garage, and the Des Plaines Public Library Garage. Accessible parking spots are available in the Metropolitan Square Parking Garage.

Road closures around Metropolitan Square will be in effect on Tuesday, July 21 beginning at 11 a.m. Market St. will be closed from Lee St. to Pearson St. (Metropolitan Garage entrance still accessible) and Metropolitan Way will be closed around the entirety of the plaza.

In addition to trash waste bins, we will have composting and recycling bins available. Visit the Sustainability Station where you can sort your food scraps, napkins, soda cans, and more into the appropriate bins!

 

 

Tuesday, August 18

We’ll wrap up the 2026 Food Truck Round Up series with a final gathering at Library Plaza (1501 Ellinwood Avenue). Grab a bite to eat from the food trucks, draw on the chalk wall, and enjoy live music by Griffin Crowder beginning at 5:30 p.m. Limited picnic table seating is available, and attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs.

Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed/harnessed and are always under a handler's control. There is a maximum of two dogs per handler.

Food Truck Lineup Coming Soon

We sincerely appreciate your patience, as you may experience longer wait times at this highly popular event. Food service ends at 8 p.m. Trucks may cutoff their queue lines to ensure those in line are served before the event ends. 

In addition to trash waste bins, we will have composting and recycling bins available. Visit the Sustainability Station where you can sort your food scraps, napkins, soda cans, and more into the appropriate bins!

Additional Information

Parking is available at the Des Plaines Public Library Garage, Metropolitan Square Parking Garage, and the Civic Center Garage. Accessible parking spots are available in the garages as well as on Ellinwood St. just east of the library. Please enter the Library Parking Garage at the intersection of E. Prairie Ave. and Center St. (located at 1448 E. Prairie Ave.). Due to event road closures, vehicles cannot access the Library Parking Garage from Ellinwood St.

Please note that road closures and parking restrictions will begin on Ellinwood on Tuesday, August 18, at 11 a.m. to allow for set up. Roads will reopen at the conclusion of the event.

 

Past 2026 Event Dates

Tuesday, May 19 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park & Conservatory

 

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