Bites on the Move: Santa Rosa’s Street Food
In Santa Rosa, some of the most exciting meals don’t come with a reservation... or even four walls. The city’s street food scene reflects its creativity, multicultural influences, and love of gathering outdoors.
Food trucks have become a defining part of Santa Rosa’s dining culture, offering flexibility, creativity, and a strong sense of community. These mobile kitchens often rotate through breweries, neighborhood events, and open-air spaces, serving menus that reflect the season, the setting, and the chefs behind them.
What makes Santa Rosa’s street food scene stand out is how deeply it’s tied to place. Food trucks become natural gathering points, turning parking lots and patios into social hubs. Because locations and lineups change regularly, there’s always a sense of discovery.
Places to check out
Mitote Food Park
A hub for Santa Rosa’s street food culture, Mitote Food Park brings together a rotating lineup of food trucks in one lively, communal space. On any given visit, you might find bold regional Mexican flavors and comfort classics side by side, with on-site trucks like Lucha Sabina, Pezcow, Antojitos Victoria, El Cora Mariscos, Yucamami, and others serving everything from crave-worthy tacos to seafood-forward specialties. Each visit offers a surprise with pop-up appearances from local favorites like Shoubu Sushi and Bai Cha Boba.
El Roy’s
A longtime favorite across Sonoma County, El Roy’s has built a loyal following through its roaming food trucks known for satisfying, no-frills Mexican comfort food. In 2025, the brand expanded with a brick-and-mortar drive-thru on Santa Rosa Avenue, giving fans a new way to enjoy their favorites while the trucks continue to pop up at locations throughout the region.
Pro tip: Many food trucks park at breweries and taprooms, perfect for pairing your meal with a local beer, live music, or a casual patio hang.
Where Food Trucks Meet Local Brews
Breweries and food trucks have teamed up to create a win-win for both locals and visitors: great brews for great bites, and delicious street food that keeps beer lovers coming back. The pairing has become a key part of the city’s culinary culture, turning patios and taprooms into lively, community-centered dining spots. Here are a few local breweries where you can catch rotating food trucks throughout the week:
Weekly food pop ups from: Gabacool Provisions, The Spot Food Truck, and Bussin Hibachi, and more.
Friday food pop ups from: Ceviche Peruvian Flavors, Patty’s Mexican Food, and more.
- HenHouse Brewing Company
Rotating pop-ups from: Galvan's Eatery, Tita's Cuisine, Red Horse Pizza, and more.
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