Here in the United States, our widely known and loved food trucks have been around for as long as we can remember. As early as 1691, New Amsterdam, (now known as New York City) passed regulations that allowed street vendors to sell assorted foods from push carts. In 1866, Charles Goodnight developed the "Chuck Wagon," which was designed to feed cattlemen journeying across the Old West. Over the years, food trucks have become more popular as well as more specialized. Today, there are different food trucks for just about any type of food you could imagine; King of Pops, Southern Cake Queen's Mobile Cupcakery, and Papi Queso being among some of Charlotte's most popular.

If you live in Charlotte or plan to visit the area this summer, I would highly suggest stopping by "Food Truck Friday" at the corner of Camden Road and Park Avenue in South End. Every Friday evening from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. anywhere from eight to fifteen food trucks line this intersection and offer Charlottean's a fun-filled night of both delicious and unique dinner options. The trucks vary from week to week, so you will never run out of options!

The combination of purchasing different foods from a food truck and the established sense of community have turned food trucks into an ever-growing phenomenon!

Just a few of South End's Mouth-Watering Food Truck Options:

King of Pops

Southern Cake Queen's Mobile Cupcakery

Papi Queso