3rd Annual Houston Black Food Truck Fest

Third Annual Houston Black Food Truck Festival

By Cameron King, KPFT Houston

The Blacklist Association hosted its 3rd Annual Houston Black Food Truck Fest Saturday October 27th, 2019 at the Shrine of the Black Madonna! Families and people of all ages came out to taste some of the best food in their local community. Styles of food served ranged from Chicago-style barbecue to Tex-Mex and Cajun fusions. Not only did attendees get exposed to assorted culinary styles, but they also got a taste of Houston culture in all its diversity. The site of the festival is a safe haven for the local community to gather, worship, speak freely, and purchase goods at the Buy Black marketplace. In short, this cultural and community center is a “Beacon of Light that offers a path to spiritual upliftment and Black empowerment.” The center acts a breeding ground for ideas, and a place where entrepreneurs, creatives and innovators can come together to bring these ideas to life. Here both community members and leaders organize and make strides to generate productivity that benefits the neighborhood. In the local struggle toward Black liberation, the Shrine of the Black Madonna prioritizes inter communal development and sustainability.

The Blacklist Association (also known as Blacklist Inc.) is a Houston-based collective for community and cooperative economics. They serve to connect you with local black-owned businesses, products and services. They also specialize in event management and facilitation.

If buying black and supporting small business is your kink, this was the place to be! The food truck business has become a booming industry in the last decade, especially in states like Texas and California. It might prove to be a bit difficult to catch your fav food truck as it tours your city, but here’s a list of some of the businesses that showed up and showed out at the 2019 BLAFTF:

1. Lindiana’s Southern Vegan Kitchen

Come taste Lindiana's Southern Vegan Kitchen! Soul Food + Family vibes= an ALL VEGAN menu! At Lindiana's spot there's nothing but good vibes, patio relaxing, a full bar and mimosas! You don't want to miss out on vegan shrimp and grits, fried cauliflower, waffles, or Nannie's Vegan beignets. They are "putting the soul back into food !"

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2. Two Brother's Smokin’ Oak Kitchen

This is Houston's longest established mobile BBQ Unit a.k.a the BEST BBQ in Houston! They use only natural Texas hardwoods to slow smoke their quality meat. A unique combination ensures consistent flavor and tenderness throughout each bite. All meat is slow smoked to seal in all of the flavor and smokiness you'd expect from a fine barbecue dining experience.

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3. OMG! Baked Potatoes

OMG! Baked Potatoes is a family owned mobile food truck business that serves the best baked potatoes in Houston! They also cater, deliver and can't wait to serve you! They offer oxtails, lobster tail & shrimp, chicken & broccoli, smothered pork chop, veggies & more!

4. EA Deaux's Cajun Cocina

Acadiana’s BEST étouffée, gumbo & boudin meets Tex-Mex! Owners Jason and Starr Harry decided to merge a little bit of the foods they enjoy from ‘where they're from’ and ‘where they're at’! This pop-up food truck serves a fusion of New Orleans spice and Tex-Mex flavor.

5. Southern Taste

They are more than just a food truck! They offer a variety of services: catering, pop-ups, private couples events, corporate catering, festivals and much more.

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Loaded fries!

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6. The Food Box

The Food Box offers a menu that is 50% vegan and 50% not. This is the perfect place to try a little something new or to stick with what you know. They're delicious food is always 100% fresh.

7. Jamaica Pon Di Road

Jamaica Pon Di Road, your premier Jamaican food truck, provides a variety of products and services, including food truck services, Jamaican food, Caribbean food, catering for parties and other events. Think jerk chicken, peas and rice, and so much more!

8. Roco’s Grill and Smoke House

Roco's grill & smokehouse is a very unique catering service that provides quality food in humble and delivers during lunch hours.

9. Chicago’s Famous Fried Chicken & Fish

HOME OF CHICAGO’S FAMOUS MILD SAUCE! They are often imitated but never duplicated. They got that sauce!

10. Sissy’s Flavor

Sissy’s Flavor food truck and catering company has a wide range of tasteful delicacies that are sure to tease and fulfill your pallet and cravings!

11. Pure Sensation Daiquiri Shop

These are the best daiquiri's in town! Don't believe me? Check 'em out for yourself!

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There is just way too much food here in Houston not to try it all! See something you'd like to taste? Click on any of the photos and reach out to any (or all) of these Black food truck connoisseurs!