Central Oregon has no shortage of great places to grab a beer and a bite to eat. However, especially during the summer months, some of the classic spots can become very crowded. As a dad with two younger kiddos, waiting an hour for a table just isn’t an option.

This is where my family has found food trucks to be so clutch. No matter which truck pod we visit—and we like to visit a lot of them—there are always new beers to try and great food options for everyone.

Especially with kids, food trucks are often a life-saving option. My same kid, who only wanted cheeseburgers and fries a week ago, now hates them and has switched to sushi. Luckily, there’s a food truck for that.

If you haven’t ventured out of the Bend city limits for a bite to eat, you’re missing out. Redmond, our rapidly growing neighbor, has slowly been adding awesome food trucks and pods to its growing list of options.

So, the next time you are hoping to try a new beer and grab something different to eat, make the drive north and find out what Redmond is all about.

General Duffy’s Waterhole

If you’ve grabbed a bite at a food truck in Redmond, there’s a good chance it was at General Duffy’s. Located in the heart of Downtown Redmond, General Duffy’s has been providing some of the yummiest food, beers, and the best concerts.

General Duffy’s has 20 or so local beers and ciders on tap, including nonalcoholic options, as well as a few wine options. It also offers five different food truck choices and desserts from Goodies after your meal.

Sally’s Wok is a great route for Asian fusion, with fresh vegetables and ingredients offered every day. Sally and her family-run truck are highly rated on Yelp and have won the Food Truck of the Week award.

Are you craving authentic Mexican food? Look no further than Tacos El Poblanito. Luis, chef, and owner of Tacos El Poblanito, knows how to do it right with over 25 years of restaurant experience.

Take a trip to the South with Roux, serving up some of the best Canjun seafood dishes around. Fans of Roux also love the smash burgers and chicken and waffle cones.

No food cart pod is complete without Thai food. Baitong on Wheels brings your Thai favorites to General Duffy’s. They also have catering options where they will come to you!

Thinking wraps? Wrap Star serves wraps from every corner of the world on warm, soft pita bread. They’ve also got you covered if you’re looking for a gluten-free option, trading the pita for jasmine rice. Pro tip—ask Chef James for his famous Chicken Tikka Masala bowl.

General Duffy’s Waterhole
404 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, Oregon

Redmond Food Park

Redmond’s newest food truck pod is Redmond Food Park, where the emphasis is on quality food rather than alcohol. The owner and operator of Redmond Food Park, Hoss Talebi, told local news outlets that their “focus is to bring more kids, teenagers, and families to a non-alcoholic environment.” Talebi will not only manage the space but also open his own food truck, which will branch out from his location in the Bend Municipal Airport.

With Redmond Food Park’s grand opening happening around the time of this article being written, there are currently two open food carts in the space.

Dogs and Fries. What can be better than an American classic on a summer day? But they don’t just stop at hotdogs. Come check out the many unique options Dogs and Fries offers.

La Birria Republic serves up some of the most flavorful authentic Mexican cuisine combined with their love for birria. As La Birria Republic puts it, they are “serving up the soul-warming goodness of birria—a beloved Mexican dish renowned for its rich, aromatic broth and tender, slow-cooked meats.”

While there are currently only two options at Redmond Food Park, Talebi says five food trucks have already committed, and he has three more spots available. When it is all said and done, Talebi hopes to have food trucks serving dishes from across the world for guests.

Redmond Food Park
122 SW 5th St., Redmond, Oregon

The Doghouse Brewyard

Rotating taps, good food, and an off-leash space for your four-legged friend?! You’ve found perhaps the most unique food truck pod in all of Central Oregon.

The Doghouse Brewyard is Redmond’s place to enjoy a beer and allow your best friend to run around and socialize with other dogs. The membership-based Doghouse Brewyard rotates six different beers on tap and hosts two food trucks.

• If it is spicy chicken you are craving, look no further than the infamous Wonderland Chicken Co. The chicken sandwiches we have come to know and love will be serving their rendition of Nashville spicy out of their new location at the Doghouse Brewyard.
• Antojitos Estrella has your Mexican cuisine fix. After one of their famous burritos or tortas, don’t forget to have some authentic Mexican dessert.

The food trucks at The Doghouse Brewyard are open for people of all ages, while the off-leash dog park is only for customers over 21. Membership fees for using the private dog park vary, depending on your need, and range from $5 for a day pass to $225 for an annual membership. This cost is for one dog, with extra fees applied when bringing two or more dogs.

The Doghouse Brewyard
827 SW Glacier Ave., Redmond, Oregon

This certainly isn’t all Redmond has to offer. Here’s a quick list of some more food truck favorites in Redmond.

Blacksmith Public House

Not only can you grab a beer and a bit to eat at one of the food trucks at the Blacksmith Public House, but check their calendar for live music and other events you may be interested in.

• Homeslice Tavern Style Pizza
• The Hot Potato
• The Kilted Kitchen
• Botanas El Paraiso

Blacksmith Public
House 308 SW Evergreen Ave.
Redmond, Oregon