Food Truck Frenzy

A vacation is all about getting out of your everyday routine and trying something new. Visiting a food truck is the perfect way to taste a variety of different cuisines while sticking to your budget!

 

Purple Panda Filipino Food

2166 State Hwy. 248 Space 4, Branson, MO 65616

Purple Panda Filipino Food is located right next to Dre’s Kitchen and has a large selection of unique Filipino food. They opened in early 2022 and have quickly become a favorite for many of the locals. They have daily specials for you to always try something new, as well as their regular menu options. If you are craving a sweet treat, try their classic ube ice cream for dessert.

Fan Favorite: Chicken or Pork Adoba is a traditional Filipino dish that is sure to impress. It is chicken or pork belly braised in soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, peppercorn, and bay leaves. Chicken Silog is also a favorite of many. This is chicken marinated with cane sugar, annatto powder, salt, and lemon juice, then served with garlic rice, fried egg, tomato, cucumber, and onion vinegar for dipping.

 

Dre’s Kitchen

2166 State Hwy. 248, Branson, MO 65616

Dre’s Kitchen is one of the most well-known food trucks in Branson, and for good reason. They serve hibachi and Japanese food, as well as handmade burgers. Because of their large selection, you will always be able to find what you are craving. Not only is their food delicious, but they are also known for never being stingy on their serving sizes. Dre’s Kitchen prides itself on giving you fresh and quality food every time.

Fan Favorite: Their Hibachi Grill Combinations never disappoint! They are served with vegetables, fried or steamed rice, and your choice of two meats. Truly the perfect combo.

 

Shady Taco & Grill

7 Birch Lane, Branson, MO 65616

If you’re looking for a place with a view, look no further than Shady Taco & Grill. This food truck is located right by Table Rock Lake and is surrounded by trees strung with twinkling café lights. With live music on most Friday and Saturday evenings, you can sit back and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the outdoors. Their menu consists of tacos, burritos, salads, burgers, and more. This is the perfect place to kick back with friends and family. They also serve a variety of alcoholic drinks.

Fan Favorite: You can never go wrong with their tacos and burritos, served with chips and salsa. Each bite is bursting with flavor.

 

Thirsty’s Cocktail Bar

265 Stillwater Trail, Branson, MO 65616

After enjoying a meal at Shady Taco & Grill, head over to Thirsty’s Cocktail Bar right next door. They opened in 2022 and immediately had great success in the area. They are a full-service outdoor bar that specializes in delicious, handcrafted cocktails with a blended assortment of tasty table bites. They have special weekly events and even have daily happy hours from 3p.m.-5p.m. Because this bar is located right next to Table Rock Lake, they offer courtesy dock parking at Still Waters Resort.

Fan Favorite: Thirsty’s Bushwhacker is one of their most popular drinks. A mixture of Copper Run Moonshine, Captain Morgan Rum, pineapple juice, and creme de cacao, this handcrafted cocktail is sure to impress.

 

Branson City Diner

5325 Historic Hwy. 165, Branson, MO 65616

Bringing your dog on vacation with you has become increasingly popular over the years. That is why Branson City Diner has added a canine menu to their food truck. You can grab a bite to eat and get your furry four-legged friend something too. They offer homemade classic comfort foods as well as made-from-scratch specialty drinks.

Fan Favorite: The delicious fried catfish. This is pure white fillets cut into bite-sized nuggets, hand-breaded, deep-fried, and served with lemon, hush puppies, and tartar sauce.

Visiting a food truck is a great way to grab a bite between fun activities or just to spend some quality time outside. Go try something new at one of Branson’s many food trucks.

Other food trucks to visit:
Keleke Hawaiian BBQ
Nectar Juice Bar
Castle’s Coffee Co.